Arts & Entertainment Archives

Origami Tree Returning to AMNH for 50th Year

Mike Mishkin November 22, 2021 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

The American Museum of Natural History‘s Origami Tree is back on display November 24, and the theme of this year’s rendition is Gems of the Read More...

7 Books Set on the Upper West Side

Edgar Catasus November 20, 2021 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

It’s easy to understand why many writers choose the Upper West Side as the setting to their stories. The neighborhood charms residents and visitors alike Read More...

New York Philharmonic to Perform Handel’s Messiah at Riverside Church

Ysabel Cacho November 20, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 1 Comment

After a year-long absence of in-person concerts, the New York Philharmonic will soon kick off its “Holidays with the NY Phil” concert series with Handel’s Read More...

An Unknown History of Symphony Space

Hazen Cuyler November 19, 2021 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

Hop off the red line at 96th and Broadway and you’re at Symphony Space; a nationally acclaimed performing arts organization on the Upper West Side. Read More...

Statue of Thomas Jefferson – Founding Father and Slave Owner – to be Removed From City Hall, Relocated to Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin November 17, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 6 Comments

At an agenda meeting last month, the New York City Public Design Commission discussed the removal of the Thomas Jefferson statue from City Council chambers Read More...

Winter’s Eve Cancelled Again; New Holiday Celebration in Motion

Mike Mishkin November 16, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 3 Comments

The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District has announced that while Winter’s Eve will be cancelled for the second year in a row, it’s “planning a Read More...

Riverside Park South Used in SNL “Man Park” Skit

Mike Mishkin November 16, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 1 Comment

A recently aired SNL skit uses a section of Riverside Park South as a “Man Park,” a place where wives and girlfriends can bring their Read More...

“Sex and the City” Reboot Filming Thursday

E.L. Danvers November 10, 2021 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

Scenes will be filmed for the “Sex and the City” reboot on Thursday, November 11 from 7am-9pm between 57th and 60th Streets. Signs for “NCP” Read More...