Funk Foods Bakery
People’s Kitchen partners with Funk Foods Bakery to bring our guests inventive sweets by Chef Melissa Funk Weller.
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at the Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, and Jazmine Sullivan.
Join in on the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone” to win the triumphant grand prize.
Amateur Night at the Apollo is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. And keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage.
Friday, August 12th at 6:00pm
Location: Soundstage at the Apollo
APOLLO EDUCATION PRESENTS
Teen Takeover returns to the Apollo’s soundstage for an exclusive one-night-only teen event. On this magical night, guests are transported through an immersive experience of music, dance, and visual arts. The Code is an intimate underground artist showcase and the place to be for Gen Z this summer.
FEATURING
TKaiia
Yeily
Legacy Dance Company
Urban Word NYC Slam Team & 2022 Youth Poet Laureate
Henry Baltz
Maria Paula Campos
Sarah Lua
Ivan Nunez
Nature Musiq
DJ LR3
Host – Ryan Barnes
Early access tickets are available through our featured artists. Follow them to unlock the special code for entry. General admission tickets will become available on July 29th.
Thursday, August 18th from 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
Ticket Information: $35 and include after-hours admission to Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech,” your own Brooklyn Museum tote, and a complimentary drink. Member tickets are $25.
Sip and sketch in our backyard Sculpture Garden this summer with a monthly series of life drawing classes. Drink and Draw is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by local DJs. In August, sketch from live models and enjoy after-hours access to our special exhibition Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech.” Experiment with materials in this casual class led by teaching artist Mellasenah Nicole Edwards. Plus, groove to tunes by Roze Royze.
Sunday, August 21st from 3:15pm-4:30pm
Location: Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Drop by to hear music for string instruments performed by members of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra.
This event is free. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00pm
Ticket Information: Adults $35, Children $15
Following a rousing performance at our 2021 American Roots Music Festival, Upstate returns to take you on a textured musical journey as they weave traces of Americana, jazz, gospel, and R&B with their eyes towards music that tells the truth above all. With a clear ambition to write honest songs, play rich music, and “leave it all” on the stage, they’ve earned their reputation for eclectic instrumentation, musicianship, and powerfully dense harmony.
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Friday, August 19th at 7:00pm
Ticket Information: Adults $35, Children $15
Young piano and organ phenomenon Matthew Whitaker is one of the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years. A child prodigy, he has since shared the stage with some of the biggest and brightest stars in jazz. Whitaker also shines as an award-winning composer and an acclaimed bandleader whose unrelenting energy uplifts his bands and audiences alike.
Please bring your own seating for this concert, as it takes place on our grassy Friends Field. You can even bring or purchase a picnic dinner! This concert takes place rain or shine. If it rains, we will move into the Venetian Theater.
Matthew Whitaker, piano
Marcos Robinson, guitar
Karim “Kace” Hutton, bass
Johnny Steele, drums
Ivan Llanes, percussion
Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th
Ticket Information: Start at $45
Vocalist and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, called “the singer with the million dollar ears” by her friend and teacher Charlie Parker, has long been celebrated for her incredible career in jazz. Tonight, she is joined by guitarist Roni Ben-Hur and her longtime bassist Harvie S on Saturday night, tenor saxophonist and Monk Award winner Melissa Aldana will appear as a special guest. And on Sunday, the venerable 87-year old tenor saxophonist Houston Person will lend his sweet sound to the evening. Reserve your seats for a true lesson from the masters!
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Sheila Jordan, vocals
Roni Ben-Hur, guitar
Harvie S, bass
Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone (8/13)
Houston Person, tenor saxophone (8/14)
Thursday, August 18th through Sunday, August 21st
Ticket Information: Start at $35
Willie Jones III –dynamic bandleader, in-demand sideman, determined producer and record label owner–convenes a cadre of musicians spanning generations to imbue Dizzy’s with the spirit of legendary saxophonist Jackie McClean. Among the evening’s musical selections will be tunes from McClean’s seminal album Let Freedom Ring, recorded in 1962. “There was a lot happening in jazz [that year], and McClean was right in the thick of it,” reported NPR. “He was working with the then-new ideas of John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, having graduated from the ‘University of Hard Bop,’ Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. And on Let Freedom Ring, he used all of it to forge his own sound.” For what has become his annual appearance at Dizzy’s, Jones will demonstrate his signature sense of swing and soul while exploring the sounds of some of the most creative figures in jazz.
