About 360 MAGAZINE

360 MAGAZINE is an award-winning international publishing on popular culture and design. We introduce avant trademarks to efficacious architects. We are a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly publication--officially recognized by the NGLCC. Our core demographic ranges from 19 to 39-year-old college-educated trendsetters within their respective international communities. The pages in this art book satisfy their strong interests including music, art, travel, auto, health, fashion, tech, philanthropy, design, food and entrepreneurship. It's an introspective digital/print/tablet portrait series, which encapsulates artists/brands/entities who embody the true essence of our publication- empowerment, equality, sensuality and most important of all, humanity within a global society.

Lucy Liu × Elle

KO Media is thrilled to unveil the stunning Holiday issue of ELLE Canada, featuring American actress Lucy Liu. The notoriously private star, beloved for her roles in Ally McBeal, Charlies Angels and Kung Fu Panda, let us in on her work-life balance, standing up for what she believes in and the significance of having role models cast in movies and TV shows. “There’s a feeling of inclusion that is very significant in these [superhero] movies,” she says. “It’s important because seeing yourself onscreen is going to make every difference in how you perceive yourself in the world.”

In this issue, we also checked in with leading ladies Kate Hudson, who is playing in the December Netflix release Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, pop queen Dua Lipa, social empress Kendall Jenner, The Lord of the Rings’ star Nazanin Boniadi, and the ever-stylish Sarah Jessica Parker who chatted about aging and the meaningfulness of passing time.

With the holidays around the corner, we put together a want-worthy selection of present suggestions, including lux fragrances, haircare goodies and beauty go-tos, along with a full gift guide for everyone on your shopping list, from prepsters to trend-setters. Our beauty coverage is also going strong with all the festivities in mind, giving a front-row seat to Dior Beauty’s trends, while we also bust out glamorous faves, from lips to fingertips.

On the style front, our editors dove into the return of nightlife, party glamour and going pretty in pink. We got all knit up with the season’s best cozy wear and peeked behind the curtain of Afghanistan-born and Montreal-based designer Maria Karimi’s contemporary classic brand MAR. After putting a spotlight on sci-fi-friendly shades, we examined cult brand Reformation’s sustainable practices and put together bold new looks for a bold new year. We also made a case for dressing up when staying in with Nicolas Ghesquière’s layered resort collection for Louis Vuitton—the perfect prelude to our stay at Amanyara’s Turks and Caicos luxury resort.

As the year wraps, we rounded up favourite pop culture and entertainment moments with our version of the Oscars, and turned a magnifying glass on Blackfoot and Sámi actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers from the Canadian mystery series Three Pines. We also took a serious look at our bodies, from addressing the state of abortion in Canada to talking about the sober lifestyle.

To provide readers with a bit of food for thought, we spoke to bestselling author Michael W. Twitty, whose book Koshersoul about Jewish and African-American culinary heritage is hot off the presses, before stocking reading lists with a tasty cookbook guide for hungry home chefs.

The December/January issue of ELLE Canada will hit stands and Apple News+ on November 21, 2022. READ THE DIGITAL ISSUE

KO Média also publishes ELLE Decoration, ELLE Québec, Magazine VÉRO, di Stasio, and K pour Katrine magazines.

ABOUT ELLE

The ELLE network today, including France and the international editions, reaches more than 33 million readers worldwide: 45 editions of ELLE in 43 countries, 25 editions of ELLE Decoration, 5 editions of ELLE à Table, 2 editions of ELLE Men and 1 edition of ELLE Girl. It also represents 45 ELLE local websites, gathering nearly 100 million unique visitors per month. Lagardère Group, owner of ELLE & ELLE Decoration brands, partners with prestigious publishing houses worldwide, through licence contracts: With Hearst Magazines, publishing 15 editions of ELLE and 12 editions of ELLE Decoration, in 14 countries.

With Burda, Aller, Ringier and 21 other partners in 29 countries, publishing 30 editions of ELLE and 13 editions of ELLE Decoration.
The Lagardère Group is a global leader in content publishing, production, broadcasting and distribution,

About the Group KO
The Group KO is made up of Productions KOTV, Productions KO Scène, KO 24, KO Média and KO Éditions. Run by the screenwriter-humourist-comedian-producer Louis Morissette, the group is motivated by the desire to tell stories that captivate the public, and to do so by mastering each creative aspect that goes into doing that. Whether it’s television shows, performances, films or magazines, the mission of the group is very simple: conquer the world, and then entertain them. In an industry full of possibilities, the KO Group sees opportunities and takes them.

Michael Clinton × Hearst

Michael Clinton and Hearst announced the formation of a new venture, ROAR forward, a business-to-business intelligence insights and content platform and consumer membership community focused on the new market of “Re-Imagineers.” This new demographic segment of individuals aged 50 and over is redefining the second half of life in their careers, passions and lifestyles. Clinton founded the entity with Hearst as partner and investor; the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

ROAR forward will provide business insights and intelligence to brands and companies through the ROAR Report with proprietary data and research, as well as with bulletins, seminars, workshops, original content and events to shed light on the dynamically changing market demographic of individuals aged 50-plus.

ROAR forward will also host a Re-Imagineer community through a membership platform that will provide content, learning modules, events and more.

“Today’s 50-plus-year-olds represent 35% of the population,” Clinton said. “As longevity increases, this group is completely redefining their futures, rejecting old patterns of work and lifestyle. That includes working longer, becoming entrepreneurs, developing new fitness and wellness regimens and more. Government, business, media and entertainment need to understand how this group is changing all of the cultural patterns.”

“Re-Imagineers are driving the ‘New Longevity’ economy,” Clinton continued. “This market controls almost 70% of all of the wealth in the U.S. and accounts for 50% of consumer spending power. They have ambition and new attitudes and behaviors unrivaled by any previous demographic group. ROAR forward’s goal is to help businesses and our membership community connect in better ways with this new reality.”

“Michael is one of the most creative thinkers and marketers I’ve ever known,” said Ken Bronfin, senior managing director of Hearst Ventures. “He has identified a unique market and developed a strategy with huge growth potential. Our investment strategy is focused on businesses that are adjacent to Hearst’s diversified portfolio, and ROAR forward connects the dots between brands, a vast group of consumers and important business intelligence.”

