About this episode
The episode discusses why Mayor Mamdani chose to skip the Met Gala this year and covers various cultural topics.
This year's Met Gala had plenty of bold looks, but the bigger story was who decided to stay home. Arts & Culture Editor Matthew Schnipper joins us to break it down, plus never before seen Keith Haring works going to auction, what's coming up at SummerStage, and the best frozen treats in the city this summer. Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org
People in this episode
Guest: Matthew Schnipper
Topics covered
- Met Gala
- Mayor Mamdani
- Keith Haring
- SummerStage
- frozen treats
- arts and culture
Keywords
- Met Gala
- Mayor Mamdani
- Matthew Schnipper
- Keith Haring
- SummerStage
- frozen treats
- arts and culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WNYC
Books & works: Keith Haring works
Places: SummerStage
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