Willie Jones III, leader and drums
Justin Robinson, alto saxophone
Steve Davis, trombone
Giveton Gelin, trumpet
Isaiah J. Thompson, piano
Endea Owens, bass
We at Poster House are hosting our first-ever block party, and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us on Saturday August 6 from 12–5pm in the Flatiron Plaza for a fun-filled day of activities, free museum tours, performances, giveaways, and more! Attendees also get free admission to Poster House all day. With a full slate of activations and performances, there’s something for everyone! Stay tuned for the full performance lineup, and be sure to register to be the first to receive exciting updates.
Ticket Information: $60
“Na Zdorovie,” commonly mispronounced in English as “Nostrovia”, is a common Russian and Polish toast. Join Poster House at Our New York Vodka, the first distillery in Manhattan since the Prohibition era, for a private tour and tasting in honor of the hit exhibition The Utopian Avant Garde. Get a behind the scenes look at the production methods used to create the former Soviet Union’s signature beverage and enjoy specialty cocktail samplings of this uniquely New York take on the spirit. Afterward, learn about the history of vodka from Don Spiro, Poster House’s resident mixologist and founder of the Green Fairy Society. Tickets include a two hour open bar with light appetizers. Members receive 20% off on all tickets by entering their email address at checkout.
Location: Great Lawn
Ticket Information: FREE
As part of the Festival of New York, Wave Hill is thrilled to participate in Dance Party NYC. On the same day, at dozens of locations across all five boroughs, simultaneous dance parties will bring thousands of New Yorkers out for an afternoon of unfettered, mass joy. Wave Hill’s outdoor dance party on the Great Lawn will feature a live set by DJ Stormin’ Norman that will keep your feet moving, welcoming friends and neighbors of all ages to join! Originally hailing from East London, UK, and now based in Harlem, DJ Stormin’ Norman currently DJs and produces Sundae Sermon, an outdoor summer dance event that brings together thousands of attendees in Harlem parks. DJ Stormin’s diverse style allows him to play in different musical scenes, including disco classics, funk, soul, classic hip hop, R&B and deep house.
Thursday, August 11th from 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Aquatic Garden
Ticket Information: $12. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
For Horizon Lies, interdisciplinary artist Isaac Pool takes cues from Untitled Mood Lighting, an earlier performance filmed indoors at Wave Hill in October 2021, which explored notions of isolation, longing and the sustaining promise of fantasy. Featuring dancers, musicians, lights and fog, Pool will transform the Aquatic Garden and surrounding areas to highlight themes of strangeness and beauty, performing and living. In this work, Pool asks the audience to consider larger questions that many might be contemplating during the pandemic: Is getting dressed in the morning a simple task or a chance to reposition one’s place in society? How might our singular pursuits for joy create opportunities for collective freedom? How do our behaviors change between private and public spaces? Responding to the garden, including its landscaping, architecture and wayfinding, this new iteration sees performers grapple with the outside world where exposure to the elements and a live audience begins to break down the barriers between privacy and visibility. Rain date: Aug 18. Evening in the Gardens event.
Extended through October 1st!
Ticket Information: Start at $29, varies based on day and time
The DiscOasis is a timed-entry immersive theatrical experience that unites art, light, music, dance, live performances, roller skating, good times, and good vibes within the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park. At The DiscOasis you will find yourself dancing and skating your way through a glittering sonic fantasia for the soul with a soundscape curated by our Groovemaster, disco and funk legend Nile Rodgers. Whenever you visit, you will be immersed in the groovy paradise that is The DiscOasis. The environmental design features art installations, photo ops, and soundscapes curated by Groovemaster Nile Rodgers.
The DiscOasis is rolling through New York for a limited engagement starting June 16. The experience will be open Wednesday-Sunday, with daytime skate sessions from 10:00am-4:30pm, and the nighttime experience from 5:30-10:00pm.
Tuesday, August 2nd and Monday, August 15th
Ticket Information: $15 – general admission to the performances. This is a non-skating event,
Extraordinary artists from the New York City Opera will perform Opera’s Greatest Moments, adding to our summer of live performances at Wollman Rink in Central Park! Throughout the evening you will hear a range of opera favorites.
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.
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid, a pigment that contributes the red and pink colors of tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon, guava and other fruits. Lycopene is also an antioxidant linked to potential health benefits. Prepare tomatoes with a heart-healthy source of fat like olive oil or avocado to increase absorption of lycopene.
Juicy tomatoes not only provide vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, but they also contribute to hydration. Tomatoes are about 95% water. Eat more vegetables and fruit to support hydration.