ROAR forward is an outgrowth of Clinton’s best-selling book, ROAR into the second half of life, now in its third printing. He is a speaker and writer on the subject of the New Longevity for Esquire, Men’s Health and Oprah Daily. In late 2022, DailyOM, in partnership with Everyday Health, will launch a seven-lesson ROAR course curriculum.

ABOUT MICHAEL CLINTON

Michael Clinton was named senior media advisor to the CEO of Hearst in May 2019 after 21 years at the company. He had been president of marketing and publishing director of Hearst Magazines since June 2010 and was a member of the board of directors of Hearst Corporation.

Clinton joined Hearst in October 1997 and was elevated to executive vice president, chief marketing officer and publishing director of Hearst Magazines in 2001. Prior to that, Clinton was executive vice president of Condé Nast Publications, where he oversaw sales and marketing for the company’s 15 national titles, including Vogue, Vanity Fair and Architectural Digest. Before that, he was Condé Nast’s senior vice president of group sales and marketing and spent 10 years at GQ magazine, including six years as publisher. He began his career in media at Fairchild Publications.

Clinton is the founder and president of the nonprofit organization Circle of Generosity. He has served as chairman of the board of the Volunteers of America, as well as on the boards of the Starlight Children’s Foundation and Lifetime Television Network. He also serves as a trustee for the International Center of Photography. In addition, he is the former chairman of the Association of Magazine Media (MPA). Clinton is an avid traveler and photographer and the author of 11 books.

A magna cum laude graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science, Clinton also earned a master’s degree from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business and a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Columbia University. He holds an honorary doctorate from Pace University.

ABOUT HEARST

Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with operations in 40 countries. Its major interests include global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 33 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; digital services businesses; and nearly 260 magazines around the world. Follow us on Twitter @Hearst. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.

QUEER|ART AWARDS

QUEER|ART AWARDS THIRD ANNUAL ILLUMINATIONS GRANT FOR BLACK TRANS WOMEN VISUAL ARTISTS

UTĒ PETIT HONORED AS WINNER; FOUR FINALISTS RECOGNIZED

Queer|Art, New York City’s home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, is pleased to announce the winner of the third annual Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, Utē Petit. The New Orleans-based visual artist will receive a $10,000 cash grant, professional development support, and individual studio visits with members of the judges panel to support her practice.

2022 Illuminations Grant Judge and visual artist, Jonathan Lyndon Chase writes: “Utē’s work is multi-layered, sensory touching on physical and metaphysical energies. Hungry and visually generous in the different modes of expression that are generously inviting the viewer to enter an ever growing world. The attention to poetic detail in the drawings are filled with vigor and show subjects I can relate to. Honest and Raw unapologetic gestures. The colors are very striking and bold throughout the 2d works’ sculptural moments and space vibrant spiritual landscapes and nature installations.”

2022 Illuminations Grant Judge and legendary performer and fashion icon, Connie (Girl) Fleming continues: “Petit’s work spoke to me with a deeply connective scoop, rooted in our connection to mother earth, & our responsibility as her steward. Illustrating our symbiotic existence that we so often forget at our very peril.”

Interdisciplinary artist and farmer, Utē Petit narrates Black-Indigenous land traditions across visual and embodied mediums. Petit’s visual language convenes figurative drawing, woven and quilted textile practices, and installation to render Afro-Indigenous sovereignty across the Americas. Across her layered work, Petit pulls from inherited familial textile traditions to chronicle legacies of interdependence and sovereignty among Black-Indigenous peoples: the artist learned quilting from her maternal grandmothers who were quilters in Misi-Ziibi. For Petit, cooking and gardening are somatic vehicles for historicizing and imagining speculative futures. Her current body of work builds off these familial legacies, worldbuilding practices, and aesthetic traditions to imagine a new nation called Ailanthaland—“nation of heavenly beings.” Petit’s Ailanthaland strives “to be an ecological paradise tenable to all beings, following the stewardship of Afro-Indigenous peoples of the Americas.”

As the third annual winner of the Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, Utē Petit was selected from a pool of 66 applicants. The judges, who were chosen by Queer|Art to review applications for the national grant include visual artists, performers, and curators from around the country: Connie (Girl) Fleming, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and Kimberly Drew. Developed and named in partnership with Mariette Pathy Allen, Aaryn Lang, and Serena Jara, this annual grant draws attention to an existing body of work, sheds light on the under-recognized contributions of Black trans women visual artists, and provides critical support to their continuing work.

About Utē Petit, Winner

Utē Petit works as a visual artist, and farmer. Her current work aspires toward a new nation called Ailanthaland: nation of heavenly beings. Ailantha aspires to be an ecological paradise tenable to all beings, following the stewardship of Afro-Indigenous peoples of the Americas. She also loves to cook, and is a big transit nerd. She is often found daydreaming about persimmons, airplanes, and hugging cypress trees.

On receiving the 2022 Illuminations Grant, Utē Petit writes: “This award has brought the possibility of having a professional studio into reality for me. I plan to find a new space to create larger work, while also making time to further devote to my practice. This is a blessing that will allow me to consider personal and career moves that were previously beyond my means.”

In addition to Utē Petit, four other visual artists were acknowledged as finalists for this year—Courtney Washington, Tia Jackson, Av Tuitt, and z tye.

About Courtney Washington, Finalist

A legend within the ballroom community and founder of the Kiki House of Juicy Couture, leader of The House of Balenciaga, Black trans femme Creative Director of Masterz at Work Dance Family Courtney ToPanga Washington creates visual work fusing street dance, street jazz, ballroom, and hip-hop. Informed by her own experience being teased as a queer teenage person who found refuge in dance, her visual conveys how her gender transition spurred transformative emotional, creative, and physical liberation. The dances she creates are a representation of resiliency, and through company outreach foster community and family in under-resourced areas of Brooklyn.

