Last month, we unleashed joy in the most epic way at our 40+4 Anniversary Celebration at our Bronx HQ. We invited our partners, collaborators, clients, vendors, and more to join us as we celebrated 40 (plus 4) years of being of service, delivering deliciousness, and helping others celebrate their milestones.
From the moment our guests arrived at our building – by car or by foot – they knew they’d arrived at the right place when they saw the large graffiti mural by Scratch decorating the front of the building and were greeted with the The Marching Cobras Drumline and Danceline who dazzled with energizing drums and electrifying dance.
Guests quickly checked their coats and stepped into Mae Mae Café and Plant Shop where they enjoyed live jazz music from Jazz at Lincoln Center and got their first bite and sip of the day – a Berry Beet Shot and some Carrot Tartare – before they embarked on a tour of our space.
We had so much to share with our guests! They started with the first floor commissary that starts on the south with the loading dock for incoming ingredients, goes through various walk in refrigerators, cold kitchens and hot kitchens, blast chillers, and pack out refrigerators to the out going loading dock. Inside the production kitchen which was still bustling with activity, they enjoyed some bites highlighting our production lines. The Sauce line presented Butternut Squash Soup with Truffled Croutons; the Starch Line presented Twice Baked Potato Gruyere Bites; and the Vegetable Line presented Eggplant Meatballs.
A fan favorite at our venues and at our 40th was a guest appearance from our friend and partner, Charles’ Pan Fried Chicken who served bite-sized portions of his Chicken Slider, Catfish Slider, and Cornbread.
Guests then headed up to the third floor, home to our administrative offices and pastry kitchen, where they had a photo moment in front of our mural painted by Crash, peeked in at the Sylvia Center and the Design/Marketing Offices before continuing through the main office to the Pastry Kitchen where they grabbed one of our incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookies.
A quick hop down to the second floor, they had the chance to see our Design Warehouse, a cave of wonders packed with all the essentials to turn an event into a party! Walking past our Subway Mural created by Scratch (complete with subway audio!), they stepped into our 2nd Floor Event Space! We transformed the open space into a swanky lounge with bars, food stations, a demo area, and a seated lounge.
Warm, friendly staff members greeted guests and offered a selection of our most popular hors d’oeuvres including House Made Kosher Pigs in a Blanket; Smoked Salmon Napoleon; Tuna in a Birds Nest; Mushroom Mole Tostada; Habanero Smoked Tofu Taco; Red Pepper Puffed Tortilla; Fluke Ceviche; Goat Cheese Bonbon; Beet Terrine; and Boneless Lamb Chop.
Guests wandered around the space, learning about our Exclusive Venue Partners and Nonprofit Partners (and how to support them); learning more about our history through our wall of Iconic Moments; adding their tags to a graffiti wall by Scratch; becoming experts in napkin folding with Kevin Horne, a long-time member of our event team; slinging cocktails with our mixologist Daniel Dougherty; and learning how to use vegetables in place of meat with Chef Andrew Smith.
We made sure everyone stayed hydrated throughout the event with our bar station and beverages from our partners at Dio. And of course we made sure that everyone left full of delicious treats from stations representing the breadth of our menus and partners.
At Katchkie Deli, named after our organic farm in upstate New York and featuring a vegan take on the classic NY Reuben with a Pastrami Cured Butternut Squash on Herbed Focaccia.
We shared our Momofuku Station, a collaboration with Momofuku to prepare and share their recipes at events, sharing Charred Eggplant Dip; Tingly Lamb; Chilled Spicy Noodles; Ginger Scallion Noodles; Spicy Pork Rice Cakes; Wagyu Ragu Rice Cakes; Shiitake Bao; Brisket Bao; Bing Bread.
Our friends at Russ & Daughters hosted a station featuring Bagel Chips; Latkes; Wild Alaskan Salmon Roe; Trout Roe; Smoked Salmon.
We worked with JJ Johnson to bring FIELDTRIP to the party with their fan favorite Short Rib & Carolina Rice Bowl and Quinoa Falafel & Wild Rice Bowl.
We rounded out the menu with our Pan African Station serving a variety of dishes that represent different regions across Africa: Chapati (East African Flatbread); Zaalouk (Moroccan Vegetable Dip); Burkina Faso Chicken Brochette; Senegalese Jollof Rice; Khudraat Mashwiyya (Moroccan Spiced Roasted Vegetables); Kelewele (Ghanian Sweet Plantain); and Tanzanian Tofu Curry.
