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Broadway Dramas Get a Start Off-Broadway

Monday, April 23, 2012

It's not a new trend, but this year many plays and dramas are seeing their full casts transfer from off-Broadway to the Broadway stage. Watch scenes from some of the season's offerings here. Plus, recommendations from the critics on what to see and what not to see.

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East Village’s Lakeside Lounge to Shutter After 16 Years

Monday, April 23, 2012

WNYC

An East Village bar known for its live music, vintage jukebox and $3 dollar beers is closing for good next week. The Lakeside Lounge on Avenue B, will be added to the growing list of the neighborhood's recently shuttered nightspots, such as the Mars Bar and Banjo Jim's.

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Space Shuttle's Arrival in NYC Delayed Due to Weather

Saturday, April 21, 2012

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum may have cleared part of its deck in anticipation of the arrival of the space shuttle, but it will have to wait a bit longer. NASA's planned flight of the Enterprise, piggy-backed atop of a 747, has been pushed back due to "an unfavorable weather forecast."

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60-Second Stir-Fry: Perry Hack

Friday, April 20, 2012

Watch a video of hydroponic greens farmer Perry Hack, of Two Guys from Woodbridge, get out of the greenhouse and into the 60-Second Stir-Fry hot seat.

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Drum Beats Bring Seniors Together

Friday, April 20, 2012

A Hudson Valley organization hopes to change the rhythm of life for senior citizens in nursing homes through the collective spirit of a drum circle.

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Levon Helm, Legendary Drummer-Singer Of The Band, Dies

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Helm was perhaps best known for his singing on songs like "The Weight" and "Up on Cripple Creek."

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Shuttle Discovery Arrives At Smithsonian; New York Readies For Enterprise

Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Intrepid Air and Sea Museum moves three aircraft off the flight deck to make room for the shuttle Enterprise.

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'Men at Work' Musician Greg Ham Found Dead

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Greg Ham, a musician with the iconic Australian band Men at Work, was found dead in his Melbourne home on Thursday, Australian reports said. Watch videos of Ham playing with Men at Work.

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Meditation on a Starbucks Macchiato

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

WNYC

Feeling adventurous, I ordered a fancy-pants coffee at Starbucks. A "lite" caramel macchiato, tall, extra foam. I could taste the artificial sweeteners in the sugar-free, vanilla syrup, but otherwise, it was pretty tasty.

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London Smash 'Two Guvnors' Comes To Broadway

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

A British comedy that was the fastest selling ticket in the history of London's West End opens on Broadway tonight with its original cast. As Jeff Lunden reports, One Man, Two Guvnors is full of whimsically portrayed stereotypes — and is based on 500-year-old comic traditions.

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Dick Clark, 'Bandstand' Host, Dies At 82

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

For more than 50 years, "the world's oldest teenager" was one of pop culture's most familiar figures.

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The Toure-Raichel Collective, 'Azawad,' Live on Soundcheck

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

In a German airport, an Israeli pianist and a Malian guitarist crossed paths, changing both of their musical destinies. Idan Raichel, the pianist, had already been a huge fan of Vieux Farka Toure, the guitarist, so it did not take him long to suggest playing together. The resulting album is called The Tel Aviv Sessions. Watch a video of the Toure-Raichel Collective performing "Azawad."

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Trampled By Turtles, 'Alone,' Live on Soundcheck

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The dedication in the liner notes of Trampled By Turtles' new album reads: "Dedicated to the ones we lost, and the ones we gained." The album does have a slightly quieter feel, as captured in the song "Alone." Watch Trampled By Turtles perform "Alone."

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Louis And Lump: Tiny Tots Saved At Sea

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Surely you're thinking: "Not another Titanic story!" But wait, the story behind these photos is a crazy one of kidnapping, revolvers and a little boy called "Lump."

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Rapper G. Dep Convicted in 1993 NYC Shooting

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Rapper G. Dep stunned police by suddenly confessing to a nearly 20-year-old shooting, then went to trial arguing that his admission might have been mismatched to a murder.

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Tribeca Film Festival: Why It’s Worth Checking Out

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The 11th annual Tribeca Film Festival kicks off on Thursday and Downtown Manhattan is preparing to once again host the festival’s stars, filmmakers and their fans. Get festival highlights.

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Broadway Theaters Move Start Times Earlier

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

In the past few years, many theaters have moved up their weekday curtains to 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. from the usual 8 p.m. start times. Learn why theaters are making the move and see our suggestions of how to entertain yourself if you show up late to your show.

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Levon Helm, Drummer For The Band, Is In The Final Stages Of Cancer

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

His family made the announcement on Helm's website. His distinctive vocals can be heard on classics such as "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."

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Tupac Shakur At Coachella: Part Of A Long History Of Singing With Ghosts

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A digital recreation of Tupac Shakur caused a stir at the Coachella Festival years after the rapper's death. But David Wagner says it's not a new idea to sing with those who are already gone.

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Amy Ray, 'The Rock Is My Foundation,' Live on Soundcheck

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Amy Ray is well-known for being half of the Indigo Girls, but she also has an amazing solo career and a new solo album, Lung of Love. Watch her perform "The Rock Is My Foundation" in WNYC's Soundcheck studios.

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