Hello my friends,
I started menna a little informally, out of necessity. A weekly email, nothing fancy. Just me gathering things happening across New York for those of us with roots in the region, because they were always there, just scattered, tucked into small networks, passed around in group chats, never quite in one place.
Somewhere along the way it became something more. A small but real window into the cultural life of our community here in New York. A place to find artists, gatherings, and people worth showing up for.
And now, menna has a new home. We've built a website, and with it, a bigger vision for what this can be.
As always, I’d love to hear what you think about the website and the evolving newsletter. My inbox is open, just hit reply and share your thoughts. As a small thank you, we’re giving away 8 tickets (4 pairs) to see Palestine 36 this weekend at BAM or Angelika. Share your feedback, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a pair.
What the website make possible:
1. Browse events anytime anywhere
All events gathered in one spot, accessible anytime (I guess that’s just how any website works but I still got excited)
2. Discover a bigger selection of events
No Gmail limit sizing so we can add all events that we are able to source, even when they are created last minute.
3. See only what you care about
Filter the list based on dates, time, event category, neighborhood and price.
4. Add to calendar
One click and it’s in your calendar.
No screenshots, no forgotten plans, no scattered notes.
5. Plan ahead
See what’s happening in two days, in two weeks, in two months?
My fellow Type A planners, I see you. I am here for you. I am one of you.
The newsletter isn’t going anywhere
The newsletter will remain the heartbeat of Menna and how our community moves through the city.
For those of you who don’t love scrolling, the newsletter will bring you a curated selection of events we genuinely believe are worth showing up for. It also creates room for new editorial sections, offering a pulse on the community and news on our people, our projects, and the initiatives shaping our scene.
Thank you for being here and building this with us
and as always, we’re always an email away
Sending love
Samar
