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Tuesday February 18th, 2020
We say a sad farewell to Bill Britten, beloved drama teacher at Performing Arts and LaGuardia. Britten played Bozo the Clown, had a role in the Broadway show “Man of La Mancha” and appeared in the 1980 film “Fame.”
www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-bozo-the-clown-actor-bill-britten-dies-20200217-pjlckrzhi5eu...
Bill Britten, beloved actor who played Bozo the Clown, dies
Actor Bill Britten, known for playing Bozo the Clown and Johnny Jellybean several decades ago, died earlier this month, according to an online obituary. The Army veteran and longtime teacher, who was ...Whoaaaa Nelly....thank you for the great childhood....even though I was petrified of clowns.
He was a good friend & colleague!
My brothers and I appeared on one of his shows on WPIX TV Channel 11 in New York City in 1960. That was such a fun experience.
Sad He was my drama teacher I believe it was in my senior year 1979
Had no idea... this clown scared the hell out of me as a young child, yet I still watched, nightmares and all!
He was my drama teacher class of 1972
...and still no obit in The New York Times...
Man OF La Mancha
@genznyt how about an obit in the New York Times?
Tuesday February 18th, 2020
Congratulations to Dawnn Lewis (M&A '78) who stars as Tina Turner's mom in the Broadway hit "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical." She dedicates much time to motivational speaking and working with underserved youth. Fun fact: Dawnn Lewis was one of the LaGuardia 1989 graduation speakers!
lasentinel.net/from-child-phenom-to-major-star-dawnn-lewis-continues-to-shine.html
From Child Phenom to Major Star, Dawnn Lewis Continues to Shine - Los Angeles Sentinel
Dawnn Lewis (Manuel Harlan photo) Dawnn Lewis is like a close family friend. She’s endeared herself to audiences around the globe who watched her amazing growth from child phenom to major star.Congrats & Best Wishes !
Didn't realize Dawnn graduated just 3 years after I did!
#MANDA4EVER!!!!
💜
Kaÿ Marïe
Friday February 14th, 2020
Wishing our incredible community a very Happy Valentine's Day! Performance by LaGuardia's amazing Show Choir!
Friday February 14th, 2020
Save the date for the amazing Senior Jazz Concert on March 6, 2020! Tickets are $20/$15 students.
Looking for information on spring drama festival. Anyone know which plays and when?
Thursday February 13th, 2020
#thankfulthursday
We are so thankful that David de Silva ("Father Fame") was inspired to create "Fame!" Fill out our quick form at alumniandfriends.org/thankful/ and tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education! And read why other alumni are thankful.
vimeo.com/391028615/0d4ad8c8cf?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-cliptranscode-201504&utm_campaig...
Thursday February 13th, 2020
We say goodbye to the amazing Paula Kelly (M&A '60), Emmy nominated performer extraordinaire. From the NY Times, "She was one of the first black women to make the transition from Broadway to movies and television, propelled by the musical 'Sweet Charity.' She also broke ground playing a black lesbian on TV."
She appeared in "Andromeda Strain" (1971) and "Soylent Green" (1973) and television shows including "Hill Street Blues," "Police Woman," "Golden Girls" and "Night Court," in which she played a public defender, winning an Emmy Award nomination in 1984.
www.nytimes.com/2020/02/12/theater/paula-kelly-dead.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage...
Paula Kelly, Who Danced From Stage Onto the Screen, Dies at 77
She was one of the first black women to make the transition, propelled by the musical “Sweet Charity.” She also broke ground playing a black lesbian on TV.I didn't know she was @ M&A for the first 2 years I was there. Presumably she was a music student. I know we're all proud of the many celebs that shared the Castle over the years.
Thanks for sharing!
Monday February 10th, 2020
Congratulations to Roger C. Jeffrey (LaG '92) who earned the outstanding choreographer award at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Dance Contest in Winston-Salem, NC! He is a ballet and modern dance instructor at Metropolitan School of the Arts in Alexandria, Va, an assistant professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., and is the co-founder of Bounce!, which offers vocal, dance and theatre conventions and competitions.
patch.com/virginia/greateralexandria/metro-school-arts-choreographer-wins-award-dance-contest
Metro School of Arts' Choreographer Wins Award at Dance Contest
One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)I remember him! He was an amazing dancer in high school as well.
Monday February 10th, 2020
Thank you Nathanya Alexander - LaG '16 ('Ocean's 8') and Nadia Alexander - LaG '12 ('The Sinner,' 'Seven Seconds') who came back to their basement stomping ground to speak to the drama students today about their career path. And they visited with their theater teacher Jonathan Davidson (LaG '94)! You are inspirations!
Friday February 7th, 2020
Check out Steven Weber (PA '79) in his new sitcom 'Indebted,' which premiered Feb. 6 on NBC. Our alumni and everywhere! www.cinemablend.com/television/2489780/nbcs-indebted-star-steven-weber-compares-role-to-wings-bri...
NBC's Indebted Star Steven Weber Compares Role To Wings' Brian Hackett, Talks Returning To Sitcoms
Former Wings star Steven Weber is returning to sitcoms and has some deep thoughts about his new show, Indebted.Sorry, "The Nanny" still outweighs it by a mile.
Friday February 7th, 2020
🌠Congratulations to Alexander Garfin (LaG '21) who was just cast in the upcoming CW series Superman & Lois! 🌠https://deadline.com/2020/02/superman-lois-casts-couples-sons-jordan-elsass-alexander-garfin-cw-series-1202851698/?fbclid=IwAR2NoT5Z0qWp8qA3OkDp-Gjbe27ykanCcZgjiqSMYap79dYfO4O6NGk3OZo
‘Superman & Lois’ Casts Couple’s Sons As Jordan Elsass & Alexander Garfin Join the CW Series
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s offspring. Jordan Elsass and Alexander Garfin will co-star opposite Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in Superman & Lois, the CW’s stra…Friday February 7th, 2020
An amazing event tomorrow! LaGuardia "A-List" Steppers will compete Feb. 8 at Alice Tully Hall for UPSTAGED NYC High School Battle of the Boroughs Stepping Championship! 7:30-11pm. $25 tickets (regularly $69-$199) are available for LaGuardia supporters with Discount Code SH208 at tinyurl.com/stepandthecitytickets, calling 212-721-6500, or in person at Alice Tully Hall box office. See UpStagedU.com.
Broadway star N'Kenge Pacurar (LaG '92) will be singing the National Anthem and "Greatest Show on Earth" Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson (LaG '94) will be the MC!
