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EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: NOVEMBER 2022
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
NO PLACE LIKE HOME TOUR: DAVE EAST & FRIENDS
Sunday, November 6th at 8:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $39.50
Don’t miss the strong lyricist adept at telling gritty street narratives, Harlem-based MC Dave East as he brings his The Deli Presents: No Place Like Home Tour to his hometown. East has a style heavily reminiscent of ‘90s New York hardcore rap while sounding fresh enough to compete with the contemporary hip-hop landscape.
IMAGENATION’S COCKTAILS AND SOL CINEMA
Thursday, November 17th at 6:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: start at $26.50 (each ticket includes a complimentary drink)
FEATURED FILM: MR. NELSON ON THE NORTH SIDE
Directed by Daniel D’or
The Apollo continues its collaboration with ImageNation by co-presenting the Cocktails & Sol Cinema Series, a social gathering that includes a film screening, cocktail reception, and a post-show conversation with the filmmakers.
This program is part of “The Next Movement”, Apollo’s Fall 2022 season.
TRAVERSE ORIENTATION
Monday, November 7th through Friday, November 11th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $35
US Premiere
Conceived and directed by Dimitris Papaioannou
Part of Next Wave 2022
Evoking myth and religion, the newest creation by Greek director-choreographer Dimitris Papaioannou dazzles with meticulous craft, imaginative play, and visual intensity. Like The Great Tamer, his internationally acclaimed, Next Wave 2019 sold-out sensation, Transverse Orientation induces awe on a massive scale, set to the music of Vivaldi. With dreamlike, painterly composition—and the rendering of a bull, in all of its lifelike power—it will make you wonder what’s real. Papaioannou—one of the first choreographers to create new work for Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal in 45 years—exacts striking formal language, along with the best of experimental theater art.
Note: This show contains nudity and may not be appropriate for children.
TROJAN WOMEN
Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $35
US Premiere
National Changgeuk Company of Korea
Conceived and Directed by Ong Keng Sen
BAM DEBUT – Part of Next Wave 2022
The beloved ancient Korean musical storytelling form of pansori fuses with K-pop and Greek tragedy in an incredible production from the National Theater of Korea and visionary Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen. K-pop producer and Parasite composer Jung Jae-il created the original music in collaboration with renowned pansori master Ahn Sook-sun, a Living National Treasure in South Korea. Set after the sacking of Troy, Trojan Women sweeps audiences up in the heartbreak and determination of the city’s female survivors. Through a whirlwind of music, dance, and theater—brought to life by over 25 singers, actors, and musicians—emerges a stunning portrait of resilience in the face of war and occupation.
After sold-out runs at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul and Singapore International Arts Festival followed by acclaimed runs in London, Amsterdam and Vienna, Trojan Women finally comes to BAM for its US debut.
CONVENING: MEET THE MOMENT
Saturday, November 12th from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Beaux-Arts Court and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium
Tickets: $35 and include Museum general admission
Join The Meteor for Meet the Moment—a powerful day of ideas, inspiration, and intergenerational collaboration among some of the most influential women and nonbinary leaders of our time. The Meteor is a collective of journalists, artists, and activists committed to gender and racial justice. Together we’ll take on issues such as voting rights, the climate crisis, abortion access, gender justice, and everything in between. From 11 am to 4 pm, the event will feature talks, performances, comedy, and interactive sessions so you can converse with iconic changemakers. From 4 to 6 pm, enjoy cocktails and live music in the Beaux-Arts Court. Revisit this page for more details.
(Photo: Kolin Mendez Photography)
ART HISTORY HAPPY HOUR: MONET TO MORISOT
Thursday, November 17th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: The Norm Restaurant and Bar, 1st Floor
Tickets: $45 and include wine tastings, small bites, and after-hours admission to Monet to Morisot. Additional beverages are available for purchase.
Our season of Art History Happy Hours continues with an evening of lighthearted lectures and accompanying wines inspired by Monet to Morisot: The Real and Imagined in European Art. Delve into themes of labor, colonialism, and nature with Lisa Small, Senior Curator, European Art; Talia Shiroma, Curatorial Assistant; Maya Jeffereis, artist; and Celeste Mahoney, former Brooklyn Museum Project Conservator. During the program, enjoy wine pairings by Marquis Williams of the Brooklyn-based wine club Highly Recommended.
IVALAS QUARTET
2022-23 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
Sunday, November 13th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $30
Overview
The Ivalas Quartet, Caramoor’s 2022 – 23 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence, was formed at the University of Michigan in 2017. Dedicated to the celebration of diverse voices, Ivalas seeks to disrupt the classical music world by continuously spotlighting Black and Indigenous composers such as Eleanor Alberga, whose First String Quartet is featured on the Quartet’s fall performance in the Music Room, alongside quartets by Osvaldo Golijov and Beethoven.
Read more about the Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence program and its past alumni.
Program
Osvaldo Golijov: Tenebrae
Eleanor Alberga: String Quartet No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130
IESTYN DAVIES, COUNTERTENOR
THOMAS DUNFORD, LUTE
Sunday, November 20th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $40
Overview
British countertenor Iestyn Davies has won two Gramophone Awards, a Grammy Award, an RPS Award for Young Singer of the Year, the Critics’ Circle Award, and an Olivier Award nomination, as well as being awarded the MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2017 for services to music. In concert with lutenist Thomas Dunford, the founder and artistic director of the Jupiter Ensemble who BBC Magazine called “the Eric Clapton of the lute,” Davies presents a program of Late Renaissance Italian, French, and English songs interspersed with solo lute music.
