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Building the Signature Center

Signature Center

Before the Pershing Square Signature Center opened successfully at the end of January, adding a new cultural hub to the New York arts landscape, the path to its completion proved challenging. The Signature Theatre Company made the decision to move its headquarters around 2005, when it was selected to be part of a new performing  Read more »

Playing It Forward

Top improv artists talk shop and laughs at the first New York City Improv Fest.

Who are the Disney Princesses?

For the first few pieces I have written for my blog on The Palette I discussed a foreign language exclusive bookstore in Brooklyn. The following is my breakdown of a popular topic that is, with one exception also completely foreign language exclusive… the Disney Princesses!   The Disney Princesses in order of appearance   1.  Read more »

Kodak’s Worth to a Small Store Owner in Queens

How Kodak’s Bankruptcy Will Affect Marty’s Camera Repair Business

DanceBrazil – a curated list of culturally inspired works (by Sergey Gordeev)

DanceBrazil was formed in 1977 by Jelon Vieira, who came to the United States from Brazil’s state of Bahia.  Since then, it has served as a cultural ambassador of Brazil in the United States and worldwide.  This is a select list of works by DanceBrazil that specifically deal with – or are inspired by –  Read more »

School for Scandal? Or a new dawn? The National Arts Club gets Storified

The 113 year old arts and social club on Park Avenue South, N.Y., has generated more column inches about the “unusual” behavior of its former President than its artist members, who pay upward of $1000 to become members. But is the NAC more than just a school for scandal?

Cobra Snake’s Answer to “What is Youth Culture?”

The Cobra Snake is a website (thecobrasnake.com) that features party scene photos. They have become a go-to site for hundreds of thousands Millennials who want to keep up with the latest trends in youth culture.

Arts club with a “mission,” but is anybody checking?

The current system is “like the Wild West,” with a glaring lack of policing or regulation over just who qualifies for 501(c)3 status, said a spokesperson for America’s largest independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator.

5 Female Improv Artists You Don’t Know About But Will

These NY funny women are working hard to go far in the comedy industry.

The Softer Side of Electronic Music

Dauwd (Photo: Jasmin Bell/Pictures Music)

Be it through thought-provoking lyrics, low BPMs or playful synths, electronic music artists are producing soft, reflective sounds