In a dressing room behind the stage in the Metropolitan Opera House, Wynton Marsalis, the trumpeter and educator, intently watched a live feed of the big band representing the Osceola County School for the Arts, from Kissimmee, Fla. They were playing Dizzy Gillespie’s “Things to Come,” a piece that can …
At the entrance to Hermes Arroyo’s workshop stood a collection of giant paper-and-paste figures, taller than the doorway and dolled up in finery — ready at any moment for one of the many parades and festivals held throughout the year on the cobblestone streets of this city in central Mexico. …
On a recent evening in the East Village, the dancers Kris Lee and AJ Wilmore careened across a studio, grappling and colliding with each other. Their limbs butted and interlocked; one dancer’s head burrowed into the other’s stomach. Sometimes what looked like fighting morphed into play, or the two ambled …
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with grandeur and joy across the world. This year, experience the magic of Diwali by combining tradition with luxury at stunning destinations. Whether you’re seeking cultural festivities, luxurious retreats, or serene escapes, there are countless ways to elevate your Diwali celebrations. Here are …
Eid-Ul-Fitr, celebrated as ‘Meethi Eid’ all over the world, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. While many parts of the world still await the appearance of the crescent moon, in India, the festival is being celebrated on April 11. On this day, families gather around and feast …