Mae Mae Mural Magic
By Liz Neumark
We recently decorated the outside of our building – and the facade of Mae Mae Cafe + Plant Store – with an incredible mural by @creativefirecracker, designed by @scratch_nyc and painted by @scratch_nyc, @kingbeeuw, #kerz #elvz
We couldn’t be happier with the results – check it out and let us know your favorite feature!
A few weeks ago, a client visiting our commissary for the first time, suggested we put a sign outside of our building that says Great Performances.
You could say we did that, Boogie Down Bronx style!
We also wanted to call more attention to our Mae Mae Café and Plant Shop adjacent to the front door at 2417 Third Avenue. We had tried a 6’ long banner, a neon sign in the café window, planters, A-frames, but nothing worked. We needed something big and beautiful and visible from afar.
Graffiti walls are a signature of the South Bronx. The artwork is under highways, on the side of bridge walls, adorns a giant wall at The Dream School and generally dot the Mott Haven landscape. We have a 60’ long mural by Crash that greets visitors to our 3rd floor office.
We connected with Jenny “Scratch” in September to imagine what the exterior of our building might look like, reflecting the café, our love of fresh produce, and the plants we sell. Then we submitted the sketch to our landlord and hoped for a yes. We got it!
The process took 7 days, one boom, a few artists, good weather and lots of spray paint. We love the joy it brings to our block along with new patrons at the café who “never knew you were there!”
And rest assured, you will know you have arrived at the Great Performances headquarters when you get here!
NOVEMBER FOOD FESTIVAL: CRANBERRY SAUCE
Our 2023 calendar theme, Preservation, is an ode to the art of preserving the harvest as well as a salute to the self-preservation of body and spirit. These have been challenging years! It’s fair to say we have been pickled and fermented, but that life goes on. It is the celebratory moments and the opportunities to come together that we relish.
This month, and just in time for Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating with Cranberry Sauce recipe that’s the perfect addition to any holiday meal (and post-holiday meal!)
Cranberry Sauce
by Albert Bello, Pastry Chef
INGREDIENTS
- 454 grams cranberries, defrosted preferred
- 312 grams light brown sugar
- 340 grams red wine or water
- 4 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
PROCEDURE
- In a large bowl, pop the berries by hand (don’t worry if you don’t get them all). Add the sugar and let rest overnight to extract the juices.
- The next day, put a plate in the fridge – this will be used to test the doneness of your sauce.
- To a saucepan add berry mixture, red wine, lime juice, spices, and heat on high for a few minutes, being careful not to burn the mix. Lower to medium and cook until you see small bubbles popping on the surface.
- Continue cooking till thick, stirring carefully with a spatula to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan and burn, about 15 minutes.
- Place a dollop on your chilled plate to test the thickness. When you’re satisfied, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
More Food Festival Recipes
DON'T HIRE A CATERER: GOT CRANBERRIES?
By Joe Bachman, Executive Chef, Rockefeller University
We’re celebrating the voices of our chefs from our commissary at Great Performances to our venues across New York. This month, we asked Joe Bachman, Executive Chef at Rockefeller University, to share his thoughts about Thanksgiving and the ubiquitous cranberry sauce. What can we do with the leftovers? He shares some delicious post-Thanksgiving dishes that make use of the cranberry sauce (whether you like home made–and we have a delicious recipe for that–cranberry sauce, store bought, or even canned.
Let us know what you do with your leftover cranberry sauce and if you have a favorite recipe you want to share!
Many of us look forward to Thanksgiving – and especially the food we prepare for our loved ones: family, friend, or other. I know one of the challenges post-Thanksgiving is finding a use for the leftovers. Do have some to-go containers for people to take some food home. But don’t forget to save some to create some of my favorite leftover dishes. These recipes can be adjusted as one pleases as it’s all based on personal preference. Just have fun with it!
Post Thanksgiving Empanadas
Note: this can be frozen for future consumption
Ingredients
- Leftovers!
- Turkey
- Stuffing
- Gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Frozen empanada dough disks, thawed
- 2 eggs, whisked
Method
- Shred leftover turkey, making sure to remove any skin/bones that may be left.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy in a bowl.
- On a thawed empanada dough disk, place a spoonful of the leftovers mixture in the middle leaving enough space around the sides to crimp closed.
- Brush egg wash around the rim of the dough then fold in half and crimp the sides closed with a fork, making sure not to press too hard and tear the dough. (Alternatively, you can use an empanada press that makes things much easier and can be found on amazon for relatively cheap.)
- Place the empanadas on a parchment lined sheet pan and brush egg wash the top. Place in 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until they get golden brown.
Turkey & Cranberry Monte Cristo
Ingredients
- Leftovers!
