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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90th Anniversary Gala for Town Hall, NYC

Historic building celebrates 90 years of politically informative, musically innovative and electrifying cultural history.

‘The Tenant’ by Bill Donnelly

Story of sexual tension in a young couple, their pet parrot and an enigmatic stranger, set in a Midtown apartment house but venturing off the tangible plane.

TheaterPeace, A Young People’s Theater Troupe in ‘Catch Her in the Lie’

Theater for the New City presents a by-kids-for-adults, directed by Philip Suraci, that exposes the emotional impact of adult hypocrisy on children.

Kids ‘N Comedy Wants Videos From Comedians, Ages 10 to 18

Kids 'N Comedy is soliciting videos from any and all English-speaking comedians age ten to eighteen for its 'Stand Up and Be Counted' contest. Entries are due by April Fools Day (April 1, 2011).

‘Starry Messenger’ Play Reveals Galileo’s Ordeals and Discoveries

'Starry Messenger' was one of Galileo's most revolutionary works. A new play of the same name by Ira Hauptman, directed by Susan Einhorn, will be presented by Theater for the New City January 27 to February 13, 2011.

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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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