Culture

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Presents Venezuelan Legend José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma”

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Venezuelan legend, José Luis Rodríguez, “El Puma,” on Satu.rday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. As a Venezuelan singer and actor who Lehman offcials say has endured the test of time, they say El Puma has captivated fans for six decades with anthemic ballads such as “Culpable Soy Yo,” [Guilty Am I], “Dueño De Ti” [I Belong to You] and “Agárrense De Las Manos” [Hold hands].

Parkchester: Street Co-Naming Ceremony Held to Honor “Zombie” Filmmaker George Romero

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Just in time for Halloween, City Council Member Amanda Farías (C.D. 18) hosted a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 12, in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to honor legendary filmmaker George Romero. The ceremony took place at the northeast intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Metropolitan Oval in Parkchester, where Romero was raised and began his journey to becoming an iconic figure in horror cinema.

Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” Lights Up NYBG

By ARIEL PACHECO
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is currently home to an exciting light exhibit based on Tim Burton’s 1993 musical film, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Fans of the movie can now visit the new “Light Trail” exhibit which opened to the public on Friday, Sept. 27.

COVE Block Party Returns in Tribute to Lyn Pyle

By DAVID GREENE
The Community Organized with a Vision of Excellence (COVE) and “Dare to Revitalize Education through Arts” (DREAM), two local Norwood-based nonprofits that merged in 2017, held their first block party in 10 years in Norwood on Saturday, Aug. 10. It was an occasion for both groups to honor DREAM founding member, longtime community activist, and Norwood resident, Lyn Pyle, who, as reported, died on Oct. 13, 2023, aged 83.