Nikki Yanofsky is one of music’s most exciting breakout stars. Her signature sound—an effortless blend of pop, soul, and jazz—is captivating audiences around the world. And it’s even caught the attention of music legends including Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, and Wyclef Jean. At a young age, she was asked to open the Montreal Jazz Festival by the founder himself. It was in that moment that Nikki realized this was her calling. And since then, she’s gone on to release two albums. Her newest, Solid Gold, is her most
The newest adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling young adult book, The Lightning Thief, is a charming off-Broadway musical that will appeal to all ages. Percy Jackson is your typical teenager…except for the fact that his dad is the Greek god Poseidon. When we meet him, Percy (Chris McCarrell) is still oblivious of that fact. He’s been raised by his mom, Sally (Carrie Compere), and struggling with dyslexia and ADHD. One day, on a school field trip, Percy is attacked by a Fury (Sarah Beth Pfeiffer) so his mom sends him to
I want to preface this review by saying a few things. Number 1: I am a huge fan of the movie Amélie. I saw it in high school and it was one of those movies that left an indelible impression on me. After, I wanted to live in her world. I was devastated to realize that I was still me, a high school girl living in the American Midwest, and somehow NOT a pixie waif who lived in a whimsical, color-saturated version of Paris. Number 2: I attended the show
When Netflix announced the series 13 Reasons Why, based on a New York Times best-seller written by Jay Asher, we admit we were skeptical. Developing Hannah Baker’s story, revolving around her suicide and the people and events that lead to it, into a television series isn’t an easy feat. After a second viewing we can confidently say they not only did the book justice, but expanded upon the elements and the characters involved in Hannah’s story. Thanks to creator Brian Yorkey and a truly gifted ensemble cast, this series is an astounding