Virtual Reality Movie Theaters Are Coming, A Festival For Flammable Film in NY by Alanna Martinez

The first virtual realty movie theater chain is opening locations in France, Beijing, Shanghai and Los Angeles over the next few weeks.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:20pm on December 9, 2016☆⚑

It's a Broadway Miracle: There is a Way to See 'Hamilton' for Free by Alanna Martinez

One off-Broadway venue is offering fans a Hail Mary chance to see cast members perform songs for free.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:14pm on December 2, 2016☆⚑

NY Times Cuts Regional Arts Coverage, Bjork Talks Virtual Reality by Alanna Martinez

The Times has decided to nix reviews of restaurants, theater performances and art galleries in the tri-state area.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:39pm on September 2, 2016☆⚑

Artists Build Trump Border Wall, Banksy Mural Destroyed by Construction Workers by Alanna Martinez

The artists have started building a border wall near San Diego in homage to Trump's immigration policies.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:53pm on July 11, 2016☆⚑

London's New Mayor Loves the Arts, British Museum Closes for BP Protest by Alanna Martinez

London's new mayor makes rousing speech to arts leaders declaring his commitment to culture.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:32pm on May 21, 2016☆⚑

Brooklyn Museum to Offer Buyouts, Activists Protest Pigeon Performance Art by Alanna Martinez

Now is a tough time to work in museums. First the Met, then MoMA and now Brooklyn are facing layoffs after periods of major expansion.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:27pm on May 19, 2016☆⚑

NY Museum Plans 'Summer of Hamilton,' Sharing Photos of Art May Raise Property Values by Alanna Martinez

'Hamilton' is Broadway's biggest show in years, and now the New-York Historical Society is getting in on that action.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:44pm on May 18, 2016☆⚑

Damien Hirst Reunites With Gagosian, The Met Plans Staff Cuts"and More by Alanna Martinez

The YBA severed ties with the megadealer in 2012 for reasons unknown, but now he's reforging his relationship with Gogo.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:43pm on April 22, 2016☆⚑

Chicago's Leading Art Fair Beefs Up Programming by Alanna Martinez

Chicago's Expo art fair has announced plans to return this September with an expanded all-star lineup of guests and speakers.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:32pm on April 6, 2016☆⚑

Julie Andrews, Actress and Author, Muses on Her Newest Children's Book by Alanna Martinez

Ms. Andrews is much more than the stage and screen actress, she also happens to be the author of over 30 children's books.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:30pm on October 19, 2015☆⚑

Barbra Streisand Gifts LACMA a John Singer Sargent Painting for Its 50th Birthday by Alanna Martinez

The actor and singer has bequeathed a rare John Singer Sargent triple portrait from her private collection to the museum.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:27am on May 29, 2015☆⚑

Cartoonist Al Hirschfeld's Pink UES Townhouse for Sale With Original Mural Inside by Alanna Martinez

The artist, who is renowned for his caricatures of Broadway and Hollywood actors and the drawings he produced for the New York Times, died in 2003 and left behind an unforgettable legacy and…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:29pm on April 28, 2015☆⚑