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  Red Vase with Flower - Quarantine Series  Artist Don Hershman is set to exhibit his latest collection of original pieces, as part of a retrospective series inspired by the late Victor Arimondi.  In the spring show, Donald and Victor: Under The Influence, the inventive artist will embody his visceral need to pursue interests and creative expressions as he pays loving tribute to his former partner who succumbed to AIDS in 2001.  Hershman’s paintings will recognize the unique attributes of Arimondi’s work, featuring a display that is compassionate and reflective of our modern times, as we emerge from yet another pandemic. An opening reception will take place at Salomon Arts Gallery in Tribeca on May 13, 2021 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Space is limited, and the event will be carried out in strict adherence to all NY State COVID protocols. The exhibit runs through May 14 - June 3, 2021, viewing on Wednesdays through Saturdays 2pm – 6pm or by appointment.  Arimondi was a fa...

  Chad Smith MvVO ART, creator of AD ART SHOW, announced that AD ART SHOW 2021 with Chad Smith—Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grammy Award-winning drummer and fine artist—as the featured guest artist and host of the show’s virtual opening on May 3, 2021 at 4:00pm EST on MvVO ART.com during Frieze week, RSVP here and follow MvVO ART Instagram for daily updates.  Artworks by Chad Smith will be exhibited on the monumental screens of the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center the final weekend of the show (May 29th & 30th, 2021). “Ladies and gents… boys and girls. Coming this May there is going to be a whole gang of colorful art at the oculus in NYC and I’m so happy and excited to be a small part of AD ART SHOW 2021. See you there!”   – Chad Smith  “Chad Smith’s North American fine art tour, presented by Road Show Company, has been extraordinary and we’re honored to feature him as a guest artist of MvVO ART’s AD ART SHOW 2021 at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, an...

  Nikki Walter-Nemickas Nikki Walter-Nemickas is a health, nutrition, fitness and wellness lifestyle expert whose inspirational motto of be fit and eat clean has earned her the coveted spot as the new Us Weekly Editorial Representative to the Kroger Wellness Council.  Walter-Nemickas much sought after commentary will be featured in the weekly celebrity and entertainment magazine that holds a total readership of more than 40 million consumers. As an athlete, fitness model, and family wellness coach she is proud to share her passion to create better living for all. In her latest role as an Editorial Representative, she will attend Kroger Wellness events, including their quarterly Council meetings, the Wellness Experience, and the Women of Wellness Brunch. US Weekly will ask for her commentary on selected stories about the Kroger Wellness Experience. Thus far, events have been held virtually due to COVID-19 with hopeful future plans to meet in person. On the national platform, he...

  Jean Shafiroff   Sharon Bush And Bob Murray   Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff co-chaired the American Humane's Pups4Patriots™ Gala to pay tribute to the lifesaving service dogs at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, FL. American Humane’s Pups4Patriots™ program of the Lois Pope LIFE Center for Military Affairs provides highly skilled service dogs to veterans suffering the invisible wounds of war, post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. CEO and president of American Humane Robin Ganzert, Leigh-Anne Kazma, Abigail Trenk, and Sharon Jablin were also co-chairs for the charitable Gala.  In addition to co-chairing the Pups4Patriots™ Gala and other American Humane events, Jean Shafiroff was recently elected to American Humane’s board. She is already an ambassador for American Humane and is the national spokesperson for the organization’s “Feed the Hungry” Covid-19 program, an initiative designed to provide food for 1,000,000 shelter animals. Jean And Martin Sh...

  Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Fatima Gul Anthony Wright This April 2021, the Sindhi Foundation launched The Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love, a 350-mile march starting just steps away from the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to the iconic Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. The objectives of the Long Walk are to spread awareness of the human rights and environmental injustices occurring regularly in Sindh, Pakistan, while also building bridges between the Sindhi people and other disenfranchised communities.  On their first event for the walk, Sindhi human rights activists met with American activists, politicians, and others to speak on the human rights violations happening in Sindh, and around the world. Sindhi Foundation member, Andrea Salas, kicked off the event, introducing the issues happening in Sindh; “The Sindhi people have suffered from grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, forced conversions, enforced disappearances, ce...

