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Nelson Host Santiago spent years as a street graffiti artist, spreading his moniker "Host One" on murals and tags throughout the city. He now creates canvas... 
From corner to canvas
De esquina a lienzos
Tag Archives: Arts
From corner to canvas
Honing in on hip-hop
Perfeccionándose en el Hip-Hop
The history of hip-hop music and culture, from its modest origins on city streets through its evolution into a worldwide phenomenon, is the focus of...
“The most complex detective story ever told” “La más compleja historia de detectives jamás contada”
"It's the most complex detective story ever told," filmmaker Ken Burns said of his new film Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies. The prolific documentarian...
Talking the Bronx 03.25.15 Hablando del Bronx 03.25.15
Spring for the Bronx Action Tours, sponsored by the Bronx Tourism Council, will return on Apr. 17th. Activities include hiking, biking, and canoeing along...
Talking the Bronx 03.18.15 Hablando del Bronx 03.18.15
Todd Ellison, one of the most accomplished and sought-after music directors working today, brings the final installment of Broadway Moves to the Bronx to the Concert Hall at Lehman College...
A sea of illusions Un mar de ilusiones
Después de ganar la lotería, Max, Demecio y Dinora dejan la República Dominicana y se embarcan en un viaje a Puerto Rico, aventura motivada por grandes esperanzas de una vida mejor... 
He can do it at Cannes
Caliente en Cannes
Nelson Peña se está globalizando. La última película del residente del Bronx, Trabajo, fue nominada recientemente para la selección oficial del Short Film Corner del Festival Internacional...
Gearing up for The Get Down Preparándose para The Get Down
"The Boogie Down" is ready for its close up. Director Baz Luhrmann — renowned creator of glittery film epics such as Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge! — has chosen the Bronx as the setting for his latest project...
Talking the Bronx 03.11.15
Hablando del Bronx 03.11.15
Join trumpeter and South Bronx native Ray Vega as he brings his Latin Jazz ensemble to Wave Hill on Sun., Mar. 15th, offering a mix of his own works and his unique take on standard tunes...
In full flower A plena flor
Flor de Toloache es la banda de mariachi, conformada sólo por mujeres, de la ciudad de Nueva York. Podría ser la mejor...
Lesley’s Last Song
La última canción de Lesley
Lesley Gore’s last song was perhaps her least well known. The artist was the driving force and voice behind such classics as “It’s My Party” and “You Don’t Own Me”.
Talking the Bronx 02.18.15 Hablando del Bronx 02.18.15
The Bronx Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is hosting “Arts through the Ages,” its first Annual Black History Month Celebration, on Feb., 22nd from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a free event and open to the community...
Paulino wins at PAL
Paulino gana en PAL
A Bronx youngster has been named a winner of the 2015 Police Athletic League (PAL) Art Contest. PAL students illustrated inventions with a positive impact...
Unlucky in Love
La actríz Elyssa Renée Ramírez, nativa del Bronx, actuará en Unlucky in Love, un musical que toma la noción de romance del día de San Valentín, o la falta de él...
Talking the Bronx 02.11.15 Hablando del Bronx 02.11.15
Meet Barry, Maurice and Robin, three billy goats that encounter a bridge troll en route to their concert at the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College....
Get Tough, Get BAAD!
Festival Annual de BAAD
The Bronx Academy of Art and Dance presents the "Get Tough, Get BAAD!" annual series of films and events celebrating queer power, diversity...
A native son, struck by stars
Sorprendido por estrellas
"They say that people from the Bronx are creators. I feel that is so."
It would be hard to argue the case against Darrin Henson, who has remained...
Talking the Bronx 02.04.15
Hablando del Bronx 02.04.15
“Dubbed: Lady K Fever” will be on view in The Project Room until Wed., May 6th. The installation by Lady K Fever(Kathleena Howie) is curated...
A lo cubano
The Bronx Museum of the Arts and El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (MNBA) have announced a new joint arts initiative that is the culmination...
