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  In she walks wearing one of New York based Dominican fashion designer Peter Hidalgo‘s latest creations for Spring/Summer 2012, a turqouise Mosquito dress that asserts her readiness to conquer the world and create all opportunities. She has a lot to celebrate, a dream come true to most artists and even bigger accomplishment for someone [...]

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By now we’ve all heard the tale of how that little statue came to be known as “Oscar” (“He looks just like my uncle Oscar!”) and whether it’s true or not it’s just yet another testament to the fact that we love to make comparisons. Today, in honor of the 83rd Academy Awards we bring [...]

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Have you heard the news? This week Harvey Fierstein joined the cast of the musical he created in 1984 – La Cage Aux Folles . . . a musical I was so obsessed with in high school that I banked my birthday and Christmas presents so that I could see it not once but twice. [...]

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Doppleganger Diptychs – Funny Ladies

by Karen Tortora-Lee January 29, 2011 Art

If you missed my interview with Cindy Murphy last week take a second to catch up – she is one talented lady with a great eye and an even greater sense of humor.  Which is why it’s only fitting that for the first official instiallment of what will be a biweekly event we focus on [...]

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Hey! You Look Just Like . . . Introducing Doppelganger Diptychs

by Karen Tortora-Lee January 14, 2011 Art

Back in the ’90s when Ricki Lake had her talk show and was pretty much at the height of her career (if she only knew it then!) it was kinda unavoidable for me to be compared to her – especially since she was still riding the coattails of her Hairspray fame (You should see me [...]

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How Do You Measure A Year? With A Party! *THE HAPPIEST MEDIUM IN 3-D!*

by Karen Tortora-Lee October 7, 2010 Art

Things are really buzzing at The Happiest Medium.  We can hardly believe it, but we’re about to celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  Was it only yesterday that we swung wide the virtual doors and hung out our THM shingle? Related Posts:No Related Posts

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Meet Ruth Gruber – Ahead Of Time

by Karen Tortora-Lee September 29, 2010 Brooklyn

AHEAD OF TIME Ruth Gruber didn’t just report the news. She made it. See the trailer: New York Times Arts & Leisure Article on the Film Jewish Journal Interview with Ruth Gruber **** Brooklyn Heights Cinema 70 Henry Street Brooklyn NY 11201 brooklynheightscinema.com Related Posts:Review of ‘Chloe’

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The Wo(man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño March 12, 2010 Art

Name: Marielle Lindsey Occupation: J. Crew Manager Age: 28 Zodiac: Taurus Favorite Restaurant: Chat and Chew. Longs for: a good milk shake. Fears: a good milk shake. Beliefs: “When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” Where is she going: Checking out the Silk [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño February 18, 2010 Wo(Man) In The Window

Name: Erica Marshall Occupation: Student Age: 20 Zodiac: Scorpio Favorite Restaurant: Shake Shack Upper West Side. Longs for: new android phone. Fears: her roommates boyfriend’s boxers on the bathroom floor. Beliefs: John Mayer should be left alone, he’s a truly nice guy. Where is she going: 7:55pm showing of “Dear John” at AMC Loews Lincoln [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño February 4, 2010 Manhattan

Name: Jessica Heart Occupation: Accountant Age: 24 Zodiac: Capricorn Favorite Restaurant: Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, Midtown Manhattan, NYC. Longs for: finding love in the right places. Fears: roaches, freaks out every time she sees one. Beliefs: “There’s no place like a happy hour.” Where is she going: ladies night with her college friends that [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño January 28, 2010 Art

I have to admit, it has been hard for me to wrap around the idea of posting The Wo(Man) In The Window after the earthquake that hit Haiti. I was thinking of using the column to inform on ways on how to donate and help – but you can check out the extremely helpful Washington [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño December 9, 2009 Designers

We have a special The Wo(Man) In The Window this week. Some of you might have already seen this video, read the New York Post article or have strolled down to XOXO to experience their “Window Theater”, not your average live model display. This story was prepared by Justin Rocket Silverman for The New York [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño November 13, 2009 Art

Name: Carolina Davis Occupation: Choreographer Age: 34 Zodiac: Scorpio Favorite Restaurant: Shake Shack, Upper West Side, NYC Longs for: comfortable stilettos. Fears: foot injury. Beliefs: fashionable women are smarter than you think. Where is she going: shopping ahead for Lady Gaga‘s concert at Radio City Musical Hall. Dress and gloves available at Bergdorf Goodman. The [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño November 3, 2009 Art

Name: Adam Oliver Occupation: Lawyer Age: 46 Zodiac: Leo Favorite Restaurant: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center for Agriculture, NYC Longs for: the day his in-laws move back to Connecticut. Fears: Poverty. Beliefs: Jewish. Where is he going: board meeting of the non-profit his wife forces him to be a part of. Suit from Brooks [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño October 30, 2009 Art

Ever walk by a store, look at their window display and wonder … who would wear that? If you don’t, you are missing out on much needed imagination aerobics. And if your excuse is lack of time, this is the perfect distraction to smell the non-existent 5th Avenue flowers. I’m uniting my love for photography [...]

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