I Cherish Those Days
By Luc Louis de Lairesse
Now 44 years ago, Nikita Talin (director) and Rebekah Harkness invited me teach and choreograph for what grew into the Harkness Dance Theatre. The next spring of 1980, Mrs. Harkness, in a private meeting, arranged for my working permit as her administrator, Mr. Bartwink, called the White House. I was impressed to say the least! Continue reading
Selma is a 2014 Historical Drama Film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb. It is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches initiated by James Bevel and led by Martin Luther King, Hosea Williams and John Lewis. The film stars David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Tim Roth, Carmen Ejogo and Common. Continue reading
De La Soul is a Hip Hop group formed in 1988 in the Amityville area of Long Island, NewYork.They are best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics and contributions to the evolution of the Jazz Rap and Alternative Hip Hop subgenres. Continue reading
Creed star Michael B. Jordan is the new Calvin Klein underwear model – here is the full ad along with some additional photos. Continue reading
Foreward by Walter Rutledge
Patricia Williams is the founder and executive chef of 10 Chairs NYC, the Hell’s Kitchen boutique dining concept developed and presented by Chef Williams. But did you know this culinary diva actually received her first New York reviews as a ballet dancer? Starting at the Harkness School for Ballet Arts, Williams performed with the Harkness Ballet of New York, Ruth Page’s Chicago Ballet, and culminated her performance career with the New York City Opera. From her years of training she learned one universal truth, “Creating beauty does not take form as an accident. It comes by design and hard work.”
She applied this truth as she began her career in the world of food. As executive chef, she gained two stars from the New York Times. Along the way, Chef Williams has frequently appeared on nearly all National morning talk shows demonstrating her brilliance in combining fresh seasonal unique multicultural flavors at affordable prices.
Gladys Knight & the Pips were an R&B, Soul and Funk family music group from Atlanta, Georgia that remained active on the music charts and performing circuit for over three decades starting from the early 1950s. Continue reading
Jeffrey Nortey is a Ghanian born actor, Spoken Word artist, comedian and tv presenter. The award winning Ghana actor Jeffrey Nortey is a known as one of the most handsome Ghana actor in Ghallywood. Jeffrey Nortey always wanted to be an actor, in 2013 he landed a big role and took of since then on. Continue reading
Senegalese behemoth Reug Reug Oumar Kane exploded into the heavyweight division this year, making quick work of his first two ONE Championship opponentswith a pair of scorching first-round KNOCKOUTS! Relive his sensational rise to prominence in The Home of Martial Arts, featuring a show-stopping debut against striking superstar Alain Ngalani and more.
Jeremy Scott has shared that he left the Italian luxury fashion house Moschino via an Instagram post after a decade and joins Hyundai in recycling the car company’s discarded electric automobile materials, from leather cut-outs to flat tires, and turning them into high fashion gowns.The haute couture collection, which forms part of a Hyundai exhibition, by Jeremy Scott combines deadstock fabrics with wheels, seat belts, tail lights, and wipers, bringing in the designer’s Moschino touch into a series of gala gowns. Continue reading
Japanese brands Sacai and WTAPS have come together for the first time, uniting for an exclusive collaboration.The capsule collection is slated to feature a utilitarian design, following basic military shapes for its two-piece shirt and pants collection.The utilitarian effect is highlighted in the color, where the pieces are featured in an army green tone.The jacket features a bomber-like jacket silhouette, featuring corduroy collars for the added workwear aesthetic. Continue reading
Ghanaian artist Paa Joe has brought some of New York City’s most iconic motifs to life. As part of Superhouse NYC’s inaugural “Celestial City” exhibition, the multidisciplinary artist served up a handful of lifesize sculptures of the city’s signature signage, including pizza boxes, taxi cabs, bagels and of course, rats. 120 Walker Street, 6R
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 