Arts & Artists

African Cultural Parade & Festival, August 13

African Cultural Parade & Festival, August 13

  The National Ghana Parade Council, the National Council of Ghanaians Association, the African Friends of US, and Aduana Kuo of North America will host the Afro Cultural Parade & Festival.  The event will take place on Saturday, August 13th in Crotona Park in […]

Toronto Theater Company Will Be Off Broadway in 2017

Toronto Theater Company Will Be Off Broadway in 2017

The Soulpepper Theater Company will stage new plays and musicals at the Pershing Square Signature Center in the summer of 2017.

Geyser Girl Book Signing, July 20

Geyser Girl Book Signing, July 20

Book lovers and young readers are welcome on Wednesday, July 20, 1:00 PM at the Co-op City Barnes & Noble, Bay Plaza, The Bronx.

‘X-Men:Apocalypse’ Tops Memorial Day Weekend Box Office

‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ had another great weekend at the box office that was turbocharged by a $120.8 million North American debut.

Memorial Day Flagging. Courtesy Woodlawn Cemetery.

Novelist E. L. Doctorow Buried At Woodlawn Cemetery

Bronx-born novelist and writer E. L. Doctorow, who died July 21st, was interred here at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday, October 1st.  I was among only three others, besides the family, to attend.   He included Woodlawn in his novels “Ragtime” […]

Doo-Wop Dreams cover (PRNewsFoto/ENJ Carter)

Book Review: New Novel Puts Spotlight on Belmont Neighborhood

New Novel Puts Bronx Belmont Neighborhood in the Spotlight Once More With Chaz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale taking the spotlight again in the form of a new musical appearing Off Broadway, ENJ Carter seeks to bring a new perspective to […]

by · March 6, 2016 · Arts & Artists
And The Winners Are… — A Look Back At The Oscars

And The Winners Are… — A Look Back At The Oscars

‘AND THE WINNERS ARE …’, a one-hour Oscar extravaganza available on YouTube, was written and produced by longtime CBS/NBC TV news and entertainment reporter and movie critic, David Sheehan.   Sheehan also looks back at 2002 when the Oscars weren’t so whitewashed, capturing […]

by · February 28, 2016 · Arts & Artists, Entertainment
Book Talk: Two Bronx-born Writers Talk ‘Soulless’

Book Talk: Two Bronx-born Writers Talk ‘Soulless’

Two Bronx Guys Talk Books, Writing and Soulless by Larry Benjamin Last month, Fantasy Works Publishing debuted new adult urban-contemporary fantasy author, Ismael Manzano with the release of Soulless. Ismael Manzano was born and raised in New York City, and has lived his […]

by · February 26, 2016 · Arts & Artists, Literary Review
Jack and Jill Black History Month Event At The Bronx Museum

Jack and Jill Black History Month Event At The Bronx Museum

On Sunday, February 21, the Bronx Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. presents its 2016 Black History Month community arts event, Our Voices, Our Story, Our History at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse (East […]

Singing the Blues

Singing the Blues

Bronx Rising: Bronx Blues A musical tribute to Rev. Gary Davis with performances by gospel sensation, Monica Hope and Solomon Hicks. It’s going down February 20, 2016, 7pm at the Bronx Music Heritage Center located at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd, […]

Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers

Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers

This past Thursday (January 28), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in collaboration with Windows of Hip Hop (WoHH), hosted The First 2016 Inaugural Element Awards. All honorees received Citations of Merit for their community service and spreading the Hip Hop culture. “Hip Hop […]

Montefiore Health System Opens The Harlem River Bridges Exhibition in ARTViews Gallery

Montefiore Health System Opens The Harlem River Bridges Exhibition in ARTViews Gallery

by · January 14, 2016 · Arts & Artists, Bulletin Board
Actor Mike Epps will host the black-tie ceremony, to be held at the Cobb Energy Performing  Centre in Atlanta on January 23, 2016.

Actors Nia Long And Mike Epps To Co-Host The 24th Annual Trumpet Awards

HONOREES TO INCLUDE: GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING ARTIST NE-YO, TV PRODUCER WILL PACKER, COMEDIAN GEORGE WALLACE & THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS     Atlanta, GA — The Trumpet Awards Foundation and title sponsor American Family Insurance present […]

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 […]