LOOK AT OUR BABIES! Keiko Thompson We are proud Founding Captains! Kelly Ortiz Shanice Lawrence
I am SUPER proud of you all!!! Go A-LIST!!!
Dear A&F, the code is for 25% OFF not $25.00 tickets! This makes a huge difference for the pockets of many who wished to come out and support the Steppers/ see the show. Please update your correspondence! I called the Box office and confirmed this information.
The “competition” left much to be desired from a “thrown together feel” to throwing fairness to the wind, by letting the audience choose the winner between A-List and another HS team. They wanted to avoid ilooking like LaG was “favorite” so they told MC Johnathan to leave the stage while the “vote” took place. They called A-List to perform a mere 2 days in advance and when the team arrived they barely got a chance for sound check or staging. This was evidenced by the sound team screwing up their music. Needless to say, with few supporters in the audience, this wasn’t A-List’s competition to win. What they did get was an opportunity to network, be seen and learn to take a loss— that even when a competition is rigged by adult ineptitude— you can come out on top. Let your “losses” be gains! A-List, this mom is super proud of you! What you have gained from this experience beats $500 bucks any day! You will see!!!
BUT YAAASSSS!!! Go A-LIST!!! My Baby is Co-Captain!!! Kaÿ Marïe
Friday February 7th, 2020
⭐️ ALL Performing Arts alumni, and M&A and LaGuardia classes ending in "0" and "5" ⭐️
Today is the last day for the discounted tickets to REUNION 2020, June 12-13, 2020.
Go to alumniandfriends.org/reunions for more information and to register with the early bird discount. REUNION 2020 will be an amazing time to catch up with fellow classmates, schoolmates and other native New Yorkers, and see work by the current group of talented students. Your legacy lives on!
Thursday February 6th, 2020
#thankfulthursday
“I am grateful to have been admitted to Music & Art where every day we were affirmed by our teachers and fellow students! I never knew I was talented or special until it was affirmed by M&A. Even afterward I lost touch with my skill until our 30th reunion when Mr. Kosakoff said to us, 'Just the fact that you were admitted to M&A proved you had talent!' I know I still got it…but I keep forgetting."
Ellen Dana Olian Bate - (M&A ’60)
‼️📝Fill out our quick form - alumniandfriends.org/thankful/ - and tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education! And read why other alumni are thankful.
We Are Thankful for Our FREE Public Arts Education! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
“I am thankful for my time at LaG because of all the friendships I made along with the life lessons. I literally learned how to become independent while at LaG. My arts and academics classes were a ...Wednesday February 5th, 2020
⭐️🎨EXCITING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR LAGUARDIA ART ALUMNI 21-30 YEARS OLD!
Alumni & Friends is so excited to be offering a fellowship at the Vermont Studio School from July 5-21, 2020 - fully paid ($5000 grant) to live and work in beautiful Vermont. The grant comes from the late Barbara White Fishman (M&A '57). Please follow our Alumni & Friends page - we will be posting complete details on the application process in the next few days. And sign up on our alumni contact form to be kept informed of our amazing opportunities: alumniandfriends.org/connect/
Learn about the Vermont Studio Center: vermontstudiocenter.org/residencies
Residency Basics — Vermont Studio Center
Each month, VSC welcomes over 50 artists and writers from across the country and around the world to our historic campus in northern Vermont.Definitely going to apply and try for it! Thanks for this post!
I went the in 94. When I won a fellow ship at lag.
How fabulous!!
Ashley Frato In case you want to be in New England again for the summer!
Nancy....know any former students that went on to LaG?
Seth Jakob Jochum-Fuchs
Wednesday February 5th, 2020
⭐️REUNION EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS FRIDAY⭐️
Go to alumniandfriends.org/reunions for more information and link to tickets.
Hope to see you in JUNE 2020!
I reserved already.
Tuesday February 4th, 2020
Come out to our amazing LaGuardia Senior Art shows! Save these dates for the openings - you don't want to miss them! 2/14/20, 3/6/20, 3/27/20, 4/24/20.
Tuesday February 4th, 2020
See Robert Ariza (LaG '08), recently in 'Hamilton' in Chicago, and Orfeh (PA/LaG), recently in Broadway's 'Pretty Woman' in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on February 17, 2020 at 8pm. One-night-only performance, featuring a chorus of over 300 singers and the New York City Chamber Orchestra. www.mcp.us/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-2020
MCP - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2020
Manhattan Concert Productions (MCP) is pleased to announce the tenth installment of its Broadway Series with a 50th Anniversary Celebration of the critically-acclaimed musical Joseph and the Amazing T...It was amazing!!!
I'll be there!
Monday February 3rd, 2020
Calling all ARTISTS!
NYCDOT invites artists and/or designers (the “Artists”) to envision the surface of these ordinary barriers as canvases for
art. All interested Artists are eligible to submit designs and supporting materials to this open call.
NYCDOT will partner with selected Artists to paint barrier sites throughout the City. The selected Artists will be
assigned a site within one of the five boroughs and will be responsible for producing stencils, translating the design and
overseeing the painting of the design onto the barriers.
www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/barrier-beautification-rfp-2020.pdf
Janice Morales
Trisha de Padua
Andre
Friday January 31st, 2020
‼️If you're from a class ending in "0" or "5" (1970, 1995, etc.) and you did NOT receive an email about the reunion in June 2020, that means we do not have your contact information. Please take a minute to fill out our alumni update form at: alumniandfriends.org/connect
Thank you and hope to see you at the reunion in June 2020‼️
Stay Connected – M&A, PA, LaG Alumni! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
Copyright © 2003-2020 Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia High School. All rights reserved. A&F is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization.Friday January 31st, 2020
Today - come see the amazing works in the first Senior Art Show of 2020, titled "Mementos." The opening is 4:15-7pm in the lobby and the 2nd floor art gallery. Hope to see you there!
Thursday January 30th, 2020
#thankfulthursday
🎨“I can’t imagine going to school anywhere besides LaGuardia. The students and teachers have incredible passion and dedication, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it. Even more special is the fact that LaGuardia has its roots in two amazing schools – Performing Arts and Music & Art. Having the alumni of these schools supporting students today makes that sense of community even stronger. I know that the creative skills LaGuardia has helped me develop will come in use no matter what I do.” – Ellie Ephross (LaG ‘20), recipient of the Music & Art Class of 1964 Award for Art
📝Fill out our quick form - alumniandfriends.org/thankful/ - and tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education!
Thursday January 30th, 2020
🎼 See the great performance of "I Sing the Body Electric" from 'Fame' at the 2020 Grammys! If you want to see how it's REALLY done, come see alumni and students performing this song and others at the June 15, 2020 Tribute to the 40th Anniversary of 'Fame' at LaGuardia High School! Stay tuned for ticket information and other details for this amazing LaGuardia benefit concert!