Our Executive Chef of Catering Operations, Mike Deuel, shared his very own Onion and Tomato Curtido Salad recipe.
Serves 4-6
1. Slice the red onions very thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and rub into the onions. Cover the onions with cold water and rinse well until the salt is removed. If the onions are very strong, let them rest in the water for 5-10 minutes.
2. Drain the onions and place in a bowl, add the lime juice and a sprinkle of salt, and let rest until the onions start to turn pinkish, about 5-10 minutes.
3. Thinly slice or dice the tomatoes and add to the onion curtido mix. Add the oil and the chopped cilantro. Mix well, taste and add additional salt to taste if needed.
Notes
Curtido variations can also include thinly sliced carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, radishes, etc. To turn this curtido into a complete salad, serve over chopped lettuce or salad greens and add avocado slices.
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.
Auzerais grew up in Hayward, Calif., baking for her family and experimenting with recipes. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in pastry arts from Johnson & Wales and interned at Alain Ducasse’s pastry school in France before a decade-long career in fine dining. She staged at Michelin-starred establishments The French Laundry in California and Daniel and Per Se in New York and worked as the executive pastry chef at Brooklyn’s Pies ‘n’ Thighs and Ducasse’s Benoit Bistro. In 2015 as the pastry sous chef at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery, Auzerais became frustrated with the lack of representation in fine dining and set out to change the industry. Auzerais found her soul as an entrepreneur and, as Blondery grows, is creating the supportive workplace she sought by hiring people of color and empowering them for careers in the restaurant industry.
Blondery is a direct-to-consumer virtual bakery that specializes in a distinctive collection of handmade blondies inspired by generosity. Founded by professional pastry chef Auzerais Bellamy, Blondery reflects her passion for making the perfect blondie and making her profession a better place for women and people of color. Baked to order in Brooklyn and shipped nationwide, Blondery solves the essential question of what to give when you want a unique and delicious gift for yourself or others any time of year.
Our culinary ambassador, Georgette Farkas, interviewed Chef Auzerais Bellamy about her culinary career and direct-to-consumer virtual bakery, Blondery. Read more about it here.
People’s Kitchen partners with Funk Foods Bakery to bring our guests inventive sweets by Chef Melissa Funk Weller.
People’s Kitchen partners with Blondery to bring our guests distinctive handmade blondies by Chef Auzerais Bellamy.
People’s Kitchen partners with Saigon Social to bring our guests Vietnamese comfort food made by Chef Helen Nguyen.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH By Great Performances February marks Black History Month, an annual American initiative designed to bring awareness and recognition of the achievements
Georgette Farkas shares her recipe for this very grown-up version of a rich and very dark chocolate pudding to share with your special someone.
People’s Kitchen partners with Melba’s Restaurant to bring our guests premier comfort food by Chef Melba Wilson.
Influenced by his upstate New York childhood experience working in his family’s vegetable garden, Charlie Palmer was an early advocate of farm over factory food. In 1988, he made a landmark commitment to creating dishes featuring regional American ingredients at his sublime three-star Aureole, originally located in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Aureole moved 20 years later to a theatre district location in the heart of Times Square at the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, where it flourished for 12 years before shifting to a virtual model, Aureole at Home, in June 2020. During its 30 years as a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Aureole earned 13 Michelin stars and two James Beard awards.
Other coast-to-coast locations encompass an expanding collection of award-winning restaurants and luxurious boutique hotels—many in equally significant historical locations and each designed with distinctive personalities to provide unique experiences. These properties include: Charlie Palmer Steak NYC, Charlie Palmer at The Knick and St. Cloud Rooftop at The Knickerbocker Hotel, AVA Social and Spyglass Rooftop at Archer Hotel New York, Willow by Charlie Palmer at Mirbeau Rhinebeck, Charlie Palmer Steak (Washington, DC), Aureole at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Charlie Palmer Steak at Four Seasons Hotel (Las Vegas), Charlie Palmer Steak (Reno, Nevada), Charlie Palmer Steak and Sky & Vine Rooftop at Archer Hotel Napa, and Dry Creek Kitchen at Hotel Healdsburg (Sonoma County in California).
People’s Kitchen partners with Fuku to bring our guests signature sandwiches by Chef David Chang.
People’s Kitchen partners with chef Charlie Palmer to bring our guests bold modern American fares.
People’s Kitchen partners with Butter to bring our guests upscale American dishes by Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.
People’s Kitchen partners with BLACKBARN to bring our guests artisanal American food by chefs John Doherty and Brian Fowler.
