Arts & Entertainment

By Christopher A. Paper

Have you ever met someone so vastly connected and in tune with current eventsthat you feel like you’ve lived under a rock for twenty years? Well, I’ve just had that feeling. And that’s a good thing! The gentleman that I am referring to, Charles (Charlie) Gasparino, a Fox Business News correspondent, sat down with us and opined on topics like the business of journalism, financial news, Elliot Spitzer, what it means to be a New Yorker and how he gives back.

By Barry Bassis

This season Broadway is presenting three Pulitzer Prize winners and a musical in which Joseph Pulitzer himself is a character.

By Christopher A. Pape

Jane Seymour has graced the movie and television screens for decades and has done so with elegance, intelligence, poise and beauty. From her days as a Bond Girl to her hit television series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, she has achieved much success. But beyond that, she is dedicated to charitable causes through her Open Hearts Foundation and most of all, is a passionate mother whose four children give her pride, joy and according to her, are her proudest accomplishment.

By Christopher A. Pape

Michael Tucker of LA Law is a man whose passions run deeper than just acting. Having made his success on stage and then through TV and film in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mr. Tucker has not been content to rest idly. While no longer vigorously pursuing his acting, he has made a name for himself as an accomplished writer.

A true passion for art is being able to capture the eye of any unique individual. Shokoufeh Malekkiani, a young passionate Iranian artist, lawyer and philanthropist does just that with her talent in art and photography. She can truly capture what hardship looks like to the natural eye, in a way that moves the world toward change.

By Christopher A. Pape

In a city of indulgence and excess – where the wealthiest can have anything at any moment and demand it at a moment’s notice, it is a breath of fresh air to meet someone that is both talented and humble. Debbie Lori Travin, of DLT Interiors, is a woman whose skill and devotion shine through; and whose love of interior design and home décor are the passion of her life. Best of all, she’s humble about her talent!

By Christopher A. Pape

When one mentions the name Wendy Williams many adjectives are conjured. To her credit, she embraces them all and uses it to her advantage. Through her long and illustrious career on radio and now with her mega-hit television show, she has become a true inspiration for women of all ages, creeds and colors (though she is humble about it).

By Christopher A. Pape

Mention of Rita Moreno’s name brings smiles of joy to the faces of her fans and heaps of praise from the Puerto Rican and Latino communities. After all, Ms. Moreno, now 80, known as La Pionera, the pioneer, was the first Puerto Rican to be recognized as a Hollywood starlet; and the only Hispanic to have won an Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Oscar.

By Christopher A. Pape

The name Julie Chang roles of the tongue as if it were honey; that she is as beautiful in person as she is on TV, doesn’t hurt either. But beyond that, Ms. Chang is a woman of conviction and taste. For she knows not only the hottest and trendiest of places in New York City, but is dedicated to charitable causes with a fervor and passion that not many can match.

By Christopher A. Pape

The history of burlesque in New York City is more sordid than its actual reality. And long before strippers twirled on poles in G-strings, adult entertainment pretty much consisted of burlesque. With almost fifty theaters that catered to this timeless activity, New York City was the center of the burlesque movement until Mayor Fiorello La Guardia banned it in the 1930’s, calling it entertainment for morons.