- Turkey, sliced (preferably white meat)
- Cranberry sauce
- 2 slices firm white or marbled bread (or bread of choice)
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 slices Swiss or gruyere cheese
- Butter
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
- Slice the leftover turkey breast as thinly as possible and portion 3.5 ounces per sandwich
- Spread one slice of bread with mayonnaise and the other with the cranberry relish
- Place one slice of cheese on each piece of bread
- Place turkey on top of one slice, then cover with other slice
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper and transfer to shallow bowl or pie plate. Dip the dry sandwich into the egg mixture until it is totally coated.
- In a medium heat pan add a bit of butter and griddle the sandwiches until they reach a nice golden brown color.
Cranberry-Sprite Spritzer
Ingredients
- 30 ounces leftover cranberry relish
- 2 Tablespoons peeled and chopped ginger
- 2 liters of Sprite or ginger ale
- Ice cubes
Method
Combine the cranberry relish, ginger, and soda in a large pitcher. Serve immediately over ice.
EVENT HIGHLIGHT: NEW YORK STEM CELL FOUNDATION
By Great Performances
New York Stem Cell Foundation Gala & Science Fair at Jazz at Lincoln Center
For more than a decade, we’ve had the honor of catering the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Gala at the iconic Jazz at Lincoln Center. Our enduring partnership is a testament to the relationships we’ve forged and our commitment to advancing the mission of NYSCF.
The NYSCF Gala celebrates scientific innovation and philanthropy, uniting leaders in science, advocacy, and entertainment to support groundbreaking stem cell research. The stunning Ertegun Atrium overlooking Central Park and Columbus Circle provided a stunning location for scientists in lab coats to connect with donors and guests as they enjoyed cocktails and shared their developments.
Ronnie Davis. Managing Director, and his team worked tirelessly to create an incredible event. From planning menus, designing floor plans, and coordinating the entertainment, every moment was carefully curated to best support NYSCF’s mission and ensure a spectacular event.
Read more about the event and how you can support The New York Stem Cell Foundation and the important work they do at the following links:
Science Powered by Patients: Highlights of the 2023 NYSCF Gala & Science Fair
The 2023 NYSCF Gala & Science Fair: A Stellar Evening of Science and Philanthropy
Gala Menu
- Grilled Chicken Taco, Radish Escabeche, Chili Crema
- House made Kosher Pigs in a Blanket, Deli Mustard
- Spaghetti & Meatball, Fra Diavolo Sauce
- Tamari Ginger Tuna Poke, Crisp Sesame Tuille
- Tarragon Shrimp Donut, Saffron Crème, Pistachio Crumble
- Lobster Roll, Toasted Brioche, Chives
- Goat Cheese Bonbon, Quinoa, Marigold
- Hudson Valley Succotash Tart, Sunchoke Puree, Crispy Kale
- Fall Gem Lettuce, Riesling Poached Pears, Puffed Rice, Marigold Vinaigrette
- Bread
- Selection of Artisanal Rolls, Focaccia, Baguettes, Grissini with Olive Oil, Local Butter, Sea Salt
- Bordelaise Glazed Short Rib, Mustard Greens, Hen of the Woods, Creamy Wheatberries
- Eggplant Chermoula, Cauliflower Couscous, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Crispy Chickpeas, Tahini, Chermoula, Roasted Tomatoes, Harissa
- Vanilla Cream Bombolini
- Mini Vanilla Ice Cream Cones, Vanilla Ice Cream, Rainbow Sprinkles
- Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Lollipops, Rainbow Sprinkles
- Flourless Chocolate Cake Bites
- Carrot Ginger Squares
- Golden Apple Dome, Vanilla Apple Compote, Caramel Mousse, Caramel Glaze
New York Stem Cell Foundation Annual Conference
On October 23rd and 24th the New York Stem Cell Foundation held their annual conference at Rockefeller University. The conference consists of a series of panelists from some of the most prestigious medical schools in the country introducing new innovations in Stem Cell research. This is the fifth year Great Performances has been fortunate enough to pair with NYSCF for both the all-day conference, and the Poster Board session to follow.
Jodi Smith, Senior Event Director, and her team, kept the attendees fueled with plenty of coffee, buffets, and snacks for their daytime session, and featured our Dim Sum and Tartine stations while they browsed the displayed posters.
