In 1969 filmmaker brothers Albert and David Maysles set out to shoot a series of concerts by The Rolling Stones that culminated in their capturing one of the era’s most defining and consequential moments- the killing of a young Black man named Meredith Hunter by a Hells Angel during a free show at the Altamont Speedway in Tracy, California. GIMME SHELTER, the resulting film co-directed with Charlotte Zwerin, was released on December 6, 1970, and ...

Every December since 1980, seven-time Grammy® winner Paul Winter and his colleagues have celebrated the Winter Solstice at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine with a feast of music and dancing from the diversity of cultures and creatures of the world. This December, with their beloved cathedral forum closed for events, their "41st Annual Winter Solstice Celebration" will be a unique video presentation that will be available to a worldwide audience. With a theme of ...

LAHM would love for you to join them tonight, December 18th at 7pm! as they celebrate the season with their favorite memories of Louis and Lucille at the holidays and performances by special guests: Champian Fulton, Ethan Iverson and Catherine Russell. LAHM's Staff Member, Hyland Harris, will also provide an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of Louis's den and will share numerous Holiday-themed treasures from our Archives, including a very special tape of Louis reading "The Night Before ...

Due to popular demand, the Make Music Winter highlight, “For Love and Only for Love: Letters to New York,” will continue its run in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden through February 14, 2021. Pete Wyer’s immersive choral installation, which made its World Premiere at the Garden on January 19, 2020, is  a musical response to the pandemic addressed to all New Yorkers. Visitors are invited to explore the NYBG’s Native Plant Garden pathway, at their own pace and safely ...

This December, one like no other, Summoners Ensemble Theatre's "A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE" returns for its 8th holiday season, virtually. Be transported back 150 years from the comfort of your home for this captivating one-hour performance filmed in the landmark Merchant’s House dressed for the joyous season with a table-top tree, boughs of holly, and flickering candles. In the spirit of Mr. Dickens’ message of compassion, generosity, and goodwill, we want performances to ...