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Young black farmers to Mark Bittman: We don't need your land reform
by Sam Bloch + Hillary Bonhomme 12.07.2017, 7:14pm Conflict at a New York conference, where attendees tell the food movement figurehead he doesn't speak for them.
Why is there so much food in my skin care?
From avocado jelly masks to almond cookie shea soufflé, cosmetics have taken a surprisingly gastronomic turn. What's behind the beauty industry's obsession with selling products "good enough to eat"? The last time I went to replenish the staples of my nighttime skin care regime, I noticed something odd. Full disclosure: It had been a little while.
5 Questions to Tariq Al-Sabir (composer, vocalist, music director)
Tariq Al-Sabir is a composer, vocalist, and music director. His latest project, #UNWANTED, recently finished a premiere run at the newly-opened downtown venue in New York City, The Shed. #UNWANTED consists of a full-length concert with voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and synthesizers. The genre-fluid song cycle is paired with movement and visual accompaniment by Monique Muse Dodd. The concert and visual art are an exploration of the black millennial experience online.
The New Food Economy goes to school
For the next year, we’ll be investigating the state of food education in America’s schools. Here’s how one New York City high school is teaching the story of migration through a meal. You’d be remiss if you called this a cooking class. Students wash their hands as instructors pass out cutting boards, knives, and ingredients for today’s lesson in food and culture, one segment of teacher Andrew Margon’s year-long food education course, at the High School for Environmental Studies in New York City.
Why don’t Americans eat more duck?
Ask a farmer. And then ask Arby’s. Earlier this week, the fast-food restaurant chain Arby’s earned itself a slew of headlines after announcing that, starting October 20, 16 of its locations would be serving a limited-edition duck sandwich, sous-vide style with crispy onions and a cherry sauce. That’s a pretty high-brow offering for Arby’s.
Free Events at the David Rubenstein Atrium Have an International Flavor
Free Events at the David Rubenstein Atrium Have an International Flavor If you were to use one word to describe what underscores the music and ambiance of a typical evening at the David Rubenstein Atrium, that word might be: community. The shared experience that unfolds at a typical Atrium performance stirs a magical energy within all those who enter on any particular evening.
Our favorite food essays by and about women, in honor of Mother's Day
by Hillary Bonhomme + Jessica Fu + The Counter 05.11.2018, 3:27pm Another holiday, another shameless bout of food promotions. We thought we’d heard it all, but as it turns out, Mother’s Day is no more exempt from dreadfully gendered holiday gimmicks than Valentine’s Day is.
Our favorite food essays by and about women, in honor of Mother's Day
Another holiday, another shameless bout of food promotions. We thought we’d heard it all, but as it turns out, Mother’s Day is no more exempt from dreadfully gendered holiday gimmicks than Valentine’s Day is. This weekend, rather than mock the latest shameless attempts by companies to cash in on holiday-themed food merchandise—a heart-shaped bagel for mom, anyone?—we thought would offer something more nourishing: a selection of favorite essays by and about women at the intersection of cooking.
Our annual award for the most absurd Valentine’s Day food promotions
There’s no end to the ways food companies will try to sell you on love. Once again, Cupid makes his annual appearance in our lives. And for just one day (or, for another day after Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year, St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Dia de los Muertos, and National Men Make Dinner Day—yep, first Thursday in November), every single food company on earth seems to have a special idea for how to celebrate with their product.
Can Bananacoin save the world’s favorite cash crop?
But China isn’t the only country needing to concern itself with supply. We have long known the inconvenient truth about our ubiquitous yellow friend. As we reported in 2016, the monoculture cultivated to produce the fruit quickly and cheaply is highly susceptible to Panama disease, which wiped out the Gros Michel variety—the only one we ate in the United States—everywhere but Asia by the 1950s.
For kitchen staff, the Golden Globes are Hollywood’s most complicated catering gig
On Sunday, 23 shiny Golden Globe statues, meant to award achievements in television and film, will be handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in a 3-hour ceremony in the Beverly Hilton ballroom. It’s the 75th edition of the awards show heard ‘round the world: the first red carpet walk of the year—the first in a string of red carpet walks—for 1,300 of the country’s most lauded entertainment professionals.
A Small Operation in Atlanta is Spurring Social Justice through Artists and Community Building
Artists have provided materials to help process movements around politics, race and other avoided topics of conversations. Many imply that the current political climate necessitates the artists’ role in invoking change as never before. However, in all pockets of the globe, artists and art administrators have been carving out spaces for artists to cultivate work that reflects the times, people, and issues.
Dean Martin at his "Coolest"
With his smooth voice and charming exterior, Dean Martin became known for his effortless performances and quick wit, which led to 50 years in the spotlight and a reputation for being, well, cool.
Betty Carter, Miss Independent
She changed her name from Lillie Mae Jones to Betty Carter. She left home to pursue a career in music. Reluctant to be labeled as a singer, she called herself a jazz musician. At every turn, Carter was a host unto herself, and her lone exploration of jazz, on her own terms, was the guiding force behind her career. It all started at home. Carter’s family groomed her not to expect to be coddled — she was rarely given emotional support.
