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An airplane hangar, a church, a bar, a warehouse, a dining hall, a movie theater, a factory, a library, a boutique, a barn...for the past two years The Streetcar Project has toured Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire, to unconventional spaces around the country. This summer, the landmark production reaches new heights (and depths), bringing its magic to the historic Vault Lobby at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House (a former bank vault) and Asbury Park, NJ’s Carousel House, one of the most haunted locations in America.
Westrate and Owen have set out to create a production of the play like no other. By presenting Tennessee Williams’s complete, unabridged text with no props or set, this production is designed to be performed everywhere. It’s hyper intimate, completely unique, and incredibly revealing. It strips bare to the bones the greatest piece of American drama. You’ve never seen A Streetcar Named Desire like this before, and you never will again.
Carousel House (104-108 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park)
8/17 - 8/19
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thestreetcarproject.com/tickets
Rotating Cast Schedule:
AUG 15 – AUG 31: Nancy McKeon & Gail Winar
SEPT 3 – SEPT 14: Michelle Clunie & Megan Follows
SEPT 17 – SEPT 28: Sharna Burgess and Paige Davis
OCT 1 – OCT 12: Kathleen Chalfant and Ellen McLaughlin
OCT 15 – OCT 26: Kate Burton & Pauletta Pearson Washington
OCT 29 – NOV 9: Catherine Curtin & Marcia Cross
NOV 12 – NOV 23: Sharon Lawrence & Maureen McCormick
DEC 10 – DEC 21: Donna Lynne Champlin & Emily Skinner103 E. 15th
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| Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR 14) Battery Dance Presents Free Performances in Battery Park City Parks Dance @ The New Wagner Park, August 9, 2025 The 44th Annual Battery Dance Festival, August 12-16, Rockefeller Park |
Battery Dance celebrates the art of dance in its home community this August, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. On Saturday, August 9, the Company celebrates the re-opening of Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, following a two-year pause during which it was rebuilt as part of a coastal resiliency effort to protect Battery Park City and lower Manhattan from storm surge and sea level rise. A medley of dance companies will present a 1-hour program opened by Indigenous performer Marie Poncé, followed by tap-dancer John Manzari with a live band. Battery Dance presents Frontiers by Turkish Dutch choreographer Rutkay Özpinar and Limón Dance Company caps off the evening with the classic work A Choreographic Offering created by José Limón in 1964.
The following week brings the 44th Annual Battery Dance Festival , enlivening Rockefeller Park from August 12-16, 2025, with a rain date on August 17. New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival brings together eight diverse dance companies from around the world coupled with a dynamic roster of eight New York-based companies. The free series of events celebrates the universal language of dance with a mix of performances, workshops, and immersive experiences for audiences of all ages.
The five-night performance line-up features a plethora of premieres and several performances featuring live music. Crowds of over 12,000 in-person and over 35,000 virtual viewers typically flock to the Festival each summer, with audiences glorying in the opportunity to experience dance against the spectacular water, sky and cityscape backdrop. To learn more and register to receive reminders and bonus content, visit batterydance.org/battery-
15) Brooklyn Bridge Park Unveils “Pluto TV Movies With A View” Remaining Lineup and Opens Voting for Public Choice Night at Brooklyn Bridge Park
25th anniversary season of Brooklyn’s signature outdoor film series celebrates “Women in Hollywood,” with nod to local celebrities
The second half of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s beloved Pluto TV Movies With A View series is officially underway and New Yorkers are invited to help choose the final film of the summer. Voting for Public Choice Night, which will close out the season on August 28, opens TODAY, August 6th, at: https://brooklynbridgepark.
The public can vote for one of three iconic fan-favorite films:
Pretty in Pink (PG-13, 1986, 97 minutes)
Julie & Julia (PG-13, 2009, 123 minutes)
Marie Antoinette (PG-13, 2006, 123 minutes)
The winning title will be announced live at the August 21 screening. Now in its 25th anniversary season, Pluto TV Movies With A View continues every Thursday night through August 28 at Harbor View Lawn, Pier 1. Themed “Women in Hollywood,” this year’s series features films by and starring leading women, with a nod to trailblazing local celebrities who call Brooklyn and New York City home. Each movie night is free to attend, with the lawn opening at 6:00 PM and screenings starting at sunset.
