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Hard Rock Hotel New York introduces experiences for guests to “Love Out Loud” this June
Hard Rock Hotel New York continues to amplify their year-round commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock Hotel New York continues to amplify their year-round commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community with a dynamic line-up that hits all the right notes throughout June and beyond. From a one-of-a-kind suite designed by Grammy®-winning singer songwriter Kim Petras to a late-night gala in The Venue on Music Row hosted by New York icon Susanne Bartsch, there are many moments of creative expression and inclusivity to bring the entire community together in celebration of love and solidarity. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation® is at the heart of these unique partnerships and experiences uniting various philanthropic efforts around significant causes as the brand sustains their guiding principle to Love All – Serve All.
- Love Out Loud” Suite: Notable LGBTQIA+ figures have created special ‘Love Out Loud’ Suites at select Hard Rock Hotels around the world, and Hard Rock Hotel New York has teamed up with singer-songwriter, Kim Petras, to reimagine one Platinum suite with a Terrace. The artist’s personality shines throughout with her signature pink hue infused in the design, bespoke artwork, an interactive gaming area, and photo worthy creative touches. Play Kim’s Grammy®-winning music while indulging in her hospitality rider or soak in the city views from the fully outfitted and expansive outdoor terrace. Available now through July 9 for overnight stays, the “Love Out Loud” Suite starts at $1,200, plus tax, per night. In honor of this unique offering, Hard Rock is a proud sponsor of The Trevor Project – an organization making strides in advocacy, education, and crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth. Hard Rock has contributed a $50,000 donation supporting their mission. To reserve the “Love Out Loud” Suite, email [email protected] or call the Hotel directly at +1 (212) 970-1200.
- Take Music to New Heights: Come Early, Stay Late is a nightlife event that steals the show on Thursdays at RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge with performances by acclaimed DJs and celebrity talent. June brings the Pride Edition of Come Early, Stay Late with a phenomenal roster from the LGBTQIA+ community including Quiana Parks, Timo Weiland, Lady Bunny, and Nina Sky.
- Pride Ball: Known as New York City’s patron saint of transformation and inclusion, Susanne Bartsch will be hosting an extravagant Pride Ball at The Venue on Music Row on Thursday, June 15 at 10:00 p.m. Known for the elaborate, eccentric parties she has thrown for decades, all are invited to come together and celebrate into the late hours of the night.
- “Love Out Loud” Moleskine Notebooks: Authentic storytelling is at the core of the collaboration between Hard Rock Hotels and Moleskine. The Limited-Edition “Love Out Loud” Moleskine notebook – celebrating individuality and creativity – is available for purchase in Rock Shop during Pride Month. All proceeds from each notebook will be donated to the OnePULSE Foundation, which was established to open minds and hearts following the Pulse Nightclub tragedy in Florida.
- Pride in the Community: Taking Pride to the streets, Hard Rock Hotel New York is partnering with Daniel Albanese, filmmaker of Out in The Streets, and visual artist David Puck, to create a striking mural that will be on display on the Lower East Side. Known for their colorful abstract portraits, Puck’s mural in partnership with Hard Rock Hotel New York, is inspired by Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15. Their work can be seen on Houston and 2nd Avenue starting June 2.
To complement the opportunities for hotel guests and New Yorkers to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, Hard Rock Hotel New York will also host a series of private parties including a fashion-forward event with The Daily Front Row featuring a surprise musical performance, as well as an exclusive Artists Den Pride concert that will later air as part of season 5 in Summer 2023.
Photo and video assets for Hard Rock Hotel New York’s “Love Out Loud” Suite and supporting events and programming can be found here. For more information and reservations, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york, https://www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york/pride.aspx, or follow along at @hardrockhotelnyc.
