NYC Weekend Events from Cititour

Smorgasburg 2013

April 06, 2012 - November 23, 2013:

Throngs of New Yorkers filled East River State Park in Williamsburg Saturday for the first glimpses of Smorgasburg, an open-air food court that features a combination of greenmarket and prepared food purveyors of everything homemade, local, organic, and hyper-fresh

Eric Demby, founder of the Brooklyn Flea, the hand-curated group of Williamsburg vendors that has become so popular, is responsible for organizing the weekly event, which he hopes will fare as well “We hope Smorgasburg will become a one-stop culinary clearinghouse and cross-section for folks who are curious about the new Brooklyn,” Demby told the New York Times (The same lot, located at 27 North Sixth Street between Kent Avenue and the East River, hosts the Brooklyn Flea outpost every Sunday)

Judging from the diversity in food choices and smiles on peoples’ faces, Smorgasburg is already a success Some familiar faces made an appearance, such as Red Hook Lobster Pound, Mile End, and Porchetta, but many of the vendors are newbies just learning the ropes or seasoned pros trying out something experimental Demby reached out to established business owners, like Liza Queen of Queen’s Hideaway in Greenpoint, as well as those with a newfound passion for the culinary arts, like John Husby, a line cook from Momofuku Noodle Bar who started King’s Crumb to sell fried chicken and homemade pork sausage

Lines were especially long for vendors who created their own take on street food, such as Connie Sun of Bite Size Kitchen, which offered traditional dumplings, banana-ricotta spring rolls, Shanghai-style scallion shrimp pancakes, and more Just as popular was Mimi and Coco NY with its grilled Japanese “octopus” balls filled with savory sausage, potato, or shrimp Shorty Tang & Sons offered a classic interpretation of cold sesame noodles, prepared from an old family recipe

In addition to specific hot food vendors, about 20 percent of the participants are greenmarket farmers who sell fresh juices, fruit, vegetables, as well as herbs and flowering plants Demby sees the relationship between vendors as symbiotic, as chefs may easily obtain fresh food supplies from local farmers directly on site Smorgasburg represents the first ever mixed-use fresh food court in New York, an idea Greenmarket Director Michael Hurwitz calls a “hybrid endeavor”

Those seeking something sweet had difficult choices to make Among the hits in the dessert category were Nana’s Bananas, frozen chocolate-covered bananas from Cecile Dyer of Pies ’n’ Thighs fame Homemade ice cream from Blue Marble and Fine & Raw Chocolate was also popular, though there was no shortage of fruit-topped pastries, sticky buns, pies of every variety, and cookies galore Best of all, you can pick up something for now and something for later, as plenty of vendors featured homemade prepared foods like jams, pickles, sauces—and yes—artisanal ketchup

Overall, the day came off without a hitch and the lines moved quickly Despite the lack of shade, spirits remained high There’s plenty of green grass to lounge on, warm river breezes, and fun activities for the little ones, courtesy of Tribeca’s Moomah If you do trek out to Smorgasburg in the coming weeks, expect to be somewhat overwhelmed at the sheer number of choices With an ever-growing roster of gourmet attractions, it’s New York’s answer to a food amusement park; just don’t expect to eat it all in one shot

Saturdays, 9AM–5PM, rain or shine

[Smorgasburg DUMBO open Sundays at the Tobacco Warehouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, 11am-6pm April 7 - Nov 24, 2013]

The Friday Night special

September 14, 2012 - September 15, 2013:

Eric Virgil presents

Each and Every Friday

The Friday Night Special
at
Ajna Bar
25 Little West 12th Street
New York NY 10014

Guest list: Mention Eric Virgil at the door for Free/Reduced Admission
Music: House, Top40, Hip hop and Mash ups
Bottle Specials

Ladies Free until 12am on Eric Virgil's list
Guys reduced on Eric Virgil's list

Walk through Ajnas rounded slate entry into a spectacular scene of beautiful people, remarkable decor, and pulsing music that makes you move
Noted for its extraordinary Asian interior, and state of the art sound, Ajna boasts NYC hottest DJs and has become a Mecca to celebrities, models, and NYCs hottest clubbers Join us this Friday to see what all the hype is about