We were thrilled to receive a number of citations and proclamations including a Citation of Merit from Vanessa L. Gibson, President of the Borough of The Bronx; and a proclamation from Mayor Eric Adams declaring March 11, 2024 Great Performances Day in New York City!
It was an incredibly joyous event, and we lived up to our Mission of Unleashing Joy through Genuine Hospitality. We love throwing parties with our clients; and we love even more having them over at our own home and throwing a party for them!
40+4 Video
Video credit: Hechler Photographers
Great Performances Through the Years
Gallery images credit Hechler Photographers
Dianne McIntyre Group: In the Same TonguE
April 12th through April 14th
Location: The Apollo Stages at The Victoria Theater
Tickets: $20
“In modern dance, the names of its persevering practitioners are like cherished objects. Dianne McIntyre is one such [artist].”—Time Out NY
Don’t miss Dianne McIntyre’s triumphant return to Harlem with the New York premiere of In the Same Tongue (2023)– an engagement set to revive the spirit of McIntyre’s internationally celebrated company Sounds in Motion. In the Same Tongue explores a legacy like that of 1920s Harlem salons, and the Black Arts Movement of the 60’s & 70’s with dynamic dancers, writers, musicians, students, photographers, thinkers and the who’s who of Black culture gathering to take part.
In the Same Tongue unites a vigorous company of dancers and musicians to explore how dance and music “speak” to each other. With original music by celebrated composer Diedre Murray, and poetry by the late Obie award-winning playwright Ntozake Shange, McIntyre’s latest work incorporates live music and dynamic vignettes to reveal how language creates worlds of beauty, alienation, harmony, tension, or peace.
“…as a seasoned (and always discovering) dance-maker, my vision is to bring to the public what many have not experienced – the merging of dance and music in my own style” – Dianne McIntyre
Live Nation Presents: Luenell: Live at the Apollo
Friday, April 26th at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: $39.50
Luenell is the “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Luenell hits The Apollo stage on April 26, 2024. Presented by Live Nation.
LEO BAR HAPPY HOUR
Featuring COAL + ICE, Asia Society’s exhibition
Thursday, April 5th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $25
Visit Asia Society’s new exhibition, COAL + ICE with an evening of cocktails, music, and catching up on Thursday, March 14 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!
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.
Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2024
Saturday, April 27th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members. Senior/Students: Contact Box Office for Discount!
“Lahore literary festival – a safe place for dangerous ideas.” — The Guardian
“Rarely has an event framed around books and ideas felt so urgent.” — New York Review of Books
The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, returns to Asia Society New York, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists, writers, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing, art, architecture, history and politics.
Caetano Veloso
Wednesday, April 3rd and Thursday, April 4th at 7:30pm
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $35
BAM in association with World Music Institute
Presents
Caetano Veloso
Meu Coco / The US Farewell Tour
Part of Winter/Spring 2024
A towering figure in popular music around the globe—and national hero to many at home—Brazilian virtuoso Caetano Veloso returns to BAM with Meu Coco, his first album in nine years. Over an illustrious five-decade career, the father of Tropicália has proved himself as both a piercing social commentator and a romantic balladeer, drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as The Beatles, concrete poetry, the French Dadaists, and Brazilian modernist poets. Playful, tender, and uncompromising, this new album finds Veloso as original as ever.
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th at 7:30pm
Location: BAM Fisher, Fishman Space
Tickets: start at $25
FEATURING
JSWISS
Kumbaya
Hetep BarBoy with Squala Orphan
DIRECTED AND HOSTED BY MC BABA ISRAEL
W/ DJ REBORN
Part of BAMkids Winter/Spring 2024
BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. Drawing on 50 years of hip-hop greatness, let’s pay homage to the masters of vocal instrumentation, whose sounds reverberate all the way to the stratosphere. Join us as we celebrate the aural soul of the genre and write a collective love letter to hip-hop’s sonic heart.
BAM’s annual showcase of hip-hop and spoken word includes performances by multi-talented verbal storyteller JSWISS, native New York rapper Kumbaya, prodigious nine-year-old emcee Hetep BarBoy, the inimitable DJ Reborn, and longtime host, co-curator, and director MC Baba Israel.