RENEE ROSNES QUARTET
Thursday, November 10th through Sunday, November 13th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
Bold, thoughtful, and endlessly swinging, pianist and composer Renee Rosnes has performed across the world as a leader and sought-after collaborator. Her distinguished career continues to reach higher levels marked by new music and exciting collaborations. Early on, she established a stellar reputation, touring and recording with masters Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, James Moody, JJ Johnson, Bobby Hutcherson, and Ron Carter. Rosnes is a founding member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and is the musical director of the all-star band ARTEMIS.
Most recently featured at Rose Theater alongside Herbie Hancock and other master pianists during Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Celebrating Chick Corea” concerts, Rosnes returns to Dizzy’s Club to showcase her latest release Kinds of Love. As pianist Billy Childs penned in the album liner notes, “Renee Rosnes stands at the summit of pianist-composers who have left—and continue to leave—an indelible mark on this music.”
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Renee Rosnes, piano
Steve Wilson, alto & soprano sax
Peter Washington, bass
Carl Allen, drums
Photo: Ayano Hisa
WYCLIFFE GORDON & HIS INTERNATIONAL ALL-STARS
Wednesday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 27th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
Beloved trombone master Wycliffe Gordon—a former star of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Septet—brings a deep, energetic pocket to every bandstand. He continues a celebrated Jazz at Lincoln Center tradition, kicking off the holiday season with a five-night stay at Dizzy’s Club and a special performance on Thanksgiving. Gordon’s dynamic command of big bands and small ensembles radiates from his mind and body through the bell of his horn. Says Marsalis, “Just his presence is a creative experience.”
On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, Dizzy’s Club will serve a festive three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving feast.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Wycliffe Gordon, trombone/vocals
Adrian Cunningham, reeds
Ehud Asherie, piano
Yasushi Nakamura, bass
Alvin Atkinson, drums
SHADES OF DJANGO WITH STÉPHANE WREMBEL
Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $40.50
WHAT TO EXPECT
- An exploration of Django Reinhardt’s “Hot Jazz” style and his storied career
- There will be a free pre-concert lecture at 7pm for each performance
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Shades of Django with Stéphane Wrembel is French-born guitarist Stéphane Wrembel’s celebration of the legacy of Belgian-born Manouche Romany guitarist-composer Django Reinhardt (1910–1953), the first non-American jazz genius, whose improvisational abilities were on par with the greatest of American soloists. Joined by special guests mandolin virtuoso Sam Bush, rising piano star Sean Mason, and fellow French-born vocalist Cyrille Aimeé for his first Jazz at Lincoln Center mainstage concert after a successful Fall 2021 engagement at Dizzy’s Club, Wrembel, who specializes in Reinhardt’s “Hot Jazz” style, will interpret the different phases of Django’s storied career.
STEVE MILLER ON STEVE MILLER:
A BLUES AND ROCK AND ROLL JOURNEY
Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $40.50
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Guest artists join the blues-rock legend for an exciting night of music
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Another old friend of JALC is Steve Miller, the renowned blues-rock guitarist, multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame entrant. Joined by a number of guest artists, Miller presents his 6th annual exploration of a different flavor of the blues on Steve Miller on Steve Miller: A Blues and Rock and Roll Journey. “We believe that American roots music—different types of regional blues, country music, early rock-and-roll—is one of the fundamentals of jazz,” Wynton Marsalis says. “We need to return to that music to get to the bottom of a fundamental understanding of ourselves.”
FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, November 4th from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.
All Day Viewing: A Maharaja & His World
1:00pm – Exquisite Corpse with Jordan Seiler $15
3:00pm – Air India Curatorial Tour
5:00pm – Disability Justice Zinemaking Workshop
6:00pm – Air India Artist’s Tour
7:30pm – Collage Workshop with Katherine Toukhy $10
COLLABORATIVE PAPER MARBLING
Friday, November 18th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tickets: $20
Led by cultural worker and teaching artist Fan Kong, this workshop will introduce beginners to suminagashi, the oldest paper marbling technique. This meditative practice involves floating colors on the surface of water and delicately transferring them to paper. Each participant will learn to create and experiment with suminagashi in small groups. Along the way, we will reflect on and challenge traditional thinking processes through creative problem solving and mindfulness.
MY BROKEN LANGUAGE
Tuesday, October 18th through Sunday, November 27th
Tickets: start at $49
WORLD PREMIERE
The season kicks off with Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegría Hudes’s return to Signature for the second play in her Premiere Residency (following the 2016 world premiere of Daphne’s Dive), the stage adaptation of her memoir My Broken Language. The world premiere production, directed by Hudes and colliding monologue, literary reading, music, and movement in its depiction of an author growing up in a Puerto Rican family in Philadelphia, continues a momentous moment for the playwright: in 2021, she released the acclaimed book on which the play is based, and her Tony-nominated stage musical collaboration with Lin Manuel-Miranda, In the Heights, reached audiences around the world as a beloved major motion picture. (Hudes penned the book in the Broadway production and the film’s screenplay).
