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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‘It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues’ at New Haarlem Arts Theatre

'It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues,' directed by Alfred Preisser, is the second production of New Haarlem Arts Theatre, the new professional theater company of City College in New York City. This rousing musical revue is a concert tour through some

Drilling Company Presents ‘The Comedy of Errors’ in 20th Season

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot typically presents intrepid, bare-boned and often gloriously ingenious adaptations of the classics. For example, last summer, Hamilton Clancy staged 'Julius Caesar' as a battle for control of an urban school system,

Andrew Marcovicci and Jeff Harnar Celebrate Cole Porter at The Town Hall

The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street), Times Square's landmark concert venue, will present 'Easy To Love: Andrea Marcovicci and Jeff Harnar Sing Cole Porter' on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Porter was born on the same day 120 years ago, i

To Billie With Love: A Celebration of Lady Day

On Friday June 24, 2011 at 8pm, the Town Hall presents 2011 Grammy Award Winner and Tony Award Recipient Dee Dee Bridgewater, with special guest Chrisette Michele, as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival. FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH AT 8PM

Hue for Two: Violinist Mari Kimura and Pianist Stephen Gosling

On June 25 at 8:00 PM at Tenri Cultural Center, 43A West 13th Street, The New Spectrum Foundation will present 'Hue for Two: Mari Kimura and Stephen Gosling,' the inaugural recital for the performing duo of Kimura, inventor of Subharmonics for the

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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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