Conference Day 1 Menu
- Assortment of Mini Bagels, Plain Cream Cheese & Vegetable Cream Cheese
- Breakfast Breads & Pastries, Chef’s selection of miniature Chocolate and Plain Croissants, Apple Crunch Gluten Free Muffin, Mae Mae Blue Berry Muffin (Vegan), Morning Glory Muffin, Iced Citrus Almond Loaf, Matcha Vanilla Loaf, Butter, Assorted Preserves
- Sliced Fruit Display, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, Grapes, Mango, Kiwi, Starfruit, Mint
- Overnight Oats, Tropical Fruits, Honey, Caramelized Bananas
- Spinach & Mushroom Quiche, Savory Custard, Wilted Spinach, Forest Mushrooms, Butter Crust
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Crudité Cup, Grape Tomatoes, Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Hummus
- Assorted Mini Scones, Butter, Clotted Cream, Assorted Preserves
- Mixed Berry and Coconut Yogurt Parfait, Nut-Free Granola (Vegan)
- Grilled Eggplant & Falafel Wrap, Romaine Lettuce, Pickled Chilies, Green Tahini, Whole Wheat Wrap
- Chicken Caesar Wrap, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Pecorino Cheese, Spinach Wrap
- Prosciutto & Fig Jam Sandwich, Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Mozzarella, Arugula, Baguette
- Gluten Free Turkey Wrap, Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Cabbage, Red Onions, Green Bell Pepper, Lemon Ginger Aioli, Gluten Free Wrap (GF)
- Fall Grains, Butternut Squash, Kale, Leek, Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Greek Chickpea Salad, Romaine, Feta, Cucumbers, Peppers, Olives, Artichokes, Red Onion, Oregano Vinaigrette
- Garden Salad, Carrots, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Fresh Fruit Skewers, Mango, Pineapple, Kiwi, Strawberry
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
- Miniature Black & White Cookies
- Freshly Popped Popcorn, Lightly Salted
- Yogurt Covered Pretzels
- Dill and Cheddar Pita Chips
Accordion Content
Day 1 - Cocktail Reception
- Roast Beef Carpaccio Flatbread, Safron Aioli, Sea Salt, Chives
- Ratatouille & Basil Soca Tart
- Roasted Beets Tartine, Burrata on Ficelle
- Herbed Roast Chicken Tartine, Fig Jam on Country Bread
- Wild Mushroom Tartine, Whipped Ricotta, Grilled Spring Onions on Country Bread
- Shrimp Pan Fried Dumplings
- Pork Pan Fried Dumplings
- Chicken Chow Mein
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Accompaniments: Crispy Noodles with Soy Sauce, Ponzu, Chinese Mustard, Red Chili Sauce
Conference Day 2 Menu
- Assortment of Mini Bagels, Plain Cream Cheese & Vegetable Cream Cheese
- Breakfast Breads & Pastries, Chef’s selection of miniature Chocolate and Plain Croissants, Apple Crunch Gluten Free Muffin, Mae Mae Blue Berry Muffin (Vegan), Morning Glory Muffin, Iced Citrus Almond Loaf, Matcha Vanilla Loaf, Butter, Assorted Preserves
- Sliced Fruit Display, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, Grapes, Mango, Kiwi, Starfruit, Mint
- Overnight Oats, Tropical Fruits, Honey, Caramelized Bananas
- Spinach & Mushroom Quiche, Savory Custard, Wilted Spinach, Forest Mushrooms, Butter Crust
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Small House made Granola Bar
- Crudité Cup, Grape Tomatoes, Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Hummus
- Chia Seed Pudding, Orange Segments and Pistachios
- Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ciabatta
- Roast Beef Panini, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Whole Grain Dijon Aioli, Pea Shoot, Ciabatta
- Honey Roasted Turkey, Gouda, Watercress, Honey Dijon Aioli
- Gluten Free Turkey Wrap, Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Cabbage, Red Onions, Green Bell Pepper, Lemon Ginger Aioli, Gluten Free Wrap
- Pearl Couscous Salad, Roast Vegetables, Lemon, Olive Oil, Oven Roasted Tomatoes
- Farmer’s Market Chopped Salad, Romaine, Cucumbers, Red and Yellow Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad, Brussels Sprouts, Watermelon Radish, Pecans, Golden Raisins, Ricotta Salata, Lemon Vinaigrette
- S’mores Cone
- Turtle Brownie
- Rice Krispy Lollipop
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Root Vegetables Chips
- Soft Pretzel Nuggets
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: NOVEMBER 2023
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
NY COMEDY FESTIVAL X OPERATION USA PRESENTS: JIAOYING SUMMERS
Thursday, November 9th at 8:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $35
Jiaoying Summers is the most courageously fresh voice in comedy. She embodies the Asian American perspective through her work with uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings. Among her unique gifts are powerful and dark truth bombing; she turns extreme childhood trauma into comedy gold. In just four years, lighting has struck the comedy world, she is among the fastest rising stars. She is an Asian Hall of Fame inductee, comedian, podcaster and social media comedy queen with over one billion views and counting. The LA Times considers her “one of the leading women running the LA comedy Scene”. The BBC named her “the woman rewriting the comedy circuit in Hollywood”. Vogue Magazine described her as “a major voice on the national comedy scene”. She recently starred in Netflix is a Joke Festival’s Women in Comedy Show. Her 30-minute comedy special Hot Girl Summers is streaming on Peacock TV and Prime Video.
