Seventh Annual Mexican Folk Festival

Sunday March 29: The Seventh Annual Mexican Folk Festival took place in the gymnasium of Our Lady of Refuge, on 196th street.

The venue was filled to capacity with an enthusiastic multi-generation audience.

I enjoyed making these photographs I hope you enjoy them too.

Ballet casts a spell on audience at Lehman Center.

Sunday March 22 2009: The Russian National Ballet Theater performed Cinderella to a full house at the Lehman Center For The Performing Arts.
It was Poetry in motion, graceful ballerinas and ballerinos created a memorable evening. It was like watching a painting come to life.
I hope you enjoy the photographs as much as I did making them.
Would love to hear your comments.

Hoops at Madison Square Garden

Before Saturday March 21 2009, I had been to Penn station innumerable times, but never to Madison Square Garden. Imagine my Surprise, when my editor asked, if I could cover a basketball game at the GARDEN! First time at MSG, on the court with a camera and a media pass.

Saturday Afternoon, March 21 2009, Madison Square Garden: John F. Kennedy high school of the Bronx lost to Abraham Lincoln High School Brooklyn, 56-78. Lincoln played an excellent game to win their fourth consecutive PSAL Class AA city championship.

During the Award ceremony Jeffrey Short of Kennedy high school was awarded for academic achievement.

I hope you enjoy the photos.
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Chinese Acrobats Awe Audiance at Lehman Center

Sunday March 8: The National Acrobats Of China preformed to a packed house at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.
The acrobats had the audience mesmerized, on the edge of their seats and breaking out into spontaneous applause. The show was truly world class. I hope you enjoy the photographs as much I did making them. To view larger images click on the image.

A time lapse movie of the snow last night.
Shots taken every 10 minutes.

Pointer Sisters and Kool & The Gang at the Lehman Center of Performing Arts

Saturday Feb 14th evening: Lehman Center of Performing Arts celebrated Valentine's day with a jam packed concert, featuring the Pointer Sisters and Kool & The Gang. Both groups had the audience excited and dancing in the aisles. Please click on the image to view larger images and captions.

Urban Funk at the Lehman Center of Performing Arts

February 07, Saturday evening: Lehman center of performing arts hosted a breathtaking performance of a uniquely American urban art form. Breakdancing, Locking-Popping, Electric Boogaloo, Power Tumbling, DJ-ing and Bucket Drumming. The energy of the young artists electrified the audience and left them wanting MORE! To view larger image click on the image