The New York Times – Film:
Striking plants of deep pinks and dark greens conjure the visual world of “Wicked” this month at the New York Botanical Garden.
Category: Bronx (NYC)
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New York Botanical Garden Creates a ‘Wonderland’ Adventure
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A show at the New York Botanical Garden, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s books, will explore his fictional and real worlds through plants, art and artifacts.
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With Brute Force and Steel, This Artist Creates Works of Ephemeral Beauty
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags.
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Scott Kempner, Guitarist and Punk Rock Pioneer, Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:
The Bronx-born musician played guitar for and co-founded the Dictators, an early punk band. He later founded the Del Lords.
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Breakers Grapple With Hip-Hop’s Big Olympic Moment
The New York Times – Music:
Largely left out of commemorations of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, breaking will get a grand stage at the Paris Olympics. B-boys and B-girls wonder if their art will translate into sport.
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His Team Was a Chaotic Punchline. Then He Found a New Spot in the Sport.
The New York Times – Sports:
Dozens of players were caught up in the lies and false promises of Bishop Sycamore and Christians of Faith Academy. One player made it out to play major college football.
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Larry Chance, Who Helped Keep Doo-Wop Alive for Decades, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
His career began in 1957, when he and some friends from the Bronx formed the vocal group that would become the Earls. He recorded his last song 65 years later.
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Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
The New York Times – Music:
A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace.
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Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
The New York Times – Music:
A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace.