Week of April 13th

This week, Empire City Swing took over New York City.  The theme ias "Solo Edition," featuring Jazz, Charleston and Slow Dance music. Dancers from all over descended upon NYC to participate in workshops and attend social dances.

Thursday, April 16th: "The Addicts." 

The NY Arts & Sciences Salon is pleased to promote the creative effort of one of its members, playwright Ed Malin." After the play, meet Ed and the cast & crew for a discussion and Q&A.

When: 8pm

Where: Theater for the New City - 155 First Ave. (@ E. 10th St.)

Link: Find out more about the play or buy tickets here.

Friday, April 17th: Glenn Crytzer & The Savoy Seven play ECS. 

Empire City Swing (going on all week-end) welcomed Glenn Crytzer to the main stage @ Manhattan Ballroom. While he originally trained in classical cello music, Glenn switched to a Big Band sound after falling in love with it at first listen. Glenn went on to compose music that would be at home on any 1940s lp. His music has been called "impossible not to love."

Link: Glenn Crytzer's website

Saturday, April 18th: Emily Asher's Garden Party plays ECS. 

This fabulous jazzy ragtime band took over Empire City Swing for the Saturday night dance. Emily Asher leads on trombone and vocals, and the band has a New Orleans brass band sound.

Link: Emily Asher's website