RASHAN BROWN PRESENTS:
POETRY ME, PLEASE
Saturday, November 25th at 7:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $50.35
Hosted by PMP’s very own Young Prince & The Comedian with sounds by DJ Complete on Saturday, November 25th. Please join us in making history as the largest pure poetry show in all of NY and the greater Eastern Region! The night will feature some of the hottest poets around with a few special guests and musical talents. Experience poetry like you’ve never had before…the PMP way!
PMP is an event series and content production studio providing artists with a platform, access to an active community of over 1,000 creatives & high quality video content to support their portfolios. A one stop shop for expression and creativity, poetry me, please put poets first. poetry me, please is the largest Spoken-Word poetry showcase in NY.
No expectations, just a night at ease; but only one request; poetry me, please.
LEO BAR HAPPY HOUR
Featuring Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan, Asia Society’s exhibition
Thursday, November 9th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $15 which includes one drink
Visit Asia Society’s fall exhibition, Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan with an evening of cocktails, music, and catching up on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 to 8 PM.
Enjoy the gorgeous Garden Court as you look at art, mingle with friends, and make new connections at Asia Society!
The AsiaStore will be open and members will enjoy a 20% discount, double the normal member discount!
A ticket includes one drink, followed by a cash bar. Kindly note this event is only open to guests 21 years old and over.
Music by DJ Kai Song.
FAMILY DAY: DIWALI LIGHTS UP ASIA SOCIETY 2023
Saturday, November 11th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets: $12 adults, $7 students and seniors. Free for members and children 12 and under.
Diwali is one of the key festivals celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It is the festival of lights, with a symbolism of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.
Diwali returns to Asia Society with an in-person, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon. This event is presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree.
On November 11th, 1- 4pm, let’s come together to celebrate good fortune, family, and friendships. Enjoy puppet shows, dance performances, storytelling, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday.
Leo Cafe has organized a special Diwali menu for the occasion.
FOOD
Tuesday, November 7th through Saturday, November 18th
Location: BAM Fisher, Fishman Space
Tickets: start at $35
Part of Next Wave 2023
Do you need what you eat? Do you eat what you need?
Performer and theater artist Geoff Sobelle (HOME, The Object Lesson) hosts an intimate dinner party of smell, taste, and touch. Centered around a gargantuan banquet table, he invites audience members to a culinary experience that is at once common and strange, human and surreal, universal and personal.
Sobelle’s latest creation is an absurdist, immersive, and rigorously designed meditation on how we eat, what’s in the soup, and who pays the bill.
A tour-de-force of audience manipulation, hallucinatory sleight-of-hand, and physical comedy, FOOD asks us what missing link fell off the food chain to make us eat the way we do.
Please note: There’s no eating at this dinner party, so don’t come hungry. General Admission tickets include both seats at the table and throughout the theater, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
TARIQ TROTTER IN CONVERSATION WITH JON STEWART
Tuesday, November 14th at 8:00pm
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $35
In Conversation With Jon Stewart
Co-presented By BAM And Greenlight Bookstore
“One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs… with enough insights for two lifetimes”—Lin-Manuel Miranda
A towering figure in hip-hop, the legendary MC of The Roots Tariq Trotter—better known as Black Thought—is joined byJon Stewart to discuss his new book The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are. Trotter’s story begins with a tragedy: as a child, he burned down his family’s home. The years that follow are the story of a life snatched from the flames and forged in fire, told through vivid vignettes.
A compellingly poetic account of one artist’s creative and emotional origins, The Upcycled Self also explores the vital questions we all have to confront about our formative years: How can we see the story of our own young lives clearly? How do we use that story to understand who we’ve become? What do we take forward, what do we pass on, and what do we leave behind?
PRINTED MATTER’S SUNDAY ZINE FAIR
Sunday, November 19th from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Rubin Pavilion and Robert E. Blum Gallery, 1st Floor
Tickets: free and open to the public
On the opening weekend of Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines, stop by Printed Matter’s Sunday Zine Fair to explore new and historical zines. The fair will convene more than sixty invited exhibitors, with an emphasis on self-publishing artists and collectives, archives and libraries, and rare and out-of-print dealers.
The Sunday Zine Fair will celebrate the origins of zines and honor the many important contributors to the medium’s diverse legacy, a number of whom are represented within the exhibition. A new generation of publishers working today will also present a range of styles and perspectives on zines.
BROOKLYN POETRY SLAM
Wednesday, November 29th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor
Tickets: Register in advance and pay as you wish (suggested admission: $10). Tickets that include after-hours access to Spike Lee: Creative Sources are $25 (last entry: 9:30 pm). Member tickets to the exhibition are free.
Celebrate Brooklyn Poetry Slam’s tenth year! Amplify the voices of Brooklyn at a series of pay-what-you-can slams, presented by poets and cofounders Mahogany L. Browne and DJ Jive Poetic. Come to listen to poets, or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam.