About Tia Jackson, Finalist

Tia Blake Jackson aka Miss He, born in Athens, GA and currently thriving in Atlanta, GA, is a full-time drag performer who explores ideas of black femininity through fashion aesthetics of the 80’s and 90’s while also focusing on social justice in the communities she occupies. Miss He existed before Tia did as exploring the world of drag was the catalyst of her transition. Before Miss He, the idea of being trans was considered by her as an intrusive thought because of her religious upbringing. Finding drag was her saving grace. She is one of the newest cast members of the awarded Atlanta drag show, The Other Show as well as the host of her own show with a cast of all black trans performers called Chapel Beauty. She also co-hosts her own podcast, Bird Behavior. When you see a Miss He show, expect a good ass time!

About Ava Tuitt, Finalist

Born and raised in New York City, Ava Tuitt is a visual artist and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. A graduate from Purchase College with her B.F.A in Painting + Drawing her work focuses on the intersections of race, gender, religion and pop culture. Constructing what she calls “gender creation stories” her practice inserts and asserts the black trans body as a perpetual entity and explores the formation of both personal and collective identity.

About z tye, Finalist

z tye is a Brooklyn-based artist who explores concepts through ancestral praise. She is intrigued with somatic relations and how they associate with emotional connectivity. These works are intended to serve as queer offerings to LGBTQIA+/POC communities. z continues to research the kinesthetic body with instinctual energy to fulfill their curiosity. She has been included in exhibitions with Bronx Museum of Arts, Volta/Armory Art Fair, The Living Gallery, Long Gallery Harlem, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, Postmasters Gallery, Fridman Gallery, Art in Buildings, and Participant INC. Choreographic work has been commissioned by The Shed, BMW, BOFFO, Jack, Gibney, Movement Research, and Dance Canvas ATL.

About Mariette Pathy Allen

Mariette Pathy Allen is a photographer of transgender, genderfluid, and intersex communities. Moving from painting, a solitary activity, to photography, Allen has been documenting the transgender community for over four decades. In 1978, on the last day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Allen met Vicky West, a trans woman she befriended and through whom she was first invited to Fantasia Fair, a transgender conference where she would serve as official photographer. She went on to author several books that have brought visibility to transgender communities across the world including Transformations: Cross-dressers and Those Who Love Them (1989), Masked Culture: The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade (1994), The Gender Frontier (2004), TransCuba (2014), and Transcendents: Spirit Mediums in Burma and Thailand (2017). Mariette’s photographs have been exhibited internationally and are in private and public collections. She is represented by Clamp gallery in New York City.

Learn more about Mariette Pathy Allen and the creation of the Illuminations Grant here.

About Aaryn Lang

Aaryn Lang is a Black, Ohio-born consultant, writer, public speaker, and media personality. Miss Lang’s primary focus is in championing the social, economic, and political well being of the transgender community, specifically the needs of Black transgender women.

About Serena Jara

Serena Jara is an artist making work about the effects of family dysfunction and the process of rebuilding herself as an adult. Through photography and painting, Jara focuses on how apathy and love can become intertwined in the long-term. After receiving love during childhood in the form of mixed messages, she looks at herself and her family in relation to this narrative, exploring home as a contradiction of comfort and emptiness that follows her regardless of physical location. She depicts similar tensions between love and neglect in her paintings, using the medium to process childhood memories and find new ways to care for and accept herself. The artist shows her struggle with seeking love as external validation, and the realization that she has to foster this from within to move on from the past.

About the 2022 Judges

Connie (Girl) Fleming is a performer, model, stylist, fashion illustrator, and undeniable New York City legend. As a renowned stage performer, she has graced iconic nightlife venues like the Palladium, the Tunnel, and the Pyramid; performed in various videos for George Michael, Chic, and Jody Watley; and appeared in the opening montages for Saturday Night Live and MTV News. Connie’s status as a fashion icon and cultural muse has led her to model for Thierry Mugler, Vivienne Westwood, and Andre Walker across New York and Paris. A charter member of the House of Field and a Mistress of Ceremonies at Jackie 60, Connie began her reign as one of New York’s most sought-after gate-keepers when she worked the door at Eric Conrad’s Poop at the Supper Club. Her inimitable fashion drawings have been used to illustrate costumes for Beyoncé, Anastasia, Swarovski, and “The Devil Wears Prada,” among others. Today, Connie splits her time between various artistic endeavors, and works as a runway coach, producer, and casting director for several fashion brands in New York and abroad.

Jonathan Lyndon Chase is an interdisciplinary artist who works in painting, video, sound and sculpture to depict queer black love and community amidst the back drop of urban and domestic spaces. Chase’s figures hang in various forms of articulation – intertwined with domestic markers of a kitchen or a bedroom, they are then tethered by pop and street signage to blend emotional and physical, internal and external states of being. Rendered through layers of bright, visceral paint, make- up, foam and glitter these compositions challenge and subvert canonical misrepresentation and exclusion of the black body. Recent exhibitions include WHAT DO YOU SEE, YOU PEOPLE, GAZING AT ME at Sadie Coles HQ, London. Chase’s work has been previously featured in Art Basel, Switzerland; Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pond Society (solo), Shanghai; Company Gallery, New York; LSU Museum of Art (solo), Baton Rouge; the Rubell Foundation, Miami; Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke; California African American Museum, Los Angeles; Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia; The Bunker, Collection of Beth Rudin De-Woody, Palm Beach and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art, Philadelphia. Their work is included in numerous private and public collections such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, Walker Art Center, ICA Miami, High Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Bronx Museum, Rubell Family Collection, Buxton Contemporary Art Museum, The Wedge Collection, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and Woodmere Museum of Art. Chase was born in 1989 in Philadelphia, PA where they currently live and work.

Kimberly Drew is a writer, curator, and activist. Drew received her B.A. from Smith College in Art History and African-American Studies. She first experienced the art world as an intern in the Director’s Office of The Studio Museum in Harlem. Her time at the Studio Museum inspired her to start the Tumblr blog Black Contemporary Art, sparking her interest in social media. Drew’s writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Glamour, Playboy, and Teen Vogue and she has executed Instagram takeovers for Prada, The White House, and Instagram. Drew served as the Social Media Manager at The Met. She is the co-editor of Black Futures which she published in 2020 with Jenna Wortham. Drew recently joined Pace Gallery as Associate Director. You can follow her at @museummammy on Instagram and Twitter.