2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball
Tuesday, April 9th from 6:30pm to 12:00am
Location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor, and Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
The Brooklyn Artists Ball is one of the art world’s most beloved, fun, and inspiring events of the year. From the cocktail reception to our legendary gala dinner and not-to-be-missed After Party, it’s sure to be a high-energy, celebratory night!
Honoring
Titus Kaphar
Brooklyn Museum Trustee, Cofounder and President of NXTHVN
Schedule:
• 6:30 pm Cocktails
• 7:30 pm Dinner and program
• 9:00 pm After Party, hosted by the Young Leadership Council
Brooklyn Poetry Slam
Thursday, April 25th 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).
Brooklyn Poetry Slam rules:
• Brooklyn Poetry Slam is a two-round performance poetry competition.
• Each poet is given three minutes to read their own original work (no props or accompaniments).
• The top five poets from the first round advance to the second round.
• Five random judges from the audience score each round on a scale of 0–10. The highest and lowest scores for each poet are dropped each round. The poet with the highest cumulative score is the winner.
Pacifica Quartet
Sunday, April 14th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $40
With their unrivaled virtuosity and infectious energy, the Pacifica Quartet owns a well-deserved reputation as one of the most esteemed chamber ensembles of our time. Caramoor’s 2001 –2002 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-residence, the Pacifica has been together for almost three decades, a longevity not many other quartets can boast about. Along with one of the favorite late Beethoven quartets, Pacifica will showcase works by Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Louis Gruenberg, two composers behind many classic Hollywood scores of the ’40s and ’50s.
Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix
Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Friday, April 19th at 8:00pm
Tickets: Sold Out – Join the Waitlist!
Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and her quartet are at the forefront of the convergence between jazz, hip-hop, and soul. Renowned as a staple artist at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Benjamin radiates an unstoppable energy that ignites the stage and captivates audiences. You’ll hear why this charismatic, dynamic artist was recently voted Rising Star Alto Saxophonist by Downbeat Critics Poll, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.
Luisito Quintero's 3rd Element
Thursday, April 18th at 7:00pm
Tickets: start at $25
Venezuelan Percussionist Luisito Quintero brings technical mastery and high vibrating musicality to each performance. The world-renowned timbalero constantly elevates and refines his personal expression, inviting a variety of percussion instruments to his sets. He has worked with such legendary figures as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, and Tito Puente. At Dizzy’s Club, he intercuts Afro-Venezuelan rhythms with New York sounds alongside a tight ensemble that includes Ricky Rodriguez, Felipe Fournier, Yusnier Sanchez, Alex Pastrana, and Chris Ferrari.
Mandla Mlangeni and Sausa Experience
Friday, April 26th at 7:00pm
Tickets: start at $25
Led by South African trumpet star Mandla Mlangeni and American drum virtuoso Ronnie Burrage, the SAUSA Experience reflects a vibrant musical exchange between South African and American musicians. Performing at Dizzy’s Club in celebration of the 30th anniversary of democratic elections in South Africa, the band bonds two worlds of music into an extraordinary sound.
Journey Through Jazz Part V: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th
Location: The Appel Room
Tickets: start at $20.50
Featuring Music Director Carlos Henriquez and co-hosted by trumpeter Mike Rodriguez, pianist Robert Rodriguez, and conguero Bobby Allende, part V of this fascinating Journey Through Jazz series will have you dancing in your seat. Including tunes like Dizzy Gillespie’s Manteca, Machito’s Tanga, and Paquito D’Rivera’s Mambo Influenciado, this installment of the popular series presents all the captivating musical elements that coalesce in the broad and influential category of Latin Jazz.
Don’t miss this dynamic performance, complete with congas and timbales and stunning views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, at The Appel Room. Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.
Gala 2024 Celebrating Tony Bennett
Wednesday, April 17th at 7:00pm
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $160.50
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual Spring Gala unites jazz lovers, world-class musicians, and emerging artists, and raises vital resources that fuel Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission to entertain, enrich, and expand a global community for jazz.
Honoring the great Tony Bennett, Gala 2024 pays tribute to a musical icon and fierce advocate of the music. This concert event features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guests Rubén Blades, Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kristin Chenoweth, Bill Charlap, Jared Grimes, and Ekep Nkwelle.
First Friday
Friday, April 5th from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. Check back soon for a complete list of activities.