ALISA AMADOR
Friday, November 3rd at 8:00pm
Tickets: Start at $45
Overview
When experiencing the effortless maturity of Alisa Amador firsthand, you’ll be forgiven for thinking she’s been at the forefront of the contemporary singer-songwriter scene for years. In fact, her arrival came after winning the 2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and once again that contest has cast a deserved spotlight on a rising star. Singing in both Spanish and English, weaving captivating narratives with her charming voice and self-possessed presence, Amador’s jazz-tinged, poetic songcraft makes her a worthy modern torchbearer for the likes of Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones.
ABEO QUARTET
2023 – 24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
Sunday, November 12th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $45
Overview
The Abeo Quartet launches its year-long residency at Caramoor by delving into masterpieces by Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Also on the program is a piece by 23-year-old Iranian-American composer, Kian Ravaei, entitled The Little Things which takes its inspiration from Emily Dickinson and her passion for directing our attention toward nature’s easily overlooked wonders. Formed in 2018, Abeo is swiftly sweeping up the competition prizes and garnering critical praise worldwide. You’ll understand why their name (“ah-bey-oh”) — an expression of joy in a Nigerian dialect — perfectly encapsulates the group’s love for playing chamber music and sharing it with others.
PAPO VÁZQUEZ MIGHTY PIRATES TROUBADOURS
Sunday, November 12th and Monday, November 13th
Tickets: start at $20
ABOUT THE SHOW
“One of the most important creative forces in music today,” according to The New York City Jazz Record, Papo Vázquez leads his timeless Mighty Pirates Troubadours ensemble for two explosive nights of creative energy and spontaneity. Performing music from the band’s critically acclaimed release Chapter 10 Breaking Cover, the artists explore original material mined through generations of levitating rhythmic complexity, sonorous melodies, and driving pulses. Don’t miss an ensemble DownBeat magazine calls “stirring…[moving] through smartly arranged, post-boppishly interpreted jazz with Latin grooves.”
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Papo Vázquez, Trombone, Vocals, Leader
Jose Mangual, Vocals, Percussion
Ivan Renta, Tenor Saxophone
Rick Germanson, Piano
Ariel Robles, Bass
Alvester Garnett, Drums
Carlos Maldonado, Percussion, Vocals
Reinaldo De Jesus, Percussion, Vocals
DIZZY’S CLUB THANKSGIVING,
WITH HERLIN RILEY
Thursday, November 23rd at 7:00pm
Tickets: $225 – includes cover, food, and gratuity*
ABOUT THE SHOW
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dizzy’s Club with drummer and New Orleans legend Herlin Riley. Enjoy a full menu of sumptuous holiday fare as you experience his exhilarating and truly melodic expression. A master of dynamics and phrasing, Riley has worked with such luminaries as Ahmad Jamal and Wynton Marsalis and remains committed to uplifting the next generation of artists to honor the legacy of those who came before him. Don’t miss November’s most delectable event featuring Herlin Riley (drums), Bruce Harris (trumpet), Godwin Louis (saxophone), Caelan Cardello (piano), and Russell Hall (bass).
STEVE MILLER: THE FUTURE OF THE BLUES WITH CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM
Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $70.50
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Renowned blues-rock guitarist, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater with this special concert event.
For these special performances, Mr. Miller invites Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to join him in RoseTheater, marking the Grammy award-winning, 24-year-old American Blues guitarist and singer’s Jazz atLincoln Center debut.
“Straight from Clarksdale, Mississippi, home of the Delta Blues Museum, the next great musician on apath that leads from T-Bone Walker to Freddy, B.B., and Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Christone‘Kingfish’ Ingram is the future of the blues and I’m proud to bring him to the Rose Theater for the veryfirst time,” says Mr. Miller.
Mr. Ingram has been hailed as “one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince” by Rolling Stone.
With a new and unique repertoire, Mr. Miller continues his exploration of the blues with his popular concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Joining him onstage are Shelly Berg (piano), Craig Handy(tenor saxophone), Sherman Irby (alto saxophone), Mike Rodriguez (trumpet), Courtney Wright(baritone saxophone) Russell Hall (bass) and Herlin Riley (drums).
JOURNEY THROUGH JAZZ PART IV:
THE JLCO WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th
Location: The Appel Room
Tickets: start at $40.50
ABOUT THE CONCERT
In the next installment of our celebrated Journey Through Jazz concert series, Wynton Marsalis and the JLCO and special guest Catherine Russell, share personal accounts of their unique relationships with the music.
From local scenes to global concepts, a wide variety of inspirations have shaped the musicians of the JLCO, and these provocative sets illuminate the thoughts, feelings, and relationships that helped them become the artists they are today. Don’t miss this intimate performance in The Appel Room. Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Concert Series.
