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MoMA Presents Studio Residency: Okwui Okpokwasili
Okwui Okpokwasili. Performance view of Bronx Gothic. On the Boards, Seattle, Washington, 2016. Video by Peter Born. Courtesy of the artist July 30 — August 28, 2022 The Museum of Modern Art The first Studio artist-in-residence will be Okwui Okpokwasili (Igbo-Nigerian American, born 1972). Okpokwasili creates multidisciplinary performance pieces that seek to shape
RoC® Skincare Partners with Sarah Jessica Parker to Launch The RoC Look Forward Project
Inspired by new research on women’s views about aging, RoC highlights the proven power of optimism RoC® Skincare, the leading clinically-proven skincare brand, announces The RoC #LookForwardProject, an initiative to celebrate the power of optimism and its scientifically-backed impact on long-term health and wellbeing. Global icon, RoC user, and optimist Sarah
Viktor&Rolf Announces FKA Twigs as the Face of New Fragrance Good Fortune
FKA twigs for ViktorRolf by SeanSeng Viktor&Rolf is pleased to announce that acclaimed singer, dancer and actress FKA twigs will be the face of GOOD FORTUNE, the brand’s new fragrance. Grounded firmly in the present moment as a visionary performer and artist with an engaging social presence, FKA twigs is
Kim Kardashian Launches Skkn by Kim, a New Line of High-performance Skincare in Partnership with Coty
Kim Kardashian for SKKN BY KIM photographed by Mario Sorrenti Kim Kardashian introduces SKKN BY KIM, an efficacious nine-product skincare collection sitting at the intersection of elevated simplicity and innovative science. SKKN BY KIM was born out of Kim’s dream to bridge the gap between the world’s most renowned dermatological experts
L’Oréal, in partnership with global neurotech leader, Emotiv, launches new device to help consumers personalize their fragrance choices
On the occasion of International Fragrance Day, L’Oréal, the beauty and fragrance world leader, and EMOTIV, the leading neurotechnology company, announced a strategic partnership in beauty, to help consumers make accurate and personalised choices around their fragrance desires. The partnership which combines an Emotiv neurotech device with proprietary scents and
Holocaust Museum LA Presents “Granddaughters of The Holocaust,” A Powerful Conversation Between Descendants of Survivors and Nazis
Photo: Courtesy of Holocaust Museum LA Granddaughter of Polish Jewish survivors and Granddaughter of a Nazi Responsible for Mass Murder of Polish Jews Share Lessons of the Past and How to Build a More Dignified Future Holocaust Museum LA presents “Granddaughters of the Holocaust,” a thought provoking in-person conversation with
Scholarship Program Offers Low-income New Yorkers Full Tuition to Cybersecurity Bootcamp
New York City Economic Development Corporation and Fullstack Academy continue partnership to fill the cyber talent gap with diverse candidates New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Fullstack Academy, a trailblazer in bootcamp education across the nation, announced today their second annual Cyber NYC Fellowship scholarship program for low-income and unemployed
Smithsonian Will Convene Thousands of Educators From Across the Nation This Summer To Discuss the Importance of Teaching Inclusive, Holistic and Well-Rounded Content
National Education Summit July 27–28 Will Feature More Than 30 Free Sessions for Educators Educators across the country are facing unforeseen challenges and rising levels of uncertainty in the classroom. As part of its 175-year commitment to education, the Smithsonian will host a free two-day National Education Summit to celebrate
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Announces 2022-2023 Dance Research Fellows
photo by Billie Ward – sculpture by Alexander Calder, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The seventh class of Research Fellows will focus on the topic of dance and ecology Juli Brandano, Rosemary Candelario, María de los Angeles Rodríguez Jiménez, Lindsey Jones, Richard Move, and Rachna Nivas will embark on a six-month fellowship at the Library
National Air and Space Museum Holds “She Can” STEAM Aviation Camp Graduation in Springdale, Arkansas
Credit: Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is closing out another successful “S.H.E. Can” STEAM Aviation Camp in Springdale, Arkansas. The two-week camp in northwest Arkansas will culminate with a graduation ceremony June 28 with participation from the U.S. Air Force and special appearance
NYC Parks & United States Army Corps of Engineers Announce 12 Blocks of Rockaway Beach to Reopen Today Ahead of July 4 Weekend
Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Construction complete between Beach 94-106 street Two blocks of previously closed Beach (94-96) to open; additional swimming access added between 94-106 based on lifeguard availability NYC Parks and the United States Army Corps of Engineers today announced that construction has been completed between
NYC Parks Cuts The Ribbon on $6.69 Million Prospect Playground Refurb in The Bronx – A Community Parks Initiative Site
Photo: NYC Parks / Malcolm Pinckney NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue yesterday joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Community Board 6 Community Coordinator Carla Leon, students from MSTA I.S. 318, C.S. 211, the Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School, Excellence Community School 5 and members of the community to celebrate
