On October 29th of 2012, Hurricane Sandy blew into the North Eastern United States, causing flooding, loss of power, and property destruction on an unprecedented scale. The next day, the members of the Tzu Chi Buddhist organization began mobilizing its members to help. Over the last five months, the foundation has donated a large amount of hot food, blankets, and money to the victims while volunteers have converged on the disaster zones and have been tirelessly helping families in need in their efforts to rebuild. Tzu Chi members abroad have also been raising funds to help with the disaster relief while members in North America have gathered in New York and New Jersey to cooperate and aid in whatever way they can. [Read More]

The Children’s Orchestra Society’s Young Symphonic Ensemble, featuring 47 talented young musicians, under the baton of COS conductor and music director Michael Dadap, will present the 19th Annual Discovery Concert and Benefit Gala at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Violinist Christine Kwak will be COS’ featured guest artist, performing Tchaikovsky’s violin Concerto in D, Op. 35. COS’ 2013 Senior Discovery Awardee, 13-year old Kenta Nomura will perform the Paganini’s Violin Concerto in D, Op. 6. The concert program also includes Bernstein’s Candide Overture and Dvorak’s Symphony #9, “New World.” [Read More]

Madison Square Productions’ presentation of Bikeman, the 9/11 theatrical experience opened to an enthusiastic, full house in the Leman Manhattan Broad Street Ballroom in the financial district last night. [Read More]