WHAT TO EXPECT
An intimate JLCO performance in The Appel Room
Learn firsthand from the musicians as they reveal their inspirations.
Vocals by fan favorite Catherine Russell
Pay what you choose performances.
FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, November 3rd from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: Free all Day!
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, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. This month, our education team is taking over First Friday to highlight the museum’s education offerings.
WORM BOOK RELEASE WITH EDEL RODRIGUEZ & CHIP KIDD
Friday, November 10th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: Free!
Poster House is pleased to host “America’s illustrator-in-chief,” Edel Rodriguez, in conversation with graphic designer and writer, Chip Kidd, for a wide-ranging conversation on Rodriguez’s new graphic memoir Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey. Worm is available for purchase at the Poster House Shop; book signing to follow.
Through vivid, stirring art, Worm tells the story of a boyhood in the midst of the Cold War, a family’s displacement in exile, and their tenacious longing for those they left behind. It also recounts the coming-of-age of an artist and activist, who, witnessing America’s turn from democracy to extremism, struggles to differentiate his adoptive country from the dictatorship he fled. Confronting questions of patriotism and the liminal nature of belonging, Edel Rodriguez ultimately celebrates the immigrants, maligned and overlooked, who guard and invigorate American freedom.
PERSONAL LANDSCAPES ART WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 4th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Meet at Glyndor Gallery
Tickets: $65, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Take a walk through Glyndor Gallery and the Aquatic Garden with artists Heidi Howard and Esteban Cabeza de Baca exhibiting in Light from Water: Heidi Howard & Esteban Cabeza de Baca, with Liz Phillips. Using inspiration from their on-site plein air collaborations as well as Wave Hill’s phenomenal fall foliage, render your own personal landscape and individual history using an acrylic fall palette designed especially for this workshop. All materials provided. Rain cancels.
AJOYO
Sunday, November 12th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Armor Hall
Tickets: $30 Adult/$16 Student with ID/$14 Child (8-18), including admission to the grounds. Advance tickets $2 off. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Spearheaded by French-Tunisian saxophonist and composer Yacine Boularès, AJOYO has taken the jazz and world music scene by storm with its unique blend of North and West African traditions, jazz and soul. Together with Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Jesse Fischer, the spellbinding six-piece ensemble celebrates life, love and justice through music: music for the heart, the mind and the body, the kind that is soulful, sophisticated and that makes people want to dance.
Awarded Best Global Music EP at the Independent Music Awards in 2020, AJOYO will lead a joyful ceremony in Armor Hall that brings musicians and audiences close together through deep and unrelenting groove, virtuosic improvisations and sophisticated compositions.
This concert is part of “Roots and Branches,” Wave Hill’s indoor concert series featuring artists from across musical disciplines, exploring how traditions and heritage inspire musical exploration and growth.
ICE SEASON RETURNS!
now through March, 15th, 2024
Wollman Rink NYC in iconic Central Park will open for ice skating daily from Saturday, October 28th, 2023 to March 15, 2024.
Don’t miss your chance to skate at Wollman Rink NYC, the perfect place to enjoy an iconic New York experience!
Tickets on sale now!
RINK SIDE IGLOOS
now through March 15th, 2024
Elevate your skating experience at Wollman Rink inside our cozy, private, heated Rink Side igloos, under the Midtown Manhattan skyline in Central Park. Both of our transparent igloos feature an electric fireplace, soft lighting, and comfy seating for eight, as well as delicious food and beverage options.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: NOVEMBER 2023
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.
THE BRONX VEGAN BAZAAR
Every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
August 23rd through December 27th
Wellness leaders and local vegans come together again to host at the Andrew Freedman Home in The Bronx.
The vegan food expo will feature more than 20 vegan vendors serving food, natural juices, delicious pastries, and just spreading wellness.
Our founding members consisted of a vegan chef, a seasoned food vendor, an award-winning event planner, a native Bronx DJ, community residents, and a common goal to spread wellness, food, and love to the Bronx.
With each experience our members grow along with the community.
Photograph by Argenis Apolinario.
CURATOR TOUR
MICHAEL RICHARDS: ARE YOU DOWN?
Saturday, November 18th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join curators Alex Fialho and Melissa Levin for a drop-in tour of the retrospective Michael Richards: Are You Down?. They will discuss Michael Richards’s visionary artworks, highlighting his incisive sculpture and drawing practice as well as themes he engaged throughout his body of work including Blackness, flight, diaspora, spirituality, police brutality, and monuments. Levin and Fialho will also speak to collaborating with Richards’s family and friends to honor his life and legacy and to continue to share his artwork. Richards’s cousin Dawn Dale, longtime steward of his estate, will also be present for the event.