• 1-7pm: Print Your Own Travel Poster with Mike King – $10
• 1pm: Dirty Dancing Movie Screening
• 3pm: Collaborative Stop-Motion Animation Workshop – $15
• 6pm: Travel Poster Collage Workshop – $15
• 7pm: Ajna Dance Performance
• 7:30pm: Its Showtime NYC Dance Performance
Posters & Cocktails LIVE!
Wednesday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $45
After taking the hit online program Posters & Cocktails live during our Art Deco show, Poster House is thrilled to continue this new tradition with the first of two in-person events based on the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters.
Join Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auctions Galleries, Don Spiro of the Green Fairy Society, and our very own Chief Curator & Director of Content, Angelina Lippert, for a night of high-proof entertainment surrounded by the best of New York City historic advertising. The evening’s theme? Why it’s none other than old New York vs. the Jet Age!
The evening will switch between specialty NYC-themed cocktails and the witty reparté of Nicho and Angelina as they highlight some of the best posters from the early days of the Big Apple to the slick visuals of Mad Men-era Manhattan. Prepare for the wildest night at a museum you’ll ever have, with louche laughs and art historical amusements.
Ticket prices include three custom-made cocktails.
This series is generously supported by Don Lebowitz and Claudia Wagner.
Kokedama and Cocktails
Friday, Apr 19th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Wave Hill House
Tickets: $75, including admission to the grounds and reception. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Join us for an exciting evening as we kickoff Earth Day Weekend at Wave Hill! Delve into the art of mixology and the beauty of botanical arrangements in this unique hands-on program.
First learn to craft the perfect whiskey sour using local jams. Top-rated mixologist Daniel Dougherty of Great Performances will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting a delicious whiskey sour. Shake up your crafted creation in your very own take home Wave Hill mason jar shaker. Local jams are included to taste and mix and will also be available for purchase to recreate other flavors at home!
Then it’s Kokedama time! Learn about the Japanese art of Kokedama, where plants are grown in moss-covered soil balls, creating beautiful and eco-friendly displays. Our knowledgeable instructor Kathryn Felt, owner of Wild Muse Flowers, will help participants discover suitable plant varieties for their Kokedama and how to master the techniques of creating their own Kokedama to bring home.
Earth Day Weekend
April 19th through April 21st
Location: on the Grounds
Tickets: All activities free with admission unless noted in the description
Earth Day is Monday, April 22! This weekend, reflect on the beauty and resiliency of nature during a garden or wellness walk or an Earth-Day themed Family Art Project.
Arbor Weekend
April 26th through April 28th
Location: on the Grounds
Tickets: FREE!
Join us to celebrate the trees in our gardens and neighborhoods with walks, hands-on experiences, kid-friendly activities and more! By popular demand, arborists from Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care return this spring to host a family-favorite activity, the Junior Arborist Station.
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.
BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE
Bronx River Slow Roll
Saturday, April 20th from 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Woodlawn Metro North Station, West Side
Join the Bronx River Greenway Team for a family-friendly ride down the Bronx River Greenway. This 5-mile slow roll will give us a chance to meet in person while talking about biking, our neighborhoods, and activism in the Bronx. We’ll stop at important sites along the Greenway like Shoelace Park, East Tremont/177th Street, The Cross Bronx Expressway, and Starlight Park. We’ll finish off the ride at Starlight Park where the Bronx River Open House will be taking place. Feel free to stick around (and take advantage of the free bike repair)!
Weeding & Reading
Saturday, April 27th from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Bronx Park
Have kids? Let them enjoy some reading while you enjoy some weeding! Staff will support adults with weeding invasive species, provide books for kids to read, and someone will read to any kids they bring.
CROTONA PARK
Kids Week
Location: Crotona Nature Center
Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way.
Upcycling Nature Crafts
Monday, April 22nd from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Upcycling can be fun and resourceful for nature and ecology. Bring your own clean recyclable food and beverage containers to make fun art projects, bird houses, planters, and bee boxes!
Nature Puppet Show
Wednesday, April 24th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature-themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.
City Nature Challenge Bio Blitz
Saturday, April 27th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center
NYC Parks is participating in the City Nature Challenge and is recruiting you to help. Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the 2024 City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition taking place April 26-29 between cities around the world to see which is most biodiverse. This program will focus on identifying all living organisms. Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app to collect data.