FALL FOLIAGE: ACCESSIBLE VIEWS FROM THE GARDEN
Saturday, November 5th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Meet at Perkins Visitor Center
Tickets: free with admission to the ground.
Enjoy colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Senior Horticultural Interpreter Jess Brey shares some of her favorite trees and shrubs in their vibrant fall finery. Registration is not required for this drop-in event. Fall Foliage Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.
CONCERT: SAMARA JOY
Sunday, November 6th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Armor Hall
Tickets: $30 Adult/$14 Child (8-18), including admission to the grounds. Advance tickets $2 off. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Born and raised in the Bronx, rising star Samara Joy’s velvety, smooth voice puts her own enchanting interpretation on jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. After winning the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at the age of 19, she released her debut album Samara Joy. As one of America’s most promising young vocalists, she has already performed in many of the great jazz venues in New York, including Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Blue Note and the Apollo as well as at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. On her latest release, Linger Awhile, 22-year-old Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella and Billie as the next jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable Verve Records.
ICE SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK
October 24th through March 15th
Tickets: start at $10
Time to get your tickets for the wonderful season ahead!
As stewards of the historic gathering space that is Wollman Rink, we pledge to spark bliss that exhilarates the community’s sense of connection, positivity and possibility. We can’t wait to get this season started!
PEOPLE’S KITCHEN: GUEST CHEF APPEARANCE – CHEF JAE JUNG
Saturday, November 26th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Tickets: rink admission is required
Come meet Chef Jae Jung, founder of KJUN, a critically-acclaimed Korean-Cajun pop-up in New York City. Chef Jae’s cuisine has been featured in the New York Times, Eater, FOOD & WINE Magazine, Bon Appétit Magazine, the New Yorker, and Bloomberg Pursuits, which named KJUN one of the Best New Restaurants in New York. Jae Jung has also appeared as a competitor on Bravo TV’s Top Chef.
Try her delicious Korean-Cajun cuisine available at the Wollman Cafe from Friday, November 25th through Sunday, November 27th:
- Cajun Spiced Pork Ribs with Jalapeño Honey Cornbread and Potato-Daikon Salad
MAKE MERRY WITH NORDSTROM AT WOLLMAN RINK!
From November through December, prepare to embrace the joy of the season with magical, merry-making holiday experiences presented by Nordstrom, in a brand new tradition at the wonderful world of Wollman Rink!
- The Nordstrom Chill Lounge – a stylish, heated rinkside retreat, outfitted by Nordstrom, is part of the newly-launched Premier Pass experience. The Premier Pass, available as an upgrade to rink admission purchases online or in-person, includes expedited rink entry, skate rental concierge service, 2 hours of tent access, cozy “fireside” seating, complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, tea and refreshments, as well as a dedicated tent attendant and locker. Premier Passes are released one week in advance of public skating dates.
- Skate ‘n’ Sit with Santa – special appearances from Nordstrom’s own in-store Santa on select days in November and December.
- Warmth of the Season – hot chocolate tastings every weekend (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, alternating Saturdays and Sundays)
- Nordstrom After School Free Skates – families involved in the NYC Parks Afterschool program will have the opportunity to access a free skate from November to December.
- Daily “Sweet Treats” – Nordstrom is offering a complimentary “sweet treat” at Nordstrom NYC on a first-come, first-served basis for guests presenting same-day Wollman Rink tickets in-store. While daily supplies last, see the Wollman Box office for details.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: NOVEMBER 2022
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx during November of 2022.
2022 BRONX RIVER SLOW ROLL
Saturday, November 5th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Bronx River Greenway
Join the Bronx River Greenway Team for a family-friendly ride down the Bronx River Greenway. This 5.5-mile slow roll will give us a chance to meet in person while talking about biking, our neighborhoods, and activism in the Bronx. We’ll stop at important sites along the Greenway like Shoelace Park, Ranaqua, East Tremont/177th Street, and Starlight Park. We’ll finish off the ride at Concrete Plant Park where the Edible Food Banquet will be taking place. Feel free to stick around!
IN-PERSON COMMUNITY FOOD BANQUET
Saturday, November 5th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Bronx River House (1490 Sheridan Blvd)
Follow along with Journei Bimwala of Bronx River Alliance and Candace Thompson of Solar One at Stuy Cove Park as they share easy ways to make wild foods into delectable drinks and tasty snacks fit for a Wild Food Banquet. LIVE streamed to viewers through the Bronx River Alliance YouTube Channel (Youtube.com/BronxRiverAlliance), participants will build a new relationship with the wild plants growing all around them. You’ll never see the weeds in your tree pit the same ever again.
Join local foragers and community chefs in a day celebrating the harvest season! Enjoy wild food tastings, teas and wild food drinks, cooking demos, music, performances and more.
BRONX ZOO HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Friday, November 18th through Sunday, January 8th
Join us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo. During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. The celebration includes festive entertainment, seasonal treats, the Holiday Train, and classic holiday music. The walk-through experience is a beloved tradition, enchanting and fun for all ages.
2022 FORDHAM ROAD SIDEWALK SALES
November 10th-13th, November 26th & 27th from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Fordham Road from Jerome to Washington Avenue
The Fordham Road BID will host sidewalk sales from 12:00pm to 7:00pm along Fordham Road twice a month this year. All are welcome and encouraged to participate! Join us from Jerome to Washington Avenues to give residents the opportunity for huge savings while shopping in their local neighborhood.
