Formed in NYC over 60 years ago, Típica Novel is a celebrated ensemble rooted in traditional Cuban charanga orchestration (flute, violins, and rhythm section) with a distinctly contemporary salsa sound. The band's 1967 debut album, Do the Boogaloo with Orquesta Novel, immediately announced the eclectic and talented group as a force within the salsa movement. […]
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, under the music direction of drummer Domo Branch, presents Overtures to Africa, a concert that delves into the profound influence of African culture on jazz, highlighting the works of legends such as Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. Domo Branch, known for his dynamic drumming and […]
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, under the music direction of drummer Domo Branch, presents Overtures to Africa, a concert that delves into the profound influence of African culture on jazz, highlighting the works of legends such as Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. Domo Branch, known for his dynamic drumming and […]
The Richard Tucker Park Greenmarket offers locally grown produce just across the street from Lincoln Center. Seasonal vegetables range from fresh staples like corn and greens to delicacies like squash blossoms and fairtytale eggplant. Orchards boast sweet berries, stone fruit, and over 80 varieties of apples. Knowledgeable growers are at market to explain just how […]
The Mad MAD World of Jonathan Adler is an invitation into the glamorous, witty, and wonderful universe of celebrated potter and designer Jonathan Adler. In his first curatorial role, Adler presents more than 60 works from the Museum’s permanent collection alongside his own iconic designs. A playful and irreverent perspective on craft history, the exhibition illuminates the […]
The first major museum exhibition spotlighting the artist’s singular vision, Dana Barnes: Untamed Gestures features monumental hand-formed fiber works alongside a fully immersive recreation of Barnes’s Lower East Side studio in New York City. Barnes’s sculptural landscapes composed of fibers such as merino, yak, alpaca, and silk create a compelling tactile environment in which motion […]
Expanding the voices represented in MAD’s permanent collection, OUT of the Jewelry Box considers the importance of queer perspectives in the world of studio and contemporary art jewelry. The exhibition showcases an extraordinary gift from Ron Porter and Joe Price, who have collected and worn art jewelry throughout their forty-one-year relationship, nine of those legally married. On […]
Although the common nickname for Broadway, “the Great White Way,” refers, historically, to its dazzling lights, the phrase also suggests the ways in which many histories of New York theater center white artists. Black artists, though, have been important shapers of musical theater in the United States before the electric light was ever used on […]
Together in Song with Suzi Shelton and Friends is a vibrant early childhood music program dedicated to building community through shared musical experiences. Shelton and Friends foster connection, confidence, and creativity with songs celebrating kindness and inclusion, ensuring every child’s voice is heard. Children from ages 4-8 are invited to join award-winning singer/songwriter Suzi Shelton, […]
Mounted during the celebration of the United States semi quincentennial, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States draws from the American Folk Art Museum’s rich collections to explore links between vernacular art and the construction of an American sense of self. Introducing visitors to the concept of “folk” as a category developed in conjunction […]