21+ With proper ID
Very Strict door must rsvp call 917-664-2686
Dress Code: Dress to impress Collared shirts mandatory for guys Ladies must wear heels

For Guest-list, Birthdays or any info text or email Eric Virgil
917-664-2696
info@ericvirgilcom
Official Website
http://ericvirgilcom

Grand Opening of Saturdays @ Luxx NYC

September 15, 2012 - September 16, 2013:

Grand Opening of Saturdays
at
Luxx NYC
225 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10009

Guestlist: Mention Eric Virgil to the door
Music by: Dj Price
spinning Top40, House, Hiphop & Mash ups

Bottle Specials
(Does not include tax or tip)*
$500 - 2 Goose/Ciroc & 1 House Champagne
$750 - 3 Goose/Ciroc & 2 House Champagne
$1,000 - 4 Goose/Ciroc & 3 House Champagne

Ladies free until 12am on Eric Virgil's list
Guys free til 11pm, reduced after on Eric Virgil's list

Join us on September 15th for the official grand opening of one of the biggest clubs in the Lower East Side!!

Luxx NYC- From the candlelit brick walls of the Mezzanine, to the soaring ceilings of Club Luxx NYs Main Room, down to the Romanesque archways of Club Luxx NYC Vault, L uxx NY is one of the most stunning venues in New York City Cliub Luxx is a tri-level nightlife playground and is a marvel of form and function, featuring 3 full-service bars, a VIP mezzanine, and seductive lounge spaces Club Luxx NYCs lower level Vault, with exquisite brick arched ceilings, original bank safe doors, and private areas throughout, can be a part of the main party or a separate event with its own state of the art sound system

Dress Code: Uspcale dresscode Collared shirts for guys and Ladies no flats

Metropolitan Opera 2012-13 Season

September 24, 2012 - May 30, 2013:

An abundance of Verdi and Wagner, in celebration of their 200^th birthdays, will be featured in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2012-13 season, which will showcase the world’s greatest singers, conductors, and directors in seven new productions—two of them Met premieres—and 21 revivals, including three complete Ring cycles Twelve of the season’s Saturday matinees will be transmitted worldwide as part of the Met’s increasingly popular, award-winning Live in HD series

In chronological order, the new productions begin on September 24, opening night of the season, with a staging of Donizetti’s comic masterpiece L’Elisir d’Amore, directed by Bartlett Sher, conducted by Maurizio Benini, and starring Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani L’Elisir d’Amore will be Netrebko’s second consecutive Met opening night, following last September’s Anna Bolena

On October 23, Thomas Adès will conduct the Met premiere of his opera The Tempest, the highly regarded new work that received its world premiere in 2004 at London’s Royal Opera House It will be directed by Robert Lepage and star Simon Keenlyside as Prospero

Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads the first of the season’s two new Verdi productions, a staging of Un Ballo in Maschera directed by David Alden, starring Karita Mattila, Marcelo Álvarez, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, opening on November 8

This season’s New Year’s Eve gala will be the Met premiere of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda, the second in the composer’s trio of historical operas on Tudor queens The production is by David McVicar, who directed last season’s Met premiere of the first work in the trilogy, Anna Bolena, and who will stage Roberto Devereux in a future season Maestro Benini conducts Joyce DiDonato as the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots, opposite Elza van den Heever in her Met debut as Elizabeth I

On January 28, conductor Michele Mariotti, who makes his Met debut this season, leads the premiere of a new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer in his Met debut and starring �eljko Lučić, Diana Damrau, and Piotr Beczala

Acclaimed French-Canadian director François Girard makes his Met debut with a new staging of Wagner’s Parsifal on February 15, with Daniele Gatti conducting Jonas Kaufmann in his Met role debut as the title character The cast also includes Katarina Dalayman, Peter Mattei, and René Pape

On April 4, McVicar premieres his second new production of the season, Handel’s Giulio Cesare, in a staging that won acclaim when it premiered at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2005 David Daniels stars as Caesar, opposite Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra, with Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducting

The 2012-13 season was announced by Met General Manager Peter Gelb “We’re staying true to our course of renewing the core repertoire, while also introducing works new to the Met,” said Gelb “We remain dedicated to upholding the Met’s tradition of high musical standards through our casting of the finest singers in the world”