Fantastic Fred - WNYC
Gene Kelly once stated that "the history of dance on film begins with Astaire." He later added that Astaire was "the only one of today's dancers who will be remembered.” He wasn’t far off. In 2016 alone Astaire’s influence could be seen from Hollywood to Broadway, including in the critically-acclaimed La La Land, whose director, Damien Chazelle, paid homage to the great performer through dance sequences that mirrored Astaire’s most memorable scenes.
Ella 100: Same Ella, Different Generation
Ella Fitzgerald swings her necklace as she arrives at the Carlton Theatre in London, England, Feb. 22, 1968 (Bob Dear / AP Images) As part of the Centennial Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald, we are interviewing scholars, musicians and fans to reflect on their relationship to Ella Fitzgerald as a person and musician. We spoke with some young singers and students about their perception of the First Lady of Song.
Ella 100: Helga Davis and Carl Hancock Rux Talk Ella Fitzgerald
When the writer and performer Carl Hancock Rux was growing up in Harlem, his parents would regale him with stories of the early days uptown, including anecdotes about The First Lady of Song. When Ella Fitzgerald moved to Harlem at age 15, she was just another neighborhood girl singing on the streets. As the story goes, her life changed after a performance at Amateur Night at the Apollo, where she dazzled the largest audience she'd ever performed for.
A Tale of Two Irenes
Details about the lives of Irene Higginbotham and Irene Kitchings are hard to come by. Although both women made large contributions to pop music in the 1930s, their status as black female songwriters made them almost invisible in a landscape that was dominated by white men. It’s no wonder, then, that somewhere along the line, several writers and historians began to confuse Kitchings and Higginbotham. Some even conflate them into one person.
Why Bring Back Beauty and the Beast? The Songs!
This image released by Disney shows Dan Stevens as The Beast, left, and Emma Watson as Belle in a live-action adaptation of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast." (Disney via AP) (AP Images ) It’s about time that Beauty and the Beast made it back on the silver screen. Everyone loves a good remake, with updated music, technologically advanced filmmaking, and a cast that speaks to younger audiences. Bringing beloved movies to a new generation is a popular formula for success.
Why Bring Back Beauty and the Beast?
This image released by Disney shows Dan Stevens as The Beast, left, and Emma Watson as Belle in a live-action adaptation of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast." (Disney via AP) (AP Images ) It’s about time that Beauty and the Beast made it back on the silver screen. Everyone loves a good remake, with updated music, technologically advanced filmmaking, and a cast that speaks to younger audiences. Bringing beloved movies to a new generation is a popular formula for success.
Broadway Embraces Blind Casting
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 opened late last year to great reviews. Denee Benton and Josh Groban, both newcomers to the Broadway stage, play the title roles. The unique decision to cast Benton, a black actress and singer, to play a 17th century Russian countess, pushed forward conversations around blind casting, or non-traditional casting.
What is BroadwayCon?
If you are roaming around the city this weekend, you may find yourself among costumed fans heading to the second annual BroadwayCon. The new event, only in its second year, is a weekend of special performances and interviews with Broadway's best and brightest, offering a close look at what to expect on stage in 2017. For years, large conventions have convened fans of niche cultural phenomena.
Happy Birthday, Danny Kaye!
Wildly funny and imaginative, Danny Kaye became famous for his idiosyncratic comedic style. He sang with the best, danced with the greats, and had many memorable monologues. Here are a few performances that capture the magic of Kaye: Danny Kaye and Louis Armstrong were a perfect match. The two were both famously irresistible performers, their chemistry displayed with their duet in the film, Three Pennies.
The Rise of Bernstein's 'Candide'
Candide, the satirical novella by Voltaire, was written in response to the Seven Years' War and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. In the story, Candide is a sincere believer in the prevalent principle that "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." The townspeople believe that because God is benevolent, everything that happens is good. Through a series of adventures, Candide becomes aware of the great hardships in the world outside his small village.
Why We Love the Kennedy Center Honors
Every year, the Kennedy Center Honors selects a group of individuals and celebrates their lifetime of achievements in arts and culture. The best performances at these ceremonies have illuminated the lasting impact the honoree has had over multiple generations of music, film, or theater.
Films to Watch Before You See 'La La Land'
The new musical film, La La Land, is raking in millions at the box office and accumulating quite a bit of Oscar buzz, with six Golden Globe nominations already under its belt. The film is an ode to famous musical movies produced by MGM, Warner Bros, and RKO Pictures. The story focuses on a jazz pianist (Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling) and an aspiring actress (Mia, played by Emma Stone) who fall in love in Los Angeles.
Get to Know the Cast of NBC's Hairspray Live!
Casting directors for Hairspray Live! created a colorful arrangement of top TV talent and Broadway's best. Here are some of the major faces in the new staging of Hairspray: This Broadway juggernaut's career spans TV, film, and recording - making her the perfect choice for Velma Von Tussle.
An All-Inclusive Guide for a Great American Songbook Style Thanksgiving!