We're gonna live forever!
www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=TbmrrbiC-Ow&
Too bad California didn't have the insight to have LA! students sing at the Grammy - the real thing! It was nice to see Ms. Copeland as the featured dancer.
I’m in love with this song, but this performance was just ok for me.. sorry 😐
The choir was amazing. Common was amazing. The band was amazing. The soloists? Not great... I didn’t feel the passion from them...
The movie version was better, true!
Chills. Tears. Every time. The impact of performance.
Yes yes yes !
RIP Jonathan Strasser. This brings back such memories of PA
Traci Parnell-Redding...I heard you and Eric...no body else could hit that note! 🙂
Alyceson Weinfeld-Reyman: lets go!!!
The movie version was wayyyyyyy better
Thursday January 30th, 2020
You don't want to miss the amazing Rising Stars 2020! Limited tickets will be available at the door for performances 1/30 (7pm), 1/31 (7pm), 2/1 (2pm and 7pm) and 2/2 (2pm). $25. See our incredible LaGuardia students in action, showcasing their inimitable talent!
Tuesday January 28th, 2020
‼️REUNION 2020 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE‼️
Reunion 2020, celebrating M&A and LaG classes ending in "0" and "5" and all PA classes, will be a great weekend of catching up with old friends and making new ones! Visit the Alumni & Friends website for more information and to register for discounted tickets.
alumniandfriends.org/reunions/
Monday January 27th, 2020
Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia is thrilled to offer our wonderful alumni community a chance to win FREE TICKETS to "Rising Stars" 2020 on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 2pm. This annual talent showcase is an event not to be missed!
Contest ends Wednesday, 1/29 at 9am - enter to win: alumniandfriends.org/giveaway/
And you can still purchase tickets at: laguardiahspa.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4588
Congratulations to the winners of our Rising Stars ticket giveaway: Christine Davis, Shirley Vann, Beth Bertoldi, Angela Kingham, Victoria Billalba, Sarah Boyd. Yay!
Did you pick winners yet?
Angela Rukhsana Kingham
Saturday January 25th, 2020
Awkwafina's new show "Nora from Queens" premiered on Comedy Central January 22, 2020. Learn more about this multi-talented LaGuardia '06 trumpet major! www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a30628235/awkwafina-is-nora-from-queens-true-story/
How Much of ‘Nora From Queens’ Is Actually Based on Awkwafina’s Real Life?
Would you believe?!Thursday January 23rd, 2020
#thankfulthursday
"I met my husband and my best friends for life at LaGuardia. And while I didn’t continue on to be a musician, the academic education I received there (thanks, Dr. Rowes!) helped pave the way for me to become a writer. Right now, I am writing with Faure’s Requiem in the background, and I can thank LaGuardia for this gift."
– Danielle Braff Karpinos, LaG ’97
Fill out our quick form at alumniandfriends.org/thankful/ - and tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education. And read why other alumni are thankful.
We Are Thankful for Our FREE Public Arts Education! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
I am thankful, honored, and feel privileged to have been a student at the High School of Music & Art. It was a place of diversity for me in many ways. It exposed me to the diversity of the universal l...Vadim Karpinos
Well said. Voice 62 and still singing.
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020
A great piece on Amy Ryan (PA '86) - the evolution of her acting career and her trip to the Sundance Film Festival. Ryan is starring in two movies at Sundance; she is leading character in "Lost Girls," a true-crime thriller arriving via Netflix, and in "Worth" she works alongside Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci.
www.yahoo.com/entertainment/amy-ryan-ready-over-sundance-190048599.html
Amy Ryan is ready to take over Sundance
Amy Ryan talks Sundance movies Lost Girls, WorthWow what major??
Victoria Aiese HOLLY WENT TO LAG???!
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020
Check out a great artist talk featuring Dianne Smith (M&A '83) on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Jill Newhouse Gallery (4 East 81st Street, 2nd floor). Artists of color will engage in a talk about European art for the 10th annual Master Drawings New York. Conceived by Savona Bailey-McClain and Jill Newhouse, this event hopes to diversify the conversation about art and bridge time periods, artists and audiences. Bailey-McClain says, “figurative art is very popular in the Black community. Why not share commonalities, materials and themes." Learn more about artist Dianne Smith and the February 1 event:
www.artfixdaily.com/artwire/release/1098-a-rounded-view-artists-of-color-discuss-the-works-of-eur...
A Rounded View: Artists of Color Discuss the Works of European Masters
New York, NY… On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Jill Newhouse Gallery on the Upper East Side, artists of color will engage in a special talk about European art for the tenth annual Master Drawing...Thank you Alumni and Friends of LaGuardia High School!💜
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020
The Brooklyn Democratic Party elected Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte (LaG '90) its new chair on Jan. 20, 2020. She is the first woman to hold the high-profile, powerful leadership post! Congratulations Rodneyse!
brooklynreporter.com/2020/01/local-leaders-respond-to-bichotte-being-elected-as-brooklyn-democrat...
My Assemblywoman. She is wonderful.
Chairperson? If a man had won, would you have referred to him, too, as a chairperson? Just wondering.
Monday January 20th, 2020
Congratulations to Jennifer Aniston (PA/LaG '87) for winning Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for "The Morning Show" at the 2020 SAG Awards! www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1hAV-ZrRpI
Go Jenn!! And three cheers for LaG, PA, M&A grads everywhere🎉🌈⭐️
Well deserved! The sow is greAt!
Yay! Jenn!
Well deserved! BRAVA!
Yeah PA music
🤗👏👍❤️
Hello, We recently featured an article on Lincoln Center stage teaming up with Holland America line's Nieuw Statendam (which travels to Norway, Bergan). Please feel free to check out, subscribe and post our article if you feel is relevant for your page! Lincoln Center Stage has teamed up with Holland America Line in creating a beautiful music on the water experience. With Chamber Music making its way back into the main stream! newyorkharborchannel.com/music-on-the-water-from-manhattan-to-the-midnight-sun-and-journeys-beyon...
Friday January 17th, 2020
CASTING CALL for 18 and over! The HBO show "Euphoria" is casting season 2 and asked Alumni & Friends to get the word out. "Euphoria" follows a group of high school students as they attempt to cope through the complications of being young in America today and make sense of an uncertain future, and stars Zendaya. www.hbo.com/euphoria
The show shoots in LA from March to the end of the year Here is the open call submission form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpVI_c3aWecOVw0LXPDJUT9z70vt1GDYf7Z9pCOWP08iAcWQ/viewform
HBO News - What to Know About HBO's Euphoria Series
Read more at HBO.com.Brilliant show...good choice to look for young America at Laguardia High School.
