Category: Arts & Culture
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Chronicle: Citizenship and Patriotism
Generally, I do not touch on political themes simply because I have enormous respect for different viewpoints, and I always try to seek knowledge and information to make my own decisions. This reflection has no political intent; it is merely a broad perspective from a citizen who loves the world we live in. However, we…
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Henfil
Henfil (1944-1988) was born in the city of Ribeirão das Neves, Minas Gerais, on February 5, 1944. Henfil and his two brothers, sociologist Betinho and musician Chico Mário, inherited hemophilia from their mother – a disorder that prevents blood clotting, making the patient susceptible to bleeding. Henfil studied Sociology at the Faculty of Economic Sciences…
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New York Subway Launches Tickets in Honor of David Bowie
The MTA, which manages the New York subway, in partnership with Spotify, has just launched a series of tickets in honor of David Bowie. The MetroCards are printed with iconic images of the “Chameleon of Rock” and can be purchased for $6.50 at the booths of the Broadway-Lafayette station, which is near the house where…
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Coming Soon: The Biggest Brazilian Party of All Time!
September 2nd is approaching, which means that BR Day NY 2018 is on the way! Although there are still a few months until the event, people, especially Brazilians, are already making plans to attend this year. This spectacular event was created in 1984 by João de Matos as a way to celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day.…
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The Orchid Show at NYBG
Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) features thousands of dramatically arranged orchids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, with a series of installations created by Daniel Ost. The specially commissioned works pay homage to Ost’s training in ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. In ikebana,…
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Macy’s Flower Show
The traditional spring reception at Macy’s flagship stores in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco runs until April 8, during regular store hours at participating locations. However, Macy’s stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1. Every year, these locations are transformed into stunning floral scenes with flowers, fantasy blooms and lush plants from…
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The Metropolises of Latin America, 1830-1930
The Americas Society is pleased to present The Metropolises of Latin America, 1830-1930, an exhibition that explores the impact that a century of accelerated urbanization, as well as political and social transformations, had on the architectural landscapes of six Latin American capitals: Buenos Aires, Havana, Lima, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and Santiago de Chile.…
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Eliane Elias Revives a Broadway Musical
Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set to be released on April 13, 2018, by Concord Jazz. Recorded with two different trios — one in which the piano virtuoso is accompanied by bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack De-Johnette, and the other with Marc Johnson on bass and Satoshi Takeishi on…
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An Art Exhibition by Heloisa Pomfret
Heloisa Pomfret, Brazilian-American visual artist, will present her works at the N’Namdi Contemporary Art Center in Detroit, MI. The opening reception will be on Friday, April 13, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and the duration of the exhibition will run until June 9. The exhibition titled “Threshold” presents paintings and installations, including “Maps,” an…
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Behind the Scenes of Pink Floyd – Mark Blake
Pink Floyd has a secret, troubled, and fascinating history that begins in Cambridge, England, during World War II, when its members were still children, and extends to the recent past. The life and music of Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, and Syd Barrett, along with their conflicts, neuroses, fears, passions, and victories,…