About Hard Rock Hotel New York:
Taking center stage in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Hard Rock Hotel New York graces the iconic skyline at 159 West 48th Street. The hotel features 446 exquisitely designed guest rooms and specialty suites, including the standout two-floor Rockstar Suite complete with a private 1,600 sq. ft. terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the city’s vibrant energy. Paying homage to the mecca of recording studios and music stores that once lined the block, the must-visit entertainment destination features a legendary memorabilia collection honoring musicians from and inspired by New York City. The show stopping event space, The Venue on Music Row plays host to A-list concerts, interviews and more, complemented by regular live and unplugged musical performances across the public spaces. Guests and locals are able to discover innovative culinary concepts including the upscale NYY Steak for fine dining, RT60 Rooftop bar and lounge offering expansive views from the 34th floor, and the brand’s signature Sessions Restaurant & Bar open day to night. In true Hard Rock style, the hotel offers an array of signature brand experiences and amenities including Rock Om® program fusing the practice of yoga with the rhythm of a custom DJ-curated soundtrack for on-demand in-room sessions, and the Sound of Your Stay® which allows guests to listen to Tracks® curated playlists by artists and musicians, Crosley record players available upon request with Wax®, or play a Fender guitar with Picks® in the privacy of their room. Additional Roxity® programming brings to life family attractions and entertainment while the Unleashed® pet program welcomes four legged friends. Guests are also invited to exchange the traditional city map for Soundtracks® interactive area guides which are curated by Hard Rock and musical artists to showcase the best of each destination. For more information, visit www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 290 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 87,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for two consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels for four consecutive years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal in 2021, and has since been honored threefold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World’s Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the second time in four years. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. Hard Rock International currently holds investment grades from primary investment rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Black Detroit
Samantha Noël, Wayne State University
“7 Mile + Livernois” at the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Detroit as a place for Black women to live and create by elevating both the work of the featured artist, Tiff Massey, and the community from which she comes.
The exhibition draws attention to how Detroit is represented in the national – and even global – imagination.
As an art historian who specializes in modern and contemporary art of the African diaspora, I found the exhibition absolutely mesmerizing. I appreciate the ways in which the show recognizes the desire for belonging and self-expression among Black people. I also admire how the show empowers and inspires anyone who visits it.
Named for an avenue of Black fashion
Massey’s exhibition is named for her childhood neighborhood, which is also a vitally important historic, cultural and economic center of Black Detroit.
More popularly known as the Avenue of Fashion because of its many clothiers, the area near the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Livernois Avenue was an epicenter of Black commerce until the 1967 Detroit Rebellion sent shoppers to suburban malls.
A resurgence of enterprise and an increase in government funding are revitalizing the area by removing abandoned buildings and supporting redevelopment. It’s part of a citywide trend of increased investment and population growth over the past decade or so.
The exhibition poignantly explores the magnificent stylings of previous generations and how Black Detroiters draw from this tradition when they dress and accessorize today.
Throughout history, in many African diasporic communities, dressing in “Sunday’s best” was a way of asserting one’s humanity and dignity. Without question, this exhibition celebrates the importance of this cultural practice.
Monumentalizing the everyday
The exhibition features recent works plus two new sculptures by Massey commissioned by the Detroit Institute of Art. Her new work is juxtaposed with pieces from the museum’s permanent collection.
At the entrance of the exhibition, cubic forms of silver metal are interlinked and attached to the center of the outer wall of the galleries in a sculpture called “Whatupdoe” (2024), which is also a beloved greeting among Detroiters. Even bigger cubic forms emerge from the wall both in square and rectangular shapes and rest on the floor. Resembling a statement necklace, the sculpture occupies much of the gallery space.
The change in scale gives it architectural flare, bringing to mind the buildings and houses lining the streets of Detroit, and the many people living both inside and outside the buildings. The conjoined links symbolize the ties that bind the diverse neighborhoods and connect generations of people to the city.
Celebrating the built environment
“I Got Bricks” (2016) consists of serial collections of metallic blocks that are shaped like gemstones set into jewelry. The six clusters of glistening slabs echo the shapes of bricks used to build early to mid-20th century architectural structures, but are presented in geometric and varied arrangements.
