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Wednesday November 24th, 2021

Shoutout to LaG '22 Vocal student Margaret Eisenberg, member of Young People's Chorus, who was interviewed by CBS about an interactive exhibit by the Young People's Chorus of New York City called "Alone Together." The exhibit shows life during lockdown through their eyes using poetry, art and music.
CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke to Francisco Núñez, the artistic director and founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, and 17-year-old Margaret Eisenberg, who has been with the chorus for nine years. newyork.cbslocal.com/video/6161566-young-peoples-chorus-of-new-york-citys-alone-together-exhibit-... ... See MoreSee Less

Young People's Chorus of New York City's 'Alone Together' Exhibit Shows Life During Lockdown Using Poetry, Art & Music

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An interactive exhibit by the Young People's Chorus of New York City called "Alone Together" shows life during lockdown through their eyes using poetry, art and music. CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke to Franc...

Wednesday November 24th, 2021

Enjoy this great feature on banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck (M&A '76) and check out his new record "My Bluegrass Heart." More about Bela: belafleck.com
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Béla Fleck crosses musical barriers for an overdue return to bluegrass

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To make "My Bluegrass Heart," Grammy-winning banjo player assembled a who's who of players, many of whom will join tour.

Friday November 19th, 2021

Happy #fiorellofriday! Today is the opening of the first in-person student art show at LaGuardia since March 2020! Enjoy the virtual version of "My Chalk Covered Hands": www.lagartstudiopa.org/student-curated-art-show-2021-1 You are also invited to see it in person today from 5-7pm! Every adult must show proof of vaccination, ID, and fill out a health form.
Click here for COVID protocols and sign up details: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfnekso1s9hU1mfMriQBGgEr42dpgSlTPgSgpCxSjHlZhgqQ/viewform ... See MoreSee Less

Student Curated Art Show Fall 2021 — LaG Art Studio Parents Association

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We must face the past to understand the present, but how does our perspective influence our relationship to the past and our current truths?

Thursday November 18th, 2021

We are sad to relay that Bob Gill, M&A '48, passed away at age 90. This prolific graphic designer, illustrator and teacher influenced generations of graphic designers and advertisers. His intelligence and wit were evident in his many ad campaigns and titles of his books, including "Forget All the Rules About Graphic Design: Including the Ones in This Book." He moved to London in 1960, where his art assistant and sometime band accompanist was Charlie Watts (prior to Mr. Watts joining the Rolling Stones). In 1962, Gill co-founded a design firm that eventually became the modern day firm Pentagram (where he is listed as a partner emeritus). He taught design for over 50 years, mainly at School of Visual Arts. Read his full obituary from the NY Times here: www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/arts/design/bob-gill-dead.html ... See MoreSee Less

Bob Gill, Graphic Designer Who Elevated the ‘Message,’ Dies at 90

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He was a groundbreaking master of the visual pun, part of a generation of designers for whom the aesthetic was in service to the idea.

Friday November 12th, 2021

Did you know that Peter Wolf (J. Geils Band) is an M&A Art Alumna (M&A '63)?
Check out this fun interview!
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Somewhere down the line: A chat with Boston-based rocker Peter Wolf

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Peter Wolf became famous in the 1970s and '80s as the stage prowling, rhyming front-man for the Boston-based J. Geils Band.

Friday November 12th, 2021

Congratulations to Jean Tsien (M&A '79) on receiving this year's Pioneer Award from IDA (International Documentary Association). Jean Tsien is an Editor and Emmy Award-winning Producer (Scottsboro: An American Tragedy, The Apollo, Asian Americans, 76 Days). www.documentary.org/press-release/37th-annual-ida-documentary-awards-announces-2021-honorees ... See MoreSee Less

37th Annual IDA Documentary Awards Announces 2021 Honorees

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IDA has announced grants, totaling $105,000, to five films through its Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund on the theme, “Challenging White Supremacy.” IDA also revealed the 2021 recipients of the Logan...

