Arts

City Council, South Asian community celebrate Deepavali
By Kyla A. Calvert

Dance and music performances mark City Council’s Deepavali celebration as council members and South Asian community leaders call for tolerance and friendship in honor of the holiday. Read more »

Lopez lifts Lower East Side with life lesson lyrics
By Gregory M. White

Where many a Lower East Side bar is filled with electronic quips, Rene Lopez brings back an unassuming version of the acoustic troubadours of old. Read more »


Other stories in Arts:


  • A ray of light for Brooklyn’s children
  • Mott Haven artist finds home teaching kids at local gallery
  • Designer’s fashion not so simple as black and white
  • Artist opens art installation that is living space to community
  • Hip-hop theater festival moves gentrification talks forward
  • Brooklyn community theater sets example for audiences of different ages
  • Art pioneer mulls next step after gallery closes

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