Jordan Owens
Anna Rose you should like...do this
Miosoty Santos
Kaÿ Marïe
Yacine Ndaw
Omg
Friday January 17th, 2020
Happy Fiorello Friday! Each Friday morning music students perform in the school lobby - what a way to greet the day! Today Maggie Ma (LaG '20) performed and it happens to be her 18th birthday! Maggie is also a 2018 recipient of the Alumni & Friends Foundation to Life Award. Also, enjoy some of the beautiful art work from the Winter Semi Annual in the video.
(Posted with Maggie's permission)
She is awesome, I love my Lag family.
Made my day and brought back so many wonderful memories!
This has been going on for many years! Fantastic!
Hey that is so my idea, suggested this to Mr. Sallow when I was there!
sooooo talented!
Fabulous!!💜
Happy Birthday 🎊🎁🎂
Love this!
What a great idea!
No better way to start a school day!
Wish we’d have thought of this 50 years ago! (M&A ‘70)
As Lawrence Welk would say-,WUNERFUL, WUNERFUL!
Yoon Jae Lee this would have been awesome if this idea was around when we were attending!
Jessica Becker😭😭
Thursday January 16th, 2020
#thankfulthursday
"I am thankful, honored, and feel privileged to have been a student at the High School of Music & Art ... My Music and Art experience was an important influence in my life and charted my direction toward higher learning. I am now about to retire from my job as a teacher and as I reflect upon my career I'm positive that my high school experience has been most significant and memorable. I'm not notable to the masses but I have tried to give children what I gained as a student at Music & Art ... self confidence to keep going forward. Today music is still the only thing that can move me." - Veronica Horton (M&A '77)
Fill out our quick form at alumniandfriends.org/thankful/ - and tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education. And read why other alumni are thankful.
We Are Thankful for Our FREE Public Arts Education! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
I am thankful, honored, and feel privileged to have been a student at the High School of Music & Art. It was a place of diversity for me in many ways. It exposed me to the diversity of the universal l...Thursday January 16th, 2020
Learn about the impressive Brooklyn Assemblywoman and LaG '90 alumna Rodneyse Bichotte, who may become Brooklyn’s next Democratic county leader. The party’s executive committee, made up of the borough’s 42 district leaders, plans to vote to approve Bichotte on Monday. www.cityandstateny.com/articles/politics/new-york-city/5-things-know-about-rodneyse-bichotte.html
5 things to know about Rodneyse Bichotte
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte seems poised to become Brooklyn’s next Democratic county leader – aka party boss – after the current boss, Frank Seddio, who has led the state’s largest local D...Many of us are in leadership outside of the arts. People sometimes forget that we not only studied the arts at Lag, we had intense academics as well.
From the article: Growing up in Flatbush, Bichotte studied music at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, but she veered away from the arts for her higher education. According to Bichotte’s official biography, she has bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and mathematics in secondary education from Buffalo State, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from University at Buffalo, a master’s in electrical engineering from Illinois Tech and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
She has been chosen as the county leader!
Amazing!!!
Yay Rodneyse Bichotte!
wow yay Rodneyse Bichotte, New York State Assembly
Thursday January 16th, 2020
A LaGuardia alumna is taking over the subway! Recent Golden Globe winner Awkwafina (aka Nora Lum, LaG '06 instrumental major) has taken over conductor announcements on the No. 7 train for the next week, with comedic messaging like: "This is 103rd St.-Corona Plaza, and no, this is not where the beer is made," and “This is Hudson Yards-34th St. Hope you like weird architecture!” This will add a little fun to your commute!
www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-awkwafina-no-7-subway-train-mta-20200116-studswagvrbjdmjg3hdxa52p...
Queens native Awkwafina to be the voice of the No. 7 subway train for a week
Awkwafina will take over conductor announcements on the No. 7 line next week, giving a shot of humor to MTA messaging.with how the slow subways are run, it's probably end up being the next best place for content after streaming.
love it!!
I was on that train today!
I need to ride the 7 train !
I heard it this morning... I wasn’t a fan
She should do bilingual English-Chinese announcements.
Perfect...
My train
Alley Elle
Peter Hsi !!!
Max Hersh!!!!!!!
Tuesday January 14th, 2020
Congratulations to M&A '48 alumna Audrey Flack - subject of the award winning documentary "Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack."
The film was the winner of the Long and Mattone Audience Award at the Hamptons Doc Fest, as well as the festival’s Art & Inspiration Award.
Directed by Deborah Shaffer and Rachel Reichman, the 75-minute film chronicles the life of artist Audrey Flack, following her trailblazing life as an Abstract Expressionist in the 1950s to her successful career as the sole female Photorealist in the 1970s, to her monumental sculptures of recent decades.
Read more at: sagharborexpress.com/queen-of-hearts-takes-top-award-at-hamptons-doc-fest/ and see Audrey's work at: www.audreyflack.com/
Tuesday January 14th, 2020
You don't want to miss LaGuardia's annual "Rising Stars" talent show January 30-February 2! Tickets are $25 and sell out every year so don't miss your opportunity to see the amazing work of LaGuardia students from every department!
Performances are:
Thursday, 1/30 at 7pm
Friday, 1/31 at 7pm
Saturday, 2/1 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, 2/2 at 2pm
laguardiahspa.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4588
Monday January 13th, 2020
Congratulations to Jharrel Jerome (LaG '15) on receiving a Critics' Choice Award for "When They See Us!" Jerome also won a best actor Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise in this Netflix limited series. LaGuardia keeps shining! www.popsugar.com/entertainment/jharrel-jeromes-speech-at-the-critics-choice-awards-2020-47098753
He did not win the Golden Globe. When They See Us was completely ignored by the Golden Globes. The Globes didn't nominate the film for anything. Joaquin Phoenix won the Golden Globe. Jharrel Jerome won the Emmy.
I emailed this page to bring attention to the Golden Globe typo. I'm so glad they changed it to the correct win which was in fact the Emmy!
Blessings... That movie was well put together. Heartbreaking moments, such a mind blogging truth about what happened to the "exonerated 5".
So proud🎉
WONDERFUL! 😁🏆⭐
please update the post ❤
Monday January 13th, 2020
Come see the incredible work of LaGuardia's dance department at the 2020 Winter Dance Showcase! Performances are:
Friday, January 17: 4:30pm and 7pm
Saturday, January 18: 3pm and 7pm
Tickets are $20/$15 for Students
Wish I could attend....I’m currently on the opposite coast!!! Good luck to all💎💜
If you really want to see what happens in the LaGuardiaDance Studios you need to see this show. Any middle schooler and their families considering Dance needs to see this- a fantastic sneak peak!!