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16) LITTLE ISLAND
“SUMMER LEGACY BALL”
ON AUGUST 14 AND 15
IN THE AMPH
HOSTED BY
QWEEN JEAN
Little Island recently announced the two-night extravaganza and celebration of ballroom culture hosted by icon and activist Qween Jean in The Amph at Little Island on Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15 at 8:30PM. Both nights will feature a unique set of DJs, headliners, guest judges, neighborhood partners, and talented youth setting the stage for a dazzling display of performances and vibrant runway competitions.
The Summer Legacy Ball on Thursday, August 14 will feature Fatima Jamal (Preacher), Lita Da Doll (DJ), Luna Luis (Panelist), Jason Rodriguez (Panelist), Mother Donyale Luna Aoki (Panelist) Julz Romell (MC), thunda (MC), Thee Lady Stout (Headliner), and Haus of Vera Wang and Haus of Us. The Boys and Girls Club of Kips Bay will also perform as part of Little Island’s Young Artists Program. Thursday’s performance will honor Tommy Playboy and Gorgeous Femmie Williams. Thursday’s ballroom competition will feature four categories—Face, Runway, Commentator vs. Commentator, and Performance—each offering cash prizes to the winners. Following Thursday’s ball, Papi Juice will throw one of their signature parties at Little Island featuring Maya Margarita.
The Summer Legacy Ball on Friday, August 15 will feature J. Harrison Ghee (Preacher), DJ Delish (DJ), Kimiyah Prescott (Panelist), Londolly (Panelist), Leiomy (Panelist) Selena Dior (MC), Precious Basquiat (MC), Kevin Aviance (Headliner), Haus of Sativa and Haus of Telfar. Destination Tomorrow will also perform as part of Little Island’s Young Artists Program. Friday’s performance will honor Sasha Washington and Iconic Mother Nicole Bowles. Friday’s ballroom competition will feature four categories—Best Dressed, Hand Performance, Realness, and Performance—each offering cash prizes to the winners. Following Friday’s ball, Papi Juice will throw one of their signature parties at Little Island featuring Byrell the Great.
For more information, visit www.littleisland.org
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17) TSQ LIVE Announces Lineup with Jazz at Lincoln Center for Thursdays in August and September 2025 |
TSQ LIVE 2025 Jazz in Times Square Lineup
In Partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center
● Aug 07 - Ginita y La Orquesta Esa Big Band
● Aug 14 - King Solomon
● Aug 21 - Antonio Hart Quartet co-presented with the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
● Aug 28 - Miki Hayama
● Sept 04 - Tony Rosa
● Sept 11 - The Empress
● Sept 18 - Natu Camara
● Sept 25 - Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS AND PARTNERS
8.7.25 - Ginita y La Orquesta Esa Big Band
Led by the pen of trombonista Ginita, La Orquesta Esa Big Band, is a dynamic Latin ensemble whose songbook commemorates icons like Willie Colon, Tito Puente, Chucho Valdez, and Omara Portuondo. Their vibrant energy draws their audiences to the dance floor time and time again with the stars of the show being the original music.
8.14.25 - King Solomon
Solomon Hicks (aka King Solomon Hicks), the 29-year-old blues phenom from New York City, is best known as a guitarist, vocalist and composer. Hicks won the 2021 Blues Music Awards for Best Emerging Artist for his 2020 CD release, Harlem on Provogue Records. He was WXPN’s “Artist to Watch” for August 2020; his original song “421 South Main” made the Top 20 Blues songs of 2020 on Spotify; and the song “What the Devil Loves” still gets spins on “Sirius Bluesville” Radio. He's shared stages with Buddy Guy, Samantha Fish, Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, Ringo Starr, Jimmie Vaughn, Beth Hart, Mavis Staples, Burton Cummings, Robert Cray, Eric Gales and many others. Hicks paid his own success forward by teaching music for the Children's Aid Society, working with the Harlem Arts Alliance and the New York City Jazzmobile. He will have a new record released in 2025 on Provogue/Mascot Records.