  Coastline  Tsebiyah Derry Slays Music Streaming Platforms with Her New Sizzling Single "Coastline"      Actress Tsebiyah Derry, who made her Broadway debut in 2018 in "Rocktopia," is slaying music streaming platforms with her new love ballad, "Coastline," which is slated to become 2021's hottest song of the spring and summer.  The daughter of acclaimed vocal coach Craig Derry, who has trained award winning vocalists such as Alicia Keys, Katy Perry and "The Voice" alumnus Foushee', Tsebiyah's greatest wish for "Coastline" is that it be featured on the final season of Issa Rae's "Insecure." $40 million producer/actress Rae recently tweeted that she is looking for  a love song for the show. She won't go wrong if she selects "Coastline."  

  Sting Kayne West   A PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE PANDEMIC: FROM CAMERA TO CANVAS During the pandemic, celebrity photographer Ann Lawlor collaborated with artist Oliver Corwin transforming her photographs from print to canvas, cultivating a new art form. Sean Combs AKA Diddy "It was always something we wanted to do but never had the time." Over the years, she has captured celebrities at the Grammys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, TIFF, Sundance, and many more events and red carpets. With all celebrity events canceled, she found a way to bring these iconic moments to life by inaugurating a new theme on her existing archive. Ann shares a sneak peek of some of the photographs she plans to show in an upcoming exhibition this fall. Visit Ann's Instagram

  MarieBelle Easter Box Set    Easter 2021 is just around the corner. The Spring time holiday brings joy as days get longer, the weather a little warmer, and flowers start to bloom. Celebrate the season with delectable gifts, savory homestyle meals, or the perfect family staycation.   For Easter Treats - MarieBelle Chocolates  Get into the Spring state of mind with world-renowned, luxurious bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates who has debuted their Spring and Easter 2021 Chocolate Collection. Take advantage of the clocks leaping forward into Summer time and make a bee-line for MarieBelle’s store or website to obtain these chocolate works of art. This Easter the flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart. Relish in the sweetest gift for any occasion, available in-store or delivered same day anywhere in the Manhattan a...

  Maribel Lieberman Get into the Spring state of mind with world-renowned, luxurious bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates who has debuted their Spring and Easter 2021 Chocolate Collection. Take advantage of the clocks leaping forward into Summer time and make a bee-line for MarieBelle’s store or website to obtain these chocolate works of art. This Easter the flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart. Relish in the sweetest gift for any occasion, available in-store or delivered same day anywhere in the Manhattan area.  Celebrate Easter with MarieBelle Chocolates’ signature artisanal ganache collections. Available in 6 piece and 16 piece boxes, each ganache is decorated with a unique Easter design that tells a beautiful love story. Another favorite is the MarieBelle Easter Eggs, nestled in a beautiful MarieBelle Spring box accented...

  Southampton Inn Experiencing the beauty of the Hamptons in the springtime is a delight when staying at the Southampton Inn. Warm up from winter and brighten your days as you experience moments out east with the resort’s seasonal highlights.   The beloved annual Easter Egg Hunt will not take place this year out of an abundance of caution. However, guests can still hop for joy as they gather for the annual Easter breakfast and brunch. On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Claude’s Restaurant will extend services from their cafe tables to the inn’s ballroom for distanced dining. A splendid a la carte menu will be featured along with some holiday specials. Breakfast begins at 7 am and runs to 10 am; and brunch is from 10 am to 3 pm. An outdoor dining option in the courtyard is weather permitting. Reservations are suggested for this popular date.    Pete’s Pancakes At Claude's  For those looking to stay at the Southampton Inn in early spring, room rates at the Tudor-sty...