For more on this year's season and to purchase tickets click here

Brooklyn Center 2012/2013 Season

November 04, 2012 - May 19, 2013:

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 58th season of music, dance, theater, and family programming reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn The outstanding line-up features performances from Jamaica, Russia, China, and Canada, as well as the United States, and includes both Brooklyn premieres and returning favorites

“Brooklyn Center has always been a valued part of the thriving arts culture on campus,” said Maria Ann Conelli, Dean of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts at Brooklyn College “The upcoming season promises to deliver exactly what Brooklyn’s many communities have come to expect – diversity, affordability, and above all else, artistic excellence We look forward to welcoming audiences back next year to enjoy another exceptional season of international music, theater, dance and family performances”

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts’ 2012-2013 Season includes:

A double bill of klezmer music with Metropolitan Klezmer and Isle of Klezbos Enchantment Theatre Company’s The Velveteen Rabbit The Ultimate Sounds of Doo-Wop and Street Corner Harmony The Shaolin Warriors Christmas in the Caribbean, featuring the University Singers Dance Theatre in Westchester’s The Colonial Nutcracker The Snow Maiden (Матушка-Метелица) Omaha Theater Company’s How I Became a Pirate The Little Prince American Family Theater’s Sleeping Beauty The Freddy Cole Quartet The Beauty of Ballet(co-presented with the School of American Ballet)

· The Brementown Musicians (БРЕМЕНСКИЕ МУЗЫКАНTЫ)

Bash the Trash’s Tales of Anansi Sixth annual National Grid Earth Day Fiddler on the Roof Ballet-théâtre atlantique du Canada’s Amadeus (A New York premiere) The United States Military Academy Concert Band An Evening with Lucie Arnaz Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music

Metropolitan Klezmer & Isle of Klezbos

Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 2pm

The Walt Whitman Theatre transforms into a Simcha Palace when these two internationally-acclaimed ensembles hit the stage with their unique interpretations of traditional Eastern European favorites, Yiddish swing and folk tunes, and original compositions

Tickets: $30

The Velveteen Rabbit

Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2pm

“When a child loves you for a long, long time… then you become Real” So says the Horse to the Velveteen Rabbit in Margery Williams’ much-loved literary classic about a stuffed toy rabbit who yearns to become real This charming tale of love and devotion features an original musical score, extraordinary puppets, masks, and magic A Target Storybook Series event recommended for ages four and up

Tickets: $7

The Ultimate Sounds of Doo-Wop and Street Corner Harmony

Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8pm

This concert of chart-topping artists from the ‘50s and ‘60s includes Fred Parris and The Satins (“In the Still of the Night”), The Legendary Teenagers (“Why Do Fools Fall in Love”), The Chiffons with original lead singer Judy Mann (“One Fine Day”), The Original Tymes (“So Much In Love”), and Barbara Harris and the Toys (“Lovers Concerto”)

Tickets: $45 orchestra, $36 mezzanine

Direct from Beijing, The People’s Republic of China

The Shaolin Warriors

Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 3pm

With a jaw-dropping mix of martial arts, theatricality and athleticism, the Shaolin Warriors present a rare glimpse into the ancient and mystical art of Kung Fu This astonishing spectacle features 22 monks performing feats of strength, agility, and impeccably choreographed combat that will take your breath away

Tickets: $30

Christmas in the Caribbean with The University Singers

Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 8pm

The University Singers from the University of the West Indies have distinguished themselves as one of the leading choral groups in the Caribbean with their widely versatile repertoire of original music composed by Caribbean writers, classical choral works, American Negro Spirituals, and Jazz and Gospel arrangements Always a favorite at Brooklyn Center, Jamaica’s cultural ambassadors return with a joyous holiday program

Tickets: $45 orchestra, $36 mezzanine

The Colonial Nutcracker

Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2pm

An annual holiday favorite, Dance Theatre in Westchester performs its family-friendly, full-length version of Tchaikovsky’s ballet set in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and simultaneous narration to help young audience members enjoy this timeless classic Recommended for ages four and up