About Queer|Art

Queer|Art was born out of the recognition of a generation of artists and audiences lost to the ongoing AIDS Crisis, and in a profound understanding that one of the many repercussions of that loss has been a lack of mentors and role models for a new generation of LGBTQ+ artists. Founded in 2009 by filmmaker Ira Sachs, Queer|Art serves as a ballast against this loss and seeks to highlight and address a continuing fundamental lack of both economic and institutional support for LGBTQ+ artists. Our mission is to provide individuals within our community with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to achieve success and visibility for their work at the highest levels of their field.

A list of the intergenerational community of artists supported and brought together by Queer|Art includes: Silas Howard, Jennie Livingston, Matt Wolf, Hilton Als, Sarah Schulman, Pamela Sneed, Justin Vivian Bond, Jibz Cameron, Trajal Harrell, John Kelly, Geoffrey Chadsey, Everett Quinton, Geo Wyeth, Angela Dufresne, Nicole Eisenman, Avram Finkelstein, Chitra Ganesh, Pati Hertling, Jonathan Katz, Tourmaline & Sasha Wortzel, Jess Barbagallo, Morgan Bassichis, Monstah Black, Yve Laris Cohen, Troy Michie, Tommy Pico, Justin Sayre, Colin Self, Jacolby Satterwhite, Rick Herron, and Hugh Ryan, among many others.

Website: www.queer-art.org
Twitter: @queerartnyc
Instagram: @queerart
Facebook: @queerartnyc

Artwork: Marshland Restoration Program, Utē Petit

PUMA COLLABS

PUMA’s latest collections made in collaboration with Kyle Kuzma, Lauren London, MMQ, Paw Patrol, Perks and Mini and Pokémon.

Childhood Dreams (Kyle Kuzma)

Created in collaboration with PUMA Hoops ambassador Kyle Kuzma’s fashion and lifestyle brand of the same name, the Childhood Dreams collection takes inspiration from Kuzma’s youth and early basketball aspirations, combining nostalgic nods to the ‘90s —from color blocking to cargo pockets—with more sustainable fabrics and dye practices.

The collection made up of both apparel and footwear includes hoodies, varsity jackets, cargo trousers, the Ralph Sampson Mule and more. Apparel pieces in the collection are made using plastic-free RE:Place fabrics or at least 20% recycled materials.

Retailing for $40-$250, the collection is available starting Friday, November 18 on PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app and at the PUMA NYC Flagship Store.

L.A. Love Story (Lauren London)

Created in collaboration actress and brand ambassador Lauren London, L.A. Love Story, the footwear and apparel collection is inspired by the city that raised Lauren and is a physical manifestation of Lauren’s love for her hometown, which celebrates and honors the community and city that has shaped her. Colors in the collection are inspired by the Los Angeles landscape and special pieces are emblazoned with a motto from Nipsey Hussle that Lauren keeps close to her heart “it’s not on you, it’s in you.”

The unisex collection is a mix of timeless streetwear infused with Lauren’s effortless style with key pieces of the collection including the PUMA Suede, Slipstream and unisex apparel pieces including a track jacket, track pant, hoodies, shorts, men’s and women’s boilersuits and more.

Retailing for $22-$110, the collection is available on PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app and at the PUMA NYC Flagship Store.

MMQ – Made With Quality

This season’s PUMA MMQ Collection marries the beauty of the natural world with the wonders of human creation. The collection takes as inspiration the contrast between crafted and organic materials and the surprising juxtaposition that occurs when you bring them together. Apparel included in the collection faux-leather down jackets, double layer hoodies, crewnecks, seersucker shirt Jackets, twill Pants, tees and more.

Retailing for $50 – $370, the collection is available on PUMA.com. Please let me know if product imagery is of interest.

PUMA x Paw Patrol

PUMA and Nickelodeon teamed up to launch PUMA x PAW Patrol, a new collection of playful and sporty styles for kids featuring the pack of heroic rescue pups from the hit animated series PAW Patrol, created by Spin Master Entertainment.

The apparel and footwear collection featuring bright colors and iconic PUMA branding alongside beloved PAW Patrol characters, including Chase, Marshall, Rubble, and Skye. Each sneaker in the collection is inspired by a different pup, allowing kids to represent their favorite hero in style.

Retailing for $24-$95, the collection is available starting Friday, November 25 on PUMA.com, in-store at the PUMA NYC Flagship store, the PUMA mobile app.

PUMA x Perks and Mini

P.A.M. and PUMA came together this season to create a collection blurring the lines between streetwear and outdoor clothing, within a larger, multifaceted project – the PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE – aiming to reconnect with the concepts of nature and community. The first-ever PUMA x P.A.M. collection features 20 different styles with simple yet adventurous silhouettes with bold graphics and all-over prints with a psychedelic edge. Its texture and color-rich concept is inspired by the South American Yareta, a velvety cushion plant.

Retailing for $40-$330, the collection is available in select PUMA stores and on PUMA.com.

PUMA x Pokémon

The PUMA x Pokémon collection features the incredible world of Pokémon, takes inspiration from fan-favorites including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Gengar. The collection’s focus on sneakers as well as accompanying apparel and accessories, is offered in family sizing perfect for all those that are fans of the globally popular entertainment franchise.

Retailing for $30-$130, the collection is available at PUMA.com and the PUMA NYC flagship store.

Puma Collection Collaboration was released via 360 MAGAZINE.

NYBG TRAIN SHOW

‘It is the most picturesque season signifier on the east coast besides the illumination of the Rockefeller Center tree.’ — Vaughn Lowery

The New York Botanical Garden‘s much-loved Holiday Train Show and the outdoor color-and-light experience NYBG GLOW—the first time this festive evening event was available for preview before it opens to the general public.

NYBG in Bronx train show via 360 MAGAZINE. — Vaughn Lowery visits the NYBG GLOW and Train Show preview via 360 MAGAZINE.

The Holiday Train Show—a favorite holiday tradition—returns to the Botanical Garden for its 31st year of making memories. Visitors will marvel as model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 190 New York landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, lotus pods, and cinnamon sticks by the creative team at Applied Imagination.

