OMG! My first experience at the LA Opera was mindblowing!! Not only did I thoroughly enjoy the performance of Nabucco with Placido and Liudmyla – I also was honored to meet John Nuckols EVP of the LA Opera, Christopher Koelsch – President and CEO of the LA Opera, and James Conlon – Richard Seaver Musical […]
Category Archives: LIVE EVENT
October
27
AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION- DEREK J. : “GAY LIKE ME” DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM PREMIERE
posted by Layla
In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2017, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation hosts a screeing of the film Gay Like Me. The documentary short explores issues of masculinity, stigma and sefl acceptance among black gay men. Produced by Derek J (Real Housewives of Atlanta), in Gay Like Me we hear from these men in thei own […]
October
14
TOUCHING UP THE WAKE-UP MURAL ON TENELLE STREET WITH FABIAN & CNN GREAT BIG STORY
posted by Layla
Fabian asked me to come by Tenelle Street while he touched up the Wake Up Mural. CNN was filming him touch up the mural for Great Big Story. I was on hand to hand him spray paint, hold the ladder and touch up the bottom of the mural that I could reach from the ground. […]
October
13
MAKING AFRICA: A CONTINENT OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN OPENING PARTY
posted by Layla
Start your weekend at the High and be one of the first to experience our newest exhibition, Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design, before it officially opens to the public. Enjoy guided tours of Making Africa at 7 and 8 p.m. along with drinks for purchase throughout the night. Also enjoy live music by HOT 107.9’s DJ Kash, special […]
October
07
LUNCH WITH ANGEL JOY BLUE
posted by Layla
We took Angel to lunch at Bergdorfs to celebrate her debut as Mimi at The Metropolitan Opera. I relished having her all to myself so that we could chat and about opera and life. It means so much to me to be able to really talk to someone about opera that knows what I am […]
October
06
ROSENBERG THE DOG & TOPHER BROPHY MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
I met Topher Brophy the last time I was in NYC with my parents at a restaurant. He seemed pretty cool – he and my Dad knew each other from the advertising scene in NYC. Both he and my Dad neglected to tell me about Rosenberg, the movement that is Rosenberg and Topher Brophy, and […]
October
04
MET OPERA: LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
Les Contes D’Hoffmann LIVE was even better than I thought it would be. Vittorio Grigolo as Hoffmann and Erin Morley as Olympia were outstanding! It was definitely a night to remember. POSSE PHOTOS:
October
03
TIME IN KIDS: PS 197 & ANGEL JOY BLUE APPEARANCE
posted by Layla
Angel invited me to attend her appearance at PS 197 with Time In Kids. Seeing and hearing Angel sing to the kids at PS 197 was unbelievable. To hear her voice in such a small space a capella- was such a treat. It was nice to see her in a more casual setting talking with […]
October
03
TIME IN KIDS: PS 197 APPEARANCE – LAYLA FELDER
posted by Layla
I went to PS 197 to watch Angel Joy Blue sing to the students in Cyndie Berthezene’s Time In Kids Program because I cannot get enough of her voice and both she and Cyndie invited me to attend this appearance. Coincidentally, I used to take art classes with Cyndie at HiArt! Opera & Art when […]
October
02
MET OPERA: LA BOHEME BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
It was great seeing Angel make her debut at The Metropolitan Opera House as Mimi- she was incredible and will definitely have a long and wonderful career. It was incredible to go to dinner with the cast and hang out and talk opera with people who love it as much as I do. PHOTOS: […]
September
27
SCAD FASH: ‘GUO PEI: COUTURE BEYOND’ EXHIBITION
posted by Layla
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film is honored to present “Guo Pei: Couture Beyond,” the premiere U.S. solo museum exhibition of acclaimed fashion designer Guo Pei, the first Chinese national designer invited to join the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. This landmark exhibition presents more than 30 of her grandest, most […]
September
21
SCAD FASH: GUO PEI- COUTURE BEYOND RECEPTION
posted by Layla
Join us for an exclusive, members-only reception to toast the opening of “Guo Pei: Couture Beyond” — the first U.S. solo museum presentation of her work. Enjoy refreshments in the SCAD FASH Film Salon and the opportunity to meet China’s most illustrious couturière. This landmark exhibition, on view Sept. 7, 2017, through March 4, 2018, presents […]
September
07
PREVIEW RECEPTION: COACH DERRY WALKER ART & BASKETBALL AUCTION
posted by Layla
Woodruff Arts Center Thursday, September 7th 6:00PM-8:30PM Preview reception of the CAU Art Auction Beauchamp Carr Gallery at Woodruff Arts Center Private Preview reception for the 2nd Annual Coach Derry Walker Art + Basketball auction, which will be held on Tuesday evening, September 12. Come meet Coach Walker and learn about this event created to […]
August
12
TABLAO FLAMENCO CORDOBES BARCELONA
posted by Layla
It doesn’t exist, neither in Barcelona nor in Spain, another tablao flamenco which gathers that often and that many important and distinguished artists, either living legends or young promises. In the heart of Las Ramblas in Barcelona since 1970, Tablao Cordobes is a small place inspired in Nasrid art, decorated under the direction of artisans […]
June
08
MET OPERA VISIT
posted by Layla
Made my once-a-trip pilgrimage to The Met Opera just to breathe the air, touch the building, see some friends, and drop off Met Opera Guild Membership checks from members of my Kids Opera & Art Posse. It was great seeing Jerry and Cory, and catching up on all things opera. POSSE PHOTOS: […]
May
07