Tickets: $10

The Snow Maiden (Матушка-Метелица)

Presented in association with Anton Krylov

Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 6pm

Enjoy this magical Christmas tale in which a worthy young girl is transformed by Grandfather Frost (the Russian Santa Claus) into the beautiful Snow Maiden Traditional Russian songs, dances and elaborate costumes create a winter wonderland in this delightful children’s extravaganza Performed in Russian with English subtitles Recommended for ages six and up

Tickets:$35-$50

How I Became a Pirate

Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2pm

In this new musical based on the best-selling children’s book, Jeremy’s talent for building sand castles and digging moats has earned him a place on the crew of Braid Beard’s ship It’s a grand adventure, indeed, until Jeremy remembers all the things that he left behind Surely, the pirates can be convinced to take him home! A Target Storybook Series event recommended for ages six and up

Tickets: $7

The Little Prince

Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 2pm

Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince Full of whimsy and wonderment, this new stage version of the classic tale incorporates puppetry, multimedia projections, and original music as it follows one brave little boy’s journey through the universe, exploring the mysteries of grownups and the stars and searching for what is most important in life A Target Storybook Series event recommended for ages eight to eighty

Tickets: $7

American Family Theater’s Sleeping Beauty

Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2pm

When a beautiful princess falls under the curse of a wicked sorceress, only the sweet kiss of a handsome prince can save her from eternal slumber From “once upon a time” to “happily ever after,” this tale of fairy godmothers, magic spells, and true love will enchant the entire family A Target Storybook Series event recommended for ages four and up

Tickets: $7

The Freddy Cole Quartet

Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 8pm

A Grammy nominee in his own right, Freddy Cole makes no apology for sounding like his brother, Nat “King” Cole And he stands shoulder to shoulder with today’s jazz greats This master vocalist and pianist captivates listeners with his warm presence, subtle phrasing, and world-class jazz

Tickets: $36

In collaboration with the School of American Ballet

The Beauty of Ballet

Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 2pm

Join students and faculty of the world-famous School of American Ballet (the official academy of New York City Ballet) in this program illustrating the process by which talented youngsters develop into accomplished classical ballet dancers Your children will watch a “class” where training exercises and steps are demonstrated, and also enjoy excerpts from famous ballets A free event recommended for ages four and up General free admission, no tickets issued

Direct from Moscow

The Bremantown Musicians (БРЕМЕНСКИЕ МУЗЫКАНТЫ)

Presented in association with Anton Krylov

Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6pm

Adapted from the enormously popular Russian cartoon, this family-friendly rock musical follows the adventures of a handsome wandering minstrel and his animal companions Performed in Russian (English language synopsis available) Recommended for ages eight and up

Tickets: $45-$65

Tales of Anansi

Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2pm

In honor of Earth Day, the environmental performance group Bash the Trash presents a storytelling concert that features Anansi the trickster, one of the most important characters in West African and Caribbean folklore African-inspired musical instruments made from recycled and reused materials accompany the stories, creating an afternoon that is both entertaining and educational

Tickets: $7

Sixth Annual National Grid Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 13 2013 at 3pm

Children and adults alike will enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and street performers at this free community festival, where interactive family activities highlight the need for creating a more sustainable future and caring for the earth

General free admission, no tickets issued

Fiddler on the Roof

Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 3pm

Filled with rousing, heartwarming songs like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” this landmark Broadway musical cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, capturing the hearts of people all over the world with its unforgettable humor, warmth, and honesty

Tickets: $45 orchestra, $36 mezzanine

Ballet-théâtre atlantique du Canada’s Amadeus

A New York premiere
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3pm

A young prodigy arrives at the Austrian court, igniting a fierce musical rivalry that only one will survive Filled with jealousy, greed, and loneliness, this gripping full-length ballet interweaves the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri as it traces the tumultuous life of one of the greatest composers of all time

Tickets:$40 orchestra, $30 mezzanine

United States Military Academy Band

Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2pm

As the US Army’s oldest active band, the United States Military Academy Band has served the nation for over 190 years, performing for US Presidents and Heads of State Under the direction of Lt Col Timothy J Holtan, it is committed to being the standard bearer of musical excellence, instilling the best of national values, spirit and patriotism in the American public