As day turns to night on select dates, families and friends can start a new holiday tradition exploring the Garden’s breathtakingly illuminated landscape and enjoying food and magical experiences at NYBG GLOW, expanded for its third year.

The Holiday Train Show opens to the public on Saturday, November 19, 2022, and runs through Monday, January 16, 2023. NYBG GLOW takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. on 23 nights starting Friday, November 18, 2022, and running through Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Go HERE for tickets.

Vaughn Lowery visits the NYBG GLOW and Train Show preview via 360 MAGAZINE.

HOTEL CALIFORNIAN DEBUTS FRESH NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES

Santa Barbara’s iconoclastic hotel welcomes new talent to its culinary leadership team, unveils new cocktail menus and wine offerings, and announces special events

Hotel Californian, a mainstay destination in Santa Barbara’s bustling Funk Zone neighborhood, will enter the festive season with new talent in the kitchen and several captivating food and wine experiences.

Recent appointments to the hotel’s talented culinary team include Chef de Cuisine Joshua Legrand and returning Executive Pastry Chef Ron Viloria who are collaborating with Executive Chef Travis Watson to infuse inspiring new gastronomic experiences into the hotel’s many dining venues.Legrand spent the last decade as a chef with Boulder, Colorado-based Id Est Hospitality Group, led by James Beard Nominated Chef Kelly Whitaker. During his tenure, Legrand headed several of the group’s kitchens and oversaw high-profile openings including BASTA, BRUTØ and The Wolf’s Tailor. Viloria returned to Hotel Californian as Executive Pastry Chef earlier this year and will continue to champion the creation of exceptional baked goods and confections from scratch each day.

The hotel’s consciously expanded culinary team will host several events – in-person and virtually – in the coming weeks. Beyond the kitchen, locals and visitors can now indulge in a reimagined cocktail menu at Blackbird, Hotel Californian’s signature restaurant, and sip on fan favorites at Djinn, the Moroccan-inspired library bar. Additionally, the hotel’s popular tasting room, The Society: State & Mason, has welcomed new Foley Family Wines addition, Silverado Vineyards, to its selection of more than 70 world-class wines.

“Hotel Californian’s iconoclastic spirit truly echoes throughout the highly appealing updates we have made to our food and beverage program,” said Warren Nocon, Executive Vice President of Foley Entertainment Group’s Hospitality division. “With these new offerings and the thoughtful development to our culinary leadership team, we look forward to continue celebrating some of life’s greatest passions with our guests: world-class wines and exquisite cuisine.”

The hotel’s latest enhancements further its commitment to showcasing Central California as a world-class culinary destination on the American Riviera, providing the exploration and indulgence of a European vacation – without the passport. Located in the heart of the pulsating Funk Zone, bustling with galleries, wineries, and shops housed in converted warehouses adorned with graffiti murals and signature art pieces, Hotel Californian offers visitors easy access to explore the area’s cool factor while enjoying traditional Santa Barbara glamour.

New food and beverage experiences include the following:

Winemaker Dinners at Blackbird (November 17 and December 15; 6 – 8:30 p.m.)

· A mainstay of the Funk Zone, Blackbird showcases coastal-inspired fare that emphasizes fresh seafood and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Open for dinner five days a week from Tuesday to Saturday, Blackbird provides an approachable yet elevated taste of the region, including its storied wines. Its monthly Winemaker Dinner series features a food and wine pairing hosted by visiting winemakers from the Foley Family Wines portfolio. Traveling oenophiles and local wine enthusiasts can indulge in exquisite wines paired with a four-course meal curated and prepared by Chef Travis. November’s dinner is hosted by Winemaker Greg Freeman and features world-class wines from Chalone Vineyards, while December’s dinner puts the spotlight on a beloved collection of Foley Family Wines. Sip on a few of the Foley family’s favorite wines from across their portfolio while mingling with Second Generation Vintner Courtney Foley. For 2023, the hotel is pleased to continue the popular dinner series, and will announce dates and participating winemakers in the coming weeks. To learn more and book a reservation for the remaining events this year, visit Hotel’s Californian’s online calendar of events.

Dishing It Out for Charity at Blackbird and Goat Tree (November through December)

· Blackbird and Goat Tree café are once again stepping up to the plate by creating signature dishes that will raise funds for a good cause during 805 Living’s 7th Annual Dishing It Out for Charity program. Both restaurants have created enticing new entrees for the challenge and will donate $2 from the sale of each sold during the months of November and December to Dream Foundation which provides end-of-life dreams to terminally ill adults. Blackbird’s Avocado-Crab Uni dish ($21) features jumbo lump crab stuffed avocado, Santa Barbara uni, pickled cucumber with smoked caviar. Those dining at Goat Tree can choose the Roasted Tomato and Tiger Shrimp Suga ($27) with tagliatelle, crispy shallots, Campari tomatoes, and torn basil.

New Cocktail Menu at Blackbird

· Celebrity mixologist Devon Espinosa continues to shake up Santa Barbara’s spirits scene by presenting creative new libations to complement Executive Chef Travis’ creations. Capturing the hotel’s exotic and unconventional vibe, the new cocktail menu available at Blackbird includes concoctions like The Tramp, an ode to Charlie Chaplin’s most memorable on-screen character, to On the Ice, which thoughtfully brings the Foley Family’s growing portfolio of entertainment properties together in a single glass, playing tribute to the players on the Vegas Golden Knights and the Henderson Silver Knights. At Djinn, visitors will find familiar favorites such as Midnight in Morocco, a mix of Volcan tequila blanco, violette, orgeat, lime, Luxardo liqueur, and firewater bitters, and the Just Chai Me, an unusual blend of Copper & Kings apple brandy, Rittenhouse rye, and chai syrup that’s like a sip of the season.