8.21.25 - Antonio Hart Quartet, co-presented with the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Hart studied jazz at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and Queens College. He has recorded eight CDs as a bandleader, including his second recording, 'Don't You Know I Care,' was produced by the great Jimmy Heath, and his 1997 release, 'Here I Stand,’ which earned Hart a 1997 Grammy nomination for 'Best Jazz Instrumental Solo.' Hart balances his time as Director of Jazz Studies at The Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, and travels with his band, The Dave Holland Big band and The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band.
8.28.25 - Miki Hayama
A Grammy-nominated pianist originally from Kyoto, Japan, Miki’s musical journey began with a classical piano degree from Osaka College of Music and further jazz training with the esteemed Sadayasu Fujii at Fuji Jazz School in Kyoto. She won the first prize in the Yokohama Jazz Competition in 1996. Miki has performed and recorded with a stellar lineup of jazz legends including Kenny Garrett, Ralph Peterson, Sean Jones, Tia Fuller, Michael Dease, Vincent Herring, Roy Hargrove, Gary Thomas, Don Braden, Greg Osby, Mark Shim, Cindy Blackman-Santana, Nnenna Freelon, Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Eric Harland, Victor Lewis and even the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. Her impressive discography includes acclaimed albums such as “Prelude to a Kiss” and “Wide Angle”, the latter earning Swing Journal’s Gold Disc Award and Production Award. Recently, Miki served as the musical director, arranger, and keyboardist for Nnenna Freelon’s GRAMMY-nominated album “Time Traveler”. Beyond her jazz career, she enriches her musical versatility by playing Hammond organ at the Greater Cathedral United Apostolic Ministries in the Bronx.
9.4.25 - Tony Rosa
Born in New York, Tony Rosa is a four-time Grammy Award Winner and Percussionist Maestro.
Rosa has found himself time and time again sharing stages around the world with such talents as the Arturo O'Farrill's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra; Manny Oquendo y Conjunto Libre; Tito Puente; Celia Cruz; Israel Lopez (Cachao); Orlando Puntilla Rios; Francisco Aguabella (1990 MTV Award); Poncho Sanchez; Nelson Gonzalez; Paquito de Rivera; Miles Pena; George Lamond; Kid Frost; Kenny Loggins; El Chicano Group; and others. In his Lincoln Center appearances, he accompanied some of the great Jazz artists such as Jon Faddis, Joe Lovano, Charnett Moffet, and Lew Soloff. His never-ending search for harmony and musical creativity have led him to record and perform his musical expressions with artists from Latin music to R&B to Rap to Rock.
9.11.25 - The Empress
The Empress is an all-female jazz saxophone quartet founded and led by alto saxophonist Pureum Jin. With four commanding voices at its core, the group delivers a sound that is sharp, soulful, and deeply expressive. Their debut album, Square One (Cellar Music Group), recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio, reimagines classic jazz standards and originals with urgency, elegance, and fire. Formed out of a desire to push musical boundaries while creating space for underrepresented voices, the group has quickly gained attention on the jazz radio charts and beyond, praised for its bold ensemble sound and compelling vision. Balancing precision and spontaneity, The Empress offers music that celebrates tradition while carving out a space entirely its own.
9.18.25 - Natu Camara
If you merged Miriam Makeba with Nina Simone, added a dose of Tracy Chapman and sprinkled on some Tina Turner, you might begin to explain Natu Camara. Hailing from the heart of West Africa, Natu is a dynamic singer and songwriter whose music not only reflects her rich heritage but also electrifies stages with her mesmerizing performances. The co-founder of West Africa’s first ever female R&B/hip-hop ensemble, the Ideal Black Girls, Natu now splits her time between Guinea and Harlem, creating music that addresses issues like forced child marriage and disunity in Guinea while shedding light on loneliness and sadness in the developed world. She has performed at the Madison World Music Festival, The International Festival de Louisiane, Global Arts Live, globalFEST, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, Summerstage, Celebrate Brooklyn, Lincoln Center, Savannah Music Festival, the Francophone Festival in NYC, Carnegie Hall, and more. Natu also founded the Harlem Meet Africa Festival and Guinea’s Dimedi Foundation for girls' mentorship and children's education.