TREE PLANTING IN BRONX PARK
Thursday, November 16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Bronx Park entrance, 204th street & Webster Ave
Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Bronx Park!
Find our team at the 204th street & Webster ave entrance in Bronx Park on Wednesday, November 16th from 9:00am-12pm.
Please wear protective clothing that can get dirty (long pants and closed toed shoes), and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
All planting materials and equipment will be provided.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
November 17th, 2023 through January 7th, 2024
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. This year, you’ll experience NEW lantern displays showcasing the wildlife of New York’s ocean waters and wetlands, plus a new interactive experience celebrating bioluminescent creatures.
Activities include:
- Holiday Train
- Ice Carving Demonstrations
- Illuminated Performers
- Wildlife Theater
- Seasonal Treats
FALL FOLIAGE HIKE
Saturday, November 11th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park
Discover the nature and beauty of Crotona Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in the scenic views of autumn while learning how to identify some of the foliage.
AUTUMN PUPPET SHOW
Sunday, November 26th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some seasonal themed puppet shows! Learn more about the autumn season from our local wildlife puppets.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
November 1st through 30th
Location: at the Garden
Join NYBG to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. On-site programming in and around the Thain Family Forest as well as digital offerings highlight the plant-based traditions of Native Americans from the Northeast and throughout the Americas.
NYBG is located on land that is part of Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenni Lenape people, which extends from northern Delaware north to the Hudson Valley, and from eastern Pennsylvania to western Connecticut. The Lenape lived in this territory for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans, and still maintain their communities and cultural practices in this area today.
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW®
November 17th, 2023 through January 15th, 2024
Location: at the Garden
New York City’s Most Beloved Holiday Tradition Is Back!
The Holiday Train Show returns bigger than ever with more trains and an all-new, outdoor train display. Start on the lawn to capture your perfect holiday photos at our outdoor mountainscapes and then watch trains zip past nearly 200 iconic New York landmarks under the warmth of the Conservatory. After dark, join us for NYBG GLOW and discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings, illuminated across the grounds. And don’t miss the return of our fan-favorite Bar Car Nights, 21-and-over evenings featuring the Holiday Train Show and curated cocktails. These special evenings feature music, experiences, food, and more—making for the ultimate night out this season.
THE PELHAM BAY SUPER HIKE
Saturday, November 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Pelham Bay Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park
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.
SEAL EXPLORATION
Sunday, November 19th from 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park
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. This is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the Long Island Sound. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.
THE SOUNDVIEW GARDENER’S CLUB
every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Soundview Field House – 1550 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx
The Soundview Gardener’s Club is a space where After-School students from local schools and community volunteers come together to clear invasive plants, plant trees/native plants, and spread mulch as part of our forest restoration efforts in Soundview Park in The Bronx.
POST-THANKSGIVING DAY HIKE: CASS GALLAGHER TRAIL
Friday, November 24th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Broadway and Mosholu Avenue in Van Cortlandt Park
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike! This hike will be in the north woods of the park on the Cass Gallagher trail. Comfortable walking footwear highly recommended.
HISTORIC NEW YORK: OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT
Saturday, November 25th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Entrance – 242nd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Urban Park Rangers specialize in the interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history. Our Historic New York programs highlight the history and architecture of selected neighborhoods or parks. Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore what remains of New York City’s first water supply system.
Did you know that Great Performances is headquartered in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx? We love being a part of the Bronx community, supporting other Bronx-based companies, and giving back to our community.
Each spring I consider the proximity of the Easter and Passover holidays and the ways in which their two cultures intersect in the life of our city. Surely there are dishes that could grace both the Easter and Passover tables. This year the holidays fall from early to mid-April, when the new season’s vegetables have yet to be harvested. Yet, we are none the less hungry for a change in tone. I’m offering a trio of vegetable dishes that are a feast all their own. While they would also make delicious accompaniments to a roasted side of salmon, a chicken, or even a paschal lamb. I begin with asparagus and eggs, as I can’t imagine a spring menu without this classic pairing and harbingers of the season. The bright, bold pink of the red beet and pearl couscous salad is as pretty as any easter frock. Finally, the sweet roasted carrots offer a bridge between winter and spring and have a hint of the tzimmes that traditionally graces many a Passover dinner.
RECIPE: ROTISSERIE GEORGETTE ROASTED SWEET CARROTS
Serves 4-6
May be made a day or two ahead and reheated in the braising liquid.
Ingredients
- 1 lb greenmarket carrots
- 1 cup brown sugar + 1 cup water
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 pinch ground coriander
- 1 pinch espelette pepper
- 1 Tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 pinch Fleur de Sel
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Trim the greens from the top of the carrots. Scrub, but do not peel the carrots. This helps maintain a firm exterior as the carrots roast.
- In a small sauce pan, bring the water and brown sugar to a simmer to make a syrup. Add a pinch each of freshly ground cumin, coriander, and espelette pepper.