LITERARY FREEDOM PROJECT
One Book One Bronx
Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir by Brian Broome
Saturdays: April 6th, 13th, & 20th
The Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse
Tuesdays: April 2nd & 9th
on Zoom
A poetic and raw coming-of-age memoir in essays about blackness, masculinity, and addiction, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir introduces a powerful new talent in Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys propel forward this gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion
through April 21st
Strike a pose! The Orchid Show brings the catwalk to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids—and we want YOU at the center of the sartorial experience. Catch the bold new designs of New York’s rising stars of the stitch with work by Collina Strada by Hillary Taymour, Dauphinette by Olivia Cheng, and FLWR PSTL by Kristen Alpaugh, fashionistas sure to create dramatic, picture-perfect floral displays at the Garden that always capture the orchid’s good side. This is your chance to “walk the runway” and show off your own personal flare, your love for orchids, and your fashion-forward connections to the natural world. Because florals are always en vogue at NYBG.
Orchid Nights
April 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, & 20th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: $39 Non-Members, $29 Garden Members
New York’s Favorite Orchid Night Out Returns!
Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing array of orchids at New York City’s most fantastical night out. Visiting the exhibition in the evening with a cocktail in hand, underneath the twinkle of the Conservatory, provides a picture-perfect evening of beauty.
SOUNDVIEW PARK
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!
STARLIGHT PARK
The Bronx River Open House
Saturday, April 20th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us at the Bronx River Open House to celebrate Earth Day!
This free event will include:
- canoeing
- walking tours
- kid friendly educational activities and workshops
- teas / hydration station from The Bronx River Foodway
- New York Restoration Project will be giving away native trees
- RAP4Bronx will be giving away fresh produce
- REI will be providing free pop-up bike repair service
- music and more!
All giveaways and activities are first come, first served.
VAN CORTLANDT PARK
Nature’s Workshop: Build Your Own Biodome
Saturday, April 13th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. Biodomes can be considered “mini-ecosystems” due to their ability to grow and sustain plant life. Learn more about what makes a great terrarium. Bring your own glass or plastic container.
Kids Week
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way.
Kids Week: Wilderness Skills for Kids
Tuesday, April 23rd from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Learn new skills to help you survive outdoors. Do you have what it takes?
Kids Week: Arbor Day Tree ID for Kids
Friday, April 26th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Urban Park Rangers and explore the many species of trees that make the park wonderful.
WILLIAMSBRIDGE OVAL RECREATION CENTER
Creative Art Family Edition
Sunday, April 21st from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Multi-Use Room, Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Participants are welcome to explore the arts through different mediums including collage, painting, and drawing. All family members are welcome.
We ask that participants see the front desk on arrival to fill out a free membership form.
Instructor: Ana Torres
GP in the Bronx
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.
By Steven Moskos, Director of Staffing & John Gargano, Director of Service.
Service is at the core of who we are at Great Performances, and an important component of what we look for when we hire anyone, from our back of house and administration teams to our front of house and service teams. At every level, we should have a service and hospitality mindset.
Alongside the event venue and décor, the service helps sets the tone for an event. When guests attend a Great Performances party, they should feel welcomed and taken care of by every member of our team. Steven Moskos, our director of staffing, and John Gargano, our director of service, work closely to ensure our service staff have the training they need to hone their hospitality instincts and deliver exemplary service.
“At Great Performances, everybody receives comprehensive training as part of our 360-degree approach to transformation,” comments Gargano.
Training begins at onboarding and continues throughout a staff member’s tenure at GP, whether they’re adding new skills, learning the ins and outs of an event venue, or changing positions. As we kick off each season, we’ll also host training sessions to reinforce the essential skills necessary to produce successful events and that help them progress in their careers. We also take the opportunity to train new Service Leads and Captains, who will be added to our roster of leadership throughout the upcoming season. New hires and captains will embark on training shifts at actual events, where they get to grow in their skills through practical experience.
“We pride ourselves on giving staff the keys to their own success,” Moskos shares. “Through these trainings, staff who want to grow with us are given the skills they need at every stage to excel.”
Off season training sessions are refresher courses and professional development courses including Buffet, Tasting, and Private Home Service Skills and venue-specific trainings.
Our training program comprises classroom-style instruction, hands-on practice sessions, and role-playing exercises that use real-world scenarios. Through repetition and employing a variety of techniques that appeal to different learning styles, we ensure that all team members acquire the skills and mindset to provide the highest levels of professional, friendly, and warm service.
