Jennifer Vanasco appears in the following:
As Covid Ravaged New York, Street Artists Fought Back
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
It's been a year since coronavirus hit the city and we've been responding to it ever since — including street artists, who've been bringing news about the pandemic ... and ourselves.
The Get Out (March 18, 2021)
Thursday, March 18, 2021
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco recommends some (safe) activities for this weekend.
Is Broadway Coming Back? Not yet.
Friday, March 12, 2021
A year ago, Broadway shut down. Now it's hopeful that opening night might be in the fall.
(Some) Performance Spaces Will Reopen as Soon as April
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that some arts and entertainment venues can reopen in April. But the capacity limits will keep others closed for much longer.
State Lawmakers Ramp Up Calls For Independent Investigation Into Allegations Against Cuomo
Saturday, February 27, 2021
State Senator Liz Krueger of Manhattan says a transparent probe needs to be conducted without any ties to the governor or his allies. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Second Woman Comes Forward With Allegations Governor Cuomo Sexually Harassed Her
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Charlotte Bennett told The New York Times the governor made inappropriate comments to her.
The Get Out (Feb. 26, 2020)
Friday, February 26, 2021
Jennifer Vanasco, who writes about arts and culture for WNYC, gives us suggestions for activities to do this weekend in NYC!
31 Years After "House Party," One Of Its Stars Reflects On The Cult Classic
Friday, February 26, 2021
The Apollo Theater is celebrating the film with online performances and conversations.
New York To Kickstart Performing Arts' Return With 300 Events In 100 Days
Monday, February 08, 2021
The pilot program is called NY PopsUp, and starts Feb. 20.
The Get Out (Feb. 4, 2020)
Thursday, February 04, 2021
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco recommends some (safe) activities for this weekend.
The Get Out with Jennifer Vanasco
Thursday, January 28, 2021
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco on what to do (safely) this weekend.
Report Shows Pandemic's Toll On New York City Street Vendors And Canners
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Dozens of bottle collectors told researchers they lost all their daily income last spring, when the pandemic forced bottle redemption centers to close.
The Jazzier Penn Station, In Newark, Gets A Makeover
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The station is in the early stages of a $190 million renovation of everything from its HVAC system and bathrooms to its Indiana limestone and sublime Art Deco metalwork.
Will the Arts Relief Package Save the New York Theater Industry?
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
WNYC culture editor Jennifer Vanasco and 'New York Times' theater reporter Michael Paulson on the impact of the new $15 billion arts relief package.
As Whales Populate The City's Harbors Again, A Look At Why NYC Was Never A Whaling Town
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
In 2020, there have been over 500 whale sightings in the city, compared to only five in 2010.
Broadway Fallout Extends Well Beyond Theaters
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
When New York’s theaters shut down in March, actors and stage workers weren’t the only ones affected. "For us, everything stopped," said one costumer supplier. "Just completely stopped."
“It Should’ve Happened A Long Time Ago”: New Whitney Retrospective Gives Black Photographers Their Due
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
"Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop" spotlights one of the few networks for Black artists in the 1960s.
Dial This Number And A Brooklyn Librarian Will Read You A Poem
Friday, December 18, 2020
The phone line also offers stories for kids and obituaries for victims of COVID-19.
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Hopes to Make the Black Theater Canon More Accessible
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Tony-nominated author of "Slave Play" announced an anthology of 15 plays written by Black playwrights.
Safe Holiday Outings
Thursday, December 17, 2020
WNYC's Jennifer Vanasco on safe holiday outings in the city this week.