NYC Parks Kicks Off The 2022 Outdoor Pool Season at Hamilton Fish Pool
Photo: NYC Parks / Daniel Avila NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue today joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly Member Harvey Epstein, Senator Brian Kavanagh, Council Member Carlina Rivera, and local kids and community members to celebrate the start of the outdoor pool season at Hamilton Fish Pool on the
The Art Farm Announces Grand Reopening of Their Newly Renovated Space
The Art Farm on the second floor of 431 E 91st St. has officially announced that their newly renovated space has opened. This newly renovated space includes a variety of new and engaging spaces for children including two classrooms, a petting zoo, party rooms, a full size kitchen for cooking
Dior Presents The Autumn-Winter 2022-2023 Haute Couture Collection
Photo © Laure Sciacovelli The tree of life, symbol of the connection between cultures, mythologies and all forms of creation, is the starting point of the autumn-winter 2022-2023 haute couture line dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. This emblem of universal reach, reinterpreted by Ukrainian artist Olesia Trofymenko, who designed the
‘Abortion Access Always’ Campaign
Following SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade, Paid Media Campaign Highlights New York State’s Commitment to Protecting Abortion Access and Reproductive Healthcare for All Website with Abortion Education, Provider Information and More Available in 12 Different Languages, Expanding Awareness of Options for Care Available in New York Here Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling
New York State Launches Worried About a Veteran Website (WAV)
New York State Launches WorriedAboutaVeteran.org Website to Provide Firearm Safety Resources to Veteran Families An innovative new website, WorriedAboutaVeteran (WAV), launched this month as a resource for family members and loved ones of military Service members and Veterans in New York State. The website connects families with information and resources around
$4.5 Million to Support Addiction Prevention Services in High-Need Communities across New York State
Awards Will Allow Providers to Establish Substance Use Prevention Coalitions in Each Region of New York State Three Provider Funding Recipients Will Have Special Focus on LGBTQIA+ Community $1.8 Million in Funding Also Being Made Available for Additional Coalitions in New York City Region Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $4.5 million in funding
NYC Health + Hospitals and NYCEDC Break Ground on New Flood Wall Resiliency Project in East Harlem
NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray, and community stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new flood protection system at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in East Harlem. The Metropolitan Hospital Flood Wall Resiliency Project was
Affordable Homes on Former Site of Spofford Juvenile Detention Center
Rendering of The Peninsula campus on the site of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point. Credit: WXY Studios First Residential Building of New Mixed-Use Development Includes 183 Deeply Affordable Homes and Cultural Arts Center, With Studio Space for Emerging Artists Project Will Ultimately Deliver 740 Affordable Homes,
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Smithsonian’s New Digital Guide Brings the Future to People’s Fingertips June 22
The Public Can Tour the Year 2050 With “Your Future Guide,” a First-of-Its-Kind Online ExperienceDebuting To Celebrate the Final Month of the Landmark “FUTURES” Exhibition What will people’s lives be like in 2050? How do they care for a future they cannot even imagine? A new digital experience from the
Modernization Milestone for the NYS Department of Labor
NYSDOL Reaches Midpoint of 4-Year Technology Implementation Plan Aimed at Handling 100 Percent of Customer Inquiries Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Labor is halfway through its 4-year strategic modernization plan, an ongoing effort that will reduce call volume, enhance customer experience, and swiftly connect
Finding Broadband Availability Gaps
Part of the Governor’s 2022 State of the State $1 Billion ConnectALL Initiative — the Largest Ever Investment in New York’s 21st Century Infrastructure First-of-Its-Kind Map Provides Critical Step in Guiding State Efforts to Address Broadband Availability Gaps Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the New York State Public Service
The Apollo Issues Limited Edition NFT of Its Iconic Marquee Commemorating Annual Spring Benefit
Image credit: Nir Arieli/Shahar Azran Photography In celebration of the Apollo’s Spring Benefit on Monday, June 13, the non-profit announced today it will release a limited edition non-fungible token (NFT) commemorating the annual event. Approximately 400 NFTs will be issued through Ticketmaster. The special NFTs will be given to each
Celebrate Fourth of July this Weekend in Montauk
Photo Courtest of MBH MONTAUK BEACH HOUSE Friday, 7/1 6pm, Art Reception, Heidi Zumbrun Celebrate the 4th of July holiday spirit with a beautiful, albeit different take on American culture – showing photographs of her travels through the mainland – encountering the real beauty of what American culture really means, diverting the focus
