THE ANNUAL NEW YORK TIMES DEALBOOK SUMMIT
By Ronnie Davis, Managing Director, Great Performances
There is something incredibly special about working in the “Greatest City in the World” to quote the smash Broadway Play Hamilton. It is unlike doing events anywhere else. Last week’s annual New York Times Dealbook Summit proved this once again. We at Great Performances have been privileged to work on this event for many years now and bear witness to some amazing and newsworthy insights from some of the most interesting minds to grace a stage. It is moments like this that make working in New York so unique. Set in what I consider the most beautiful room in the New York Event world, the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center, we heard business trends from cooperate giants like Bob Igor of Disney and Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase. United States Vice President Kamala Harris and Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel offered insights to current events. TV producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes shared thoughts on some of the hit shows she has been a part of, and of course there was the controversial interview with Elon Musk that is still grabbing press attention.
In support of this great conference, we served breakfast using recipes from the New York Times “Cooking” in a successful attempt to capture the essence of New York City in our culinary offerings. Among the breakfast selections:
Vegan Pancakes Vegan Pancakes Recipe – NYT Cooking (nytimes.com) and Chia Pudding with Berries and Popped Amaranth Chia Pudding With Berries and Popped Amaranth Recipe – NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
For lunch Great Performances Chef Andrew Smith created a beautiful salad of Tuscan Kale, Red Endive, Watercress & Watermelon Radishes with Roasted Pears, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Quinoa, and a Seasonal Cider Vinaigrette. We then offered guests a choice of proteins also curated from the NY Times “Cooking.”
Grilled Chicken Breast Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe – NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
Seared Plank Salmon Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe – NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
Grilled Tofu Grilled Tofu Recipe – NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
At the conclusion of the Summit there was a Reception offering a selection of Hors D’ Oeuvres, Champagne and Cocktails from our current Fall menus held in the Ertegun Atrium with views of Columbus Circle and Central Park as attendees listened of course, to a Jazz Trio playing in the background. A remarkable finish to a unique New York experience thanks to the New York Times.
The privilege of being “In The Room Where It Happens” in the Greatest City in the World is why we do what we do. This amazing City keeps giving us remarkable events like the Dealbook Summit.
I love New York.
DECEMBER FOOD FESTIVAL: APPLE ROLLUPS
When we think of fall, we think of apples. And although many of us will have gone through our stockpiles of apples in November to make pies, we may still have a couple of baskets lying around. Use any baking or cooking apple that you like. You can combine them or make separate batches featuring specific varieties. You will need a dehydrator for this recipe, a tool that comes in handy to create a variety of preserved foods including October’s Herbed Salt recipe!
Apple Rollups
by Liz Neumark, CEO and Founder
INGREDIENTS
- 12-15 apples
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
PROCEDURE
- Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples. Add the chopped apples to a pot with the water and lemon juice. Cover and steam until mushy, being careful not to burn the bottom.
- Run the mixture through a food processor to make apple sauce.
- Spread a thin yet solid layer of the apple sauce on dehydrator
trays. Set dehydrator to fruit setting and place the tray. Check the mixture after several hours. When ready, it should peel right off the tray. - Cut the fruit sheet into strips using a pizza roller. Roll the pieces with wax paper for easy eating. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.
More Food Festival Recipes
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: DECEMBER 2023
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
DOUBLE DUTCH HOLIDAY CLASSIC
Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $30.50
The National Double Dutch League returns to the legendary Apollo stage for the annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic. Don’t miss this family-friendly event which features world-class championship Double Dutch teams of all ages, from the United States and the world, as they compete for team positions at the national and international events.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL DOUBLE DUTCH LEAGUE (NDDL):
In 1973, David A. Walker, then a New York City Police Community Affairs Detective, developed the street game of Double Dutch into the World Class Sport that it is today. Since that initial tournament, competitive Double Dutch has expanded with citywide and national championships.
The NDDL 32nd Annual, David A. Walker Memorial, Double Dutch Holiday Classic makes possible speed and music fusion events for the best Double Dutch teams in the world. Each year, since 1991, the Double Dutch Holiday Classic has sold out to parent-supported, standing room only audiences.
Double Dutch Holiday Classic is part of The Apollo’s Fall/Winter 2023 season.
