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All things New York that Socially Sparked® our lives.

Reimagined New York Film Festival Opens Sept. 17th
3 years ago

Reimagined New York Film Festival Opens Sept. 17th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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We Will Never Forget September 11th
3 years ago

We Will Never Forget September 11th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro On Pause
3 years ago

NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro On Pause

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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9/11 Life Lesson No Time For Hate: Quote of the Week
3 years ago

9/11 Life Lesson No Time For Hate: Quote of the Week

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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The NYC Beat Stays on Pause: Save Our Stages
3 years ago

The NYC Beat Stays on Pause: Save Our Stages

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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, …
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Pop-Up Events Return to NYC with Masked-Up Man on the Moon
3 years ago

Pop-Up Events Return to NYC with Masked-Up Man on the Moon

Pop-Up events are making a return to NYC after nearly six months of silence. The reports of sightings of a masked-up astronaut popping up on street corners around Gotham are …
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Music Community Comes Out to Save NYC Stages & Live Entertainment
3 years ago

Music Community Comes Out to Save NYC Stages & Live Entertainment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The New York City (NYC) music community came out Sunday morning to pose in solidarity to save our independent venues and live entertainment with the support of the newly-formed New …
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Sustainable Travel Soundbytes From Social Good Series I
3 years ago

Sustainable Travel Soundbytes From Social Good Series I

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sustainable travel is gaining favor across the globe as the pandemic continues to curtail our traveling options and forces us to remain close to home. Travel and environmental experts discussed …
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Mask Up Saying is all the Rage: Quote of the Week
3 years ago

Mask Up Saying is all the Rage: Quote of the Week

Mask Up Saying is all the rage. The two word message is as simple as its design. Mask Up awareness campaigns are cropping up around the country. The new celebrity campaign “Mask Up America” speaks to the entire country.
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Virtual Relief Benefit: Rise Up New York
4 years ago

Virtual Relief Benefit: Rise Up New York

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You say virtual relief benefit. They say virtual telethon. We say virtual benefit concert. Any way you say it, the message in the expression rings clear — Rise Up for …
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Patriotism’s Finest 4 Covid Heroes Finest
4 years ago

Patriotism’s Finest 4 Covid Heroes Finest

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Patriotism’s finest for Covid-19’s finest frontline heroes soared above the skies of New York City, Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia on Tuesday as part of Operation America Strong Salute. The U.S. …
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Shelter in Place & Poetry for NYC
4 years ago

Shelter in Place & Poetry for NYC

A poem for NYC during lockdown by our Founder, Abbe Sparks & to celebrate Poetry Month with #ShelterinPoetry
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Be Smart Earlier Than Later During COVID-19
4 years ago

Be Smart Earlier Than Later During COVID-19

Wise advice on how to best combat the corona virus pandemic from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Be smart earlier than later is the interpreted Socially Sparked quote of the week.
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Rocker Chants Billy Never Idles in NYC Environmental Campaign
4 years ago

Rocker Chants Billy Never Idles in NYC Environmental Campaign

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Billy never idles, Billy never idles” chants legendary Rocker Billy Idol, who lends his name to NYC in a new campaign to prevent air pollution. NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio and …
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This Land is Your Land at 80 Still Made for You and Me
4 years ago

This Land is Your Land at 80 Still Made for You and Me

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Folk singer songwriter Woody Guthrie’s legendary song ‘This Land Is Your Land’ is still made for you and me as the anthem turns 80 on February 23rd. The folk hero …
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Twofers Returns for NYC Off-Broadway Week 2020
4 years ago

Twofers Returns for NYC Off-Broadway Week 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Twofers return as NYC Off-Broadway Week 2020 begins. From February 10th thru February 23rd, theatre lovers — New Yorkers and visitors alike — can seize the opportunity to take in …
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The Power of Music Sees the Light of Day
4 years ago

The Power of Music Sees the Light of Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Light of Day Foundation and its quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinsonisms (ALS and PSP) begins with the power of music. The power of …
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United They Roar for Women’s Equality +
4 years ago

United They Roar for Women’s Equality +

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New decade brings new energy and unity to The Women’s March as they rise up and roar in solidarity for their rights. Women around the country and across the globe …
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United He Laughs: Comedian Yakov Smirnoff Socially Sparked
4 years ago

United He Laughs: Comedian Yakov Smirnoff Socially Sparked

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Comedian Yakov Smirnoff and his brand of neutral humor have Socially Sparked® our lives for over four decades. We caught up with the comedian at the APAP NYC conference this …
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Here Comes Winter Broadway Week 2 For 1 Tickets
4 years ago

Here Comes Winter Broadway Week 2 For 1 Tickets

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here comes Winter Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets in 2020! Beginning January 21st thru February 9th, theater lovers will be able to purchase up to two tickets to select Broadway shows …
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