People’s Kitchen partners with Dufour Gourmet to bring our guests traditional French meats by Chef Aurélien Dufour.
People’s Kitchen partners with Hudson Smokehouse to bring our guests Bronx BBQ dishes by Chef Kenny McPartlan.
Chef Aurélien Dufour was born amidst the rich food and wine culture of Bordeaux, and spent his childhood in Germany where he was introduced to the charcuterie tradition.
Aurélien’s natural talent for charcuterie was apparent, and he learned from the talented Chef Gérard Berranger, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France-distinguished Charcutier (the highest and most prestigious award in France in the food industry). There, Aurélien learned the technique and tradition of French charcuterie, steeped in history, with recipes passed down over generations. He mastered pâtés, terrines, galantines, ballotines, crépinettes and sausages, and also participated in many charcuterie competitions. He won second place at the prestigious Best Young Chef in Charcuterie award at age 19 and has since placed within the top 3 in every competition.
Aurélien Dufour has worked in the food industry for nearly 20 years, including six years in New York City, as Chef Charcutier for the prestigious Chef Daniel Boulud and his restaurant group.
Since his debut in NYC, Aurélien has gained recognition from the press and has upheld a strong reputation amongst his industry peers for the quality of his work, his dedication, and exceptional savoir-faire that only very few know in the United States.
In 2013, Aurélien was recognized by Star Chefs as a Rising Star in the Artisan Category, was also named by Zagat, the reputable restaurant guide, as a 30 under 30 Best Chef. In February 2016, he was inducted into the prestigious and exclusive association of Académie Culinaire de France/Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. which preserves and spreads the French culinary arts, encourages training in cuisine, and supports professional development.
People’s Kitchen partners with Chef Stéphane Pourrez to bring our guests authentic French pastries.
People’s Kitchen partners with BLACKBARN to bring our guests artisanal American food by chefs John Doherty and Brian Fowler.
People’s Kitchen partners with Dufour Gourmet to bring our guests traditional French meats by Chef Aurélien Dufour.
People’s Kitchen partners with Butter to bring our guests upscale American dishes by Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.
People’s Kitchen partners with Soogil to bring our guests thoughtfully crafted French Korean dishes by Chef Soogil Lim.
People’s Kitchen partners with Lafayette to bring our guests everyday French cooking by Chef Andrew Carmellini.
Born and raised in South Korea, Chef Soogil Lim was originally majoring in Biology. His interest in culinary world was sparked when he went into a restaurant and saw a sign that said “Make People Happy.” It prompted him to research culinary education and enter the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Upon graduation, he began his training in French cuisine at Daniel, one of New York’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Through his hard work and great talent, he was able to move up the ranks and become the first Korean Sous Chef in the restaurant’s history. After working for 7 years under Chef Daniel Boulud (three as Sous Chef) and honing his French technique, he became Executive Chef at Hanjan, where he ran the kitchen for 4 years. With the opening of his own restaurant, Chef Soogil Lim will blend the two backgrounds he knows best: French and Korean.
People’s Kitchen partners with JoJu to bring our guests modern Vietnamese sandwiches.
People’s Kitchen partners with Laut to bring our guests South East Asian Michelin rated dishes by Chef Salil Mehta.
People’s Kitchen partners with Fuku to bring our guests signature sandwiches by Chef David Chang.
People’s Kitchen partners with Pinklady Cheese Tart to bring our guests decadent treats by Owner Jean Lim.
People’s Kitchen partners with Monsieur Vo to bring our guests Vietnamese “ăn nhậu” dishes by Chef Jimmy Ly and wife Yen Vo.
People’s Kitchen partners with Lafayette to bring our guests everyday French cooking by Chef Andrew Carmellini.
Owner and head pastry chef Stéphane Pourrez brings his French creations from Paris to New York City.
Inspired by pastry from the age of 16, Stéphane was educated at the world-renowned Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts, as well as being trained by some of the best chefs in Paris.
After two years working in a French bakery in New York, Stéphane took the big leap and decided to open his own bakery in Midtown Manhattan in 2013. It was a childhood dream!
Driven by integrity and passion, Stéphane has been working in constant pursuit of perfection to treat his customers and offer pastry lovers an unparalleled culinary experience.
Eclair Bakery offers delicious and authentic French pastries, croissants, macarons, tarts and – of course! – its signature item, éclairs.
Their gourmet pastries are made with the freshest, most carefully sourced ingredients, and are handcrafted daily in their open kitchen!
