Arts and Culture

Black Comic Book Festus at Schomburg Library, January 16

Black Comic Book Festus at Schomburg Library, January 16

The Schomburg Center’s 4th Annual Black Comic Book Festival The Schomburg Center’s 4th Annual Black Comic Book Festival celebrates the rich tradition of black comics in a full day event featuring panel discussions, film screenings, hands-on workshops and exhibit tables […]

BxArts Factory is Turning One!

BxArts Factory is Turning One!

This is a party you don’t want to miss!! Henna Tattoos, Magic Tricks, Poems, Music, Artwork, Food, Drinks and some surprises are waiting for you! Space is limited, please reserve your tickets now. More information can be found on our […]

The Peace Project – Album Release Concert, November 14

The Peace Project – Album Release Concert, November 14

Simply Entertainment Productions, in conjunction with MAS, Inc, presents Minister Jose E. Figueroa, Jr.’s ‘The Peace Project’ gospel album release concert on Saturday, November 14, 7pm at the Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W. 170th Street in the Bronx, NY. The […]

Gallery Opening: Seis del Sur: BARRIOS

Gallery Opening: Seis del Sur: BARRIOS

Seis del Sur: BARRIOS is a photographic group exhibition featuring both the vintage and contemporary photojournalistic and social documentary work of the six members of the Seis del Sur photo collective: Joe Conzo, Ricky Flores, Ángel Franco, David González, Edwin Pagán, and Francisco Molina […]

by · October 22, 2015 · Arts & Artists, Arts and Culture
Letter To The Editor: Reclaiming The Bronx’s Cultural Legacy

Letter To The Editor: Reclaiming The Bronx’s Cultural Legacy

Don’t Let Gentrification Be The Main Consequence of the Reclamation of the Bronx’s Cultural Legacy It is great to see the cultural landmarks of the Bronx, such as the street jazz great Maxine Sullivan lived on, be officially recognized by […]

Op-Ed: Honor The Bronx’s Jazz Traditions

Op-Ed: Honor The Bronx’s Jazz Traditions

Turn Maxine Sullivan’s House into a Cultural Center Honoring the Bronx’s Jazz Traditions By Mark Naison Today, I had the honor of participating in a street naming ceremony to honor the great jazz singer, radio personality, and community leader Maxine […]

Bronx Fashion Week Proves To Be More Than Glam and Haute Couture

Bronx Fashion Week Proves To Be More Than Glam and Haute Couture

Models will strut their stuff in Bronx designer creations for a second year in a row during Bronx Fashion Week on September 17th. First debuting last year at the Andrew Freedman Home, Bronx Fashion Week also featured a business expo […]

New XM Café Opens At The Bronx Museum

New XM Café Opens At The Bronx Museum

After years of waiting, the Bronx Museum of the Arts will once again boast of a café offering coffee, salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Continuing the Bronx Museum’s commitment to engaging with the local community, the XM Café will be a valuable […]