FALL FOREST WEEKEND
Saturday, November 12th and Sunday, November 13th from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets: Adults: $30, Students: $28, Children (2-12): $15, Children under 2: Free
Explore over 50 acres of the Thain Family Forest – New York’s largest old-growth woodland landscape – in its full fall splendor! You’ll experience the forest through a different lens with a new visual tour from Chenae Bullock, a member and historian of the Shinnecock Nation, and in-person guided tours centering the indigenous history of the Bronx River and its environs from Moskehtu Consulting. Try your hand at colorful fall leaf identification, learn how the NYBG Herbarium staff mount and preserve botanical specimens, and follow Edgar Allen Poe’s footsteps along the Spicebush trail in this annual spotlight on the forest’s natural beauty, history, and ecological conservation efforts.
NYBG GLOW
November 18–19, 23, 25–26 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Experience the magic of New York City’s largest outdoor holiday light experience.
This holiday season, NYBG GLOW returns for its third year. Discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings after dark, breathtakingly illuminated across the Garden. Building upon sold-out evenings the past two years, NYBG GLOW expands across even more of the Garden’s magnificent collections. And take in our fun-filled evening offerings with artistic, music, and pop-up performances around the Garden.
Round out your experience with an after-dark visit to the Holiday Train Show® under the glow of the Haupt Conservatory by purchasing a special combination ticket. Enjoy a drink, hot cocoa, and a bite to eat at one of our outdoor bars or the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up. And take in even more festive evening offerings with artistic performances around the Garden.
Start a new holiday tradition and get outside this season with NYBG GLOW!
LIVING WITH URBAN COYOTES
Sunday, November 5th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Pelham Bay Nature Center (Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue)
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Learn about the basic biology of these super smart and energetic animals. We will also discuss how to safely coexists with these animals in our parks.
THE PELHAM BAY SUPER HIKE
Saturday, November 19th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Pelham Bay Nature Center (Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue)
Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of Pelham Bay Park on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
NATURE’S WORKSHOP: FALL FOLLIAGE WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Sunday, November 6th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center
Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature’s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. Get inspired by the changing seasons and let the colors of fall flow in your artwork. The Urban Park Rangers will provide the supplies, all you need to bring is your creativity.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: NATIVE AMERICANS PAST TO PRESENT
Saturday, November 19th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans. Urban Park Rangers will discuss how the Lenape used the area’s plants, wildlife, and waterways, as well as how their legacy continues to persist today in the Bronx and beyond.
Eataly
In November 2002, the Eataly concept was born from Oscar Farinetti’s idea sketched on a piece of paper. The idea was simple: to gather under one roof high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for ALL, celebrate Italian biodiversity, and create an informal, natural, and simple place to eat, shop, and learn.
The name EATALY is a fusion of two words:
EAT and ITALY
As a result, Eataly stands for “Eating Italian” which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy, the ease to prepare its dishes, and the many qualities that Italy has to offer. After five years of research and hard work, the first Eataly opened its doors in Torino on January 27, 2007, when an old vermouth factory was transformed into Eataly Torino Lingotto – the very first multifunctional marketplace dedicated to Italian excellence in the world.
And the rest is history. Since then, Eataly has expanded, with more than 35 locations throughout Italy and the world.
Featured Entree provided by the Eataly team
on October 25th, 2022 (World Pasta Day):
Lasagna Emiliane:
Housemade Lasagna Sheets, Pork and Beef Ragú alla Bolognese,
Bechamel, Parmigiano Reggiano® DOP
Featured dishes provided by the Eataly team
on January 11th, 2022:
Eggplant Parmesan
Classic Tiramisu
Featured Entree provided by the Eataly team
on October 19th, 2021:
Lasagna Bolognese
Photos courtesy of Eataly
Eataly
4 World Trade Center
101 Liberty Street, Floor 3
New York, NY 10007
212-897-2895
200 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
212-229-2560
www.eataly.com
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In 2020, we completed the construction of our new office at 2417 Third Avenue. It features a block long wall of windows which face south – clearly a sun drenched paradise with a great view of the Third Avenue Bridge and the Mott Haven cityscape.
Although the kitchen downstairs was busy producing food, the office was still a ghost town. There were 3 of us there most days – Shawn, overseeing the construction; Brandon, our Director of Transformation and Technology; and me). The plants that survived our interim office space were thrilled to move upstairs. But there was so much space, and so much light…..something was missing and we figured it out.
Instead of people coming to the office, we started bringing in our ‘green babies’. Every week, I would bring a few plants to liven up the office – and so did Brandon. Before we knew, there was a plant population explosion! It was marvelous and the office, though devoid of humans, was full of life.
There are some plants that I adore: staghorn ferns, hoyas, succulents, pileas, string of pears/turtles/hearts, and jade. There are several of each of those. One day we went to Wave Hill and came back with a load of plants from the gift shop – they continue to thrive.
Over time, as people came back to the office (and we are back in the office), we discovered the other green thumb people among us. They too have little plant families clustered around their desks. Our plant population has grown so large that we now have a talented plant lady (Jai) who comes on Sundays to water, do bug checks, repotting and other necessary oversight of our beloved jungle.