KWANZAA:
A REGENERATION CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 30th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $25
FEATURING ABDEL R. SALAAM’S FORCES OF NATURE DANCE THEATRE AND FRIENDS
An Apollo tradition, our annual Kwanzaa Celebration returns for an uplifting performance featuring Forces of Nature Dance Theatre under the leadership of critically acclaimed choreographer Abdel Salaam.
Join us for a joyous celebration of Kwanzaa through dance from across the African Diaspora, music and spoken word, honoring the principles of Kwanzaa, family, community and culture.
TELLING THE STORIES OF TIBETANS IN EXILE: FAR FROM THE ROOFTOP OF THE WORLD
Monday, December 4th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 Nonmembers; $8 Members
Join us for a conversation with journalist Amy Yee, author of Far From the Rooftop of the World, as she shares her experience documenting the stories of Tibetans in exile. Her storytelling journey began with a hug and request from the Dalai Lama in March 2008 when she was a Financial Times reporter in India. At the time, China was cracking down on Tibetan protesters after demonstrations in Tibet turned violent. That encounter with the Dalai Lama was the start of 14 years of work across four continents spotlighting those exiled from their homeland.
While there are many books written about the Dalai Lama and Tibet, few focus on how ordinary Tibetans abroad are living and handling the extraordinary challenges of sustaining their identity and preserving culture even in exile and amid forced migration.
Amy Yee will be joined in conversation with Tsewang Rigzin, former deputy director of The Tibet Fund in Dharamsala, India and author of Exile Tibetan Community: Problems and Prospects.
Far From the Rooftop of the World will be available for purchase for this event.
NO RULE IS OUR RULE: SCREENING AND DISCUSSION WITH EIKO OTAKE AND WEN HUI
Saturday, December 9th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets: $8 Members, $15 Non-Members. Students/Seniors: Contact Box Office for Discount!
Join us for a screening and discussion of No Rule is Our Rule, a documentary film about the friendship between two fiercely independent, interdisciplinary female dance artists Eiko Otake and Wen Hui. Eiko grew up in postwar Japan and has lived in New York since the 1970s. 8 years younger, Beijing-based Wen Hui grew up during the Cultural Revolution in China and shows her work internationally. They spent a month together in China in January 2020, when the surge of COVID-19 became first known to the general public. Postponing their physical collaboration, Eiko and Wen Hui continued to converse candidly over Zoom and co-edited the footage they filmed in China. The process has deepened their mutual understanding of their past works created and presented in different historical and social contexts.
This event is co-sponsored by the Asian Film & Media Initiative at the Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies, NYU. It marks Wen Hui’s first return to New York since 2018, when she presented her work Red at Asia Society. The 76-minute film screening will be followed by a discussion with the artists themselves. Yiru Chen, who joined Eiko and Wen Hui in editing, will also participate in the conversation, which is moderated by Zhen Zhang, Professor in the Department of Cinema Studies at NYU Tisch and founding Director of the Asian Film and Media Initiative.
No Rule is Our Rule was recently selected for the Munich New Wave Film Festival and won Best Feature Documentary at the Japan International Film Festival this year.
ADAKU, PART 1: THE ROAD OPENS
Tuesday, November 28th through Saturday, December 2nd
Location: BAM Fisher, Fishman Space
Tickets: start at $35
Part of Next Wave 2023
With her resonant voice and formidable intensity, Okwui Okpokwasili creates dance theater that stirs the senses and vibrates the soul, rooted as much in the power and precision of speech as in movement. In collaboration with her longtime partner, the director Peter Born, Okpokwasili has bucked convention by embracing the impromptu, running fearlessly towards the unknown and establishing herself as “an expectation-confounding blend of authority and vulnerability” (The New York Times).
adaku, part 1: the road opens finds Okpokwasili and Born stepping into a new stage of their shared practice, crafting a thrumming, richly textured sonic and visual landscape. In this inaugural chapter of a larger speculative mythology, a precolonial African village stands at the cusp of a major upheaval as its community wrestles with a conflict that could alter the futures of all of its members. Okpokwasili and the ensemble enact a collective reckoning that explores the role of ritual and the fraught relationship between ancestors and future generations, facilitating an intimate exchange between the performers and the audience.
