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Laquita Mitchell stars in NYC Opera’s ‘La Traviata’
NYDailyNews.com Headlines
about 15 hours agoOpera up-and-comer Laquita Mitchell has been lavishly praised for the power and pure tones of her soprano. But as she fine-tuned her Violetta for New York City Opera’s “La Traviata,” someone else’s voice persistently rang in her head — Maria Callas. »
Music Review: Angela Meade in ‘Ernani’ at Metropolitan Opera
NYTimes.com Arts
Feb 04Verdi’s sweeping and implausible Romantic drama “Ernani” has returned to the Metropolitan Opera and features the American soprano Angela Meade, who has received this year’s Beverly Sills Artist Award. »
A change in store
New York Post
Feb 04Mayor Bloomberg was initially skeptical of a plan devised by his own Planning Commission to restrict the size of street-front retail spaces on the Upper West Side, but was convinced to go along by its chair, Amanda Burden, the mayor disclosed yesterday... »
Camilla Williams, a Lyric Soprano, Is Dead at 92
NYTimes.com Music
Feb 03Miss Williams made her debut at the New York City Opera in 1946 to rave notices. She was the first black woman to secure a contract with a major United States opera company. »
Dance Review: Whelan and New York City Ballet Newcomers at Koch Theater
NYTimes.com Dance
Feb 03Wendy Whelan and some young dancers making their debuts in “Interplay” were highlights of New York City Ballet’s program on Wednesday. »
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Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 2/6/12
My Upper West
about 14 hours agoFree and cheap events in the neighborhood on Monday, February 6th, 2012… 2012 Winter Restaurant Week Reservations Numerous UWS & NYC Restaurants $24.07 for lunch; $35.00 for dinner Now through 2/10 Food: Special Diet Vendor Night Whole Foods, Columbus ... »
Video Interlude: Watch Guy Fieri's Super Bowl Party Recipes on SNL
Eater National
Feb 05Click here to view the full photogallery. Here's Bobby Moynihan doing his great Guy Fieri impression on "Weekend Update" from last night's Saturday Night Live. (Previous takes on SNL include Guy Fieri's Thanksgiving cooking tips and getting killed by f... »
Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 2/5/12
My Upper West
Feb 05Free and cheap events on Sunday, February 5th, 2012… 2012 Winter Restaurant Week Reservations Numerous UWS & NYC Restaurants $24.07 for lunch; $35.00 for dinner Now through 2/10 GreenFlea Market Columbus Avenue, between 76th &77th 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Fr... »
Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 2/4/12
My Upper West
Feb 04Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Saturday, February 4th, 2012… 2012 Winter Restaurant Week Reservations Numerous UWS & NYC Restaurants $24.07 for lunch; $35.00 for dinner Now through 2/10 Meet The Artist Saturday: Harlem Gospel Choir David ... »
Empellón Cocina Taking Reservations for Next Week; Make Pasta With Nikki Cascone on Valentine’s Day
Grub Street New York
Feb 03East Village: Good news, people who love pizza (a.k.a., everyone): Famed shop L'asso launches its brunch menu this weekend, featuring any entrée with a mimosa, coffee, or orange juice for just $16. [Grub Street] Empellón Cocina, Alex Stupak's second Em... »