Hidden along Ludlow Street, Ligaw feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. Built on a foundation of love and intention, this Lower East Side newcomer opened its doors with a night that felt like stepping into someone’s story.
On Monday, the Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrating 25 years of the DGF Fellows program and honoring Chisa Hutchinson, Michael Korie, and Jolie Schaffzin.
The cast and creatives of It: Welcome to Derry took the time to speak with The Knockturnal during the week of New York Comic Con.
At the Kumble Theatre, the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) and the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment hosted She Rocks: From Inspiration to Track, an evening of live performance, creative dialogue, and empowerment featuring Divinity Roxx, Morgan James, Miette Hope, and Aijia.
Andy Cohen marked a major milestone, celebrating a decade of Radio Andy with SiriusXM, at a star-studded event at NYC’s Crane Club.
Pollution is bad. It affects all areas of our lives. However, our economy is directly connected to pollution. Factories create jobs and pollute at the same time. We bury the polluted waste, as if hiding it will remove the danger. People of color are most injured by pollution. The most destructive factories and dumping of toxic waste are placed in marginalized neighborhoods. These are the people who do not have the money and power to block any form of pollution. How does pollution affect these families?
The iconic champagne Maison is back again, bringing art and opulence to downtown Manhattan in collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murami.
On Monday, October 20th, The Knockturnal had the pleasure of attending the exclusive launch of female-founded Desolas Mezcal’s new Reposado, held from 7–10 PM at the acclaimed ILIS in Greenpoint (150 Green St).
Veronica Vega, home cook and Tehuacán, Puebla native, and Damian Escalante, Sous-Chef of Dolores in Brooklyn, were named the winners of New York City’s first Chiles en Nogada Cooking Competition on October 20.
The second Wicked movie is upon us, and just like the first, it has reignited New York City’s enduring love affair with the iconic musical. For more than two decades, Wicked has captivated Broadway audiences with its story of friendship, ambition, and the untold tale of the witches of Oz—and the city has embraced it wholeheartedly.