The Society: State & Mason Welcomes Silverado Vineyards

· Just steps from Santa Barbara’s Urban Wine Trail and occupying a prime corner on State Street and Mason Avenue with its chic indoor/outdoor space, The Society: State & Mason is the perfect spot for enthusiasts to kick off their wine wanderings. Offering unique and exclusive wine experiences, the Funk Zone’s newest tasting room, which opened in March 2022, features more than 70 world-class wines from across the Foley Family Wines portfolio, including Silverado Vineyard’s renowned Cabernet Sauvignon – the venue’s most recent introduction following Foley Family Wines’ acquisition of this famed Napa Valley winery this year. The Society: State & Mason is open daily Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays with Travis

· Hotel Californian is keeping locals and visitors inspired on social media this fall with Instagram sessions that include delectable tips and treats from Chef Travis. Tune in to Tuesdays with (Executive Chef) Travis on IGTV to learn new cooking skills or try one of his stand-out recipes. In this weekly series, Travis shows viewers how to make the most of the season by paying homage to quintessential flavors such as sweet and savory pumpkin-inspired dishes in the fall and Farmers’ Market finds in the summer, as well as offering tips for how to transform some traditional holiday go-to meals this year. Follow @hotelcalifornian on Instagram to learn something new each week. Previous episodes can also be found on the hotel’s Instagram page under the Reels tab.

Located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, 20 minutes from the Santa Barbara Airport, and one block from the Amtrak station, Hotel Californian is ideally situated for travelers seeking an iconoclastic getaway. For further information, please visit www.HotelCalifornian.com or call (805) 882-0100.

ABOUT HOTEL CALIFORNIAN

Hotel Californian continues to redefine luxury in the celebrated American Riviera. The 121-room boutique hotel is a magnet for the Hollywood elite, international visitors and locals alike. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the iconoclastic enclave – part history, part imagination and all Californian – continues to drive the revitalization of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone while upending conventional expectations. Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara’s urban luxury resort destination. For more information, please visit www.HotelCalifornian.com.

ABOUT THE FOLEY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

The Foley Entertainment Group is committed to providing five-star service and experiences to its fans, guests, customers and clients. Established by Bill Foley in 2021, FEG operates the Foley Family’s growing portfolio of entertainment properties which is highlighted by: the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League, the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League, the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League, two community hockey facilities, the 6,000 seat Dollar Loan Center venue in Henderson, NV scheduled to open in the spring of 2022, the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, Hotel Les Mars and Chalkboard Restaurant in Healdsburg, California, Hotel Californian and Blackbird restaurant in Santa Barbara, California, Whitefish Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, a number of other assets and any future acquisitions.

Want to Learn a Foreign Language? Here Are Some Ways to Do It

One of the simple joys of life is learning a new language. While there’s a lot of adventure to be had in learning a new language, it honestly is a very challenging feat to accomplish and takes a lot of determination and mental energy. Learning a new language is a skill that will help develop so many great things about a person.

It will help them develop character because it takes a long time and the path is often fraught with mistakes and lessons learned the hard way. It also helps them understand the human experience from a completely new angle because language is more than just communication; it’s culture and experience all wrapped up into one!

If you have been wondering how to learn Chinese, or any other language, like Spanish or French, then there are a lot of answers out there for you. When it comes to learning new languages, humans have been doing this for centuries, and thanks to technology, there are now new fun and engaging ways to learn. So whether you want to learn Chinese or Portuguese, here are some great ways to get started and some things you need to know right off the bat!

Count the Cost

The first thing you need to know about learning a new language is that this is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. Learning a new language is more than just memorization, although you should be very prepared to start memorizing a whole lot! It’s about learning how to rewire parts of your brain and understand a completely new form of communication.

This can be a challenge for some people more than others, as language learning can be a natural talent; however, being able to move from basic understanding to fluency can take anywhere from three months to two years of studious discipline and application. So much of language is also tied up into culture and nuance; to really learn a language, you have to learn an entire people group. This can represent even more commitment and investment into the language learning process.

If you are a student looking to add on an elective, then learning a language through high school and college can be a great way to naturally have discipline in your life. However, if you are an adult wanting to learn a new language for your own enjoyment, this could be a costly process. Not just in time, effort, and mental capacity, but also in exposure as traveling to the country of the language you speak is a great way to learn, but not cost-effective.

Here are some methods that you should consider when looking into the question of learning a new language:

Take Advantage of the Apps

In today’s modern day and age, there are a plethora of great apps with quite a few being free of charge that can give you an introductory taste into language learning. These apps are not by any means good material for serious learners, but they are a great resource for anyone who is curious.

They can help give insight into the particular depth and challenge that certain languages hold. Not only that, but they can be a good proving ground for your own determination. For example, if you want to see if you are serious about learning a language, download a free language learning app and see if you can complete a free course. If you succeed, this might be an endeavor that’s worth taking to the next step.

Get a Teacher

For serious language learners, getting a teacher is an irreplaceable resource. Thankfully, this is where technology really broadens the scope of possibilities and makes getting a fluent teacher more accessible than ever. Thanks to one-on-one online teaching services, you can find a fluent speaker to give you personalized lessons.

The reason that a teacher is so invaluable when it comes to language learning is that they can offer unique corrections and tailor the lesson plan to the learner.

Find Opportunities to Immerse

Immersion is a technique by which a person wanting to learn a new language will surround themselves with native speakers. A lot of times, this process is confusing at the beginning as it’s not uncommon for the learner to not have a firm enough grasp to understand much. However, this allows the learner’s ears to start to get used to the proper pronunciation and cadence of words.

This can be tricky for some people depending on where they live. If they don’t naturally have a population of that language-speaking group nearby, it may not be a viable form of learning.

Don’t Give Up!

The path to learning a second language is challenging, but it’s well worth it! Not only will you expand your knowledge of the world, but you will also grow in confidence that you can achieve things even when they are deeply challenging.

The Best Music-related Online Slots of All Time

Music occupies an important part of our lives. We listen to it when we are happy and sad, relaxed or energetic. It makes our memories brighter and lingers in our minds even after decades. That is why it is not surprising that Microgaming, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, and other gambling developers launch music-related pokies. Below, you will find six popular slots that you will surely love!

