“The cultural scene in Harlem has been building momentum for some time, but the next several years will bring an unprecedented expansion of the number of institutions on 125th Street and in the surrounding area.”
Tag: 01.28.08
Screen Actors Guild Celebrates (Cautiously)
“The nationally televised ceremony played like a subdued labor rally, reminding TV viewers and producers alike that Hollywood’s most powerful union is poised to take on the studios too. Since movie and television directors recently reached a tentative deal with producers, and the Writers Guild of America’s walkout is seemingly winding down, the future for show business labor relations could soon rest with SAG’s 120,000 members.”
New Music Thrives In New York
“New York’s complicated new-music scene is thriving: Here, and in an assortment of other non-concert halls where ticket prices are modest, the dress code is scruffy and the vibe is one of curiosity rather than reverence. A musically voracious crowd packs into bars, Tribeca art galleries, raw performance spaces in Brooklyn, and ad hoc rooms with folding chairs.”
Sydney Festival A Huge Hit At The Box Office
“The 2008 Sydney Festival is the biggest earner yet, with box office takings of $6.7 million, more than $1 million higher than last year’s record figure.”