General free admission, no tickets issued

An Evening with Lucie Arnaz

Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8pm

Daughter of showbiz royalty Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, iconic entertainer Lucie Arnaz graces the stage of the Walt Whitman Theatre with an unforgettable concert featuring new arrangements of favorite standards by Gershwin, Ellington, and Porter, as well as Latin tunes made famous by her father and showstoppers from

her Broadway career

Tickets:$36

Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1pm

Get your vocal chords warmed up for this screening of the Academy Award-winning Julie Andrews movie musical, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along Classic tunes include “Climb Every Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” and of course the soaring title song If you’ve always wanted to be a part of a musical, this is your chance!

Tickets: $15

Multibuy (three or four shows) and Megabuy packages (five or more shows) save up to 15% off individual ticket prices (not applicable to The Colonial Nutcracker, The Snow Maiden, The Brementown Musicians, or Target Storybook Series shows) Discounts available for seniors, students, Brooklyn College faculty/staff/alumni, and groups $10 student rush tickets available day-of-show

About Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College

Founded in 1954, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents outstanding performing arts and arts education programs at affordable prices, embracing the diverse communities that define Brooklyn Brooklyn Center welcomes over 65,000 people to the 2,400 seat Walt Whitman Theatre each season and boasts one of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 schoolchildren from over 300 schools annually with its SchoolTime series In recognition of its commitment to quality family programming, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts was voted Brooklyn’s Best Theater or Theater Group for Kids as part of Nickelodeon’s 2009 ParentsConnect Parents’ Picks Awards

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts

Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College

2 train to Brooklyn College/Flatbush Avenue

Online orders: wwwBrooklynCenterOnlineorg

Box Office: (718) 951-4500, Tuesday – Saturday, 1pm – 6pm

Groups of 15 or more: (718) 951-4600 x3326

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts’ programs are supported, in part, by public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council Major support for the 2012-2013 season is provided by: Brooklyn College; Target; Con Edison; Macy’s Foundation; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; TD Charitable Foundation; National Grid; the Herman Goldman Foundation, Kings Plaza Shopping Center; and The Harkness Foundation for Dance Additional support provided by CNG Publications and The Brooklyn Eagle The Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel is the official hotel of Brooklyn Center’s 2012-2013 sseason Backstage catering is graciously provided by Applebee’s

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges generous support from New York City Councilman Albert Vann and the Department of Youth & Community Development; New York City Council Speaker Christine C Quinn; and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture

November 17, 2012 - August 11, 2013:

In the new exhibition Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture, the American Museum of Natural History explores the complex and intricate food system that brings what we eat from farm to fork In sections devoted to growing, transporting, cooking, eating, tasting, and celebrating, the exhibition illuminates the myriad ways that food is produced and moved throughout the world With opportunities to taste seasonal treats in the working kitchen, cook a virtual meal, view rare artifacts from the Museum’s collections, and peek into the dining rooms of famous figures throughout history, visitors will experience the intersection of food, nature, culture, health, and history—and consider some of the most challenging issues of our time

For information on food tastings click here

F#%KING UP EVERYTHING

March 15, 2013 - May 18, 2013:

F#%KING UP EVERYTHING is a rock musical comedy with heart Set in today’s Brooklyn indie music scene, it is an old-fashioned boy-meets-girl love story for the 21st Century When these hipsters aren't true to who they are, they screw up everything Especially love And no one screws up more than children’s puppeteer Christian Mohammed Schwartzelberg when he meets singer-songwriter Juliana, the girl of his dreams

Love Therapy

April 20, 2013 - May 25, 2013:

LOVE THERAPY is a play about a young therapist who finds herself out of her depth when intimacy, attraction and passion collide with the healing process

The playing schedule is as follows: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8PM, with matinees on Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 3PM Tickets are $45 and are available by visiting telechargecom or calling (212) 239-6200

Hester Street Fair

April 27, 2013 - October 27, 2013:

Hester Street Fair, a multi-vendor alternative to traditional flea markets that sits tucked away in Seward Park between Grand and Canal Streets, is back in a big way for 2011 Besides combining a forum for gourmet food vendors and a hearty selection of handmade and vintage wares, opening day also kicks off the Lower Feast Side Food Festival and the New Museum’s Festival of New Ideas Expect more than 60 vendors for opening day, May 7