The best dancers I have ever seen. Seriously.
Thursday January 9th, 2020
Congratulations to Dharon Jones (dance, LaG '16, recipient of an Alumni & Friends Scholarship and David de Silva's 'Father Fame' Award), who has just taken over the role of Riff in Broadway's "West Side Story!" Our thoughts also go to Ben Cook, wishing him a smooth recovery.
www.broadway.com/buzz/198055/dharon-e-jones-replaces-ben-cook-as-riff-in-broadways-west-side-stor...
Dharon E. Jones Replaces Ben Cook as Riff in Broadway's West Side Story Following Injury
Dharon E. Jones has permanently succeeded Ben Cook in the role of Riff in the new Broadway production of West Side Story, after an injury ...Thanks Alumni & Friends! 🙌🏾
All the best to Dharon and this great opportunity--We all know he will do very well!
Love this man!
Congrats Dharon!!!
Thursday January 9th, 2020
Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 7pm - don't miss the winter Semi-Annual Orchestra and Chorus Concert! And check out the gorgeous Semi-Annual Art Exhibit before the concert!
LaGuardia Symphony Orchestra is performing:
Rossini -- William Tell Overture
Rachmaninov -- Symphonic Dances (1st Movement)
Shostakovich -- Symphony No. 5 (Movements 2 & 4)
LaGuardia Senior Chorus is performing:
Palestrina -- Quae est ista
Rachmaninov -- Bogorodistse Djevo from Vespers, Op. 37
Traditional Spiritual -- The Battle of Jericho
Runestad -- A Silence Haunts Me
Both Groups will perform:
Mozart -- Missa Solemnis in C Major, K. 337
Thursday January 9th, 2020
“I was here at 13, walking through Lincoln Center ... and now I’m choreographing for the Met!” Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (LaG '97) is the choreographer for Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" at the Metropolitan Opera! Also featured in the opera is LaG '07 alumnus Wayne Paul.
www.playbill.com/article/choreographer-camille-a-brown-reflects-on-her-approach-to-porgy-and-bess
Tony-Nominated Choreographer Camille A. Brown Reflects on Her Approach to Porgy and Bess | Playbill
This season's new production of Porgy and Bess returns to the stage of the Met Opera January 8.Yes Congrats to an alumni!
Wow kudos!
Congrats!
Tuesday January 7th, 2020
Friday, January 10, 4:15-7pm is the opening of the incredible Winter Semi-Annual Art Exhibit with artwork displayed in the lobby, mezzanine, and 2nd floor gallery. Stay after the exhibit for the Semi-Annual Orchestra and Choral Concert at 7pm in the Concert Hall! Tickets available online and at the door. The Semi-Annual Concert will also be Saturday, January 11 at 7pm. A weekend of fabulous LaGuardia culture! Don't miss out! www.laguardiahs.tix.com/
Tuesday January 7th, 2020
Read about LaG '09 alum ZAZIE BEETZ, currently in the Golden Globe nominated "Joker."
www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a30416799/who-is-zazie-beetz/
"Joker" Star Zazie Beetz Went to the Same High School as Jennifer Aniston
The German-American actress is suddenly everywhere.Me, too! Long live Music & Art!
FAME CAME BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.
Yes Yes y’all!
so did thousands and thousands of New Yorkers...BFD.
Music and Art? My alma mater????
OMG, so did I!! 😂 😂
Sunday January 5th, 2020
Congratulations to Awkwafina (aka Nora Lum - LaG '06) - winner of a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy for "Farewell"!!!
Awkwafina became the first woman of Asian descent to win the award for lead actress in a movie comedy/musical.
I cried and laughed during the movie. She was so intense and compelling. I purchased this film before seeing it because she was great in Crazy Rich Asians. Awkwafina...the one to watch! Congratulations! They got this one right!.
She’s amazing and wonderful!! Biggest Congratulations to her!! 🎉😍🙌👏👏👏
Well-deserved! A brilliant performance. 🌟
I'm so happy for her!! Proud alum here 🥰
Hearty Congratulations!
Congratulations Awkwafina! 🍾
Awesome! Congratulations!
Fabulous⭐️⭐️
Congratulations
Love this!!!
Very well deserved!
❤👏
❤️❤️❤️😢
Go LaG!
Sunday January 5th, 2020
What a week of performances at LaGuardia! See the music department's musicales Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday January 6, 7, 8 at 5:30pm in the Concert Hall. Tickets are $20/$10 students. laguardiahs.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=699
Sunday January 5th, 2020
So many alumni nominated for Golden Globes 2020! Good luck to all: Awkwafina, LaG '06 ("The Farewell"), Merritt Wever, LaG '98 ("Unbelievable), Jennifer Aniston, PA/LaG '87 ("The Morning Show"), "Dolemite is My Name" (featuring Wesley Snipes, PA and Omar Epps, LaG '90), Jonathan Lethem's - M&A '82 - "Motherless Brooklyn" (best original score), and many behind the scenes alumni! #LaGProud
See the list of nominees and winners:
nypost.com/2020/01/05/golden-globe-winners-2020-complete-list-with-nominees/
Golden Globe winners 2020: Complete list with nominees
The Golden Globes officially kicked off the 2020 awards season with the 77th annual boozy bash at the Beverly Hilton Sunday night. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s glitzy gala featur…Great night ! Congratulations to everyone!🎊🎉
Congratulations to all winners from My old school!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Congratulations Awkwafina!
Awkwafina won! Nora Lum
#psALUMNI!
Aisha Perez LaG Alumni
Frank Adamo Melissa Adamo !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday January 3rd, 2020
Today: hundreds of LaGuardia students, alumni, and teachers watching the iconic 1980 film "Fame" after the Alumni & Friends recent alumni reunion! What a treat! Stay tuned for more 'Fame' related events this year at LaGuardia for all to enjoy!
Thank you to the huge supporter of today's LaGuardia students, 'Father Fame' David de Silva, who conceived, developed and produced the MGM motion picture "Fame." David gives thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to 8 LaGuardia seniors. The "Fame" legacy lives on!
I miss Mr. Strasser, still the best conductor I've ever had the pleasure to play with. Rest in Peace Maestro.
FAME, though shot at Performing Arts and in other authentic locations, was a realistic view of life at the High School of Las Vegas Floor Shows.
So honored to have received the Father Fame award in 2012
I was in the movie as an extra and playing violin in this scene. One fun summer!!
They are still this great!