Wednesday November 10th, 2021

Read a great feature on Melanie Charles (LaG '06)! downbeat.com/news/detail/melanie-charles-the-advocate-as-remixer-as-jazz-artist

And catch her record release show tonight, November 10! dice.fm/event/9yp87-melanie-charles-yall-dont-really-care-about-black-women-album-release-show-10... ... See MoreSee Less

Melanie Charles: The Advocate as Remixer as Jazz Artist

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As a singer, flutist, beat-maker, remixer and conceptualist, Melanie Charles saturates Ya’ll Don’t (Really) Care About Black Women (Verve) — her first major-label album — with immense Black Gi...

Monday November 8th, 2021

Read a great profile on guitarist Happy Traum (M&A '56 - his wife Jane is PA '57) - a pillar of the Woodstock, NY music scene.
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Roots Guitarist and Educator Happy Traum Teaches a Few Songs from His Storied Career | Acoustic Guitar

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At 83, the guitarist Happy Traum is remarkably youthful—still playing concerts & teaching. Here is a retrospective of his life in music as captured by 6 songs.

Saturday November 6th, 2021

We say goodbye to Camille Saviola (M&A '67). From the Broadway musical "Nine" to television's “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, " she had a long and varied career. www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/theater/camille-saviola-dead.html ... See MoreSee Less

Camille Saviola, ‘Deep Space Nine’ and Stage Actor, Dies at 71

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She was known for her comic work in cabarets, for her performance in the musical “Nine” on Broadway and for her role in a “Star Trek” spinoff.

Thursday November 4th, 2021

Looking for a job in theater? Check out these classifieds from Broadway World: www.broadwayworld.com/article/This-Weeks-New-Classifieds-on-BWW-1142021-20211104 ... See MoreSee Less

This Week's New Theatre Jobs on BWW - Teachers, Assistants, Performers, Admin, Lighting & More...

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This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/4/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Thursday November 4th, 2021

Join Princess Lockerooo, aka Samara Cohen, LaG '03 (So You Think You Can Dance), & The Neon Coven (OSCAR at The Crown) for a night of dance battles, disco dancing, and out-of-this-world performances featuring celebrity guests from Ballroom to Broadway, cash prizes, and the chance to immerse yourself in a world of extraterrestrial extravaganza! At Brooklyn's House of Yes! - 2 Wyckoff Avenue.

Pre-Register to compete in the Hustle and Freestyle dance battles, or purchase a spectator ticket to take it all in from the dance floor in House of Yes's infamous and all-inclusive wonderland. $35 Pre-sale tickets and registration available now. $100 VIP tickets include priority seating & swag.
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DANCE TO THE MOON: Dance Battle Competition

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3... 2... 1... DANCEOFF: Princess Lockerooo + The Neon Coven bring you an otherworldly night of music, dance battles, and live performances!

Thursday October 28th, 2021

⭐SPOILER ALERT!⭐ Congratulations to Amy Ryan (PA/LaG '86), who stars in Hulu's hit fall series "Only Murders in the Building" with Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Sting, and more! SPOILER ALERT IF YOU READ THE ARTICLE (binge the show and then read the article)!
www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/10/amy-ryan-only-murders-in-the-building-finale-interview ... See MoreSee Less

Amy Ryan on Breaking Bad in ‘Only Murders in the Building’

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The versatile Oscar nominee got to try on a dastardly new hat in Hulu’s blockbuster comedy mystery—and play the girlfriend of her childhood hero.

