globalFEST 2013: Ten Years of Moving International Sounds from the Margins to the Mainstream

Founded by some of the United States’ most informed and engaged global music presenters, gF is co-led by a trio of dedicated volunteer producers/curators: Bill Bragin of Acidophilus: Live & Active Cultures, Isabel Soffer of Live Sounds, and Shanta Thake of Joe’s Pub at the Public. globalFEST celebrates its 10th year on January 13, 2013 at NYC’s Webster Hall (125 East 11th Street), with a dozen vibrant acts from across the world and the sonic spectrum.

THE ECONOMIST HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL WORLD IN 2012 FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY FEATURING ALEC BALDWIN, GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, MOBY AND MORE

New York, NY–The Economist will hold its World In 2012 Festival in New York City in early December. The festival celebrates the 26th edition of The Economist’s successful The World in…publication, which contains a collection of predictions and trends for the year ahead. The two-day event begins on December 1st with a gala dinner at The Angel Orensanz Foundation For The Arts and is followed by a day of discussion and debate on December 3rd at Cooper Union. Alec Baldwin, George Stephanopoulos, Moby and many other notable figures in politics, business, sports, arts and more will participate in the festival.

Rising Star Zoe Kravitz 2011 BIFF Honoree

The Festival’s prestigious Rising Star Award is given to an actor or actress whose noteworthy performances have put them on the path for elite and lasting stardom in the industry. Zoe Isabella Kravitz will be on hand for the special award tribute presentation on Friday, December 2nd at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.