Learning the basics of service and building muscle memory allows our staff to practice empathy, attentiveness, and adaptability as they interact with guests and encounter different situations. More than just training our team members on skills, we focus on the qualitative aspects that turn service into genuine hospitality. We encourage our staff to look for non-verbal cues that can help them anticipate client and guest needs and deliver an experience that exceeds their expectations.
Throughout the training, our service pillars of Presentation, Teamwork, Knowledge, Service, Leadership, and Personality are highlighted, all of which drive our mission at Great Performances: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality.
We’re delighted to share that Liz Neumark, Founder & CEO of Great Performances, has been voted onto the Board of Directors of New York City Tourism + Conventions.
New York City Tourism + Conventions is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for all five boroughs of New York City. Their mission is to invite the world and energize NYC, building equitable, sustainable economic prosperity and community through tourism for the mutual benefit of residents, business, and visitors.
Their focus on strategically driving leisure travel and business events in NYC have made a significant impact for their members and for NYC across all five boroughs. Their efforts across numerous communications channels have reached millions of travelers and potential visitors, helping drive an increase in conventions and tourism increasing leads and business for NYC.
In 2023, visitors who travelled 50 miles or more or spent one night in NYC increased to 61.8 million people, 93% of the record 2019 total. NYC is on track to welcome 64.5 million visitors in 2025 and to exceed pre-covid highs in 2025. This yields $74 billion in economic impact and 380,000 jobs.
A longtime member of the organization, Liz is proud to join a group of other industry leaders who are committed to the growth and success of NYC travel and tourism.
To learn more about the Board of Directors, please read the press release here and to learn more about the impact of NYC Tourism + Conventions, visit their website here.
Delicious Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month
By Solanki Roy, Executive Venue Chef
For Women’s History Month, Chef Solanki Roy shares some of the books that are on her shelf for reading – and re-reading! – and that have provided inspiration for her as a female chef.
I’m an ardent reader, and as a female chef in a male-dominated industry (26.9% of chefs in the US are female, while 73.1% are male), I’m thrilled to share some of my favorite books which talk about the historic impact of women in the culinary industry.
Tastemakers: Seven Immigrant Women who Revolutionized Food in America by Mayukh Sen
This book delves into the fascinating world of culinary influencers, exploring the stories behind some of the most iconic women who have shaped the way we eat, cook, and think about food. From renowned chefs and food writers to innovative entrepreneurs and cultural icons, this book uncovers the journeys, inspirations, and impact of these tastemakers on the culinary landscape.
Who Cooked the Last Supper: The Women’s History of the World by Rosalind Miles
“Who Cooked the Last Supper?” is a thought-provoking exploration of the often-overlooked role of women in the history of cooking and culinary traditions. Delving beyond the conventional narratives of famous male chefs and cookbook authors, this book uncovers the untold stories of women who have shaped the way we eat, cook, and think about food.
Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, “Who Cooked the Last Supper?” sheds light on the diverse roles that women have played in the kitchen, from home cooks and food artisans to professional chefs and entrepreneurs.
What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories by Laura Shapiro
“What She Ate” focuses on a different woman from diverse backgrounds and time periods, spanning from historical figures to contemporary icons. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, readers are transported into the kitchens, dining rooms, and lives of these extraordinary women, gaining insight into their personalities, struggles, and triumphs.
From the extravagant feasts of Eleanor Roosevelt to the humble meals of Rosa Parks, “What She Ate” offers a window into the everyday rituals and extraordinary events that shaped these women’s relationships with food. Through their culinary choices, readers discover the cultural, social, and emotional significance of food in the lives of these women, revealing insights into their values, desires, and aspirations.
Lastly but most importantly my mother and my grandmother having profound influence on me subconsciously of how to cook with passion and love. They always told stories of the historic freedom movement in India, had intellectual discussions on science, economics, and arts and recited poetries of Rabindranath Tagore and Najrul Geeti while sipping on our flavorsome Chai or kneading on a dough of luchi. Food has been a universal love language.
Celebrating a Sustainable City
By Alison Pirie, Open House New York
Did you know there’s an apple orchard on top of the busiest convention center in the nation?
