I covered 88 International’s founder, Juilliard master pianist Kimball Gallagher, in a different role: the musical artist himself, commanding the stage in a masterful program at Zankel Hall on April 13. In the past, my reporting has focused on Gallagher’s humanitarian work through his NGO, 88 International — a non-profit organization that has created meaningful ..Read More
June 10, 2026
I covered 88 International’s founder, Juilliard master pianist Kimball Gallagher, in a different role: the musical artist himself, commanding the stage in a masterful program at Zankel Hall on April 13. In the past, my reporting has focused on Gallagher’s humanitarian work through his NGO, 88 International — a non-profit organization that has created meaningful
May 25, 2026
Kristina Wong’s one-woman show Food Bank Influencer unfolds as a deliberately chaotic, funny, and ultimately incisive narrative about hunger, dignity, and the limits of charity in America. The show recently completed a four-day run at the New York Theater Workshop in Greenwich Village. Built from autobiographical storytelling, parody songs, and direct audience engagement, the piece reframes a deeply
May 25, 2026
After more than four decades in thrash metal, Tony Portaro, founding guitarist, singer and composer of Whiplash, remains as passionate and restless as ever. From iconic guitars to painting, online teaching, and an upcoming album, Portaro shared a candid look at his life, creative process, and the future of the band. Portaro and I crossed
March 19, 2026
When musicians speak about rare talent, they do so carefully. But when the conversation turns to French guitarist Antoine Boyer, admiration flows easily. He is regarded as one of the few guitarists to master two radically different traditions ─ gypsy jazz and classical guitar. To understand how difficult and unusual that is, one might look
March 19, 2026
Personal Note: Patsy Fang Chen was more than a leader and mentor — she was a friend, a guide, and a source of inspiration for all who knew her. Her dedication to the Taiwanese community, youth music education, and cultural exchange touched countless lives. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit and legacy will
March 19, 2026
On January 17, the People’s Voice Cafe in Greenwich Village became a space of reflection, connection, and moral urgency as Elijah Dixon Owens delivered a stirring tribute to the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The evening was less a lecture and more a heartfelt conversation across generations — an open letter to
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