At age 21, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trumpeter and music director Kenny Rampton (of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) launched his touring career with a nine-month stint in Ray Charles’ band. Continue reading
Greg Thomas Hosts Albert Murray Centennial Listening Parties At Lincoln Center
Join us as we celebrate the centennial of the author, scholar, and philosopher Albert Murray in this series of Listening Parties hosted by Murray expert and one time Harlem World Magazine Editor-in-chief Greg Thomas.Continue reading
HW Pick: Jazz at Lincoln Center Honors America’s Timeless Vocalists
On Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, Jazz at Lincoln Center will celebrate the timeless artistry of some of the most beloved vocalists and composers in American history. Continue reading
The New York African Film Festival At Lincoln Center
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc. announce the lineup for the 23rd New York African Film Festival, May 4-10. Continue reading
Lincoln Center Announces Midsummer Night Swing Season
New York’s premier summer dance party, Midsummer Night Swing, returns for its 28th season, June 21–July 9. Tickets and multi-evening passes go on sale on May 18. Midsummer Night Swing brings together people of all ages, at every skill level, and from diverse backgrounds for 15 evenings of social dance.Continue reading
Lincoln Center’s Spring Fling Free Day For The Whole Family
Lincoln Center invites families and children of all ages to explore the arts at its second annual “Spring Fling,” a fun-filled day of free events on Saturday, May 14 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, hosted and presented by LC Kids.Continue reading
Lincoln Center Great American Dance Film Screenings For Schools Coming For Free In May
This May, in its ongoing commitment to making great art available to all, Lincoln Center will give teachers in New York City schools the opportunity to introduce their students to outstanding dance performances when it brings screenings from its new Great American Dance series, free of charge, to Harlem in Manhattan and the remaining four boroughs.Continue reading
HW Pick: Jazz in the Key of Life At Lincoln Center
Led by Music Director and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra lead trombonist Vincent Gardner, the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis will perform the most skillfully crafted and sophisticated songs in popular music from the ‘60's to today, debuting new jazz arrangements for our orchestra.Continue reading
Vivienne C. La Borde Named Director At Lincoln Center
Vivienne C. La Borde has been appointed Director of Government and Community Engagement for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA), announced today by Lesley Rosenthal, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.Continue reading
HW Pick: A High Five, For Sachal Studios “Take Five,” (video)
We love this version of Dave Brubeck's classic "Take Five" by a group musicians from Sachal Studios, from Lahore, Pakistan group of musicians who have a new documentary film about them titled “Song of Lahore.”Continue reading
Lincoln Center Local Brings Nights Of Dancing To Harlem
Lincoln Center will present five nights of dancing under the stars at outdoor locations in each of the boroughs of New York City starting in Harlem on August 19 through September 3.Continue reading
HW Pick: Great American Dance Inaugural Screenings Announced
Lincoln Center at the Movies, the new cinema series recently announced by Lincoln Center in partnership with Fathom Events, will open in fall 2015 with Great American Dance presenting performances by four of America’s leading companies.Continue reading
HW Pick: Human Rights Watch Film Festival At Lincoln Center
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival promises to be a great event with films by Stanley Nelson, Ayat Najafi, Gini Reticker and Hajooj Kuka.Continue reading