Monday October 25th, 2021

Check out Tony Roberts (M&A '57) new play 'Mornings at Seven' at the Theater at St. Clements through January 9, 2022.
'Morning’s At Seven, Paul Osborn’s revered comedy classic, returns to New York for the first time in twenty years this fall featuring an all-star lineup of theatrical stars.
Set in the early 1920's in a small midwestern town, Morning's At Seven tells the story of the 4 Gibbs sisters, all of whom live within within a "stone's throw" of each other. Now in their late 60's, the sisters and their husbands find themselves at a dramatic "fork in the road," forced to confront long-standing rivalries and betrayals as well as the fears and disappointments of advanced middle age. At once hilarious and deeply touching, Morning's At Seven lays bare the inner workings of the American family in all its messy, embarrassing, ridiculous glory.'
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Mornings at Seven the Play | Theatre at Saint Clements | New York

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    GET TICKETS  Morning’s At Seven, Paul Osborn’s treasured comedy classic, returns to New York for the first time in 20 years this fall featuring an all-star cast.  Set in the early 1920's i...

Monday October 25th, 2021

Check out this NYTimes interview with Grace Van Patten (LaG '14), star of the Hulu mini-series "Nine Perfect Strangers," based on the Liane Moriarty novel and starring Nicole Kidman as a witchy Russian wellness guru.
www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/style/grace-van-patten-a-breakout-star-of-nine-perfect-strangers.html ... See MoreSee Less

Grace Van Patten, a Breakout Star of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

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The young actress made her television debut at 8 on “The Sopranos.”

Friday October 22nd, 2021

Check out this fascinating conversation hosted by Callie Teitelbaum (LaG '18) -- WBOI Presents: In Session with Aaron Kinzel, Lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Michigan. Their conversion focused on coming to a better understanding of the impacts prisons have on those incarcerated and our society, the importance of education for the incarcerated before and after release, and what systems and practices fuel the prison-industrial complex.
Callie Teitelbaum is an intern at WBOI.
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WBOI Presents: In Session Episode 022 Criminal Justice

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On this episode of WBOI Presents: In Session, we are joined by Aaron Kinzel, Lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Michigan .

Friday October 22nd, 2021

Check out Tichina Arnold (LaG '87) in the new film release "Runt," alongside Nicole Berger, who also attended LaGuardia! deadline.com/2021/09/runt-cameron-boyce-final-film-us-deal-1091-pictures-1234765394/ ... See MoreSee Less

Cameron Boyce’s Final Film ‘Runt’ Gets October Release Date After 1091 Deal; Watch The Trailer

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UPDATED with trailer, release date: 1091 Pictures has set an October 1 release date for Runt, the indie drama that stars Cameron Boyce, the star of Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise and HBO�...

Monday October 18th, 2021

Read an amazing NY Times Magazine feature on playwright Lynn Nottage (M&A '82), MacArthur Fellowship recipient and two-time Pulitzer winner for Drama (first for “Ruined” in 2009, a play about women survivors of the then-recent Civil War in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and again eight years later, in 2017, for “Sweat,” a play about factory workers in Reading, Penn., facing unemployment).
"This fall, Nottage has several new creative endeavors, including the reopening of “Intimate Apparel” at Lincoln Center Theater, now an opera based on the play that first earned her widespread recognition. For the project, Nottage ventured into unknown territory, writing the libretto and collaborating with the composer Ricky Ian Gordon. She’s also finishing the book for the musical “MJ,” based on Michael Jackson’s life, which is scheduled to debut at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theater in December. And in November, a new play, “Clyde’s,” set near Reading at a sandwich shop staffed by five formerly incarcerated workers, will open at Second Stage Theater. The play is unflinching about the difficulty of moving forward after prison but also contains a series of semi-whimsical aphorisms about art that seem to reflect Nottage’s current mind-set."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/10/14/t-magazine/lynn-nottage-theater-greats.html
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Lynn Nottage

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The playwright has long been celebrated for her ability to write scripts with complicated characters and that address deep social truths. Now — with a new opera, musical, play, and film and an ongoi...

