Summer Reading: Literary Talks and Events in NYC
By Alison Durkee
Build up your reading list and hear from authors in all genres at these book events coming to New York City. Read more
Author: Ethan Wolff
By Alison Durkee
A Q&A with Salon/Sanctuary Concerts Founder and Artistic Director Jessica Gould
“…a musical work gives us a rich opportunity to look through a window, as it were, onto a different time…”
By Chris Petitt
My interviews with Salon/Sanctuary artists led me to the engine behind it all, the series’ Founder and Artistic Director Jessica Gould. Read more
Salon/Sanctuary Concerts in NYC: An Interview with Guitarist Pascal Valois
“…a cry is even more dramatic if it comes from someone with a soft voice…”
By Chris Petitt
I caught up with French-Canadian guitarist Pascal Valois the other day and we got to talking about history, obscure instruments, and the history of obscure instruments. Read more
Salon/Sanctuary Concerts in NYC: An Interview with Lutenist Catherine Liddell
“The power of music to move the listener comes not only from what notes and what rhythms the composer uses, it also comes from what the player tries to express with those components.”
By Chris Petitt
The holiday weekend gave me the chance to speak with American lutenist Catherine Liddell, frequent recording artist and performer with some of this country’s most prestigious period-instrument ensembles. Read more
Salon/Sanctuary Concerts in NYC: An Interview with Multi-Instrumentalist Corina Marti
“To listen to music, any music, is important. It’s what makes us human.”
By Chris Petitt
The other day I had the pleasure of speaking with Corina Marti, the protean multi-instrumentalist, scholar, and faculty member of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Read more
On Your Toes: The Best of Spring Dance in NYC
By Alison Durkee
Dance lovers are spoilt for choice in New York City, as the city’s stages host everything from the world’s top dance companies to exciting emerging artists. Here are some of the upcoming dance performances in all disciplines to look forward to this spring.
Holiday Shows in NYC
By Alison Durkee
One of the best ways to ring in the holidays in NYC is through the performing arts, as stages throughout the city bring holiday cheer through festive offerings. Here are some upcoming holiday performing arts events to get you into the seasonal spirit.
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Historical New York Talks and Tours
By Alison Durkee
Learn more about the Big Apple and its rich history with these upcoming New York City-themed talks and tours. Read more
Art Talks and Events Coming Up in NYC
By Alison Durkee
From “Starry Night” to Monet’s water lilies, New York City is home to some of the greatest art in the world—and from the city’s most iconic museums to its smaller galleries, there are plenty of works and artists to discover. Learn more about the art world from past to present at these upcoming talks, exhibitions, and events. Read more
Upcoming NYC Talks on History
By Alison Durkee
It’s July, the time of year where we break out the fireworks and fondly remember America’s storied beginnings. But even after July 4 has come and gone, there are still plenty of opportunities to reflect on the country’s varied past. Celebrate the twists and turns of American history with these upcoming historical talks and events.
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