HOW TO LIVE (AFTER YOU DIE)
Thursday, December 7th through Saturday, December 9th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $35
Part of Next Wave 2023
Lynette Wallworth spent her early adulthood like any average person—acting as a Bible-interpreting prophetess in a radical Pentecostal community in Sydney. In her BAM debut, the Emmy Award-winning Australian artist deftly shifts her work from film to stage to share an incisive and deeply engrossing morality tale for our times—one in which she just happens to be the protagonist. Using her medium-traversing works as touchstones, Wallworth sheds light on the seduction of cultish extremism by recounting her own descent into an exclusionary, mind-warping belief system and her eventual escape through art. Giving voice to experiences she never intended to share, Wallworth confronts and responds with bold, bracing candor to the troubling rise of implausible conspiracy theories and the toxic alliance that sometimes emerges between the extreme edges of organized religion and fascist forces. HOW TO LIVE (after you die) finds a master storyteller at the peak of her powers, pointing to the ways in which fanaticism can hold the imagination captive, unless we find the courage to reclaim the creation of our own life and story.
SHARE THE TOY: FOURTH ANNUAL TOY GIVEAWAY
Sunday, December 17th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor
Tickets: free and open to the public
’Tis the season! To help spread holiday cheer, we’re hosting our fourth annual toy drive. From November 14 through December 14, stop by the Admissions Desk to drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 in the designated bins. On December 17, 12–3 pm, pick up gifts for your little loved ones while supplies last. After the giveaway, any remaining toys will be donated to local family shelters.
This program is free and open to the public in partnership with the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President and Grandma’s Hands.
Support local businesses! After donating a toy, receive a code for a discount at the Museum Shop. Plus, shop at Little Things Toy Store in Park Slope or online with discount code BKLYN MUSEUM to receive 10% off.
BROOKLYN POETRY SLAM
Wednesday, December 20th 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).
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 (limited availability).
ALLISON RUSSELL
A Benefit Concert
Saturday, December 2nd at 8:00pm
Tickets: Start at $125
Overview
Prepare to be captivated by the raw emotion and artistry of Montreal-native Allison Russell as she shares her remarkable journey through music. Her songs — from her thrice Grammy-nominated album Outside Child, recently named the #2 Best Album of the Year by The New York Times, and her newest album The Returner (released September 2023) — will touch your soul, leaving a lasting impact long after the last note fades away. Since this special benefit concert will help support Caramoor’s programming throughout the year, your presence will also make an impact.
HOLIDAY ROSEN HOUSE TOURS
December 9, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21
Pricing:
General Public: $20 per person
Holiday Tea Attendees: Enjoy a special rate of $15
Members and Children 18 and Under: Admission is free!
Overview
You are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. This limited-time holiday tour offers a glimpse of the family life that inspired celebrations in this historic house.
Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a captivating journey that’s perfect for friends and families alike. Create lasting holiday memories and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Rosen House with an unforgettable holiday tour!
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes of festive delight.
ULYSSES OWENS, JR. BIG BAND
Wednesday, December 6th through Sunday, December 10th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
Award-winning drummer and band leader Ulysses Owens, Jr. brings his high-octane big band back to Dizzy’s Club for a five-night engagement. A musical thrill ride, his dynamic sets are known to feature original compositions and fresh arrangements of tunes from such colossal artists as Terence Blanchard, John Coltrane, and Mulgrew Miller. Owens’ repertoire creates foundational vessels for improvised solos, lush arrangements, and energetic performances in the spirit of great big band drummers who have inspired him to continue their legacy of joy, skilled passion, and high-level musicianship.
CHRISTIAN SANDS QUARTET:
CHRISTMAS STORIES
Thursday, December 21st through Sunday, December 24th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
Pianist, composer, and NAACP Image Award nominee Christian Sands draws in listeners with his dynamic sensitivity, imagination, and an invitational element in every note. A multi-Grammy nominee, the Steinway Artist leads one of the most captivating small ensembles on the global scene, loved for their conversational and receptive approach to the evolving language of jazz. For this four-night event, his quartet perform compelling new material and enduring holiday favorites from his acclaimed Mack Avenue release Christmas Stories (Selections). Don’t miss this seasonal favorite at Dizzy’s Club!
