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Memorabilia Show Proves Vinyl Hasn’t Had Final Word

Photos by Simona Taver Record collectors and audiophiles visited the Music Memorabilia Show on the Upper West Side on Saturday to pore over old records and other music-related merchandise, and to immerse themselves in vinyl nostalgia. The show, which is actually a sale, is held once a month in a small room at 155 W. [...]

Unleashing your inner Gypsy Rose Lee

By Silissa Kenney A Dollars & Sense multimedia feature New York City may have undergone another scrubbing, the seedy nightclubs and topless ladies of Times Square replaced with shining beacons of advertising, chain stores and restaurants. But burlesque has made a comeback, full of sizzling and sultry fun. Dancers are again twirling their pasties and hypnotizing [...]

Third Street Music School Hasn’t Missed A Beat

In the current economic crisis, many institutions have had to scale back significantly on programs, jobs, and hours. One institution that has not seen any dramatic changes since the recession took full force is the Third Street Music School. According to the school’s website, Third Street Music School Settlement is the nation’s oldest community music [...]