There is something very special about being surrounded by our plants. It is a wonderful connection to nature and to life. No matter how busy the day is, or how many zooms I have to endure, I look around and smile. It brings me peace and joy.
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She is the first plant I have ever owned and, to be quite honest, I’m so happy she’s still alive and blossoming beautifully. I have no idea what I am doing but I’m thankful to my coworkers who come to my desk and instruct me on how to take care of my sassy girl – yes, she’s sassy like her owner. 😊
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BLACKBARN
Photo courtesy of BLACKBARN
Childhood friends, John Doherty and Tom Struzzieri, took separate career paths after high school. 30 years later with seasoned experience in the culinary and equestrian fields respectively, they set out to open a restaurant that combined their passions and expertise in the city they love most. After John spent a weekend at friend and acclaimed designer Mark Zeff’s BLACKBARN home in the Hamptons, the anchor of Mark’s eponymous design brand, John found that the aesthetic matched the spirit of his restaurant vision. Now, co-owners John and Tom, in collaboration with the multi-layered BLACKBARN brand, present BlackBarn Restaurant to New York City, where seasonal, rustic fare meets a modern farmhouse atmosphere.
Newly appointed Executive Chef Brian K. Fowler hails from Amityville, Long Island and has deep roots in New York with a lineage extending from Cuba to Jamaica. He brings exciting flavor profiles to dishes that are inspired by his international heritage and travels around the world to Black Barn’s various menus. His focus remains on using ingredients with exceptional quality that are all sourced from local farmers. Of note are his many trips to the bayou which resulted in an appreciation of creole seasoning and Southern flavors. His influence is found in various lunch and dinner dishes and in Black Barn’s extensive brunch menu.
“Here at BLACKBARN Restaurant we’ve paired a menu with refined food, wine, and service in a rustic, casual environment. We source many of our ingredients from local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. Our international wine list is chock full with unique finds, priced just right. Our goal at BLACKBARN is to delight each and every guest at every opportunity with an extraordinary experience. I welcome you to enjoy the fruits of our passion.”
Featured Salad provided by Chef Brian Fowler
on October 11th, 2022:
Marrakesh Spiced Roasted Carrots, Red Quinoa,
Celeriac Parsnip & Apple Puree, Grapes, Papadum Chips
Featured Entree provided by Chef Brian Fowler
on August 16th, 2022:
Grilled Heritage Half Chicken with Summer Corn & Tomato Succotash
Featured Entree provided by Chef John Doherty
on February 10th, 2022:
Duck Confit with White Beans, Duck Sausage and Escarole
Featured Entree provided by Chef John Doherty
on December 2nd, 2021:
Braised Brisket with Stewed Cabbage and Apple,
Fingerling Potatoes, Whole Grain Mustard
Photos courtesy of BlackBarn
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EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: OCTOBER 2022
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
PALMER AND BIGUINI BAGHAKA
US TOUR
Friday, October 14th at 8:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $120
Tonton Pal and Biguini Bakhaga are Malian singer-songwriters. Their style of music are Mandingo (DJELIYA) sound and live band who will truly have you entertained.
OUMOU SANGARÉ
Saturday, October 29th at 8:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $33.50
PRESENTED BY WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE APOLLO
World Music Institute in association with The Apollo present Malian musician and GRAMMY Award winner Oumou Sangaré for an incredible one-night-only performance. One of West Africa’s most celebrated vocalists, Sangaré infuses her music with traditional African percussion, distinctive vocals, and progressive social criticism, creating a unique sound that has propelled her onto the international stage.
In her Apollo debut, Sangaré, “The Songbird of Wassoulou,” will perform music that spans traditional Wassoulou music to contemporary sounds coming out of Africa as well as songs from her recent critically acclaimed album, Timbuktu.
As an activist, businesswoman and global icon, Oumou Sangaré is considered an ambassador of Wassoulou; her music has been inspired by the music and traditional dances of the region. She writes and composes her songs, which often include social criticism, especially concerning women’s low status in society.
Drawing comparisons to legendary performers such as Grace Jones, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin, Sangaré has been praised by stars including Beyoncé and Alicia Keys for her powerful voice and unwavering commitment to the betterment of women.
This concert is presented as part of Apollo’s Fall 2022 Season as well as WMI’s WOMEN’S VOICES series celebrating the role that female artists play in the preservation and promotion of their respective cultures and traditions.
CROWD
Thursday, October 13th through Saturday, October 15th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $34.50
Gisèle Vienne stops time in this hypnotic work that’s captivated audiences from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. The acclaimed French choreographer transports us to a rave, conjuring up a cinematic fever dream, a sacred ritual, and a night spent losing oneself in the crowd. The air throbs with pulsing beats from the radical EDM artists of 90s Detroit. Time ebbs and flows, capturing a moment of explosive synchronicity or slowing down to illuminate the tiniest movements, as 15 individual stories emerge and are subsumed by the group.
Showcasing Vienne at the height of her artistic power, CROWD makes its US premiere at BAM in a rush of collective euphoria and creative transformation.
A LITTLE LIFE
Thursday, October 20th through Saturday, October 29th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $45
No book has captivated and moved millions of readers during the past few years like A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.