9.25.25 - Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band
Igmar Thomas is a visionary trumpeter, maestro, composer, arranger, and artistic director at the forefront of modern music. As the founder and conductor of the acclaimed Revive Big Band, his genre-defying sound has electrified stages from Carnegie Hall to the MTV VMAs. Igmar has served as Guest Conductor and Arranger for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and has arranged and music directed for legends including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, LL Cool J, and Queen Latifah. He has performed with jazz greats such as Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, Terence Blanchard, Gregory Porter, and Lionel Hampton. His original works and arrangements are performed by top institutions like Berklee, Brown, Purdue, the University of North Texas, and Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins.Currently, Igmar is the Artistic Director of Music & Music Education at Newark Symphony Hall, where he is developing a visionary new school of music. He also serves as Director of Music Operations at Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and Professor of Music at William Paterson University, leading an ecosystem of ensembles and youth-focused programs.
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About Amur Tiger Rory
She was born July 20, 2021 at Toledo Zoo. The public voted to choose her name, and donations to name her and her twin Alexei went to tiger conservation efforts. At four years old, she is considered fully grown but will likely fill out a bit more. She weighs almost 300 pounds. She also has longer whiskers than any other tiger at the Zoo.
Amur tigers are found in isolated forests across eastern Asia, including the Amur River Valley in the southern tip of Russia along the border of China. Amur tigers are considered the largest subspecies of tiger, making them the largest big cat in the world. Males can grow to be 11 feet long from their nose to tip of their tails and weigh about 400 pounds. Amur tigers also have the palest orange fur compared to the other subspecies. Tigers hunt alone, actively searching for prey more often than waiting in ambush. However, they are not very efficient hunters. Generally, they catch their prey in one in 20 tries. Amur tiger gestation is typically 3.5 months with litters ranging from two to six cubs. Cubs rely on their mothers for food and stay with them typically up to two years.
About Amur Leopard Rafferty
Rafferty was born at Utah's Hogle Zoo February 17, 2017. His name means "one who possesses prosperity." He previously sired offspring at Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York in 2019 which is where he was before coming to Philadelphia Zoo. He has two different colored eyes that our veterinary team is monitoring to ensure his health.
About Amur Leopards
Amur leopards are the rarest and most critically endangered mammal species that live at the Zoo. These leopards only exist in the Amur River Valley in the southern tip of Russia along the border of China. Their coats include the typical leopard rosettes and change through the seasons. In the summer, their coat is lighter and about an inch thick, while in the winter their coat gets darker and grows to about three inches long. Their legs are longer than those of other leopard species; this is considered an adaptation for walking through deep snow. They are great at stalking and can track prey to within a few yards before pouncing. Amur leopard gestation is typically 3.5 months with litters of usually two to three cubs. Cubs rely on their mothers for food and stay with them typically up to two years.
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| Courtesy of Fathom Entertainment RiffTrax Takes on Jean-Claude Van Damme;
Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, is once again bringing to the big screen a longtime fan favorite. Join RiffTrax’s Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” fame, as they crack jokes over the 1994 feature film Timecop, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. “RiffTrax Live: Timecop,” is coming to theatres nationwide on Thursday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 19 at 7PM (local time).
About “RiffTrax Live: Timecop”
After the death of his wife (Mia Sara) at the hands of time-traveling goons, Jean-Claude Van Damme is recruited to an elite task force of time-based police officers. Why does the government have an elite task force of time-based police officers? Timecop may, or may not, have answers to that perfectly reasonable question! Unfortunately, a U.S. Senator (Ron Silver) has gained access to their system of time travel and he’s using it to commit unspeakable evils - huge campaign finance violations - across generations. Imagine a nightmarish world where stuff like THAT happens. You can’t! Will the Timecops stop the senator in time to save the future? About RiffTrax |
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| Courtesy of Fathom Entertainment Turtlemania Lives! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary Adds Three More Shell-Shocking Days To Its Summer 2025 Re-Release, Revealed in New Trailer 5-Day Theatrical Engagement from Fathom Entertainment, Saga Arts, and Warner Bros. August 16 - 20 |
One of the most widely anticipated movie anniversary celebrations of the year has tickets on sale – and is now scheduled for five consecutive blockbuster days, with
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary coming to theatres August 16-20!
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