Changing the world is exactly what gallery owner, Lisa Schultz is trying to do beginning with Sierra Leone, Africa. About a year and a half ago, Schultz, who runs and owns The Whole 9 Gallery in Culver City, California, began The Peace Project inspired by some of the art she had seen. Schultz had also [...] Click to read more »
Singer/Songwriter Laura Warshauer has the makings to become a household name
After winning the Buddy Holly first ever Singer/Songwriter award, plus getting props from Jay-Z, Laura Warshauer is set to become a household name. Her thoughtful and relevant lyrics combined with her rich vocals that conjure up Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette and Pat Benatar make for the next leader in the female rock arena. Currently [...] Click to read more »
Brooklyn-based band, Black Taxi tell us why they don’t know any better – Video Feature
Brooklyn-based band, Black Taxi are made up of Ezra Huleatt (vocals, keys, trumpet), Bill Mayo (guitarist, vocals), Krisana Soponpong (basist) and Jason Holmes (drums, vocals). The foursome all come from varied musical backgrounds including Jazz, Hip Hop, Classical and 80′s Synth Pop. Together, the band bring a lot to the table admitting that they are [...] Click to read more »
3-Minute Crazy Abs for Summer by Fitness Expert Jose Fernandez
Fitness expert, Jose Fernandez is back with another 3-minute routine that’s perfect for your next getaway, or to take with you to the gym to get you ready for Summer. Beauty Expert, Edward Cruz chats with Fernandez about the right combination of exercises that develop your core, and cover your upper, middle and lower abdominals. [...] Click to read more »
Getting Violent: The War Against Women by the GOP by Frank Pond
Some things in life should be non-controversial. One of these seems to be the very successful “Violence Against Women Act” of VAWA which has sown improvements in terms of crimes against women in America. VAWA is up again before Congress and the Senate for Reenactment and, guess what, the Repugnicans have determined to make yet [...] Click to read more »
Pulitzer Prize winning play, ‘Clybourne Park’ shakes up Broadway with a two act play about race relations and real estate that aren’t so different in 1959 compared to today.
Nominated for four Tony awards including Best Play, Direction, Scenic Design and Best Featured Actor (Jeremy Shamos), ‘Clybourne Park’ is an innovative look on race relations spanning over 50 years, plus a take on the classic, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’. In the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’, an African American [...] Click to read more »
Peruvian new restaurant, Raymi, takes over Nuela in Flatiron, NYC
It was a sad day to find out that my neighborhood Latin restaurant, Nuela had closed it’s doors. Business seemed good, but insiders speculate that it had more to do with the owner’s lack of interest in running and maintaing a restaurant. The named stood for a style of cooking, Nuevo Latino, that fused several [...] Click to read more »
Ailey at The Apollo – May 8, 2012
Carlton Jones, Stylist and Progressive Pulse’s Fashion Host was ‘Out and About’ at the Alvin Ailey Gala at the Apollo and shot some great photos. Click to read more »
Getting to know the talented Rachael Sage: Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Painter, Label head
Rachael Sage has made a big name for herself in the Indie music scene, being named one of the Top 100 Independent Artists Of The Past 15 Years, while running her record label, Mpress Records. She just dropped her 10th studio album entitled, “Haunted By You”. Music has always been at the forefront for [...] Click to read more »
Various Projects Showroom opens the fashion doors to preview progressive designs for Fall 2012
Various Projects Showroom features several progressive fashion labels like Christian Wijnants, Fort Makers and Walter Van Beirendonck. They even carry their own label of suits, rain gear and salvaged denim. Carlton Jones paid a visit to the showroom to check out his favorite designers to look out for this Fall. Watch the video! Arielle de [...] Click to read more »