Karen Wilkins-Mickey we missed this
David de Silva!
Friday January 3rd, 2020
Today's Alumni & Friends reunion for alumni from 2015-2019! What a fabulous party with incredible music from our alumni jazz band featuring Francisco Haye ('18), Miles Keingstein ('18), Declan Sheehy-Moss ('18), Alex Yoo ('18), Sam Reiss ('19). Every member of this band received a well-deserved financial award from Alumni & Friends while they were students. What a talented crew!
Alumni & Friends 4ever!!!🎉
The Diversity????
Friday January 3rd, 2020
What a fantastic time at the Alumni & Friends alumni reunion this afternoon, for graduates from 2015-2019! Over 400 alumni enjoyed live music and snacks, and now they're watching "Fame" in the Little Flower Theater! What a great way to start the new year! Happy 2020!
Such a great event I saw so many teachers! I haven’t seen Fame is so long it was so moving ❤️😊
How fabulous that no former teachers these students had were invited.
How fabulous!!! 🌈🎶⭐️🥀
Wishing all Alumni past, present ,and future a joyous New Year and continued years of music making youtu.be/7OVE6Ge2p5E
Oh what fun!! Jelly!!
Wish i could have gone!!!
Becca Supple Georgia Hahn IMAGE CON TENT
Ayane Nakajima peep yo cute ass
Saturday December 21st, 2019
Samuel Henry Levine (LaG '13) is making his Broadway debut in 'The Inheritance,' Matthew Lopez’s two-play interrogation of modern gay life in America.
Levine praises LaGuardia in this great article: “People were cultivating your artistry and sensitivity, and having that community from the age of 13 or 14 is incredible. It was acknowledged that acting could be a real thing—not just a hobby ... I was very closed off, and the drama classes helped me to open up. It was the one place in high school where I felt more able to be myself."
www.broadway.com/buzz/197948/samuel-h-levine-on-his-journey-from-bus-boy-to-the-inheritance-on-br...
Samuel H. Levine on His Journey from Bus Boy to The Inheritance on Broadway
Samuel H. Levine, Kyle Soller and Andrew Burnap in The Inheritance (Photos: Matthew Murphy) Samuel H. Levine is making his Broadway debut in The ...LaG houses an amazing abundance of talent. Go Samuel!
Friday December 20th, 2019
Whether you attended LaGuardia, Performing Arts, or Music and Art, you surely will agree that your high school experience was unique - you were surrounded by people with endless creativity and drive. There was an electric energy in the air. The memories are everlasting. Will you help LaGuardia students continue to do AMAZING THINGS? alumniandfriends.org/give/annual-fund/
Thursday December 19th, 2019
#thankfulthursday
"Performing Arts H S saved my life. Had it not been for PA, Dr. Dyke, Edith Bank, Ruthel Provet and many others I don’t know what I would have become. Because of this great school I am having a good life as a functioning artist and I am eternally grateful."
– Marilyn Chris (Miller), PA ’56
Fill out our quick form - alumniandfriends.org/thankful/ - and tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education!
We Are Thankful for Our FREE Public Arts Education! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
My Life’s Journey: Reflections Three changes by train! That hill! and stairs! But I got there and my life evolved. At thirteen years of age-my father taught me the travel route. I was excited and pr...Tuesday December 17th, 2019
Catch three LaGuardia graduates singing in the Christmas special "Altino Christmas" - Cherisse Williams (LaG '09), Cherissia Williams (LaG '09) and Sheimyrah Mighty (LaG '16) seen in the accompanying photo with The Altino Brothers. The show airs on local Fios channel 43 tomorrow, Wednesday, December 18 at 12 noon and again at 5pm, or you can catch the live stream on BRICartsmedia.org/2.
Photo by Max Sejour Photography
Tuesday December 17th, 2019
Daphne Gampel (LaG '15) has produced an oratorio, ABOVE THE NOISE, which will premier at Dixon Place, Saturday, December 21, 2019. This original work explores the intersection of faith, identity, and coming of age through groove-based choral music. The cast features fellow LaG alumni Imani Russell (’14) and Rose Stoller (’15). Tickets available at dixonplace.org
Monday December 16th, 2019
December 18th at 7pm - don't miss the annual Gospel Chorus Holiday Experience!
Priscilla Baskerville, Director;
Samuel Appiah Musical Director & Accompanist.
$20/$15 students.
Tickets available online at: laguardiahs.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=699 or at the door.
Monday December 16th, 2019
What an amazing road for Billy Dee Williams (M&A '55)! From art major at Music & Art, to a painting scholarship at National Academy of Design for the Fine Arts, to being nominated for a Guggenheim, to STAR WARS!
Read a great interview with this incredible talent! parade.com/964893/walterscott/billy-dee-williams-star-wars/
Billy Dee Williams Shares His Star Wars Memories and Why He Loves the New, Young Cast
Lady Sings the Blues and Brian’s Song star Billy Dee Williams, 82, returns to his role as the dashing Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (in theaters Dec. 20). The movie features t...Billy dee Williams was the speaker at my year’s graduation from LaGuardia
He donated a painting for one of our A&F art shows and the late great PA alumnus and principal Alvin Ailey dancer, Dudley Williams (jokingly) wanted to buy it and “fix” the signature, but alas an M&A alumna bought it!
Billy Dee Williams, A Genius fine artist and actor.
we were H.S. classmates
Friday December 13th, 2019
Check out a great interview with Jasmine Cephas Jones (LaG '07), from playing Peggy and Maria Reynolds in "Hamilton" to starring in Off-Broadway’s “Cyrano” as Roxanne, which runs through Dec. 22 at the Daryl Roth Theatre.
www.backstage.com/magazine/article/jasmine-cephas-jones-hamilton-audition-69634/
Jasmine Cephas Jones Remembers How She Almost Bombed Her ‘Hamilton’ Audition
She’s now starring with Peter Dinklage Off-Broadway.Friday December 13th, 2019
Read a great feature on Mia Boulukos (LaG '16) and her empowering art project: badgerherald.com/artsetc/2019/12/03/uws-mia-boulukos-provides-empowering-female-lens-to-nude-phot...
UW’s Mia Boulukos provides empowering female lens to nude photo culture with art project
Where nude photos have been dominated by male lens, Mia Boulukos aims to empower women with SEND NUDES art projectThursday December 12th, 2019
We've been blown away by LaGuardia's all school musical, "Cinderella!" There will be some tickets available at the door for tonight's performance at 7pm (Thursday, December 12). Please arrive an hour before the show to purchase tickets ($30, cash only). Check out a great promo clip made by students Jonathan Green and Eva Furlani. See you at the ball!
vimeo.com/377472605
Fabulous production! hats off to all involved!
