Author Archives: GregD

Selected Musical Events – May 28, 2013 WBGO Jazz Series: Benny Goodman & Other Joys Although many important anniversaries are being overlooked (it’s hard to believe there hasn’t been an event in New York commemorating Woody Herman’s centennial), the 75th … Continue reading →

Selected Music Tonight – Manhattan’s WestSide Hear Big Band Smiths Because Morrissey always needed a horn section. The eleven-piece band known as the Titanics offer Morrissey this eccentric, sweet tribute for his birthday: gloomfest emo tunes goosed with full-on Tommy … Continue reading →

Selected Events – May 26, 2013 Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibition This biannual Greenwich Village display — it also takes place over Labor Day Weekend — will be set up on University Place, from East 13th, along Washington Square Park … Continue reading →

Selected Events – Times Square/Theater District & Nearby Electric Miles Evoking a mood as well as a time period, this Miles Davis tribute features not one but two credibly slashing trumpeters, Randy Brecker and Jeremy Pelt, at the forefront of a … Continue reading →

Barry Harris Trio Barry Harris belongs to a generation of jazz pianists who carried the torch of bebop into an uncertain future. His touch and melodic instinct are unerring, and he leads this working trio — Ray Drummond is the … Continue reading →

NYCity 1-2-3 will be undergoing back end redesign and development work over the next 3 weeks. This will necessitate that we temporarily suspend current event info. Look for current event info for Manhattan’s WestSide to resume May 24.

Selected Events / West Village & Nearby Ideas City Festival “This multifaceted event, part of an initiative of the New Museum, promotes and is an exploration of cultural programs that benefit urban life. This year the theme is untapped capital, … Continue reading →

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS @ 3 Museums and Galleries :  (WestSide Manhattan & the BklynMuseum, easy via #2-3 subway) ‘Projects 99: Meiro Koizumi’ (through May 1) ‘Claes Oldenburg: The Street and the Store’ and ‘Claes Oldenburg: Mouse Museum, Ray Gun Wing’ (through to Aug. … Continue reading →

SELECTED EVENTS (below 34th street) (04/30/13) PEN World Voices Festival “Bravery is the theme of this year’s celebration of the written word, with readings and discussions around the city. On opening night, writers reading from their work will include Jamaica … Continue reading →

Selected Events – April 29, 2013 Duke Ellington Birthday Celebration “A birthday party and show are among the events commemorating the 114th anniversary of the birth date of Duke Ellington; the actual date is April 29. Join host MERCEDES ELLINGTON … Continue reading →