Latest Posts | By Abbe Sparks
1 week ago
Trend in Virtual Galas Continues for Arts Organizations
The trend in virtual galas continues for performing arts organizations as pandemic protocols that include social distancing and capacity limits still rule the country. The latest company to enter …
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2 weeks ago
A Tony for Christmas?
News of this year’s Tony Award® Nominees comes at a most welcome time in American history. Theatre lovers, patrons, the theatre community at large and New York City were …
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2 weeks ago
3 Day Virtual Music Fest Hopes to Save Our Stages
Live Performance and our independent venues are in serious jeopardy and time is running out to save our stages. The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) hopes to keep both alive …
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2 weeks ago
Reimagining NYC Venues to Keep Live Performance Alive
NYC larger venues and cultural institutions are reimagining their spaces to keep live performance alive. The pandemic continues to shake the performing arts and music world to its core with …
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2 weeks ago
Giving Regards to Broadway as Shut Down Extends
We’re giving our regards to Broadway as the news of extending the shut down sets in. Broadway curtains will now remain on pause thru May 2021 says The Broadway League. …
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2 weeks ago
International Day of the Girl Sparks Future Change-Makers
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Advocacy
This year's International Day of the Girl sparks empowering girls as change-makers for a better world. The theme for 2020 is "My Voice, Our Equal Future" which reimagines a better world inspired and led by adolescent girls, as part of the global Generation Equality movement. International Day of the Girl 2020 There are 1.1 billion [...]
4 weeks ago
Sixty Counts: It’s the International Day of Older Persons!
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Advocacy
Sixty Counts: it's the International Day of Older Persons. The United Nations-designated day spotlights age equality each October 1st. It offers everyone around the world an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the important contributions that older people make to society. Moreover, it raises awareness of the opportunities and challenges of aging in today’s world. The [...]
4 weeks ago
October Sparks For Domestic Violence, Bullying Prevention +
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Advocacy
Halloween will go on at a social distance this October October sparks awareness for Domestic Violence, Bullying Prevention, Drug Safety Education, Breast Cancer plus many other important health and social issues that plague our society. It's also the time for Fall fun activities as apple and pumpkin picking and trick or treating for Halloween. Our [...]
4 weeks ago
Pandemic Forces Annual Viva Broadway Event Virtual to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
The annual Viva Broadway event to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month will go on this Fall as a virtual digital concert. The pandemic continues to cause organizations to pivot their events, adding this event's presenters, The Broadway League and Playbill, to the list. ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices pivots virtual to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month Playbill [...]
1 month ago
Reimagined New York Film Festival Opens Sept. 17th
A reimagined New York Film Festival (NYFF) opens September 17 and runs thru October 11, 2020 with a an adjusted format and covid-19 protocals in place. The 58th edition will be different, yet familiar from years past with a combination of Drive-In and virtual screenings, filmmaker talks and more. The NYFF58 will begin one week [...]
2 months ago
Tribute to Trailblazing Comedy Queen: We Love Lucy
A fitting tribute to trailblazing comedy queen and pioneer Lucille Ball premieres Saturday, September 12th at 8PM ET on the Reelz independent television network. "Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy" shows viewers how the infamous redhead's groundbreaking work ethic and comedy paved the road for change in the entertainment industry for women that still resonates to [...]
2 months ago
We Will Never Forget September 11th
We Will Never Forget September 11th! This is one terrorist tragedy Americans will never forget and one that reminds us that life is short. Nineteen years later we must sadly add COVID-19 to this list as a terrorist attack on the nation like no other in our history. “If we learn nothing else from this [...]
2 months ago
NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro On Pause
NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro must go on pause for 2020, but celebrations will never be stopped. This September marks the 94th annual celebration of the Patron Saint of Naples. The Feast Festival is normally held for 11 days through the 11 blocks centering around Mulberry Street. Originally scheduled from September 19th thru [...]
2 months ago
9/11 Life Lesson No Time For Hate: Quote of the Week
This week's inspirational quote of the week stems from the 9/11 terrorist attack on America and the life lesson learned from that horrific day. This is one tragedy Americans will never forget and reminds us that life is short Nineteen years later we must sadly add COVID-19 to this list as a terrorist attack on [...]
2 months ago
Slice Through The Cheese – National Cheese Pizza Day
Slice through the cheese and pie up with your favorite style of pizza in honor of National Cheese Pizza Day. Each year on September 5th we celebrate the original Pizza Pie topping with its oozing melted cheese to kick-off the Fall season. Cheese Pizza has Socially Sparked® our lives for over a century in the [...]
2 months ago
Happy National Wildlife Day
Happy National Wildlife Day, which is held annually on September 4th. The day serves to bring global awareness and education concerning the number of endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation. National Wildlife Day was founded in 2005 by Animal Behaviorist and Philanthropist Colleen Paige. The day was created to bring awareness and [...]
2 months ago
The NYC Beat Stays on Pause: Save Our Stages
The NYC beat stays on pause. Live music on pause, live entertainment on Pause. Indoor Dining on Pause, Favorite Independent Venues on Pause, Musicians On Pause, Club Employees on Pause, Live Music Fans’ Life On Pause. What's it gonna' take to bring back the heartbeat of the city? NYC Live Entertainment Venues Remain On Pause [...]
2 months ago
September Sparks Awareness for Suicide Prevention, Recovery, Food Safety +
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Advocacy
September sparks awareness for suicide prevention, recovery, food safety, cancer, social distancing and many more important health and social initiatives. The return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed to make an impact for progress, prevention and finding cures. Number one on the list is the daily race to find [...]
2 months ago
Lady Gaga’s Inspiring Words: Quote of the Week
Lady Gaga's inspiring words to believe in yourself is the Socially Sparked Quote of the Week. The award-winning diva's powerful message of encouragement comes at a time when our struggles and suffering are exemplified due to the pandemic. Lady Gaga's inspiring message during her VMAs acceptance speech "You can spin your struggles into gold, you [...]