The work speaks again to the notion of seeing oneself in the built environment. “I Got Bricks” suggests that neighborhoods once viewed disparagingly can be seen as sites of beauty that reflect the histories of many African American families who overcame great odds and led extraordinary lives.
“Quilt Code 6 (All Black Everything)” (2023) is a gorgeous wooden installation painted in black that encompasses iconography and design motifs from the city, as well as the artist’s archive. An Afro comb, the Cadillac logo, a pair of hot combs, the Black Panther Party logo, an Adinkra symbol, and design motifs found on building facades are some of the imagery featured on this work.
It’s positioned near mid-century sculptor, Louise Nevelson’s “Homage to the World” (1966), which also is painted black but features detritus from the streets of New York City. This juxtaposition highlights how both works employ similar compositions to convey two different worldviews, one of a African American woman born in the late 20th century and the other of a European American woman born in the late 19th century.
“I’ve Got Bundles and I Got Flewed Out (Green)” (2023) is a similar installation with an array of green and yellow hairpieces of varying textures and styles displayed on a black-hued background. The theme of artifice as integral to the beauty rituals of Black women comes to mind.
The objects conveyed in “I Remember Way Back When” (2023) and “Baby Bling” (2023) are easily identifiable for many Black women and other women of color, particularly those who were children in the 1970s and ‘80s.
The former depicts barrettes, while the latter features hair elastics with balls on each end. The 11 enlarged objects in both works are painted in stunning red and arranged horizontally, literally making a big deal of how Black girls present themselves to the world.
These nostalgic works are juxtaposed with minimalist artist Donald Judd’s vertically rendered “Stack” (1969), which uses a series of green rectangular forms to bring to mind modernist architecture.
Making art in the Motor City
Metalsmithing is closely tied to Detroit’s reign as a mecca of industry in the early 20th century. During that period, the city gained a labor force of African Americans fleeing the South, as well as immigrants from Europe, the Middle East and even Latin America and the Caribbean.
In “Fulani” (2021), “39 Reasons I am not Playing” (2018) and “Everyday Arsenal” (2018), Massey adeptly reveals how the everyday objects of self-adornment celebrated in the show share a history with the metalsmithing of the automobile industry in the Motor City.
The galleries filled with Massey’s work invite viewers to pay more attention to everyday objects and the built environment that surrounds us.
“7 Mile and Livernois” runs at the Detroit Institute of Arts through May 11, 2025. Admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Samantha Noël, Associate Professor of Art History, Wayne State University
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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Rising Alternative Pop Star Ali Berke Delivers an Electrifying Performance at NYC’s iHeartRadio Dunkin’ Music Lounge
December 10, 2024, – The vibrant atmosphere of New York City’s iHeartRadio Dunkin’ Music Lounge was electrified by the soulful sounds of rising alternative pop star, Ali Berke. Hailing from Long Island, NY, the 24-year-old artist has been making waves in the music industry with her unique voice, heartfelt lyrics, and an affinity for connecting with her audience. The intimate performance attracted fans from near and far, showcasing Ali’s remarkable talent and dynamic stage presence.
Ali’s set featured a collection of her original works, each infused with themes of resilience, love, and change. Among the standout tracks was her catchy holiday hit, “My Christmas Wish,” alongside powerful anthems like “Turbulence” and “Do You Hear Me?” With over 15 original songs released and hundreds more written, Ali’s dedication to her craft is evident in every note she sings. Her music resonates on a personal level, and her storytelling ability captivates listeners, making each performance a journey through her experiences and emotions.
In addition to her impressive performance at the Dunkin’ Music Lounge, Ali has shared the stage with pop luminaries, including AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, and graced major venues such as New York Fashion Week. She has captivated audiences across the country, performing at locations that range from bustling malls to world-renowned concert halls. Each performance showcases her authentic storytelling and raw emotion, earning her recognition and admiration from fans and media alike.
