Music in New York City

How a century-old glass factory in Queens became a concert venue and arts center.

A collection of playbills, photographs, and other memorabilia from the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

A touching tribute to the "Queen of Soul."

Jimi Hendrix's legendary recording studio in Greenwich Village.

Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

A small piece of the composer's New York home lives on in the center of Czech culture in Manhattan.

Where the four original members of the Ramones hung out and revolutionized punk rock.

This landmark building is now a vibrant performing arts space with musical acts from around the world.

One of the last full-orchestra recording studios in New York City and an acoustical marvel.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

More than 300,000 historical artifacts from the famous music venue, from Duke Ellington's handwritten score to The Beatles' booking slip.

A Yiddish theater turned movie house turned rock and roll landmark turned gay disco turned bank.

This Bronx apartment building is officially recognized as the birthplace of hip-hop.