Karaoke Party

The first music-related pokie that can be found at $2 deposit casinos is Karaoke Party. Introduced by Microgaming, this online slot resembles all thrills of karaoke. The main symbols are people who are having a great time: singing and enjoying their share of fame in the spotlight. The soundtracks are immersive and engaging, so we recommend switching the music on from the very beginning. The Karaoke Party slot has 5 reels, 9 paylines, and a rewarding bonus round with 15 free spins. There is quite a beneficial 96.1% RTP, so you can win back most of the money spent.

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne is a British rock singer who became famous not only for his participation in Black Sabbath but also for his scandalous antics. But even if you are not a fan of such music, you will like the Ozzy Osbourne slot from NetEnt. It has a great design with a retro comic-book theme. In the background, there are demons and an ancient temple. The payout percentage is 96.3% which increases during the Bonus Buy feature. The maximum payout is 2,500x of the bet.

Jimi Hendrix

Although Jimi Hendrix released only three studio records, he still has a huge impact on generations. One of the manifestations is the Jimi Hendrix online slot with a 60’s vibe: flowers, hearts, peace signs, and other colourful icons. Players are greeted with two features – Purple Haze and Red Guitar Re-spin, each of which can supply you with extra coins and free spins. The Jimi Hendrix slot has one of the highest payout percentages on the market – 96.91%.

Motörhead

Motörhead is a popular English rock band and an inspiration for a NetEnt slot. To set the right tone, there is an introductory video with Lemmy and company singing their Ace of Spades song dedicated to gambling. When activating the rock mode, players hear the most popular Motörhead songs. This slot has 5 reels with 76 paylines, a random Bomber feature, multiplies, and other goodies. 96.98% RTP and random outcomes make the Motörhead online slot a rather cool option.

The Phantom of the Opera

The next title on our list is based on a 2004 movie version of the famous musical. The Phantom of the Opera pokie has 243 ways of winning and familiar faces of the characters. The Phantom’s mask is the Scatter which starts several bonus features – Masquerade Bonus, All I Ask of You free rounds, and others. There are also two randomly triggered features – Letter Bonus and Chandelier Bonus.

Elvis Lives

Elvis Presley loved gambling. You can notice this passion in his Viva Las Vegas song from the same-named movie released in 1964. No wonder why WMS decided to dedicate a slot game to him. 5 reels and 12 rows give punters 60 ways of winning. The Elvis Lives slot has expanding wilds which may appear on any spin. There are not one but four symbols that trigger unique features – TCB free spins, Aloha free spins, Elvis Lives bonus, and Jumpsuit Picker bonus. When playing the game, you can hear the most popular Elvis songs including Suspicious Minds and Hound Dog.

Where your favorite music meets your favorite hobby

There is a huge number of music-themed online slots. They cover all imaginable music genres and tell us stories about singers, bands, and even musicals. When spinning the reels, you can hear Kiss, Michael Jackson, and other legends. Take some time to try these slots and you will surely find a game for a great pastime. Just remember that choosing a secure online casino is the first and the most important step for any gambler. If you don’t know how to do it on your own, read Grace Tennet’s reviews and guidelines on CasinoHEX.

FIFA – TUKOH TAKA

Featuring three global superstars from around the world and uniting their diverse cultures through one smash hit song, today, FIFA confirms Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam Fares will release their new single “Tukoh Taka” on November 18 via Universal Arabic Music / Universal Music Group / Republic Records. “Tukoh Taka” is the official song of the FIFA Fan Festival and a single from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack. Fans have been eagerly speculating and anticipating the collaboration over the past week, as snippets of the track have been teased online.

“Tukoh Taka” makes history as “the first FIFA World Cup™ song featuring English, Spanish, and Arabic.” This cross-continental banger features a high-energy collaboration between Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam Fares, as they rap and sing about uniting fans all over the world and celebrating together. “Tukoh Taka” brings cultures together for one undeniable global anthem. Stay tuned for the premiere of a cinematic music video to accompany the track on November 18, as “Tukoh Taka” soundtracks victory in 2022.

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ABOUT MALUMA:

Maluma is one of the leading voices in Latin music and a bona fide global youth idol. Born Juan Luis Londoño in Medellin, Colombia, he formulated his artistic moniker Maluma from the first two letters of the names of his mother, father, and sister. The 2018 Latin GRAMMY award winner for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (for F.A.M.E.) is one of social media’s most popular artists with over 25 million Facebook fans, 8 million Twitter followers, and a whopping 63 million Instagram followers, making him the leading Latin male artist on Instagram and the first and only one to surpass 50 million followers. His official YouTube/VEVO channel has more than 28.1 million subscribers, having earned him a YouTube Diamond Play Button Award. With his Maluma World Tour, he has achieved unparalleled success, having sold over one million tickets in 105 worldwide concerts in 2017 alone and becoming the top concert-selling Latin artist in the world. In 2018 and 2019, he broke records achieving full houses in all of his shows throughout the United States and Europe selling out Madison Square Garden (New York), the American Airlines Arena (Miami), and two The Forums (Los Angeles), among others. With his 11:11 World Tour, he also sold out Israel’s largest venue, Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv (60,000+ audience); made history at the 18th annual Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, setting an all-time attendance record with his headlining concert in front of 200,000 people; and performed for the first time ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in front of 25,000. He continued to take over throughout 2021 and 2022 with sold-outs in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Since joining Sony Music Latin in 2015, Maluma has released seven albums Pretty Boy Dirty Boy (2015), F.A.M.E. (2018), 11:11 (2019), Papi Juancho (2020), 7DJ (2021), The Love & Sex Tape and The Love & Sex Tape Deluxe (2022). Maluma is the youngest artist to simultaneously hold both the #1 and #2 spots on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart and only the sixth act to ever achieve the feat he has now repeated three times. To date, Maluma has had twenty-two #1 singles on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.

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ABOUT MYRIAM FARES:

Myriam Fares is a Lebanese singer, producer, entertainer, and actress. She first appeared on the Arabic music scene with her debut album Myriam in 2003, and she has since become one of the icons of the Arabic world, with her concerts becoming celebrations and her title of “Queen of Stage.” Myriam Fares is renowned for her unique art, which has combined all Arabic cultures and dialects with a modern and unique style. Google appointed Myriam Fares as their only ambassador in the Middle East and North Africa area due to her popularity and her ranking as the most searched celebrity per Google’s search engine. She has appeared in several movies and TV shows, and in 2021, Netflix published a documentary about her life. In May 2022, Myriam’s dance challenge on her famous song “Goumi” surpassed 10 billion views on TikTok alone, making it the most viewed dance challenge globally.

