Event: "Glass on Glass" at St. Ann's Warehouse

It’s a Glass family smackdown!

In this corner, weighing in at 11 operas, seven string quartets, eight symphonies and one Golden Globe award is Philip Glass, quite possibly the greatest living American composer.

In the far corner, weighing in at one comic book, one radio show and one reputation as the thinking mommy’s George Clooney is Ira Glass, host of Chicago Public Radio’s “This American Life.”

Photo by Pavel Antonov

Let the banter begin!

That’s the premise of “Glass on Glass,” a night of storytelling and music featuring the cousins Glass at St. Ann’s Warehouse on April 28.

Read the rest of my story for The Brooklyn Paper here . . .

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Micachu – Golden Phone

Event: Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

This year, the annual cherry blossom festival isn’t just about looking at pretty flowers. And it’s not just about traditional kimonos and samurai that one might imagine, either.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s annual celebration of all things cherry will also feature performances by Japanese pop stars and DJs, and a panel discussion with the country’s best anime voice actors. It’s a fusion of new and old, with a pretty pink-and-white background!

Read the rest of my story for The Brooklyn Paper here . . .

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The Jackson 5 – Who's Lovin' You