I was commissioned by Yahoo Canada to write an Article for World MS Day, and they published it on their *homepage!* And it was picked up by Yahoo Style France and Yahoo News UK... which put it on the main international News and Style pages for ALL of Yahoo!
iDare Magazine article and art spread
I bare it all in the incredible article Chromatic Cantata by Nicole Flores in the Spring Art issue of iDare Magazine! Inspired photography by Jose Pagan, hair by Ric Brenin and MUA/ Producing by Nicole herself.
New Comp Cards are in!
Sooo excited about my new Comp Cards (aka Z Card, Zed Card, Sed Card, Set Card...) from the incredible team of Jose Pagan Photography, Ric Brenin Celebrity Master Hairstylist, and MUA Nicole Flores.
South of the border...
Exciting news, I'm going to be modelling and singing jazz & early music in South America this year; I'm now represented by Agencia y Academia Plus Size Chile in Santiago, Chile. Look out for a 'farewell' concert of South American jazz this summer.
Hostess for International Jazz Day
I am beyond excited to be the Honorary Hostess for International Jazz Day Celebration Hosted by JazzBuffalo on April 30th sponsored by JazzBuffalo and PAUSA Art House; it's a benefit for Walk MS Buffalo and National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and I'm singing a few international jazz tunes too!
1 incredible team, 2 fabulous magazine spreads...
I don't know what I'm more excited about... that I have two amazing features -- the launch Plus issue of Billie Blunt Magazine, and in SKORCH Magazine's Body Love issue -- out this month, or that an incredible team of Buffalo's top talent knocked this editorial out of the park! Check out the stellar work from the 716.
Article on Fat-Shaming in Opera is out
Here's the article I wrote about Fat Shaming in Opera for AlizéLaVie Magazine; What If There’s No Fat Lady? The Recent Trend Of Critical Fat Shaming In Opera. Subscribe to the current issue for free here to read the whole article and the other fabulous features in this global lifestyle publication.
Soloist position at St. John's-Grace Episcopal
I'm pleased to be a Paid Tenor Soloist at St. John's - Grace Episcopal Church; I'll be performing hymns as well as solo works.
Co-Chair of Met Opera Auditions Committee!
I am officially appointed Co-Chair of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions for the Buffalo/ Toronto District, along with my dear friend Leah Schneider Wietig.
Headlining Vivaldi WinterFest at Music Niagara
I'm beyond extremely pleased to announce that I am headlining a 3-concert series at Music Niagara, for Vivaldi WinterFest! Lead by MN Founder and Artistic Director Atis Bankas, I cannot wait to work with the period CamerAtis Ensemble.
Authored article on the plus industry in Mirabella Mag
My article "The Industry, The Fight, The Change" on emerging trends in the plus industry is published in the Winter 2016 issue of Mirabella Magazine.
More international press for BodyLove NYC
The gift that keeps on giving... BodyLove by Silvana Denker NYC has been featured in the Spanish, Egyptian and German press, with more popping up all the time.
Feature in Trade Secrets
Long-awaited premiere with BCP
I'm singing the world-premiere of the song cycle Four Seasons by Composer-in-Residence Caroline Mallonée with the Buffalo Chamber Players at PAUSA Art House on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Committees at the BPO
I'm super excited to have a joined a few Committees, including Marketing, at the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
BadAss Change-Maker
I'm really excited about my recent interview on Girl Talk HQ, the global headquarters of female empowerment news media. In it I discuss what makes me a powerful woman, where I see the plus industry moving in the future, and some thoughts on the Euro vs American markets.
Demo CD is now out for purchase on disc or digital
My entire CD Brucia La Terra is now available for purchase, as digital mp3s or on disc. Check it out on iTunes, CDBaby and Spotify! Contact me directly to buy the disc.
I'm in an art gallery in NYC!
I'm going to La Maison d'Art this weekend for an Art Opening where my photos are displayed. The exhibition is tied to an amazing event of empowerment called Scars of Victory, and MODAL client Sarah Jane Howard has been cast in the show.
Debut at Rochester Early Music Festival
I've been sitting on this one for a few months... I am crazy excited to be singing Medieval repertoire at the 2016 Rochester Early Music Festival!
Radio interview for National Opera Week Lecture
Here's my annual radio interview with Classical 94.5 WNED about my National Opera Week Lecture-Recital Opera Liberata for OperaBuffs of WNY.