Organized by SuChin Pak, community leader, MTV correspondent, and host of the Discovery Channel’s G Word on Planet Green, the Hester Street Fair was inspired by Pak’s years of working as an environmental and community activist Together with her brother Suhyun Pak, and two of her friends, Ron Castellano and Adam Zeller, she started the seasonal market to serve the needs of Lower East Siders Pak envisioned the fair not only a place to shop for unique goods, but also one to buy locally produced foods and learn more about LES projects

Since then, Hester Street has become a weekend destination for the epicurious Pak has created a dynamic environment of delicious, low-cost offerings like hand-baked pretzels from Sigmund Pretzels; made-or-order farm-fresh omelets and hand-squeezed juices from Too Good Traders; delicious artisan breads from Pain D’Avignon; imported Canadian bagels from Brooklyn’s Mile End; Luke’s Lobster rolls; bacon-infused chocolates from Roni-Sue; and La NewYorkina, purveyor of homemade popsicles in flavors that include avocado, mango, and hibiscus The roster of vendors changes from week to week, so don’t expect dwindling crowds until temperatures climb way past comfortable

In between snacks, stock up on vintage housewares, kitschy knick-knacks, stylish boots, beautiful jewelry, oversized sunglasses, and floral print sundresses Refurbished bikes will also be on sale again this year, alongside funky apartment-scaled furnishings, functional rotary telephones, stylish pillows, and original, handcrafted pottery With an ever-rotating roster of handpicked sellers, have no fear that Hester Street will continue to host vintage goods better (and fresher) than any of the flea markets in Hell’s Kitchen, continuing the historical legacy of the immigrant-friendly Lower East Side

Closed Sundays

It�s new. It�s you. It�s artists. It�s Brooklyn.

May 02, 2013 - May 17, 2013:

The much anticipated and newly renovated outdoor backyard at Brooklyn Tap House is now open, but not quite completeyet It’s missing that personal touch

Brooklyn Tap House is looking for artists to submit sketches that will turn a full length, blank concrete wall that needs some attention, into their canvas space and show their love for all things Brooklyn All artwork should be Brooklyn themed; new or old Brooklyn, or beer/bar related

Sketches must be sent to info@brooklyntaphousecom no later than Friday, May 17, 2013 for consideration

The New Acting Company's "Sideways Stories from Wayside School"

May 03, 2013 - May 19, 2013:

The New Acting Company, the best children's theater company in downtown NYC, is presenting their annual professional production, "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" The production includes 4 professional adult actors, alongside 5 child actors, directly from the New Acting Company's program

In this fun and wacky production, the 5 students on the 30th floor of the Wayside School experience tornado drills, talking pigtails and teachers who turn students into apples The students, and the audience alike, learn some valuable lessons along the way

Bring your children, your friends and your neighbors to this fantastic theatrical experience!

Broken Fences

May 03, 2013 - May 19, 2013:

When Czar and April buy a home in a black neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side, they find community with Hoody and Dee, who live next door But can these two these families stay connected without destroying themselves and each other? It’s crazy, it’s whack And everybody’s in it, from the skittish best friends from the suburbs, to the militant brother/a barista at Starbucks, and the wild child street kid who can’t keep his pants up or his stash on the DL It’s a banging new world…of $7 coffee and $6 cheese snacks Cardio Boot Camps and hand-me-downs Jacked up taxes and gang tags It’s the last stand of neighborhood, turf, tradition It’s Broken Fences, a hilarious, scorching new play about friendship, fear…and all the other possibilities

Ballybeg presents its second New York production, the world premiere of Broken Fences, a play about friendship, fear, and all the other possibilities by Chicago playwright Steven Simoncic Alex Levy directs a cast of eight including Brian Carter*, Krissy Shields*, Clinton Lowe*, Emilio Aquino*, Erika Rose*, Lori Funk*, Scott Aiello, and Benjamin Foronda Broken Fences will run at Shetler Theatre 54, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor, in New York City for fifteen performances from May 3-19, 2013 *Member, Actors’ Equity Association AEA Showcase