MET OPERA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER
posted by Layla
OMG is all I can say! The dinner started around 11:15pm and did not end until 2:30am!!! Meeting Placido Domingo, Maestro James Levine, Kristine Opolais, Ben Bliss, Eric Owens, Sonya Yoncheva and then reconnecting with Ann Ziff, Jeanette Neubauer, Vittorio Grigolo, Isabel Leonard, and my friends at The Met, and of course experiencing the evening with CorXy […]
May
07
MET OPERA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA PERFORMANCE
posted by Layla
50 Years at Lincoln Center A Gala Celebration SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 On September 16, 1966, the Metropolitan Opera opened its doors for the first time in a new home at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of Samuel Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra, starring Leontyne Price and Justino Díaz. The New York Times declared the opening of the […]
May
06
ARENA GALLERY: WORLDWIDE ART FEDERATION PRESS CONFERENCE – FABIAN WILLIAMS
posted by Layla
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May
05
MET OPERA TRIP: DINNER AT THE GRAND TIER
posted by Layla
The Grand Tier Restaurant and Revlon Bar are located on the Met’s Grand Tier level. Both locations are open two hours before every performance, in an atmosphere highlighted by spectacular chandeliers and original masterpieces by Marc Chagall. TEXT: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera
May
05
CELEBRATING MS. JUDITH
posted by Layla
Ms. Judith was KAOP’s greatest champion. We took her to surprise club lunch at Bergdorf Goodman to celebrate her and her retirement. She was our main Met Opera contact for the past 5 years. We will miss her so much. POSSE PHOTOS:
April
06
STACY PITMAN: IB ART EXHIBITION
posted by Layla
CURATORIAL RELEVANCE FROM THE ARTIST: I believe that my artwork is not politically motivated or culturally eye catching; my pieces are meant to appeal to the human senses and heighten the experience. The works I have chosen “Mann in Blau” and “Waterlilies” fall into this realm. I wanted to create pieces that show depth in […]
April
06
FABIAN WILLIAMS NEW STUDIO DRIVE-BY & STRATEGY SESSION FOR WAF ART FEDERATION ART BATTLE
posted by Layla
Stopped by to check out Fabian’s new studio space and have a chat about the WAF Art Battle taking place this month. I needed to understand my role- I’m so excited! POSSE VIDEO: POSSE PHOTOS:
April
03
IL VOLO: NOTTE MAGICA TOUR
posted by Layla
Italian operatic trio Il Volo has taken flight across the United States with their largest, most intricate tour to date, hitting 15 shows in just over a month selling out New York, Washington, Mashantucket, Chicago, San José, Tampa, Miami and Atlanta. Il Volo started their US tour with a sold-out performance at New York’s Radio City Music […]
March
17
DINNER WITH AYANA V. JACKSON
posted by Layla
Great dinner at Char Korean where we were able to just hang out, talk about Ayana’s journey as a photographer, her process and just life in general. An awesome night! POSSE PHOTOS:
March
16
NBAF FINE ART + FASHION 2017 @ NEIMAN MARCUS
posted by Layla
FASHION SHOW VIDEO: POSSE PHOTOS:
March
10
HIGH MUSEUM: TEEN NIGHT / DANIEL ARSHAM EXHIBITION
posted by Layla
I went to see if the sound had been fixed in the exhibition and discovered that tonight was Teen Night. The museum was full of teens with more and more arriving in waves. There were activities, music and a live DJ on the piazza. It was way too noisy for me- so I just checked […]
March
07
DANIEL ARSHAM STUDIO VISIT
posted by Layla
I took Daniel & Meghan up on the offer to visit Daniel’s studio when I was in NYC to see the behind the scenes of the artwork process. POSSE PHOTOS:
March
04
WERTHER BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
This performance was incredible! I sat front row center, then Cory met us to escort us backstage to meet Vittorio & Isabel. Vittorio was incredible- he drew me a picture, signed my program, took selfies with my mom and I and gave us hugs! On the way out of the opera house, he motioned me […]
February
05
JAMES BALDWIN IN I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO DIRECTED BY RAOUL PECK
posted by Layla
In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, Remember This House. The book was to be a revolutionary, personal account of the lives and successive assassinations of three of his close friends—Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin’s death in […]
January
21
WOMENS MARCHES NATIONWIDE: PROTEST ART
posted by Layla
A summary of the mood of the marches and a mashup of the best protest art. PHOTOS:
January
20
FINDING YOUR PASSION PRESENTATION
posted by Layla
Mr. Simons and Mr. Gillett wanted me to share my AT&T video with my classmates. Instead of showing the video, I spoke to my classmates about Finding Your Passion which is the theme of our 7th Grade Year. Since I was lucky enough to find my passion when I was so young and have been […]
January
19
FCA: DONALD LOCKE: A CONSIPIRACY OF ICONS RECEPTION
posted by Layla
Donald Locke (Guyanese, 1930–2010) was seminal in the development of a critical artistic framework for a post-colonial generation at the dawn of independence in the Caribbean in the 1950s and ’60s. Locke’s work reflects his complex cross-cultural experiences, especially during his time in Guyana and Europe. In 1979, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship and […]
January
08
HELEN WEINGARTEN: REMARKABLE STORIES FROM THE HOLOCAUST
posted by Layla
Helen was one of seven children. She entered Auschwitz as one of five sisters, but only four survived. Helen narrowly escaped death when the 500 women she was with were redirected from the entrance to the gas chambers and sent to Germany for slave labor.Experience Helen’s incredible journey at The Breman’s Bearing Witness, January 8, […]
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