This Week on MNN: New York, New York, what a town!
As world leaders converge on NY and the UN for the General Assembly, our vibrant city steps into the spotlight once again this week. In between the delegates’ speeches, join us in watching MNN programming, for a taste of NY media at its most diverse and its finest. First up, “The Facts” finishes its September meditation on love and economics, while “Community Board 8” introduces us to its three newest members. Plus “Gotta Run with Will,”’ hosts math whiz turned running ace, and “GingerNewYork” closes out the week in high NY style with Broadway vet Thommie Retter.
“The Facts:”
Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 pm
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Each episode of “The Facts” is either a music-story (using composed and improvised music and story), or a rehearsal for a music-story, or a discussion between scholars and experts. Watch the last installation of the show’s September series on Love and Economics. Catch part five this week, “Genocides I Know,” about the literal and figurative killing of people en masse.
With Lenore Von Stein, Andrew Bolotowsky, Beth Griffith, and Bern Nix.
More info:
“The Facts” on the Web
“The Facts” on Facebook
“The Facts” on YouTube
“The Facts” on LinkedIn
“Gotta Run with Will”
Thursday, October 1, 9:30 pm
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Andrea Rafael’s love for mathematics started early and continues to this day. Being bullied for her passion of mathematics didn’t stop her from pursuing her interests, and math and programming opened up many doors of opportunity, along with her love of and talent in dance. After being encouraged by friends to enter local running races, Andrea quickly discovered the friendship and support of the Van Cortland Track Club.
More info:
“Gotta Run with Will” on Facebook
“Gotta Run with Will” on YouTube
“Gotta Run with Will” on Twitter
“Community Board 8 Speaks”
Thursday, October 1, 9:30 pm
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Meet the next three of the eleven new board members of Community Board 8 of the Upper East Side. Daniel Dornbaum, a college junior, was a ball boy for the US Open; Alida Camp worked with filmmaker Roger Corman when she lived in LA; and Dr. Katherine LaGuardia is the granddaughter of the former mayor of NYC.
More info:
“Community Board 8 Speaks” on the Web
“Community Board 8 Speaks” on Twitter
“Community Board 8 Speaks” on Facebook
“GingerNewYork”
Friday, September 25, 2:00 pm
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During a 3 ½ year run on Broadway with “Billy Elliot the Musical,” Thommie Retter had the thrill of performing in front of more than 1.5 million theatregoers. With the curtain closed, Thommie’s returned to his other passions, like sharing his love of dance and music. His ongoing NYC classes are full of child celebrities from TV, film, and stage, and his alumni include young actors in “Matilda,” “Annie,”and “Kinky Boots.”
More info:
“GingerNewYork” on Facebook
“GingerNewYork” on YouTube
“GingerNewYork” on Twitter