In this epic, worldwide bestselling novel, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the National Book Award in 2015, the complex relationships between four ambitious friends—a lawyer, an actor, an architect, and an artist—unfold over more than three decades. Adapted for the stage by celebrated director Ivo van Hove, this harrowing story follows them from college into the pressures of middle age in New York City. Jude, the troubled protagonist, is an introverted lawyer. Intense friendships are everything to him. Fearing intimacy as much as he hungers for it, his physical and mental well-being are at stake. The book and the play, both requiring total surrender, test the profound limits and potential of love.
HAMLET
Thursday, October 27th through Saturday, November 5th
Location: BAM Strong, Harvey Theater
Tickets: start at $35
From its mud-splattered, rain-soaked opening, Thomas Ostermeier’s Hamlet delivers on its reputation as one of the great interpretations of Shakespeare. Pop music, drag shows, and courtly duels coexist in riotous harmony in the German auteur’s legendary production, which finally comes to New York after traveling the globe to international acclaim. Cult Shakespearean star Lars Eidinger (Richard III) gives an unforgettable, no-holds-barred performance as the Dane, gliding between Hamlet’s famous soliloquies and raucous improvisations as he swears, schemes, and videotapes.
With the uncompromising vision that earned him the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion in honor of his body of work, Ostermeier returns to BAM to bring new meaning to mad genius.
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: AXEL TOSCA TRIO FEATURING XIOMARA LAUGART
Sunday, October 16th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
Tickets: free and open to the public
Swing by the Museum’s backyard Sculpture Garden for performances by some of the city’s best musicians, and enjoy a range of creative styles incorporating blues, jazz, and international sounds. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.
In October, Cuban jazz pianist Axel Tosca leads a trio that blends progressive jazz, Cuban timba, and R&B, with a dash of hip-hop. For this event they are joined by Tosca’s mother, famed Cuban trova singer Xiomara Laugart. A founding member of the renowned Latin fusion band Yerba Buena, Laugart also played the lead role in the 2007 off-Broadway musical Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz.
POP-UP MARKET
every Sunday from 10:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Brooklyn Museum Plaza
Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than twenty vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.
KAT WRIGHT
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Friday, October 14th at 8:00pm
Tickets: start at $40
Kat Wright — with a voice both sultry and dynamic; delicate, yet powerful; gritty, but highly emotive and nuanced — has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse.” Following her appearance at Caramoor’s American Roots Music Festival in 2021, the Burlington, VT, artist returns with her band for an evening of original music and soulful covers.
EVNIN RISING STARS I
Saturday, October 29th at 8:00pm
Tickets: start at $30
Overview
Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars program perform in a pair of concerts for which the program’s guest Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Joseph Lin, violin, and Steven Tenenbom, viola. In their first concert, the young instrumentalists perform Haydn’s String Quartet in B-flat Major; Brahms’ String Quintet in F Major; and Dvořák’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major. One of three mentoring programs at Caramoor, Evnin Rising Stars serves as an incubator for the next generation of classical musicians.
EVNIN RISING STARS I
Sunday, October 30th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $30
Overview
Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars program perform in a pair of concerts for which the program’s guest Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Joseph Lin, violin, and Steven Tenenbom, viola. In their second performance, the young musicians tackle Mozart’s String Quintet in D Major; Janáček’s emotionally-charged String Quartet No. 2; and Dohnányi’s melancholic Second Piano Quintet.
DIZZY’S 105TH BIRTHDAY: “GILLESPIANA” WITH JON FADDIS BIG BAND+
Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
“He’s the best ever. Including me!” – Dizzy Gillespie, on Jon Faddis
Who better to honor Dizzy Gillespie on his birthday than his protégé, Jon Faddis, Dizzy’s life long hero, collaborator, bandmate and friend. For this occasion, Faddis has selected to tackle “Gillespiana” – the wide-ranging musical tour-de-fource that showcased Dizzy’s range and soul. The five song suite, composed by Argentine pianist, composer, arranger and conductor Lalo Schifrin specifically for Dizzy in an orchestral/big band setting, certainly is jazz, but also informed by classical and Latin music. It also does not have a sax section, but does have such instruments as tuba, french horn, congas, bongos and more. Prepare for an exhilarating ride, led by one so intimately familiar with this masterpiece.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Jon Faddis, bandleader/trumpet
Photo by John Abbott
RUFUS REID & EXPEDITION
Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
“I am excited with this new ensemble. The diversity of the members and the diversity of the compositions, as well, make this new ensemble have a sound deeply seated in the tradition with a fresh contemporary flare!” – Rufus Reid
Rufus Reid has long been one of the world’s top bassists. He’s toured and recorded with Stan Getz, Kenny Burrell, Nancy Wilson, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Dexter Gordon, Benny Golson, and countless others. Reid is increasingly stepping into the spotlight as a bandleader, and this new band is truly remarkable–a quintet made up of world-class soloists that will blow you away at each set.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Rufus Reid, bass
Roxy Coss, saxophones
Freddie Hendrix, trumpet
Roberta Piket, piano
Kenneth Salters, drums
MEMBERS ONLY TOUR: MASKED VIGILANTES ON SILENT MOTORBIKES
Thursday, October 20th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Tickets: free for members!