- Toss the cleaned carrots in the syrup and then arrange them in a single layer on a sheet tray lined with a non-stick baking sheet or parchment paper.
- Roast for 35-45 minutes, or until the carrots are very tender and lightly caramelized.
- Arrange roasted carrots on a warm serving platter and pour the syrup from the roasting pan over the top. Drizzle with vinegar, olive oil, and fleur de sel. Serve hot,
Each spring I consider the proximity of the Easter and Passover holidays and the ways in which their two cultures intersect in the life of our city. Surely there are dishes that could grace both the Easter and Passover tables. This year the holidays fall from early to mid-April, when the new season’s vegetables have yet to be harvested. Yet, we are none the less hungry for a change in tone. I’m offering a trio of vegetable dishes that are a feast all their own. While they would also make delicious accompaniments to a roasted side of salmon, a chicken, or even a paschal lamb. I begin with asparagus and eggs, as I can’t imagine a spring menu without this classic pairing and harbingers of the season. The bright, bold pink of the red beet and pearl couscous salad is as pretty as any easter frock. Finally, the sweet roasted carrots offer a bridge between winter and spring and have a hint of the tzimmes that traditionally graces many a Passover dinner.
RECIPE: POACHED ASPARAGUS, TARRAGON CHOPPED EGG, GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE
Serves 4-6
I can’t imagine a spring menu without asparagus or eggs, both harbingers of the season and also a classic pairing.
Three key steps to asparagus success: peeling, salting, icing. I like jumbo asparagus for their heft. Use a harp peeler to peel the outer layer from the bottom half of the stalk, which will make it tender, as opposed to stringy, and enables you to use more of the stalk. Trim off the woody very tough bottoms. Salt the poaching water generously, so that it tastes like sea water. Finally, plunging poached asparagus into ice water as soon as they are cooked, stops the cooking process immediately, preserving the vegetable’s bright green color and firmness. Once cooled, drain on cloth or paper towel. Very lightly coating the asparagus with a drop of olive oil just before serving gives them an appealing sheen.
As for the mayonnaise, I eagerly encourage you to whip up a homemade batch to avoid the sugar and emulsifiers in commercial versions. What a difference. No matter which route you choose, brighten the mayonnaise with freshly squeezed lemon juice, mustard and grain mustard. My recipe quantities are just a starting point for making the sauce your own. The grain mustard seeds add a flavor and texture pop.
Ingredients
- 20 pieces jumbo green asparagus, peeled, trimmed, poached (1.25 lbs approx.)
- 1 tsp olive oil, to coat cooked asparagus
- 2 eggs hard boiled, peeled, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Fresh tarragon, stemmed, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise, preferably home made
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
- Toss poached asparagus with a few drops of olive oil to coat lightly. Set aside. If preparing asparagus ahead of time, remove from refrigerator at least one hour before serving. Combine chopped hard boiled egg with lemon zest and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine mayonnaise with lemon juice, mustard and grain mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a more liquid version, don’t hesitate to whisk in some water and then adjust the seasoning.
- On a serving platter, arrange chopped egg around the asparagus. You may choose to pour some of the sauce over the asparagus and serve the remainder on the side. I’m confident your guests will want to add more.
When it comes to choosing the perfect season for your wedding, summer holds a special appeal for many couples. From vibrant outdoor backdrops to longer daylight hours that stretch celebrations into golden evenings, the advantages are endless.
In this article, Amanda, GP’s resident wedding expert and seasoned event director, brings her extensive experience—gained from working on hundreds of weddings across New York City’s most sought-after venues—to highlight the top three reasons why a summer wedding could be the ideal choice.
Whether you’re envisioning a chic city rooftop or a scenic outdoor ceremony, Amanda’s insider insights will help you make the most of every summer advantage while crafting an unforgettable celebration.
#1 Fruitful Farmland
Encouraged by the early spring rain, farms are at peak production, providing a wide variety of fresh produce to incorporate in your menu. Few fruits and vegetables are off limits in the summer months, making it all the more enjoyable to craft the perfect assortment of dishes to accompany your big day. Our very own organic farm in Hudson Valley, Katchkie Farm, is always a source of great inspiration to us here at GP, especially during the summer season.
#2 Fun Food Activations
Drawing from nostalgic summers past, implementing related fun food activations is a perk of planning a wedding for the warmer months. Ice cream trucks and pool-side inspired petit fours are both engaging and delicious, sure to be enjoyed by all of your guests.
#3 Flourishing Florals
If sand’s not your thing, no worries! A lush garden wedding is guaranteed to be just as much of a hit. Similar to the flourishing farm, gardens everywhere will be in full bloom, making for the perfect fairytale-style setting in which you can begin your Happily Ever After.
Main photo by Daniel Chen (Chennergy)
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