This week on MNN: Soulful jazz on “GingerNewYork,” politics and fitness on “Gotta Run with Will,” Alain Bin Naim and “Aladino,” and “The Facts: Carolyn as a Scapegoat, Part 2”
MNN’s got serious talent this week, from actor, singer, writer Leigh Fitzjames on “GingerNewYork,” State Senator and long-distance runner Bill Perkins on “Gotta Run with Will,” and celebrity interviewer, stand-up comedian, and video journalist Alain Bin Naim and his weekly show “Aladino.” Plus the conclusion of the gripping, “The Facts: Carolyn as a Scapegoat, Part 2.”
“Aladino Show”
Monday, February 23, 5:00 pm
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Celebrity interviewer, stand-up comedian, video journalist, and all-around entertainer Alain Bin Naim, best known as Aladino, entertains with his fun and casual style. Ever ubiquitous and fresh from the Oscars, this week Aladino covers the march against GMOs, and 1st Le Balls de Princess Ball in NYC.
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“The Facts: Carolyn as a Scapegoat, Part 2”
Tuesday, February 24, 11:30 pm
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The second half of a compelling biographical sketch of a woman dealing with racism, sexism, insufficient funds, and other woes, told in a music story using composed and improvised music and text. Featuring the notable Lenore Von Stein as writer, singer, and narrator; Andrew Bolotowsky, flute; Beth Griffith, singer, Bern Nix, guitar.
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“Gotta Run with Will”
Thursday, February 26, 9:30 pm
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Who's the fastest runner in the New York State Senate? Arguably Senator Bill Perkins. Senator Perkins sits down with Will Sanchez, show host, to share how he intertwines long distance running with the work he loves—public service.
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“Gotta Run with Will” on Facebook
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“GingerNewYork”
Friday, February 27, 2:00 pm
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New Zealand-born actor, singer, and writer Leigh Fitzjames’ many credits include “Love and Light,” a one-woman comedy show; creating the comedy series “Con Artists,” singing at Splore Festival with her jazz duo J&L Jazz; and dancing in “Miss Saigon.” As a writer, Leigh Fitzjames had four stage plays produced; developed numerous online sketch comedies; worked on multiple collaborations with musicians; plus performed spoken word at prestigious stages such as The Bowery Poetry Club and Le Poisson Rouge.
Leigh Fitzjames returns to New York from a year abroad in India and Thailand to perform with her jazz trio on “GingerNewYork.”
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March 29, 2024
This week on MNN we recognize the Week of Solidarity with The People Struggling Against Racism & Racial Discrimination