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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35th Annual Dance Concert & Pow Wow to be Held at Theater for the New City

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will hold their 35th annual Dance Concert and Pow Wow at Theater for the New City from January 29 to February 7, 2010. The troupe's appearances benefit college funds for needy Native American students.

World Premiere of ‘The Garage’ by Zagreb Youth Theatre of Croatia

La MaMa E.T.C. will present the world premiere of 'The Garage' by Zagreb Youth Theatre of Croatia. The performance is a metaphor for Croatia in this transitional time in history, as the family of a child boxer.

Reconciliation Through The Arts: Armenia and Turkey

A conversation with Nora Armani, an international actor, playwright and festival producer, about prospects for healing old wounds between Armenia and Turkey through the 'soft diplomacy' of cultural exchange.

Nora Armani and Gerald Papasian in ‘Sojourn At Ararat’

The world stage's leading performance of Armenian poetry in English will be recreated by its authors for one night only, January 18, 2010, at Joe's Pub in NYC.

‘Flahooley,’ Anti-McCarthy Musical From Authors of ‘Finian’s Rainbow’

Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre will present a modern adaptation of 'Flahooley' by E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy and Sammy Fain. Classic musical tells of a misbegotten toymaker during the McCarthy madness.

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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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