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- How the Radio Program ‘New Sounds’ Was SavedThe music program had been on WNYC for four decades. Listener contributions spared it from the ax.
- Guidebooks to New York Tell How to Survive Among the NativesA collection of indelible photographs, maps and ‘intimate guides” from 1807 to 1940 went beyond extolling the virtues of the city.
- It’s All Rhythm: A New Festival Embraces Percussive DanceThe Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.
- An ‘Army of Child Laborers’ Enriches Shen Yun, Ex-Dancers Say in SuitThe group performing traditional Chinese dance has been under scrutiny for its treatment of performers and financial practices.
- Trump Administration Says It Will Take Over Renovation of Penn StationThe head of the federal Department of Transportation promised on Thursday to take away control of the project from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
- Columbia Activists Are Being Detained. Protesters Demand Answers.Demonstrators rallied on Columbia’s campus and marched in Manhattan, three days after Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by immigration officials after arriving for a U.S. citizenship appointment.
- Embattled Congestion Pricing Program Gets Boost From Federal JudgeJudge Lewis J. Liman struck down several arguments in various lawsuits seeking to undo the New York City tolling program. Though weakened, the court cases continue.
- U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOAttorney General Pam Bondi moved forward aggressively and ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty. Mangione also faces state charges in the Manhattan shooting.
- Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit SaysThe messaging platform misled parents about its safety settings and turned a blind eye to explicit content, New Jersey prosecutors said.
- Will the Elizabeth Street Garden’s Famous Fans Tank a Plan to Build NYC Housing?The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan was going to be razed to make way for affordable housing for older New Yorkers. Now the plan may be on hold.
- How the Radio Program ‘New Sounds’ Was Saved
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Cult Classics: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) – Avon Theatre
Cult Classics: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) DIRECTED BY: Wes Craven STARRING: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund UPCOMING SHOWTIMES: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 -8:30PM ABOUT: A group of teenagers are terrorized by “Freddy Krueger”, an evil being from … Continue reading
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INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
The Avon Theatre presents a Cult Classics screening of INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m. (STAMFORD, CT) The second of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre – JEALOUSY (La Jalousie)
The Avon Theatre and the Alliance Francaise of Greenwich present JEALOUSY (La Jalousie) Directed by Philippe Garrel Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members & AFG: $6, Students & Seniors: $8, … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present – The FTMA Talk Back Series
Part 2 of “Family Dysfunction†ON GOLDEN POND (1981) Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. Post-film Q&A with Professor Justin Liberman Part 1 of “Up There†GOING IN STYLE (1979) Wednesday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. Post-film Q&A with Professor … Continue reading
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He Directed What? SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION (1970)
The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present, FTMA Talk Back Series – Â September 24, 1:00 p.m. Post-film Q&A with Professors Justin Liberman FREE To The Public! SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION Also known as Never Give an Inch, this film … Continue reading
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Documentary Night – ABRAZOS
The Avon Theatre, Neighbors Link Stamford & The International Institute of CT Present Documentary Night ABRAZOS Post-film Q&A with Director Luis Argueta and Father Rick Ryscavage, moderated by NPR’s Craig LeMoult Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices … Continue reading
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Sacred Heart University Presents – FTMA Film Festival
Sacred Heart University Presents FTMA Film Festival  Sponsored by the Avon Theatre  FREE to the public!  Thursday, September 25th through Sunday, September 28th Please join us for the first annual FTMA Film Festival! Screenings which will take place at the Avon … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre presents a Cult Classics screening of CLUE (1985)
Tuesday, September 23 at 8:30 p.m. Starring Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry & Eileen Brennan It’s Not Just A Game Anymore. In this spoof of McCarthy-era paranoia and 1950s wholesomeness, the characters and plot are drawn from the popular Parker Brothers … Continue reading
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Legends of Rock Live – ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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Fall FTMA Talk Back Series screenings He Directed What?
The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present Fall FTMA Talk Back Series screenings He Directed What? THE INDIAN RUNNER (1991), September 10 SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION (1970), September 24 Family Dysfunction: RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988), October 8 ON GOLDEN … Continue reading
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