People’s Kitchen partners with Chef Stéphane Pourrez to bring our guests authentic French pastries.
People’s Kitchen partners with Maman to bring our guests delicious baked goods from the beloved local bakery.
People’s Kitchen partners with Lafayette to bring our guests everyday French cooking by Chef Andrew Carmellini.
People’s Kitchen partners with Ring Ding Bar to bring our guests creative takes on the classic dessert made by Chef Madeline Lanciani.
People’s Kitchen partners with Billy’s Bakery to bring our guests authentic, locally made cupcakes.
People’s Kitchen partners with Lilly’s Baking Company to bring our guests Authentic Brooklyn baked goods.
By Great Performances
For the third year in a row, Instagram is partnering with the Brooklyn Museum and the curator Antwaun Sargent to invest in emerging creative communities. Building on the 2021 #BlackDesignVisionaries grant program, the 2022 program aims to uplift, center and invest in Black voices and organizations working across both art and design.
Instagram, Antwaun and the Brooklyn Museum believe that impactful ideas happen at the intersection of art and design. This year, with the support of Meta Open Arts, they are opening up their grants to visual artists, as well. The new name, #BlackVisionaries, reflects this expansion. #BlackVisionaries aims to deepen the impact of the grant program, which means expanding access to more Black creative communities. For more information about the #BlackVisionaries program visit this link.
Our team recently had the pleasure of hosting a luncheon party at the Brooklyn Museum to share the announcement of the program with emerging artists and designers. We loved the footage so much that we wanted to share it with you.
In 2011, an idea was hatched at a dining table in Queens. During one of their weekly dinners, Scott Wong proposed that they extend their family meals past their homes in the form of a restaurant nestled in the heart of their borough.
His wife Joanna, her sister Julie, and Julie’s husband Chris jumped on board to create JoJu (Joanna + Julie) – a cozy shop devoted to crafting the perfect banh mi. Like the iconic sandwich, the family has roots in Vietnam but are products of multiple cultures. And as residents of New York, the family’s take on the classic banh mi
was bound to have international influences.
With Scott’s formal training at French Culinary Institute and Julie’s love for the diverse food of their home borough, the two took naturally to the kitchen. JoJu’s banh mis feature flavors from all over the world whether in the form of their kakuni pork belly or their house-made aji verde.
To this day, ideas for new dishes are shared at their family dinner table where it all began. Though now, through JoJu, there is an extra seat at the table for their extended family – the hungry, food-loving people of New York.
People’s Kitchen partners with JoJu to bring our guests modern Vietnamese sandwiches.
People’s Kitchen partners with RedFarm to bring our guests innovative, inspired Chinese cuisine with greenmarket sensibility.
People’s Kitchen partners with Laut to bring our guests South East Asian Michelin rated dishes by Chef Salil Mehta.
People’s Kitchen partners with DiSO’S to bring our guests traditional Italian American subs by Chef Adam DiSilvestro.
People’s Kitchen partners with Thaimee Love to bring our guests home-style Northern Thai dishes by Chef Hong Thaimee.
People’s Kitchen partners with All’Antico Vinaio to bring our guests famous Italian sandwiches by Tommaso Mazzanti
Established in 2003, Billy’s was originally opened by school friends Billy, Marc, and Wayne. Billy started his baking career working at the ever-popular Magnolia Bakery in Greenwich for two years before quitting to begin his own baked goods venture. Billy’s Bakery became an overnight success and quickly expanded, adding locations in Tribeca and the Upper West Side.
Each day at Billy’s, everything is still made from scratch. From our (pretty well known) Icebox Cake to our (pretty darn well known) Red Velvet Cupcakes—it’s as real as our grandmothers used to make. For us, that smell when you walk into a real local bakery is almost as important as the taste. And we’re never going to lose that. For Billy’s, it’s all about real ingredients, authentic recipes, and real people making it happen.
People’s Kitchen partners with Pi Bakerie to bring our guests contemporary baked items with Mediterranean roots.
People’s Kitchen partners with Fabrique to bring our guests artisanal pastries by the famous Swedish bakery.
People’s Kitchen partners with Pinklady Cheese Tart to bring our guests decadent treats by Owner Jean Lim.
People’s Kitchen partners with Chef Dominique Ansel to bring our guests innovative French pastries.
People’s Kitchen partners with Lilly’s Baking Company to bring our guests Authentic Brooklyn baked goods.
People’s Kitchen partners with Maman to bring our guests delicious baked goods from the beloved local bakery.