Monday October 18th, 2021

Read a great feature on architect Elizabeth Diller (M&A '71), MacArthur Fellowship recipient. Diller is designing an exhibit at the Jewish Museum based on Edmund de Waal’s best-selling family memoir, “The Hare With Amber Eyes" and shares some of her personal stories. The exhibit opens on On Nov. 19, 2021. #MacArthurMonday
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Elizabeth Diller Is Retelling Edmund de Waal’s Story — and Her Own

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Designing a show at the Jewish Museum in New York has illuminated corners of hidden history in her life, the architect says. “Edmund dug into his past. I didn’t. I couldn’t bear it.”

Friday October 15th, 2021

Check out this new podcast from Hannah Kavanagh (LaG '18), CUNY senior and film major, on the first ever CUNY student podcast - CUNY Uncut.
Ep. #1: Mental Health
On this very first episode of CUNY Uncut, Hannah and legendary student leader Juvanie Piquant, City Tech ’22, discuss all things mental health: how they’re feeling about the stress and anxiety surrounding this fall semester, death, and how they care for themselves during difficult times–uncensored, unedited, uncut.
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CUNY Uncut – The City University of New York

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The Greatest Urban University in the World

Wednesday October 6th, 2021

Timothee Chalamet (LaG '13) is set to star as a young Willy Wonka in the "Chocolate Factory" prequel! nypost.com/2021/10/03/timothee-chalamet-to-star-as-willy-wonka-in-chocolate-factory-prequel/ ... See MoreSee Less

Timothée Chalamet to play young Willy Wonka in ‘Chocolate Factory’ prequel

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Roald Dahl’s best story, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” was a 2005 movie. It comes again.

Tuesday October 5th, 2021

Check out an interview with current LaGuardia junior Mia Lailani (LaG '23) and her debut album "Blink of an Eye." bronx.news12.com/hispanic-heritage-month-16-year-old-puerto-rican-singer-mia-lailani-from-the-bronx ... See MoreSee Less

Hispanic Heritage Month: 16-year-old Puerto Rican singer Mia Lailani from the Bronx

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're diving into the journey of an up-and-coming 16-year-old Bronx singer Mia Lailani and her music-making family.

Thursday September 30th, 2021

Jonathan Tunick (M&A '54) will be honored on Saturday, October 2nd at the Sharon Playhouse in Connecticut. EGOT recipient Tunick has orchestrated, re-orchestrated, or composed for nearly sixty musical stage shows, thirteen films and 24 television series. THE SOUND OF BROADWAY will highlight from this overwhelming canon of genius.

Conceived and directed by Alan M-L Wager and supported by a 27-piece orchestra with appearances by Broadway Guest Stars and Broadway Special Guests, the evening will lift off into Connecticut history at 8:00pm.

The multiple-award-winning Eric Stern will serve as Music Director and Conductor.
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EGOT Winner Jonathan Tunick to be Honored at Sharon Playhouse's THE SOUND OF BROADWAY

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On Saturday, October 2nd, the Sharon Playhouse will present a star-studded and glittering salute to EGOT recipient and Broadway’s Uber Maestro, the great Jonathan Tunick. The evening is conceived an...

Thursday September 30th, 2021

⭐⭐ Do you want to work at LaGuardia? LaGuardia is hiring a Technical Theatre teacher for Scene Shop and Scenic Technology. Please read all info and apply if you have the skills! ⭐⭐

The role of Scene Shop and Scenic Technology teacher takes lead on teaching safe practices and use of all scene shop and related tools, equipment, and materials. In addition, they are responsible for teaching concepts related to how scenery can function in theatre spaces and how challenges are met with solutions ranging from simple tried and true methods to cutting edge, recently developed methods for moving and manipulating scenery as designed.

Courses taught include Stagecraft, Production, and Career and Financial Management. Units within these courses include general safety, the safe and proper use of tools employed in the construction of theatrical scenery, hand drafting, CAD Drafting, jobs and roles of the scene shop, basic finance concepts, paying for college, career development, portfolio development, among others.
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Hiring: LaGuardia High School Technical Theatre Teachers | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia

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LaGuardia High School Technical Theatre TeachersPosition: Teacher of Technical Theatre: Scene Shop and Scenic TechnologyThe role of Scene Shop and Scenic Technology teacher takes lead on teaching safe...