Sponsored by Daedalus Productions, Inc, Broken Fences is produced by Ballybeg Artistic Director: Alex Levy; Managing Director: John Adams; Associate Director: Paul Deines; Set Designer: Kathryn Kawecki; Lighting Designer: Adam Greene; Costume Designer: Valérie Bart; Publicist: Paul Siebold/Off Off PR

Broken Fences plays for fifteen performances on the following schedule Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8pm; and Sundays at 3pm, with additional performances on Sunday, May 12th at 7pm and Saturday, May 18th at 2pm

Founded in 2012, Ballybeg is a new non-profit theatre company committed to working in spaces where the barriers between the show and the audience can be eliminated By presenting new plays (and American classics) in intimate venues, it’s Ballybeg’s goal to make the deepest possible connection with its audience

Tickets for Broken Fences are $18 for adults and can be purchased by visiting SmartTixcom or by calling 212-868-4444

The run time for Broken Fences is 120 minutes with one intermission

Mad. Sq. Eats

May 03, 2013 - May 31, 2013:

Mad Sq Eats is a one month festival of food featuring some of the city's top restaurants and vendors It's located in Worth Square directly across from the Park in full view of the Flatiron Building at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue (nr 25th St) It is open daily from 11am to 9pm

Among the restaurants taking part in this year's event; Mile End, known for its brisket sandwiches, Roberta's Pizza, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Roberta's, People's Pops, and Calexico's gourmet taco stand Eataly will also be making an appearance this year

For more information click here
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Be Inspired at Agora Gallery this May

May 11, 2013 - May 31, 2013:

Celebrate the natural beauty of the world which is so apparent during the spring season with these lovely and evocative works of art at Agora this May The Odyssey of Color presents work bursting with the life and subtlety of color, giving due importance to the power of hue without forgetting the other aspects that build up an unforgettable image Out From Down Under & Beyond: Fine Art From Australia and New Zealand brings the boundless energy and awe-inspiring natural beauty of the artists' homeland to artworks of particular skill and charm In Stephen Tobin: the natural instincts of nature - a solo exhibition you will find the acutely observed and aesthetically impressive images of 'the Wandering Photographer' whose love of travel spills over into the passion with which he composes and creates his art The exhibitions begin on May 11, 2013 and will run until May 31, 2013, with an opening reception on the evening of Thursday, May 16, 2013 Entrance is free and art enthusiasts are warmly welcomed to attend and enjoy these delightful works of art

Exhibition Dates: May 11, 2013 – May 31, 2013

Reception: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6-8 pm

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City

Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11am - 6 pm

Event URL: http://wwwagora-gallerycom/receptionexhibitions/5_16_2013aspx

Featured Artists:

Stephen Tobin: the natural instincts of nature - a solo exhibition

Stephen Tobin

Out From Down Under & Beyond: Fine Art From Australia and New Zealand

The Odyssey of Color

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery, established in 1984 and located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district It is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors Exhibitions are usually group exhibits, presenting the work of a number of artists, but sometimes solo exhibitions focus on the work of one particular artist The gallery publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of international talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews Agora Gallery is the proud sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art The gallery also runs Agora Art Blog, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts

Village Light Opera Group Presents "The Pirates of Penzance"

May 16, 2013 - May 19, 2013:

Thursday, May 16th, 8PM (dress rehearsal preview, half-price); Friday, May 17th (Sign Language Interpreted);Saturday, May 18, 2PM (children's matinee, kids half-price -- eye patches included!) and 8PM; Sunday, May 19th, 4PM Hurrah! Tickets are now on sale for The Village Light Opera Group’s Spring 2013 production, The Pirates of Penzance This fully-staged show features a new orchestration by musical director/conductor William Remmers and stage direction by Emily Cornelius Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved operetta follows a handsome young pirate who has never seen a handsome young maiden, along with his band of ruffians who know what it is to be an orphan (often!) Since its inaugural performance of Pirates in 1936, VLOG has produced the show eleven times This spring 2013 version will be a reboot, says Director Emily Cornelius “Each principal is creating their characterization completely from their own experience and not from past productions” For over 75 years, the mission of the Village Light Opera Group has been to enrich its community by providing both affordable theatrical productions and hands-on theatrical experience

