New York is buzzing this week with art, history, and star power. At the Whitney, Andy Warhol’s Family Album reveals an unexpectedly intimate side of the icon, while the Brandt Foundation spotlights Keith Haring’s early activist years. With just 14 days until the Renewal Summit, excitement is building across our community. Insider Club members also stepped behind the velvet curtain at Radio City Music Hall for a rare backstage tour, and Cinco de Mayo invites a deeper look at cultural resilience. Meanwhile, Maya Rudolph’s arrival in Oh, Mary! adds one more spark to a city already humming with creative energy.

Only 14 Days Until the Renewal Summit

If you’re feeling a little FOMO creeping in, now’s the moment to grab your tickets. We’re celebrating our 10th year with a powerhouse day of panels, speakers, exhibitors, and connections with other fabulous Tomatoes. It’s going to be unforgettable — don’t miss your chance to be in the room. SIGN UP NOW.

Andy Warhol: Family Album at the Whitney

The Whitney Museum’s new exhibition, Andy Warhol: Family Album, opens April 30 and reveals a rarely seen side of the artist through more than 700 of his own Polaroids. Shot between 1972 and 1973, these instant photos capture Warhol’s friends, muses, travels, parties, and everyday moments — the raw material behind his iconic portraits.

Curated from one of Warhol’s personal “family albums,” the show offers an intimate, time‑capsule view of the early ’70s and the social world that shaped his art. On view through October 19, it’s a must‑see for anyone interested in Warhol beyond the legend. GET THE DETAILS.

A Private Tour of Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall is more than a landmark — it’s a vital piece of New York’s cultural DNA. While millions have admired its iconic stage and the Rockettes’ precision, the real magic lives backstage. Last Sunday, our Insider Club members experienced that hidden world on the Radio City Stage Door Tour, exploring historic halls, Art Deco treasures, and the spaces where performers bring the “Showplace of the Nation” to life. READ MORE. 

 Cinco de Mayo—More Than a Celebration

Cinco de Mayo may be known for margaritas, tacos, and festive gatherings across Long Island, but its roots run far deeper than a party. Andrea Peponakis reminds us that behind the celebration is a story of resilience, identity, and cultural pride—one that began on a battlefield in Puebla and grew into a symbol of heritage for Mexican‑Americans across the United States. Understanding that history transforms the day from a casual celebration into a meaningful moment of connection. READ MORE.

Roving Contemporary Art in the East Village

Nicole Freezer Rubens writes: 

The Brandt Foundation’s mission is to educate through exhibiting contemporary art and design for all to appreciate. It is located at 421 East 6th Street in the heart of the East Village where many artists lived and worked. The gallery is in an impeccably restored Con Edison substation, which is an exhibit itself. The space is austere yet zen at the same time, offering a very calm setting for some wild art.

The current show is Keith Haring, on view through May 31st. This selection focuses on the graffiti artist’s early works created between 1980 and 1983. At this time Haring emerged as an activist street artist, recognized for his pop art style chalk drawings all over the New York City subway system. His rise to fame enabled him to be a social activist championing anti apartheid issues, LGBTQ rights, safe sex, and AIDS awareness. He created a recognizable hieroglyphic-like visual language that included his trademark barking dogs, flying saucers, and most iconic, the radiant babies. GET THE DETAILS.

~Nicole is the author of “The Long Pause and the Short Breath”

Maya Rudolph Takes the Stage in Oh, Mary!

Maya Rudolph has officially stepped onto the Broadway stage—an arrival that feels both overdue and perfectly timed. Beginning April 28, 2026, the six‑time Emmy winner and beloved Saturday Night Live alum joined the cast of Cole Escola’s Tony Award–winning sensation Oh, Mary! for an eight‑week limited run, taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. BroadwayWorld Broadway.com

Rudolph’s casting continues the show’s tradition of bold, unexpected, and delightfully off‑kilter interpretations of Mary. Previous “Marys” have included Cole Escola, John Cameron Mitchell, Jinkx Monsoon, Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Betty Gilpin, and Hannah Solow—each bringing their own comedic voltage. Now, Rudolph steps into the corset with her signature blend of emotional intelligence, absurdist humor, and fearless physicality.

Her debut was met with palpable excitement and an emotional first bow, as audiences welcomed her into the role with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for long‑awaited homecomings.