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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‘Teach It Right, or, Right To Teach’ Tells Struggles Facing NYC Public Education

This summer, Theater for the New City's Street Theater tour will be 'Teach It Right, or, Right to Teach.' Rip-roaring musical tours streets, parks, playgrounds August 8 to September 20.

‘A Happy End’ Dramatizes Jewish Couple’s Dilemma in 1930s

A Jewish family's dilemma-whether to remain in or flee 1930s Berlin-reveals universal themes.

Kiku Sakai Showcases Authentic Hawaiian Puppet Culture

Japanese artist Kiku Sakai dramatizes the ancient Hawaiian tale of Pele and Kamapua'a at La MaMa with Kuruma Ningyo and Hula Ki'I, two different forms of asian puppet theater

‘Minimus 3D Arkestra’ Showcases Collaborative Performance of Music and Film

Groundbreaking collaboration combines Ikuo Nakamura, prominent Japanese filmmaker, with Hayes Greenfield, formative composer and jazz saxophonist.

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot with ‘As You Like It’ in Steampunk-style

The third decade of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot kicks off with As You Like It. Delightful lessons of love, starting in a stately Victorian world, moving into a Steampunk paradise

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Why Is The DNA Company Bringing Behavior Change Into Genetic Education?

Why is The DNA Company adding behavior-change training to DNA University? The answer lies in turning genetic insights into practical action.

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...
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