Mahalia Jackson, born October 26, 1911, best known as the Queen of Gospel, is one of the most lauded singers ever; as well as an activist and TV personality. Her recording of Move On Up a Little Higher was a major hit. It became the highest selling gospel single in history. She worked with artists like Duke Ellington […]
The Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition explores depictions of the dressed body across The Met’s vast collection, pairing garments with artworks to reveal the inherent relationship between clothing and the body.
Focusing primarily on Western art from prehistory to the present, Costume Art presents connections between garments from The Costume Institute and objects from the Museum’s other collecting areas. Pairings between […]
SUNDAYS
Brunch enters The Salon on Sundays in 2026. Join Jasmine Rice LaBeija and Lexington Banks… with DJ Mack Mackey on Sundays at 2PM for Bacon Salon– an all-new drag brunch experience!
Balcon Salon, 674 Ninth Ave, bet W 46th & W 47th sts, NYC, Reservations Required, info@balcon.salon to RSVP.
“Very B.A.P.S. energy, and our own lil extra take on the classic. Just pure main character from start to finish. Such a joy to work with…You know why Ru chose me.’ “- Onya Nurve (image by Paige Margulies)