Poster House Members are invited with a guest to a private tour of Masked Vigilantes on Silent Motorbikes led by curator RJ Rushmore. This exhibition showcases fine and street art that incorporate advertising posters, repurposing and blurring their intended mass communication. See how renegade artists take the powerful visual language of posters, twisting and reimagining them into critical social commentary.
PH x TEENS DROP-IN: HORROR HOUSE
Thursday, October 27th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tickets: free for teens!
Spooky Season is in full effect, and, for one night only, Poster House is turning into Horror House! Inspired by the exhibition Masked Vigilantes on Silent Motorbikes where artists take elements from posters and reinterpret them into new works, this program will have you draw from classic horror movie posters to create your own Halloween-themed lanterns. Shed some light on your own creation and join us for this fun, interactive activity!
PH x Teens: Horror House is a drop-in program for young adults ages 13 to 18. Advanced registration is required but participants are not expected to stay the entire time; guests should plan to spend about an hour on this interactive, self-guided activity.
MY BROKEN LANGUAGE
Tuesday, October 18th through Sunday, November 27th
Tickets: start at $49
WORLD PREMIERE
The season kicks off with Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegría Hudes’s return to Signature for the second play in her Premiere Residency (following the 2016 world premiere of Daphne’s Dive), the stage adaptation of her memoir My Broken Language. The world premiere production, directed by Hudes and colliding monologue, literary reading, music, and movement in its depiction of an author growing up in a Puerto Rican family in Philadelphia, continues a momentous moment for the playwright: in 2021, she released the acclaimed book on which the play is based, and her Tony-nominated stage musical collaboration with Lin Manuel-Miranda, In the Heights, reached audiences around the world as a beloved major motion picture. (Hudes penned the book in the Broadway production and the film’s screenplay).
CONCERT: THE WESTERLIES
Sunday, October 16th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Armor Hall
Tickets: $30 Adult/$14 Child (8-18), including admission to the grounds. Advance tickets $2 off. Wave Hill Members save 10%
This performance features:
Andy Clausen – trombone
Willem de Koch – trombone
Riley Mulherkar – trumpet
Chloe Rowlands – trumpet
“An arty quartet … mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk” (The New York Times), The Westerlies is composed of childhood friends Riley Mulherkar, Chloe Rowlands, Andy Clausen and Willem de Koch. Their Wave Hill program titled Wherein Lies the Good is a bold and ferociously unique vision of brass, as works originally written for string quartet, solo piano and the human voice are reinvented through their kaleidoscopic lens.
In this special program for Wave Hill audiences, The Westerlies present a bold and ferociously unique vision of brass, as works originally written for string quartet, solo piano, and the human voice are reinvented through their kaleidoscopic lens. Original compositions and works from their latest, critically-acclaimed quartet album Wherein Lies the Good are presented alongside a reimagining of Caroline Shaw’s landmark string quartet Entr’acte. Imbued with the spirit of improvisation and a folk-like approachability, Wherein Lies the Good presents The Westerlies at their best, cutting new trails across the vast expanse of the American musical landscape. Selections to be announced from the stage.
ICE SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK
October 24th through March 15th
Tickets: start at $10
Time to get your tickets for the wonderful season ahead!
As stewards of the historic gathering space that is Wollman Rink, we pledge to spark bliss that exhilarates the community’s sense of connection, positivity and possibility. We can’t wait to get this season started!
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: OCTOBER 2022
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx during October of 2022.
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
Wednesday, October 19th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: 2700 East Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
The Bronx Council on the Arts is turning 60 and we want you to be part of this milestone! Celebrate with us as we honor Bronx Legends Bill Aguado, Marisol Diaz, and Jimmy Vacca. These three trailblazers have passionately contributed their resources, talents, and grit to BCA’s growth and The Bronx arts community.
WILD EDIBLE BANQUET SERIES
Location: Bronx River House
Follow along with Journei Bimwala of Bronx River Alliance and Candace Thompson of Solar One at Stuy Cove Park as they share easy ways to make wild foods into delectable drinks and tasty snacks fit for a Wild Food Banquet. LIVE streamed to viewers through the Bronx River Alliance YouTube Channel (Youtube.com/BronxRiverAlliance), participants will build a new relationship with the wild plants growing all around them. You’ll never see the weeds in your tree pit the same ever again.
October 8 / 3:30pm : Quick Pickling and Lacto-Fermentation
Understand how to “quick pickle” and lacto ferment plants for immediate enjoyment taking home sauerkraut you can enjoy well into the depths of winter.
October 15 / 2pm: Wild Seasonings
Go beyond basil and learn about the amazing flavors growing right along the Bronx River. Walk away with your own northeastern wild spice blend to enjoy at home.
October 22 / 2pm: Wild Nuts and Grains
Find out how wild seeds are more than food for the birds, using simple methods to process them into flours for crackers, pancakes and more.
CM FARIAS’S FALL FESTIVAL EVENT AT SOUNDVIEW PARK
Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lafayette Ave and Morrison Ave
Join the office of Council Member Farías for a Fall Festival at Soundview Park.
Free and open to the public. Family games, sports, crafts, and more will be provided!
