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OK, I think that long-time readers can agree that I am always finding unusually fun and freaky shark-related items to feature in this ongoing column which I affectionately refer to as Shark Attack. And just when I think it’s safe to look in my mailbox, this shows up: Dun dun, dun dun, dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun! Shark Attack Broadway Play! Continue reading Shark Attack Broadway Play!
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New York is an influential state and city, with millions of tourists flocking there year after year so that they can experience the Big Apple. This is because New York is known for and famous for a variety of things such as its iconic Statue of Liberty, exciting Broadway performances, and exclusive shops. The state and city have captivated people all over the globe, and it’s showing no signs of lessening its grip and influence on the rest of the world.
What about New York and the music scene, however? New York and music go hand-in-hand, with some of the biggest bands and musical performances coming from this high-rise city. In 2021, New York is still influencing the music scene.
Continue reading How New York Is Still Influencing The Music Scene In 2021
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‘Never Take a Break From Looking Great’ is the fun tagline for Intermission Beauty, a cosmetics line I discovered while visiting BroadwayCon in late January. The line was created by Douglas Otero, a singer, dancer and actor-turned celebrity makeup artist who wanted to create a line of fabulous lipsticks. Douglas also wanted to team-up with Broadway’s finest stars, and bring awareness to the cause of preventing animal cruelty.
Continue reading Intermission Beauty Products Put the Spotlight On You
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By the end of the 17th Century, high heels were considered women’s shoes. Indeed, so strong was the connection between shoes and gender that a man wearing high heels could be arrested in New York under a law that forbade people from congregating in public while “disguised by unusual or unnatural attire.” First passed in 1845 to suppress masked political protests, this law was later used to justify the arrest of cross-dressing performers and bar patrons. Many similar laws persisted until the late twentieth century, when changing fashions and cultural norms rendered them unenforceable
Continue reading Eye On Design: Thigh High, Platform Kinky Boots Designed By Gregg Barnes
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Mr. and Mrs. Pineapple are reoccurring characters in the oeuvre of street artist Bradley Theodore. Here they are on a mural commissioned by Juice Generation, located near the corner of 18th Street and Broadway, near Union Square.