Wednesday September 29th, 2021

Congratulations to Lola Tung (LaG '20, and recipient of the Alumni & Friends Little Flower Award), who will make her television debut in the lead role of Belly in Jenny Han’s anticipated Amazon YA drama series 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' based on The New York Times bestselling trilogy of the same name.
The multigenerational drama hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship.
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Lola Tung Inks With CAA

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EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed The Summer I Turned Pretty star Lola Tung for representation in all areas. Tung will make her television debut in the lead role of Belly in Jenny Han’s anticipated Amazon �...

Tuesday September 28th, 2021

We sadly announce the passing of singer/songwriter Andrea Martin (LaG '90).
"Martin was a writer on popular 1990s songs including En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go (Love),” Monica’s “Before You Walk out of My Life” and SWV’s “You’re the One,” which all claimed the top spot on Billboard’s R&B chart. Each of those hits also reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with “Don’t Let Go (Love)” rising all the way to No. 2. After establishing herself as a songwriter, Martin came out with her debut album as a singer, “The Best of Me,” in 1998. Martin also earned writing credits for Tony Braxton’s “I Love Me Some Him,” Leona Lewis’ “Better in Time” and Jennifer Hudson’s “I Still Love You.”"
urbanbridgez.com/2021/09/28/ub-in-memoriam-singer-songwriter-andrea-martin

and www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-andrea-martin-singer-songwriter-dead-20210928-5u5d2vngsve3nlpxshm3xh... ... See MoreSee Less

UB In Memoriam: Singer/Songwriter Andrea Martin

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Yesterday, Singer and Songwriter Andrea Martin passed away. After a private health battle, that will be shared at a later time. UB celebrated Andrea Martin and Ivan Matias just this past weekend, i…

Monday September 27th, 2021

Congratulations to Danny Burstein (PA '82) on finally winning a well deserved Tony Award for 'Moulin Rouge!'
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Seven-Time Tony Nominee Danny Burstein Finally Wins For ‘Moulin Rouge’: Being Called The “Susan Lucci Of The Tony Awards Gets Old, Lemme Tell Ya”

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Danny Burstein, after seven Tony Award nominations, finally took home the trophy tonight for best featured performance in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. While he said he hasn’t obsessed about win…

Friday September 24th, 2021

Wow!! Congratulations to Steve Jordan (M&A '74) who is the new drummer for The Rolling Stones!!

Jordan has recorded/toured with Keith Richards (all his solo work), John Mayer, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, the Blues Brothers (the John Belushi/Dan Aykroyd project). Jordan was the drummer in the house bands of Saturday Night Live (1977-78) and Late Night with David Letterman (1982-86). Jordan also played in Stevie Wonder’s band Wonderlove and contributed to a slew of R&B, jazz and fusion albums.
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The Rolling Stones Discuss Charlie Watts, Touring Without Him, & Future Of The Band In New Interview

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Members of The Rolling Stones caught up with 'Rolling Stone' to discuss the next chapter for the band in the wake of Charlie Watts' death.

Thursday September 23rd, 2021

Congratulations to Rev. Michele Sweeting-DeCaro (M&A '84), who is a contributing author of the best selling 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: Black Women Share The Truth.' www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-amy-newmark/1137963243 ... See MoreSee Less

Chicken Soup for the Soul: I'm Speaking Now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope|Paperback

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Now more than ever, the strong, independent, courageous voices of Black women are being heard loud and clear. They share their truth about life, love, family, faith and hope in these 101 personal stor...

Thursday September 23rd, 2021

Shout out to Keith David (PA '73), who is the narrator for the new Ken Burns four part documentary on Muhammad Ali. www.pbs.org/kenburns/muhammad-ali/

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Watch Muhammad Ali | Full Documentary by Ken Burns Now Streaming | PBS

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Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere. All episodes now streaming.