FALL-O-WEEN
Tickets: Adults: $30, Students: $28, Children (2-12): $15, Children under 2: Free
The tricks and treats of fall come to life this year with plentiful pumpkins, gourds and ghouls, and fun-filled activities to celebrate this season of frights and foliage. There is something for everyone during the day or at night. Join us for special weekends of pumpkin parades and pumpkin carving face-offs, as well as the return of our beer sampling weekend—newly reimagined for 2022! Evening events give kids (and adults!) the chance to show off their Halloween costumes, artisan demos share the flavors of the season with food and drink talks, and so much more as the leaves transition to brilliant oranges, yellows, and reds.
FIRE CIDER WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Taqwa Community Farm (90 W 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10452)
Fire cider—an herbal tonic—is a traditional remedy that stimulates digestion and supports respiratory wellness. As an immunity booster, it’s also helpful for warding off colds and flu during colder months. Fire cider is the perfect fall tonic that connects us to traditional practices originally developed by BIPOC communities. On Saturday, October 22, NYBG’s Humanities Institute partners with Taqwa Community Farm in the Bronx to offer a free community workshop. We will be using accessible household ingredients such as garlic, ginger, onion, pepper, turmeric root, horseradish root, lemon, honey, apple cider vinegar, and herbs provided by Taqwa Community Farm to make this warming remedy to prepare us for the months ahead.
Participants will have the opportunity to make their own fire cider.
UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE AND WEATHER
Sunday, October 23rd from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Pelham Bay Nature Center (Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue)
Learn about the different factors that determine our local daily weather and long term climate. Learn about cloud formation, the water cycle, and the urban heat island effect and their impact on nature and wildlife.
THE HAUNTED ISLANDS OF ORCHARD BEACH
Sunday, October 23rd from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park
The islands that surround Orchard Beach are shrouded in myth and legend. Join the Urban Park Rangers to find out what’s true and what’s myth when it comes to these historic places.
SOUL FESTIVAL 2022
Saturday, October 15th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, October 22nd from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Rev Lena Irons Unity Park (E 168th St and Washington Ave, Bronx, NY)
Get up with the award-winning Morrisania Band Project for a soul music fest at Unity Park.
Joined by singer/songwriter, Anita Webb.
FREE, all are welcome.
Sponsored by Bronx Council on the Arts, GREEN / ARTS LIVE NYC, and Citizens Committee for New York City.
HIKE-TOBERFEST
Saturday, October 15th from 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (Broadway at West 246th Street)
Tickets: start at $25
Support the park! Hike-then-sip at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Annual Hike-toberfest!
Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more.
FALL FOLIAGE BIKE TOUR
Saturday, October 29th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center
Experience Van Cortlandt Park’s fall beauty on a bike tour with the Urban Park Rangers! We will meet at Van Cortlandt Nature Center and complete a route on designated bike paths to explore this diverse park. Please bring your own bike and helmet.
HALLOWEEN DOG SHOW
Friday, October 14th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (3225 Reservoir Oval, Bronx, NY)
Tickets: FREE
Families along with their furry loved ones are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center for a Pet Fashion Show to celebrate Halloween. Bring your leashed pet dressed to impress in their Halloween costumes to walk the runway, participate in obstacle courses, and take fun, Memorable photos.
OCTOBER FOOD FESTIVAL: APPLES
Each month, our Great Performances menus feature seasonal ingredients. It’s our way of celebrating the earth and bringing our special touch to every menu.
Apples provide a variety of health-promoting nutrients. Apples contain quercetin, a flavonoid that may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Apples are a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant nutrient involved in immune function, collagen production and more. Apples also provide a type of fiber called pectin, a prebiotic that acts as food for your good gut bacteria. Whole apples including the skin offer the most nutrients.
Go apple picking at an orchard. Picking your own fruit is not only fun, but it is also a great physical activity. Plus, being outside is associated with stress relief.
Our Culinary Ambassador, Georgette Farkas, shared her very own Roasted Apples and Spiced Crumble recipe, perfect for fall.
Roasted Apples and Spiced Crumble
Serves 4
I think of this as Tarte Tatin without having to roll out a pie crust. You could even make this without the crumble, but the spice and crunchy texture provide a wonderful contrast to the melt in your mouth apples. Both crumble and apples can be baked a day or two ahead. Simply warm the apples in their own roasting juices, and even add a splash of rum or brandy, if you like. Be sure to serve the apples warm.
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup all purpose flour (or rice flour for a gluten free version)
- 3.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp fennel seed, toasted and ground
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- pinch salt
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 4 honey crisp apples, cored, peeled, and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a mixing bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ground fennel, ginger and salt. Cut 5 tablespoons of the butter in small cubes and add to above mixture, working it in by hand to form a crumble. Refrigerate for one hour. Spread on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
- In an 8 inch oven proof skillet over low heat, add sugar and 1 Tbsp water. Let sugar melt, without stirring. Cook until sugar caramelizes completely, turning golden brown. Swirl in 1 Tbsp of butter. Remove from heat. Watch closely at the end, as it can burn quickly.
- Arrange apples, uncut side down in the caramel. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Apples should be golden brown on the bottom and tender but should still hold their shape.
- Spoon some crumble on to dessert plates and arrange warm caramelized apples on top. Spoon the apple roasting juices around.
OPTIONAL: Garnish with crème fraiche, whipped cream or ice cream.
Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY is dear to our hearts, not only because that is our local, organic farm; but because it allows us to educate children on food and where it comes from via the Sylvia Center. Katchkie Farm has recently become one of our wedding venues.