In an effort to maximize your thanksgiving celebrations, we've built a step-by-step guide revealing how to create the perfect songbook style feast! First, start with gratitude. Thanksgiving is all about appreciating what you’ve got! However, most of us are dreaming about the food… So, let's get started! Don't underestimate side dishes. Louis Jordan and the Tympany Five suggest starting with beans and cornbread, you understand why...
Yardbird - WNYC
Yardbird's cultural intersections are complex. Earlier this year the new chamber opera by Daniel Schnyder and Bridgette A. Wimberly made its New York debut at the Apollo Theatre. Presenting an opera in a historically black-run music hall typically home to jazz and soul music is odd, and using opera as a way to chronicle the life of prolific jazz musician and bebop pioneer Charlie Parker is also odd. However, what defines these art forms isn't unequivocal.
The Campaign Jukebox: Hello Lyndon
In 1963 the title song from Jerry Herman's hit musical "Hello Dolly" was everywhere! It even made its way to the campaign trail in 1964. Candidates from both parties tried to adapt it. Democratic nominee, Lyndon B Johnson, had "Hello Lyndon." Republican nominee, Barry Goldwater, had "Hello Barry." However, it was LBJ, who had the blessing of the songwriter and producer.
The Campaign Jukebox: Irving for Ike
An artist backing a presidential candidate can make a big statement. The earliest example may have the King of Tin Pan Alley, Irving Berlin. In London in February of 1944, Berlin was penning patriotic tunes and staging musicals for soldiers fighting WWII. Eisenhower, then a Supreme Allied Commander, was incredibly thankful for Berlin’s efforts boosting morale with his music.
The Campaign Jukebox: Happy Days with FDR
As with all great presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt ran with a carefully planned campaign strategy, but at the 1932 Democratic National Convention, plans went slightly astray... After an introductory speech by Judge John E Mack left the audience less than enthused, the Roosevelt campaign had to grab a song to help rev up the crowd before Roosevelt made his first speech as the democratic candidate.
The Campaign Jukebox: Tippacanoe and Tyler Too
A presidential campaign isn't complete without a song, and there has been theme music for U.S. presidential campaigns for a long time, but it wasn't always that way. President Martin van Buren and William H. Harrison battled for the presidency with the largest voting populous in US history, at the time. However, many of these voters were illiterate. The candidates needed a new way to message their platform, and they needed something that was memorable and wasn’t in print.
The Campaign Jukebox: President Martin van Buren vs William H Harrison
A presidential campaign isn't complete without a song, and there has been theme music for U.S. presidential campaigns for a long time, but it wasn't always that way. President Martin van Buren and William H. Harrison battled for the presidency with the largest voting populous in US history, at the time. However, many of these voters were illiterate. The candidates needed a new way to message their platform, and they needed something that was memorable and wasn’t in print.
Thank Goodness for Gambiarra
Use the code below. More info . Creative directors for the 2016 Olympic games' opening ceremony made the most out of very little. A budget significantly smaller than recent games was embraced as it revived an age old concept in Brazil: Gambiarra. Described as improvisation and making the most out of nothing, Brazil’s musical evolution was catalyzed by Gambiarra.
Call and Response: The Musical Two-Way Street
Found in almost every genre including spirituals, blues, rock, and pop, musical phrases traded between instruments and voices create a special type of melodic communication known as call and response. It's only fitting that one of the most interactive musical elements be brought to life with an interactive timeline. Using the arrows on the left and right, you can scroll through the decades by way of call and response!
The Legacy of Mary Lou Williams
While Mary Lou Williams’ fame is slightly disproportionate to her contributions to the jazz world, her legacy lives on. Here are four highlights of Williams' career to enjoy on her 106th birthday! Williams career began at a young age. She was born on May 8, 1910 in Atlanta, Georgia, and began playing piano at 6 years old, hitting the road to tour at 12.
Will Nicole Scherzinger be the Next Great Glamour Cat?
Casting for the 2016 revival of Cats is currently under wraps, but if Andrew Lloyd Webber has his say, former Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger, will play Grizabella. Scherzinger took on the role in 2014 for Cats' London Revival. Could a Broadway debut be Scherzinger's career version of the Heaviside Layer? Cats is the story of a tribe of felines, called Jellicles, coming together to select one lucky cat to go to the Heaviside Layer, which is where Jellicles go to be reborn into a new life.
100 Years of Scatting
We have created an interactive timeline to explore scat singing from start to finish (almost). Use the left and right arrows, or click the play button on the timeline below to travel through the decades by way of scatting.
Shuffle Along Steps back into the Broadway Spotlight
An adaptation of one of Broadway’s longest running shows is set to open on April 28th at the Music Box Theatre with a powerhouse cast. Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, and Brandon Victor Dixon bring to life the Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle African American musical, Shuffle Along. The musical will feature new choreography by renowned actor, dancer, and choreographer Savion Glover.
What’s to Love about She Loves Me
The 1963 musical She Loves Me has firm roots in the musical theater canon. Its 2016 revival is currently dazzling audiences at the Roundabout Theatre. Let's walk through pieces of the She Loves Me blueprint that continue to make the show a success. A much lesser known Hungarian play provided the premise for She Loves Me, as well as other admired works for the screen. Many may find the title Parfumerie unfamiliar.
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