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FIFA new song Tukoh Taka by Nicki Minaj and Maluma via 360 MAGAZINE.

LEGENDARY WOMEN THEATRE ARTISTS

FEATURING THE WORK OF A LEGENDARY ROSTER OF WOMEN THEATRE ARTISTS SUCH AS
JEANINE TESORI, KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ, KIRSTEN CHILDS,
MICKI GRANT, LYNN AHRENS,
KATE BALDWIN, GRETCHEN CRYER, AMBER GRAY, AISHA DE HAS, AND NATASHA YVETTE WILLIAMS SET TO PERFORM. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, at CIPRIANI 42ND STREET

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) is thrilled to announce performers for their annual Gala, honoring the legacy of actor, director, and activist Antoinette “Tony” Perry alongside the past, present, and future women of the theatre.

After a two-year hiatus, this in-person event will feature an unforgettable line-up of intergenerational performances including: Kate Baldwin, The Broadway Boys, Gretchen Cryer, Amber Gray, Aisha de Haas, Luna, Charlotte Maltby, Bonnie MillIgan, Leilani Patao, Caesar Samayoa, Jeanine Tesori, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Sherz Aletaha, and Rona Siddiqui.

The gala will be co-produced by Staci Levine (Groundswell Theatricals) and Lauren Class Schneider (Class Productions). Nemuna Ceesay will serve as director of the concert portion of the evening with music direction by Georgia Stitt. The musicians will feature Rosa Avila, Beth Callen, and Yuka Tadano.

As previously announced, the Gala will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street).

Honorary chairs include Lynn Ahrens, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Dede Ayite, Lileana Blain-Cruz, Camille A.
Brown, Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Linda Cho, Diana DiMenna, Sonia Friedman, John Gore, Maria Manuela Goyanes, Rachel Hauck, Palmer Hefferan, Susan Hilferty, JoAnn M. Hunter, Alia Jones-Harvey, Amy Jacobs, Toni-Leslie James, Erica Jensen, Cookie Jordan, Natasha Katz, Lorin Latarro, Mimi Lien, Kathleen Marshall, Cricket S. Myers, Shakina Nayfack, James L. Nederlander, Nick Scandalios, Cynthia Nixon, Lynn Nottage, Jordan Roth, Tara Rubin, Catherine Schreiber, Christine Schwarzman, Leigh Silverman, Cherie B. Tay, Jeanine Tesori, Liesl Tommy, Bob Wankel, Donyale Werle, Tamilla Woodard, and Paloma Young. Pam Barbey, Robyn Coles, Meg Fofonoff, Elaine Wilson and Nadine Wong will serve as Gala Chairs.

Antoinette Perry devoted her life to the theatre community. Starting out as an actor, she later became a stage director at a time when it was nearly unheard of for a woman to hold that position. Beyond her artistic accomplishments, she was tireless in her efforts as an activist, organizer, and promoter of causes that benefited and uplifted her Broadway “family.” She served as an officer for the American Theatre Wing and spearheaded many of the Wing’s wartime efforts. Passionate about bringing more people into the theatre industry, she also helped establish the American Theatre Wing Professional School, which launched the careers of Tony Bennett, Bob Fosse, Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, and other entertainment icons. Upon her death, the American Theatre Wing immortalized her legacy by creating the annual “Tony Awards” ceremony.

Carrying forward Antoinette’s legacy of educating the next generation of theatre artists, the American Theatre Wing’s Annual Gala aims to raise over $1.2 million for programs, including the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, the Jonathan Larson Grants, Springboard to Design, and The Network for Emerging Leaders in the Theatre, all of which open doors for the next generation of arts workers – on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience.

Past honorees: Jonathan Larson, Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Earl Jones, Dame Angela Lansbury, Harold Prince, the Redgrave Family, Sir Howard Stringer, Frank Loesser, Jerry Herman, Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Isabelle Stevenson, Jerry Bock, Cy Coleman, John Kander, Fred Ebb, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Marvin Hamlisch, Sheldon Harnick, Stephen Sondheim, Charles Strouse, Graciela Daniele, Kathleen Marshall, Susan Stroman, and Julie Taymor.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING

The American Theatre Wing is a not-for-profit organization founded on the eve of America’s entry into WWI by 7 suffragists and theatre makers who came together to support the nation by power of theatre. More than a century later, ATW’s vital work continues to be driven by the fundamental belief that theatre is essential to our economic, educational, social, and emotional well-being as a society.

Through a powerful suite of programs that address all aspects of the national theatre ecology, ATW encourages the discovery of theatre by people of all ages, nurtures talent on stage and off, creates pathways for success for students and young professionals, and encourages the development of the art form itself by recognizing and supporting innovative and excellent work with awards and grants. Building a just, equitable, and inclusive American theatre is a guiding principle of all of

ATW’s work and programs:

ATW’s Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative provides discovery, training, and career launching support to under-served young people. SpringboardNYC provides a bridge from college to career for young actors working to establish themselves on Broadway. The digital masterclass offerings for rising creative professionals provide free access to advice, insight, and training by theatre’s top creative professionals. The Network for Emerging Leaders of the Theatre creates a pathway for young aspiring theatre administrators to have successful careers by providing inside information, technical assistance, networking opportunities, and mentoring.

ATW incubates innovative theatre throughout the country with the National Theatre Company Grants and through the Jonathan Larson® Grants, which support emerging musical theatre writers with significant unrestricted support.

ATW gives students, professionals, and audiences alike a virtual backstage pass through the five-time Emmy-nominated “Working in the Theatre” documentary, which illuminates the creative process.

ATW is the founder and co-presenter (with The Broadway League) of the Tony Awards®, and home to the OBIE Awards.

Visit AmericanTheatreWing.org to learn more about the extensive programming and grant opportunities for students, theatre professionals, and audiences. For the latest updates and news, follow the Wing on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.