Great show!!! A must see!!!!
Wish I knew sooner !
Going tomorrrow.
That's an LAG production?
Thursday December 12th, 2019
#thankfulthursday
"I’m thankful and grateful that LaGuardia High School gave me the tools to have the greatest stress reliever and hobby in the world which is music. I work a regular job to support myself but I’m all about my music in my free time."
- Jesse Dulman (LaG ’99)
Tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education by filling out this form: alumniandfriends.org/thankful/
We Are Thankful for Our FREE Public Arts Education! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
My Life’s Journey: Reflections Three changes by train! That hill! and stairs! But I got there and my life evolved. At thirteen years of age-my father taught me the travel route. I was excited and pr...HS of Music and Art '54 provided me with the tools to follow my dreams and enjoy a life full of joy and beauty.
Thursday December 12th, 2019
Check out Erica Gimpel (PA '82) performing an original song on the CBS hit show "God Friended Me!" Erica played Coco in the "Fame" television series. www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/BWW-Exclusive-Watch-Erica-Gimpel-Sing-in-the-Upcoming-Episode-of-...
BWW Exclusive: Watch Erica Gimpel Sing in the Upcoming Episode of GOD FRIENDED ME on CBS
Sunday's episode of God Friended Me features an original song “This Moment” performed by Erica Gimpel. Gimpel plays Trish, the owner of a neighborhood music store who falls in love with Reverend A...You can hear Erica Gimpel's song in its entirely in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKkaBTCu_Ts&
Congratulations ! Erica Gimpel!👏👏👏
Wow, that's Coco from Fame
Monday December 9th, 2019
Wow - 3 out of the 10 NYTimes best performances of 2019 were our alumni! Congratulations to Merritt Wever (LaG '98) in 'Unbelievable' (Netflix), Jharrel Jerome (LaG '15) in ‘When They See Us’ (Netflix), and Wesley Snipes (PA) in ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ (Netflix - which also stars Omar Epps, LaG '90). Amazing!
www.nytimes.com/2019/12/05/arts/best-performances.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Friday December 6th, 2019
Congratulations to George Pollock (M&A '54) who plays a major role in the new television series, "The Finellis." The show was named Best Television Series at the 2019 NYC TV Festival and was first runner up to the Best Television Series at the 2019 Mediterranean Film Festival in Cannes.
www.thefinellis.com/Meet-the-cast/pete-finelli
Our bright star...always
Thursday December 5th, 2019
#thankfulthursday We are so thankful for our amazing alumni who come back to share with our students! Thank you to Chaz S Bono (PA/LaG '87) for generously coming to LaGuardia this week and speaking to the students! We are so grateful!
(This photo was shared by Chaz who wrote: "who says you can’t go home again. Spent my afternoon talking to the Drama students, and now I’m heading the student LGBTQ club. I’m so happy to be at my old stomping ground!")
The GSA kids were so happy to have such an inspiring role model come talk with them.
Hey Chaz , we graduated together! There’s a show coming up hope to see you there. A few from our year are going!
Awesome!!!!!
I'm flabbergasted! When was he a student?
Had no idea Chaz Bono was a LaGuardia alum!!
Class of 87!!!
Class of ‘87!! YAS!!
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019
Today is giving Tuesday and we wish to give thanks to our amazing community! Please make sure to give us your up-to-date contact information so you can stay in the loop about events, reunions, free ticket giveaways to LaGuardia performances, and so much more! Please take two minutes to fill out our alumni contact form on giving Tuesday: alumniandfriends.org/connect
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019
Please join us Friday, December 6 for the opening reception of the fabulous Cultural Art show, curated by the LaGuardia art students. The opening is 4:15-7pm in the 2nd floor art gallery. Hope to see you there!
Monday December 2nd, 2019
Trumpeter/composer Chris Rogers (M&A '79 and LaG Parent) will be performing on his birthday this Wednesday, December 4th at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street. The CHRIS ROGERS BAND BIRTHDAY BASH will mark the first-ever performance of Rogers' Latin-Jazz Band. Chris will present songs recalling his years with Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto & Hilton Ruiz, while also paying tribute to his late father - the great trombonist Barry Rogers - with numbers from the Eddie Palmieri repertoire.
For tickets go to: tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=ad9eb22f6bf2d35ec188babc974b4bec&vqitq=4ff56907-...
Chris Rogers Band Birthday Bash --- JAZZ!
Trumpeter/composer CHRIS ROGERS has been a soloist with Gerry Mulligan, Eddie Palmieri, Buddy Rich, Chaka Khan, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto, The Mingus Big Band, Frank Sinatra and many more. His lo...Monday December 2nd, 2019
Check out Zach Bravo (LaG '15) in "Matilda" through December 29, 2019 at the Engeman Theater in Northport, NY!
"The inspiring story of an extraordinary girl comes to life in Matilda, the Musical. Based on the beloved Roald Dahl novel. Packed with high energy dance numbers and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this Broadway hit and winner of 16 Best Musical awards!" engemantheater.com/event/matilda/
Wednesday November 27th, 2019
Don't miss out! Tickets are almost all sold out to LaGuardia's All-School Musical "Cinderella" so get yours before they're all gone! Opening night is Thursday, December 5.
Tickets are $30: laguardiahspa.org/lagmusical
Monday November 25th, 2019
Kick the holiday season off next week with two opportunities to see and hear LaGuardia's vocal students! Monday, December 2nd at 7pm you can catch the Show Choir on the 2nd floor of the Time Warner Center as part of Winter's Eve. On Tuesday, December 3rd they will be performing at Tavern on the Green's tree lighting ceremony, starting at 5pm. Enjoy the sounds of the season!
Love it .
Weronika Alicja Wojtaszek find us omg
Alison Saporta
Thursday November 21st, 2019
#thankfulthursday
"I can't express how thankful I am to be able to develop the kind of art that I love. Thank you for giving me a chance to challenge myself in ways that will let me explore my passion." - Karen Mogami (LaG '21), recipient of the 2018 Alumni & Friends Julia Pearl Summer Study Scholarship and the 2019 Alumni & Friends Mary and Pablo Frank Art Award.
Tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education by filling out this form: alumniandfriends.org/thankful/
Thursday November 21st, 2019
Adrienne S. Witt aka A. Lyric (LaG '98) is a singer/songwriter, actor, poet and spoken word artists from The Bronx. Check out ‘UNSEEN" at Dixon Place, Dec. 16, 2019 - her first foray as playwright, producer and lead actor. Adrienne was most recently seen in the ‘FREE MEEK’ docuseries on Amazon Prime and she also starred in the web series ‘Boughetto.' Monday, December 16, 7:30pm
$17 in advance, $20 at the door; Students/Seniors/idNYC
$15 in advance, $17 at the door
dixonplace.org/performances/unseen-12-16-2019/
Wednesday November 20th, 2019
Did you know that the movie "Motherless Brooklyn" is an adaptation of MacArthur Genius Award recipient Jonathan Lethem's (M&A '82) best selling novel?
"Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton), a lonely private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). Armed only with a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely guarded secrets that hold the fate of New York in the balance."
www.warnerbros.com/movies/motherless-brooklyn
...and it's a terrific book!
I did not know that. Did YOU know, while filming Motherless Brooklyn, they disregarded fire codes and an FDNY member died?
Yup!
Wednesday November 20th, 2019
Great news that Lunachicks are playing their first show since the 2004 March for Women’s Lives Benefit in Washington, D.C.! Webster Hall, April 11, 2020. Lunachicks includes LaG/M&A 1987 alumnae Theo Kogan, Gina Volpe, Sydney Silver.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10am with an AmEx presale on Wednesday (11/20): www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0000576FBE207BFB?brand=websterhall&fbclid=IwAR3tC9YoRl5gIWRO3hLVzul56...
Tickets | Lunachicks - New York, NY at Ticketmaster
Buy Lunachicks tickets at the Webster Hall in New York, NY for Apr 11, 2020 07:00 PM at Ticketmaster.Tuesday November 19th, 2019
Congratulations to Madison L'Insalata (LaG '15), who was just crowned Miss Staten Island 2020! www.silive.com/news/g66l-2019/11/893508536b6911/the-54th-annual-scholarship-pageant-crowns-new-wi...
The 54th Annual Scholarship Pageant crowns new winners
Friends, family members, and guests gathered at Port Richmond High School for the 54th Annual Scholarship Pageant.Congratulations Madison! I am a former Miss Staten Island 1991 and LaGuardia Alumni 1990. Enjoy your reign and have fun at State 👑
yay congratulations Madison L'Insalata that makes me feel proud & definitely proud of you!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congrats!
Toni Ann Vollaro Morrissette
Monday November 18th, 2019
Enjoy this new children's book by Elliot Kreloff (M&A '67)! www.amazon.com/Luckiest-Snowball-Elliot-Kreloff/dp/0823441059?
Friday November 15th, 2019
Come to LaGuardia this afternoon for the opening reception of the Student Art Show! The Student Art Show was also curated by the talented LaGuardia art students. Hope to see you in the gallery!
Friday November 15th, 2019
Congratulations to Esai Morales (PA '80) for receiving the 2019 International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF) Lifetime Achievement Award!
iprhff.org/2019-lifetime-achievement-award/
Yes my friend well deserved and so happy to have been there for La Bamba. What a memorable time that was ❤️
Jorge Castillo from How to get away with Murder went to Laguardia!?! Amazing
Oh my god! Deathstroke from Titans went to Lag???
Congratulations Esai 🎉👋🏽👍🏽🌺😍
Thursday November 14th, 2019
#thankfulthursday
"Having graduated from 3 universities, taught at Tufts and Northeastern, and been a staff member at MIT, I have to say that Music and Art was (without doubt) the best educational experience of my life. Thank you to Alumni & Friends for helping to give current and future generation of LaGuardia kids the same, priceless, experience that we had!" - Elliot Eichen (M&A '70)
Tell us why YOU are thankful for your FREE public school arts education by filling out this form: alumniandfriends.org/thankful/
We Are Thankful for Our FREE Public Arts Education! | Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
Thank you to everyone who submitted reasons why you are thankful for having received a free, public high school arts education at Music & Art, Performing Arts, or LaGuardia. Please read the wonderful ...We love the LaGuardia H.S. musicals, student art shows, etc., but your education is not “FREE” (I’m capitalizing only because that is how it is listed above on the Alumni & Friends page. Taxpayers, including, ostensibly, your parents, pay for your education to the tune of over $25,000 per year. “The city shelled out a whopping $25,199 per pupil during fiscal 2017, compared to just $12,201 nationwide...” nypost.com/2019/05/21/nyc-spends-double-the-national-average-on-education-has-little-to-show-for-it/ The statistics in this article are drawn from this www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2019/school-spending.html?cid=cbsm
It saved my life! Had I succumbed to the innate mediocrity and assimilation my mother required of me, I would have been an adolescent suicide! Instead, my teachers and, particularly, my fellow students at M& A, encouraged my individualism and creativity that let me be my strongest self. Thank you M & A!
The only place I would’ve thrived .thank you M&A
Paul Reggio
Wednesday November 13th, 2019
The alumni reunion is 7 months away! If you're from a class ending in "0" or "5" (1970, 1995, etc.) and you did NOT receive an email about the reunion in June 2020, that means we do not have your contact information. Please take a minute to fill out our alumni update form at: alumniandfriends.org/connect
Thank you and hope to see you at the reunion in June 2020!
Yamani Da Silva
Tuesday November 12th, 2019
Read a great interview and review of Cecil Castellucci's (PA/LaG '87) graphic memoir, "Girl on Film," which includes scenes from both Performing Arts and LaGuardia. popculturesquad.com/2019/11/09/spotlight-on-girl-on-film-by-cecil-castellucci-a-review-and-interv...
Spotlight on Girl On Film by Cecil Castellucci - A Review and Interview | Pop Culture Squad
Spotlight on Girl On Film by Cecil Castellucci - A Review and InterviewYes! A lot of it takes place at PA and LaGuardia! If you’re in LA book launch is this Friday www.thesecretheadquarters.com/news/girl-on-film-release-party
Tuesday November 12th, 2019
Check out M&A '71 alum Lloyd Green's books about M&A, which are DISCOUNTED up to 50% from the list price.
'AUDITION STORIES’ - In Kindle and Paperback
www.amazon.com/dp/1717870171
'PRECIOUS MEMORIES' - In Kindle and Paperback (Black & White or Full Color)
www.amazon.com/dp/1092215298
www.amazon.com/dp/1092783881
"Regardless of the year, every student had to go through THE AUDITION in order to be accepted. These are the stories from alumni who experienced the anxiety of being tested and soon found that that glorious feeling of getting in was only the beginning. Both books are filled with anxiety and joy from those who dreamed of becoming part of a very special place."
Audition Stories: I Got Accepted To The High School of Music and Art
Every student who wished to be accepted to the HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART had to go through THE AUDITION. These are the true stories from alumni who experienced the anxiety of being tested and soon ...