Serena Dykman Serves Us Some Babka by Jay S. Jacobs “You can’t beat a Babka,” so said Elaine Benes in a classic episode of Seinfeld. The delicacy is a sweet, braided bread often made with chocolate that originated in the Jewish communities. It is a yummy snack. And now, it is central to a smart … Continue reading
Larry Kirwan Rocker-turned-Writer Debuts His Latest Novel, Rockin’ the Bronx and Spurs ’80s Recollections by Brad Balfour During the annual Origin First Irish Festival, legendary Irish rocker Larry Kirwan presented a book launch, reading and performance of his latest novel, Rockin’ the Bronx, in April. Hosted by the New York Irish Center, this rare event added … Continue reading
Leigh Whannell Wolf Man Writer/Director Creates His Own Take to This Classic Horror Character by Brad Balfour Many years ago, starting in the 1930s, Universal Pictures launched a bunch of classic horror films which established a series of characters who have become legendary pop culture figures such as Dracula. Over the years, the company has … Continue reading
AFTER: POETRY DESTROYS SILENCE (2024) Featuring Melissa Leo, Géza Röhrig, Bo Corre, Alicia Suskin Ostriker, Christine Poreba, Edward Hirsch, Cornelius Eady, Taylor Mali, Walter Fiden, Janet R. Kirchheimer, Sabrina Orah Mark and archival voice footage of Paul Celan. Directed by Richard Kroehling. Distributed by Lumen Productions. 76 minutes. Not Rated. The subtitle of Richard Kroehling’s … Continue reading
ON BECKETT Starring Bill Irwin. Written by Bill Irwin. Playing at Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, 212-727-2737. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Closing Date: August 4, 2024 Award-winning Actor/Creator Bill Irwin Again Presents His award-winning On Beckett for a limited Summer Situation Veteran actor Bill Irwin did it again. While … Continue reading
David Rabadi Author/Speaker Helps The World be More Aware of Mental Health Issues Prompted by Repressed Sexuality by Brad Balfour After David Rabadi was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder – previously known as “manic depressive” illness — he followed a long path to coping with his illness. Not easily understood by most, the condition prompts swings … Continue reading
An Unforgettable Night! On December 16, 2023, more than 700 guests, including top entertainers, leaders, and notable Asian and Pacific Islander-led brands and businesses, attended the 21st annual Unforgettable Gala. Presented by Character Media, this exclusive, by-invitation-only black-tie event honored influential API celebrities, influencers, and leaders for their significant contributions to entertainment, arts, and culture. … Continue reading
Jim Steranko Master Storyteller Makes His Mark At The Big Apple Comic Con This March 25th–26th by Brad Balfour More than half a century ago, artist/writer Jim Steranko changed the way comic book storytelling was visualized. He brought in design elements originally conceived through design and fine art ideas. Back then, artists coming from the … Continue reading
Ciro Dapagio From the Web To Cinemas, MobKing is a Name to Reckon With by Brad Balfour With a name like Mike White one might assume he’s a pretty bland character — one who might blend into the background. But like so many things that seem to be background-able, there’s much more to the story. … Continue reading
Chris Keaton Nashville-based Song Promoter Transforms Careers as The Connector While He Lives and Breathes Music by Brad Balfour With the Grammy Awards freshly in mind, the state of the music world in general is also worth considering. The show presented that recent Sunday was quite the entertaining event – especially if you like the very … Continue reading
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