DIZZY’S NEW YEARS EVE, WITH CARLOS HENRIQUEZ NONET
Sunday, December 31st at 7:30pm
Tickets: start at $425
ABOUT THE SHOW
Ring in the New Year at Dizzy’s Club! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Grammy-nominated bassist and bandleader Carlos Henriquez leading his star-studded nonet. Treat yourself to a delicious holiday menu, unbeatable views of Columbus Circle, and a spirited set featuring tracks from Carlos’ 2023 release A Nuyorican Tale. Experience an unforgettable night of new music and New Year magic!
BIG BAND HOLIDAYS
Wednesday, December 13th through Sunday, December 17th
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $50.50
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual Big Band Holidays performance has become a true fan favorite. This December, Ashley Pezzotti’s expressive and commanding presence rings in the most wonderful time of the year.
Together with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, she interprets classic holiday favorites like “Winter Wonderland,” “The Christmas Song,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel.” Don’t miss this year’s hardest-swinging holiday event, music-directed by Marcus Printup and featuring vibrant new arrangements from members of the JLCO.
FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, December 1st 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.
4pm We Tried to Warn You Curatorial Tour
5pm Alt Text as Poetry Workshop
6:30pm Non-traditional Collage Workshop $15
FUSED PLASTIC COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Saturday, December 9th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Tickets: $15 General / $10 Members
Have you ever wondered what you can create with discarded plastics? Presented in conjunction with the exhibition We Tried to Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters, 1920-2020, this hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the technique of fusing or layering plastics using an iron. Participants will explore the material affordances of various types of biodegradable, recyclable, and single-use plastics in order to create fused plastic collages inspired by posters on environmental activism. Join us in this imaginative intervention into the life cycle of plastics!
We encourage attendees to bring a piece of plastic to this workshop (flexible ones such as bags, mailers, or food packaging work best; they can be biodegradable, recyclable, or single-use). All materials and tools provided; no previous experience necessary.
JAZZ, MIXOLOGY & MISTLETOE
Friday, December 15th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Wave Hill House, Armor Hall
Tickets: $55, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Cocktails, flowers and festive vibes! Elevate your spirits with a night out with friends! Join us for live music and enjoy a specialty cocktail flight to inspire your own festivities. Make memories with a photo op and craft your own floral arrangement with seasonal stems to take the holiday magic home with you. End the night on a sweet note with a delicious treat! Winter Haven event.
This Friday evening, enjoy an evening stroll along lighted pathways with self-guided activities. The Café, Conservatory and Shop are open until 8:30PM. The grounds close at 9:00PM.
HOLIDAY TEA AT WAVE HILL
Tuesday, December 26th through Friday, December 29th
Seating Times: 11AM or 2PM
Location: Wave Hill House
Tickets: $58 Adults, $35 children, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Wave Hill exclusive caterer Great Performances is delighted to present the Holiday Edition of its Afternoon Tea at Wave Hill. A custom menu designed specifically for Wave Hill, our Holiday Tea uses local and seasonal ingredients and inspiration from Great Performances’ own organic farm, Katchkie Farm.
Combine the flavors of the winter season with the beauty of the historic Wave Hill House. Join us for our holiday edition of Tea and Cocoa, served in the stylish Mark Twain Room which has been festively decorated for the holidays. Perfect for an intimate afternoon or for the entire family.
You’ll enjoy the comforting decadence of a traditional tea service, including:
- Tea Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon & Dill; Fig, Goat Cheese, & Honey; Sliced Green Apples & Cheddar; Filet Mignon & Horseradish Cream
- Scones and Shortbreads: Clotted Cream, Raspberry Jam
- Desserts: Raspberry Tartlets; Chocolate Truffles; Assorted Macarons
- A selection of Teas by Palais des Thés and Housemade Hot Cocoa
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.
NORDSTROM PRESENTS
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
November through December
A stylish, heated rink side retreat, outfitted by Nordstrom, is part of the Wollman Rink 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. Admission and skate rentals are separate, available on select dates during the ticket purchase process. Sessions start at the top of every hour, 2 hours before close. See Premier Pass page for available dates and times.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: DECEMBER 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.
