Jonathan Slaff

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Jonathan Slaff writes on cultural events from the brainy, the edgy and the good. He helps us keep ahead of the curve in the world of the arts and culture.

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Eduardo Machado Revisits Hippie Theater With ‘Rosario and The Gypsies’

Rosario and the Gypsies musical by Eduardo Machado, music, lyrics by Rick Vartorella - backstage romances, melodramas of a hippie performance troupe devoted to the art of change.

‘Winter Light’ Features Delightful Winter Songs from Ukraine

In Winter Light, Yara Arts Group performs a World Music Theater piece including the Koliadnyky, an ensemble of winter song singers from Kryvorivnia and scenes from the Ukraine crisis.

Two By Tavel, A Tribute To Director Harvey Tavel

Two by Tavel is a tribute to director Harvey Tavel, who originated the Theater of the Ridiculous with his brother, Ronald Tavel.

Western Wind Vocal Ensemble’s ‘Holiday Light,’ Music of Chanukkah & Xmas

The Western Wind, the internationally acclaimed a capella vocal sextet, will perform Holiday Light: Joyous Music for Chanukkah and Christmas at The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, NYC.

The King of Hearts Is Off Again Tells Survival Story of Jewish Woman in WWII

Piotr Borowski, a student and collaborator of Jerzy Grotowski and co-founder of Gardzienice Theatre, created a stage adaptation of 'Chasing the King of Hearts' by Hannah Krall.

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How JP Morgan’s Justin Nelson Ties Giving to Estate Plans

Ask a wealthy family how they plan to divide an estate, and the conversation used to stop at percentages: how much to each child, how much to the grandchildren, how much to charity if anything is left over. That conversation has changed. Fo

Bestselling Author Chris Sund Finds 92% of Adults Believe They Are Capable of More

His survey of more than 200 working adults points to a gap that has little to do with talent, and a personal mission to help people close it.

Pluto Security Emerges From Stealth With $42M in Funding, Backed by a Community-First Growth Strategy

For cybersecurity startups, building a capable product is only...

How White-Collar Cases Now Begin With a Document Request, Not a Knock at the Door

A federal grand jury subpoena shows up in the CFO's inbox, addressed to the company, asking for three years of emails, wire records, and board decks. The case is already underway. Nobody kicked in a door. No agent flashed a badge in the lob
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