“It was such an honor to perform at the Dunkin’ Music Lounge,” Ali expressed after her performance. “It was an incredible opportunity to connect with listeners on a personal level, and to share my music and my journey with everyone in the room. Inspiring others through my story and my songs is something I feel truly passionate about.”
Despite her rapidly rising success, Ali remains grounded and deeply committed to inspiring her audience. Her ability to stay connected to her roots fuels her passion, and she aspires to uplift others through her music. Known affectionately as “Ali The Anthem Girl,” she has set an ambitious goal of becoming one of the first women to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums—a mission that has gained her widespread recognition and support.
Fans eager to relive the excitement can catch highlights from her electrifying performance on social media. Ali’s Instagram (@AliBerkeOfficial) and Z100’s (@z100newyork) channels offer a glimpse into her world, showcasing moments from her life as an artist. Furthermore, the full video of her performance is available on the Dunkin’ Music Lounge NYC website and Z100’s YouTube channel, along with a special interview featured on the Dunkin’ Music Lounge podcast.
As Ali Berke continues her ascent in the music industry, she remains focused on sharing her journey with authenticity and passion. Her captivating performances and relatable lyrics offer a source of inspiration, fostering a strong connection with her audience. To keep updated on her newest releases and upcoming performances, follow Ali on social media at @AliBerkeOfficial.
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About Ali Berke
Ali Berke is a 24-year-old alternative pop artist from Long Island, NY. With her compelling stage presence and powerful lyrics, she is quickly emerging as a standout star in the music scene. Her music not only reflects her personal journey but also invites listeners to engage with themes of resilience, love, and transformation. Recognized in major media outlets such as The Chicago Tribune, New York Post, and PIX11, Ali’s relentless drive and passionate storytelling continue to resonate and inspire fans worldwide.
Follow Ali on social media: @AliBerkeOfficial.
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(Family Features) During the holiday season, few things bring the same enjoyment as finding the perfect gift and watching in excitement as your loved one opens it up.
If you’re still searching for the right gift and you’ve got gamers, someone curious to try gaming or a loved one who needs a relaxing hobby on your nice list, Xbox can provide an outlet to unwind and connect with friends, regardless of where they love to play. It is all about making gaming easy to access and available for everyone – whether you love to jump on a console, PC or smart TV, it’s easy to play anywhere.
To help keep the playing experience fun andsafe, the Xbox Family Settings app for Android or iOS allows you to easily tailor the online gaming experience from anywhere, including managing screen time, filtering content, setting purchasing and communication controls and receiving weekly activity reports. These customizable settings help parents ensure the right balance of gaming with time for school, homework, sports and time with friends.
Find the full holiday guide featuring devices, games, subscriptions and more at Xbox.com.
Embark on New Gaming Adventures
With new console options joining the lineup this holiday season, there are even more ways to play the biggest games of the year like Indiana Jones and The Great Circle™ and family favorites like Minecraft. From the sleek, compact design of the Xbox Series S – 1 TB, which offers double the storage of the Xbox Series S – 512 GB and is still the smallest Xbox console ever, to the Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition and the Xbox Series X – Galaxy Black Special Edition, players can enjoy Quick Resume, lightning-fast load times and gameplay of up to 120 frames per second. Pair one with a custom controller or accessory from Xbox Design Labfor a unique and personalized stocking stuffer.
Play Anywhere You Are
Wherever the holidays take you and your loved ones, a monthly membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lets you dive into games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Forza Motorsporton consoles, PCs and cloud with handheld devices, PCs, smart TVs and mobile phones.With access to hundreds of games across genres, it offers something for every type of player – from casual explorers to dedicated fans and everyone in between. Plus, with new titles added all the time and premium benefits like member deals and discounts of up to 20% off select games in the catalog, and up to 10% off related game add-ons, it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving.
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