Talking the Bronx 01.28.14
Hablando del Bronx 01.28.15
On Sat., Feb. 14th at 7:00 p.m., The Musicians of the Crimson Menagerie, an ensemble specializing in nineteenth-century salon music, will present an
Talking the Bronx 01.21.15 Hablando del Bronx 01.21.15
Visit the Bronx River Art Center on Thurs., Jan. 22nd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as Brett Littman, Executive Director of The Drawing Center, shares insights gained during a memorable meal with the chef and artist Ferran Adrià...
Strokes of unity
Pinceladas que unen
I have been mourning the loss of my colleagues in Paris in the tragic and unspeakable events last Wednesday January 7th. There has been a tremendous outpouring of images ...
I am Paris, I am Ayotzinapa… Soy París, soy Ayotzinapa…
Se suponía que sería un viaje de inspiración creativa después de un año lleno de proyectos artísticos. Aun así, mientras visitaba París...
Talking the Bronx 01.14.15 Hablando del Bronx 01.14.15
Find out how you or someone you know can take part in Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center’s program at an Open House to be held on Thur., Jan.22nd. Services provided at the Bainbridge Center include...
Unusual sights of typical bites Vistas poco comunes de bocados típicos
Usted nunca ha visto panes de hamburguesa como estos. El Centro de Arte del río Bronx (BRAC por sus siglas en inglés) está tratando de darle un giro no tradicional a la forma de ver los alimentos con "The Food Design Show"...
A Bronx tale Una nueva narrativa
Dondre Green believes everyone in New York City has a Bronx story, whether they realize it or not. A photographer and graphic artist, Green has created a project titled "Bronx Narratives,"...
Dance at dawn Baile al amanecer
Early birds rejoice. Ready to kick off the new year, literally? Those who wake before the crack of dawn can finally dance the night away. Daybreaker is an early morning floating dance party...
Free Winter Family Day
Día gratuito de invierno en familia
La Junior League of Pelham (JLP) se ha asociado con el Museo Mansión Bartow-Pell (BPMM por sus siglas en inglés) para incrementar la conciencia...
Imperial at P.S. 5
Realeza en la P.S. 5
Más de 100 niños recibieron regalos durante la celebración anual del día de los Tres Reyes Magos el sábado 3 de enero en la P.S. 5, en la calle 149 este y la avenida Jackson.
Pasadía en Parranda
El rey no ha dejado el edificio. Jesús “Papoleto” Meléndez, poeta, maestro y dramaturgo, asumirá su lugar principal en la...
I Love the Bronx – Felicidades
Amo el Bronx – Felicidades
Happy New Year! This year I'm looking forward to quite a few developments to come in our borough. After 40 years of being closed, and plenty ...
Joyous Jazz Jazz alegre
Over 20 students from the MS 180 Jazz Band performed at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore this past Mon., Dec. 22nd. The young musicians played a 45-minute concert of festive tunes, bringing holiday cheer to hospitalized children...
Talking the Bronx 12.24.14
Hablando del Bronx 12.24.14
Únase a 1040 Lounge para una presentación de película sobre el fotógrafo Jamel Shabazz, seguido por preguntas y respuestas con el director Charlie Ahearn el viernes, 16 de enero de 6:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. En la infancia del hip-hop, el fotógrafo Jamel Shabazz documentó...
Bonito en el Barrio
La hora de la corte para reinar. El Museo del Barrio organizará nuevamente su 38° desfile anual del día de los Reyes Magos...
I Love the Bronx: Forever Royalty Amo el Bronx: Realeza por siempre
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting Tynesha Hendricks, founder of Princess for a Lifetime. Princess for a Lifetime is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is “to bring joy and excitement to children living with life threatening illness...
Wave Hill Holidays
Días de fiesta en Wave Hill
Con las escuelas cerradas por los días de fiesta, del 26 de diciembre al 2 de enero Wave Hill ofrecerá entradas gratuitas a sus amplios jardines para niños de 18 años o menos.
