On November 11th, 2024, I embarked on a journey on the Brooklyn-bound 4 train to the Barclays Center, and experienced one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I like to think I come from a completely objective perspective, as this was my first ever concert experience—and it did not disappoint. Don Toliver, though seemingly… Read More Don Toliver: His First Appearance at Barclays Center
Author M.L. Rio first gained fame with her 2017 “dark academia” novel If We Were Villains. This past September, she released her first published novella just in time for the spooky Halloween season. Inspired by Rio’s own struggles with insomnia, Graveyard Shift follows five individuals who, unable to sleep for various reasons, meet up in… Read More Graveyard Shift: A Review of M.L. Rio’s Spooky New Release
As an avid Spotify user (if you use Apple Music please do not approach me), I knew this prompt would be the perfect way to ease into the upcoming season. The steady winds that accompany each evening have started to showcase how different New York weather is; it’s less temperamental. Sudden chills push fallen leaves… Read More The Five Best Fall-Coded Albums
Last week I had the pleasure of seeing the BFA Actings fall play: Dance Nation. The following week I had the even greater pleasure of talking to cast member Zari McIntosh, who played the role of Amina. Dance Nation is about a group of young dancers, and their relationship with the sport, the team, and… Read More Dance Nation
Although waking up to a dark and chilly city is a dreary experience for many, fall mornings are not without their unique perks, one of which is the return of fall flavors at coffee shops! Unsure where to look for the best drinks? Look no further! Here is a selection of a variety of seasonal… Read More Wake Up to Fall Drinks in FiDi
Something great about making friends with the Sand’s Performing Arts students (besides their wonderful talent and lovely company), is that sometimes they text you asking if you want to go see a Broadway show with them that night. Those are the circumstances that led me to see Our Town at the Barrymore Theater. I went… Read More Our Town Review