Carole Feuerman "The Golden Mean" Solo Exhibition

May 16, 2013 - June 29, 2013:

Jim Kempner Fine art is pleased to present Carole A Feuerman’s newest sculptures in her third solo exhibition at the gallery “The Golden Mean” opens May 16th and continues through June 29th There will be a reception for the artist on Thursday, May 16 from 6-8 pm

World-renown for her hyper-realistic, cast resin and painted oil sculptures of swimmers and bathers, Carole A Feuerman’s exhibition features a new collection of work, most notably life-size and monumental bronze figures The Golden Mean, the centerpiece of this solo exhibition, is a towering 16-foot male diver moments before doing a back dive Feuerman’s main focus for this piece was the diver’s arched body and the sensuous c-shape it creates Two years in the making, and more than 8,000 hours of labor, The Golden Mean is part a series of swimmers and bathers Feuerman began working on in the late seventies It is an icon for achieving the impossible, for the struggle of survival and strength and resilience of the human spirit To produce this piece, the figure was cast from life and scaled up to 16-feet Feuerman then made the changes necessary to add the hyper-realistic details and exaggerate the pose to achieve her vision This piece is a testament to Feuerman’s ambitious vision by successfully engineering a two-ton sculpture to stand upside down on 6-inch wrists The golden mean refers to the ancient mathematical equation epitomizing balance and proportion The concept of striving for both achievements while maintaining balance in structure and in life is a common thread throughout Feuerman’s work The Golden Mean, on display in Jim Kempner Fine Art’s sculpture garden, exemplifies the important, close relationship between balance, proportion and mathematics

Feuerman uses the image of a circle and a sphere to further depict her desire for balance and harmony In her monumental painted bronze work, Quan, a larger-than-life female figure rests peacefully atop an impressive stainless steel ball, while remaining perfectly symmetrical and in balance The title of this work is derived from the Chinese name for the 'goddess of compassion' In Buddhist imagery, the goddess is depicted looking or glancing down, symbolizing her watching over the world In Feuerman's sculpture, the figure's poise and stance on top of the sphere (a metaphor for the world) quintessentially exudes steadiness and stability The sphere is polished to a beautiful mirror finish, allowing viewers to reflect and connect to the work on a personal level as they are visibly incorporated into the work

Infinity with Swarovski Cap continues Feuerman’s theme of balance and proportions by suspending from the ceiling, seemingly weightless, in a stainless steel ring In a ring, we see the circular pattern of life It is faithful to continue around and around like the daily repetition of our lives A ring is a symbol of power and wealth, as well as, a symbol of wholeness and peace Infinity with Swarovski Cap embodies these symbols, as well as, presenting an element of tranquility and grace through the subject’s closed gaze (as evident in many of Feuerman’s figures)

The Golden Mean debuted in Fall 2012 on the riverfront in Peekskill, NY as part of an installation for the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art Earlier that summer, Survival of Serena, a monumental painted bronze, was featured in Petrosino Square, NYC courtesy of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Feuerman’s work will be shown in three locations during the 2013 Venice Biennale Feuerman has been exhibited internationally in countless locations for over 30 years

Public collections include: Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ; Chrysler Corporation, Mr Robert S Miller, Detroit, Malcolm Forbes Magazine Art Collection, New York, NY; Brandeis University, Waltham, MA; Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Ft Lauderdale, FL; Bass Museum of Art, Miami, FL; Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo, TX; El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, TX; President Mikhail S Gorbachev Foundation, Moscow, RUS; Vin & Spritcentralen Museet, Stockholm, SWE; Art-st-Urban, Lucerne, CHE; NetApp, Sunnyvale, CA, among others Personal collections include: President Bill Clinton & Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, New York, NY; His Majesty the Emperor of Japan; Mark Parker, CEO of Nike, Beaverton, OR; Dr Henry Kissinger, River House, New York, NY; Mr & Mrs Robert Hurst, Aspen, CO; among others

For more information, please contact gallery director Dru Arstark at dru@jimkempnercom

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