by Linda Sheridan | Apr 24, 2023 | Culture, Museums
reprinted w/update from DOWNTOWN Magazine, Winter 2023 Six years in the making, the American Museum of Natural History is finally set to open the doors on May 4 to its stunning new, 230,000 square foot Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation....
by Linda Sheridan | Feb 26, 2023 | Art, Culture, LA, Museums
Walking the line between risk and stability, telling history and imagining the future, art historian Johanna Burton embraces her role as MOCA’s first woman director. Photo by Alex Welsh From DOWNTOWN’s Fall 2022 issue JUST ABOUT TO COMPLETE HER FIRST YEAR...
by Linda Sheridan | Dec 31, 2022 | Art, Culture, Dining, Events, Museums, NYC, Restaurants
The holidays may be behind us, but the action never stops in NYC. In fact, January is a wonderful time to take advantage of discount prices on exhibits, hotel stays, restaurants, Broadway shows, and attractions. Grab a friend or loved one and make plans! Hotel Week...
by DOWNTOWN News | Nov 18, 2022 | Art, Culture, Fashion, Museums
Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, now open at Brooklyn Museum, is the first retrospective to explore the fascinating, edgy universe of French designer and creator of iconic perfumes Thierry Mugler. A fashion visionary, Mugler’s bold silhouettes and unorthodox...
by Linda Sheridan | Nov 11, 2022 | Culture, Museums, NYC
Carnegie Deli, NY, 2008. Photo by Ei Katsumata/Alamy Stock Photo Pastrami on rye. Matzoh ball soup. Cole slaw. Pickles. Knishes. Seltzer. These classic deli staples cause cravings, and are also sought as comfort foods. A new exhibit exploring the rich history of the...
by Julia Meyer | Nov 1, 2022 | Art, Culture, Museums
Splitting her time between New York and Florida, the photographer and artist is now working on bringing a show about Andy Warhol to Broadway. Photo: Bristol Foto BONNIE LAUTENBERG has had a longstanding career as a photographer of politicians and celebrities. She’s...
