There is, perhaps, a quiet sanctity to the trunk of a tree, where concentric rings reveal the passage of years and the grain bears the particular character of its growth. For painter Matt Beyrer, this history invites a certain reverence,…
The unclaimed bodies of nine homeless people who froze to death on the city’s streets last winter will finally get a proper funeral and a permanent resting place, thanks to a group of generous New Yorkers. The nine were among…
An escape artist pulled off a thrilling stunt high above Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death on Halloween. Performer Houdini II successfully escaped a straitjacket while suspended upside-down from a crane about 80 feet high…
Through ancient hybrid forms, jubilant color and monumental bronze, Gillie and Marc transform a shared life into a deeply human fable about devotion, extinction and responsibility. Art history has often indulged the romance of solitary genius: one studio, one imagination…
A compassionate Marine is still running a Long Island holiday toy drive for needy kids after three decades — even as he contends with the after-effects of a debilitating stroke. Chuck Kilbride, a retired USMC Major and Long Island native who…
Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between Oct. 9-11! Movie Night: Scream: Join in for a…
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