FAMILY DAY: WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday, December 9th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Celebrate the holiday season with The Bronx Museum! Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 1-4pm for an afternoon filled with festive wintry art making activities for the whole family.
TREE PLANTING AT MUSKRAT COVE
Thursday, December 7th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Woodlawn Metro-North Station – nearest address 4225 Webster Ave, Bronx
Help preserve vital habitat along the Bronx river by planting native trees in Muskrat Cove along the Bronx River!
Find our team near the Parking Lot for the Woodlawn Metro-North (entrance to Muskrat Cove Park) on Thursday December 7th from 9am-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
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.
BAR CAR NIGHTS
December 7th & 14th; January 5th
Location: at the Garden
Tickets: Non-Members $54; Garden Members $34
(Adults 21 and over)
All Aboard for Adults-Only Nights at the Holiday Train Show
On special evenings exclusively for adults 21 and over, fan-favorite Bar Car Nights make a comeback with nighttime viewings of the Holiday Train Show® and NYBG GLOW—complete with light bites and curated cocktails available for purchase. Grab a drink and step into the Haupt Conservatory to discover New York City’s most beloved holiday tradition under the warm and twinkling lights, then head outdoors for an illuminated experience across Garden grounds that’s unlike anything else in the five boroughs!
PELHAM BAY PARK FOREST RESTORATION
Saturday, December 9th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Pelham Bay Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Pelham Bay Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.
SEAL EXPLORATION
Saturday, December 9th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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. Winter 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.
SNEAKER REVAMP
Tuesday, December 5th & 12th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center in Poe Park
This program is for children who would like to know the fundamentals and basics of learning to refurbish their clothes such as shoes and clothing. This program is for those who want to learn more about self-designing and recycling clothes.
Instructor: Kelize St. Brenard
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.
NYRR OPEN RUN: SOUNDVIEW PARK
every Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Entrance – Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where the Bronx River opens into the East River. This urban green space is filled with grassy baseball and soccer fields, a cricket pitch, basketball courts, a running track, walking/biking paths, picnic fields, and more! With its extensive views of the water, Soundview Park celebrates the beauty of both the Bronx and East Rivers. The back part of our Open Run course has beautiful views of the Bronx River waterfront for participants to enjoy!
VAN CORTLANDT SUPER HIKE
Sunday, December 3rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt 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 Van Cortlandt Park on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
ASTRONOMY: THE DECEMBER SKY
Saturday, December 9th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
December is a prime month for stargazing. The cold air clears the night sky of clouds and creates ideal conditions for seeing the stars, planets, and other celestial highlights.
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING
Thursday, December 7th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx
Learn how to create your own natural holiday wreath for indoors or outdoors. All supplies will be provided along with natural pine cones and ribbon to decorate your own handmade, festive wreath. Bring your favorite decorations to add as well!
This event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
IT’S A WINTER WONDERLAND
Friday, December 8th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx
It’s a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes. Activities will include arts and crafts, winter games, and a special visit from
Santa himself. Instructor: Ana Torres
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.
The Embrace of 2024
The 2024 Great Performances Calendar
Embrace Wellness
We prepared this calendar in the final days of 2023, another chapter in a most tumultuous decade. As we plotted the monthly food themes that tie into our broader vision of the year, we tried to peek around the corner and imagine what will await us in 2024.
For 2024, our focus is on the embrace. It embodies our ideas and dreams while leaning into the reality of this moment in time.
The embrace is a physical and emotional act; to accept gladly and readily. At Great Performances, we manifest this act with the embrace of the seasonaility of ingredients; the embrace of health and wellness practices through food; and of course, the embrace of the deliciousness of a meal and the unfolding of a memorable experience.
Embrace Wellness is our commitment to create delicious meals that feed our bodies while nurturing our spirits. It embodies mindfulness, dialogue, educational moments, and openness.
We rejoice in the impact our team creates and the journey our food takes from seed to field and from kitchen to you. It is a celebration of communities, stewardship of the land, and the power of gathering.
At Great Performances, we unleash joy through genuine hospitality with you and for you. We invite you on a yearlong journey to celebrate food stories, recipes, experiences, and the embrace of life happening around the table.
These are the seeds of optimism and hope; that what we do together in the new year brings goodness and the warmth of an embrace to each of us.
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.