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Vote for NYC’s Next Big Thing at “You Got Talent”: April 21 | April 18, 2011

Check out some of New York City’s hottest young performers at “You Got Talent” on Thursday, April 21. Enjoy singing, dancing, music, and comedy–and vote for the three finalists! Additionally, the proceeds go to a good cause: the non-profit Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), the nation’s only pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization.

Date: April 21
Time: 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Place: Soiree, 199 Bowery
Price: $20 pre-sale / $25 door

The evening will be hosted by media personality and writer Ruby Veridiano. The judges’ panel will consist of dancer Karla Garcia (America’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think … Read More »


 

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Music and Dancing at NYC “Spring into Swing” Fundraiser: March 17 | March 7, 2011

Dance your way into spring this St. Patrick’s Day at ”Swing into Spring,” a fundraiser for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), an NYC non-profit that is the nation’s only pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization.

Attendees can start the night with a swing lesson, stay to enjoy music provided by a live DJ and a performance by alt-rock band Sonic Bang, and enjoy drink specials. The following prizes will also be raffled off: a four-course dinner for two, yoga lessons, and Bollywood dance lessons.

Date: March 17

Time:  7-10 p.m.

Place: Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery

Tickets: $15 advance / $20 door

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92nd St. Y Hosts Patti Smith: February 16 | February 2, 2011

Legendary singer/songwriter, poet, and artist Patti Smith will visit Manhattan’s 92nd St. Y on Wednesday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. She will discuss her new memoir, Just Kids, and share the memories and experiences that have informed her work over the decades. Attendees can purchase her book at the event and also have it signed.

Date & Time: Wed, Feb 16, 2011, 8:00pm
Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions
Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart
Code: T-LC5AE25-01
Price: $29.00 All Sections

Check out the 92Y event page for details and to buy tickets.

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Paley Center Salutes John Lennon | November 18, 2010

Calling all Beatles fans: New York City’s Paley Center for Media is honoring John Lennon through December 31 with a photo exhibit, ”This Boy…John Lennon in Liverpool,” and screenings of four documentaries: Imagine: John Lennon, What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A., The U.S. vs. John Lennon, and Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon’s Imagine Album. Fans can even be a part of the exhibit via the Center’s screen display of relevant tweets–they simply tweet their thoughts about Lennon and tag #LennonPaley.

Visit the Paley Center’s Lennon page for details.

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Don’t Be Afraid! | October 21, 2010

If you’re entering the world of teens it can seem a daunting task to say the least. The door to their world can seem alien and unfriendly, but don’t be afraid. Do some cultural research and forge ahead.  Entertainment geared towards teens, in the form of music and video games, changes as fast as grass grows in the summer, but you can still jump in and learn a little if you’re willing.

Why would you do this? Because when you learn about someone else’s world it opens the door for relationship building. Ask your teen questions about their likes and dislikes and then go … Read More »


 

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Interview with Shane Harper/Giveaway | July 19, 2010

Musical artist Shane Harper is a passionate entertainer with a love of music and dance, he is an energetic, young singer-songwriter with explosive talent that has already been featured on stage, television, and film. Continue reading to learn more about Shane and enter for your chance to win a fantastic giveaway.

What was the first song you ever wrote?

Interestingly enough, I think Dance With Me was the first full song I ever wrote.

What do you love most about song writing?

Being able to express myself freely and create something that is going to affect people. It’s liberating.

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Diddy at NYC’s 92YTribeca: July 6 | June 25, 2010

92YTribeca’s Noisemakers series, which hosts intimate talks with music artists, will welcome music mogul Diddy on Tuesday, July 6 at 8:00 p.m. He will be interviewed by Hot 97 radio host Peter Rosenberg while Dujeous will play Diddy’s music throughout the night. Previous guests of the series include Questlove and Talib Kweli.

For details and to purchase tickets, visit 92YTribeca’s event page.

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Free NYC Concerts all Summer with TODAY Show Series | April 23, 2010

Rockefeller Plaza will be abuzz with free music all summer long, thanks to the TODAY Show‘s continuing concert series, now in its 15th year.

If you don’t mind getting up early (performances start at 7:00 a.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive an hour before to find a good spot), you can catch the following artists:

MAY
14 Sting
21 The Script
27 American Idol Winner and Runner-up

JUNE
4 Justin Bieber
8 Christina Aguilera
11 Rascal Flatts
18 James Taylor and Carol King
25 Maxwell

JULY
2 Maroon 5
9 Lady Gaga
16 Enrique Iglesias
23 John Mayer
30 Carrie Underwood

AUGUST
6 Train
13 Ke$ha
20 Keith Urban
27 Katy Perry

Check out the TODAY Show‘s staff article for details.

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