The final round of funding for the year totals $32.8 million and will support 213 projects across the country. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Culture (Arts)”
Carnegie Hall Stands By Its Chairman, Despite Tax Violations
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2020
Robert F. Smith has acknowledged his involvement in a 15-year scheme to hide more than $200 million in income and evade taxes, but he retains the support of the hall’s board. Source: New York Times
Miguel Algarín, Force Behind Nuyorican Cafe, Dies at 79
By Gotham Rex on December 4, 2020
His Lower East Side performance space has been an incubator for poets, playwrights and other artists, many of them not initially embraced by the mainstream. Source: New York Times
Remembering Miguel Algarín, a Founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
By Gotham Rex on December 4, 2020
A fellow writer recalls Algarín, who once wrote that the poet was “the philosopher of the sugar cane that grows between the cracks of concrete sidewalks.” Source: New York Times
Halloween’s Not Canceled: Here’s How to Make It Spooky but Safe
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2020
Movies, podcasts, cemetery walks and more: Our guide to enjoying a socially distant fright fest. Source: New York Times
At the End of the New Pier 26, a Surprise
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
This environmentally themed project features an unusual design, including soaring walkways that lead to an unexpected destination. Source: New York Times
The Empty Stages of N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
Most concerts, plays and other live performances have yet to resume. The pandemic fallout has devastated creative workers and hurt the city. Source: New York Times
Things to Do This Week
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2020
You could also check out a Sims-inspired art show, get the expert take on Fashion Week or try a TrapAerobics class. Source: New York Times
This Labor Day, These Workers Are Trying to Staying Afloat
By Gotham Rex on September 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought various hardships. An artist, bookseller, comedian and five others share their stories of how they are coping with all the uncertainty. Source: New York Times
Is New York’s Arts Diversity Plan Working? It’s Hard to Tell
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
While the CreateNYC program increased funding for smaller neighborhood arts organizations, it never required institutions to disclose the demographic data that would help measure progress. Source: New York Times
Met Museum Plans to Open in Late August
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2020
If New York’s phased reopening goes according to plan, museums will be allowed to open as early as July 20. Source: New York Times
7 Things to Do This Weekend
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
Our culture writers offer suggestions for what to watch or listen to, and how to celebrate Juneteenth. Source: New York Times