China Institute, the nation’s oldest and most recognized non-profit organization dedicated to deepening understanding of China through appreciation of culture, art, language and business, has moved from the Upper East Side to an expanded facility in Lower Manhattan. « more »

Following the hugely successful 2014 US launch of the Modern Sky Festival in New York—as well as eight years of explosive growth at home—Modern Sky’s namesake music festival expands to two American cities in 2015, bringing a wide-ranging musical and arts gathering to New York City’s Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on October 4 and Seattle’s Mural Amphitheatre October 11. « more »

ISELIN, NJ – JUNE 29, 2015 – The independent owners and operators of McDonald’s New York Tri-State will present McDonald’s B-Boy Royale II, the city’s largest annual breakdance competition, on August 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Hosted by rapper MC Jin and former MTV VJ Grace Subervi, the event will feature eight award-winning East Coast dance crews battling it out for a grand prize of $5,000. The event will also honor breaking pioneer Richard “Crazy Legs” Colón of the legendary Rock Steady Crew with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets are $25 and on sale at www.McDonaldsBBoyRoyale.com. All proceeds from the event will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area. « more »