Most New Yorkers know Javits Center as a mammoth glass convention hall, but in recent years, renovations have transformed the site into a model of biodiversity and green infrastructure. It is now home to both trade shows and over 50 species of birds.
In addition to the apple orchard, North Javits, part of the $1.5 billion expansion of Javits Center, boasts a pollinator meadow and one-acre rooftop farm growing native plants that were once rooted on the very land where the Javits Center now stands.
Open House New York, a nonprofit known for unlocking the city’s hidden gems, invites you to celebrate this remarkable project at the Open City Benefit on April 18. At the event, the North Javits design-build team will be honored with the Open City Award for their pivotal role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for our city.
Join hundreds of New Yorkers in the saw-toothed pavilion of North Javits for a festive evening of cocktails, farm-to-table dining, entertainment, and design tours, surrounded by a lush rooftop farm and spectacular skyline and river views.
Open City Benefit
Thursday, April 18, 2024
North Javits: Rooftop Pavilion and Farm
New York City
The Open City Benefit isn’t just an event—it makes possible Open House New York’s mission to unlock the city’s treasures for all to enjoy—including the beloved annual citywide festival OHNY Weekend. And it is a ton of fun.
One of the world’s oldest crops, the tiny legumes known as Lentils have been a staple in cultural cuisines across the globe for many centuries. And it’s no wonder; packed with plant-based protein, fiber, iron, potassium, and folate, lentils contribute to a healthy, well-rounded diet. And with over 50 varieties, they come in a beautiful array of colors and flavors to choose from. Our Venue Chef, Tatiana Iglesias, has shared her favorite Lentil Soup recipe, inspired by her grandmother’s original recipe. Enjoy this flavorful, hearty dish this March during the final cold days of winter. We encourage you to add more veggies or spices of your choosing and serve with your favorite lightly toasted crusty bread.
Lentil Soup
by Tatiana Iglesias, Venue Chef
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp dried onion
- 3 tsp dried garlic
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 1.5 cups lentils
- 1 tsp oil
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup grated carrots
- 5 cups water or broth
- ½ cup cubed potatoes
- Cilantro to garnish
PROCEDURE
- Heat oil in pot then add carrots, scallions, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook till softened.
- Add dried onion, garlic, and cumin and sauté for 1 minute till fragrant.
- Add water (or broth) and the lentils, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy (about 45 minutes).
- Add potatoes and cook for additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are cooked and tender.
- Ladle into soup bowls and top with cilantro if using and serve immediately.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: MARCH 2024
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
Apollo Comedy Club
Thursday, March 14th at 10:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
FEATURING: RITU TIRTHANI, VALERIE SALNAVE, SOO RA
HOSTED BY: MEME MANNING
Jumpstart your weekend with a fun night of laughter, drinks, and tasty bites with the best up and coming talent in comedy today. Curated by Bob Sumner (legendary producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of Laff Mobb on Aspire), The Apollo Comedy Club presents a night of comedic sets that will have you rolling in laughter.
Perfect for date night, or a night out with friends, don’t miss your chance to heat up your Thursday with the hottest ticket in Harlem. Doors open at 9pm; Showtime is 10pm. There is a $10 food/beverage minimum.
Apollo Comedy Club is part of The Apollo’s Winter/Spring 2024 season.
APOLLO MUSIC CAFÉ: NELLA ROJAS
Friday, March 15th at 10:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets:$30 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
From student at the famed Berklee School of Music to winning Best New Artist at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards–singer-songwriter Nella Rojas’ path was paved by the pop, jazz and Andalusian sounds she admired while developing her sound in her native Venezuela. Join us to hear the melodies that have packed venues worldwide. One-night-only on The Apollo Soundstage.
Perfect for date night, or a night out with friends, the Apollo Music Café series has served as a launching pad for numerous artists including Grammy winners PJ Morton and Samara Joy–showcasing their unique artistry in an intimate nightclub setting. The series features diverse performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip-hop, soul, jazz, latin, pop, funk and rock) and showcases artists drawn from the independent music scene who are making their mark in the industry. Doors open at 9pm; Showtime is 10pm. There is a $10 food/beverage minimum.
Apollo Music Café: Nella Rojas is part of The Apollo’s Winter/Spring 2024 season.
LEO BAR HAPPY HOUR
Featuring COAL + ICE, Asia Society’s exhibition
Thursday, March 14th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $25
Visit Asia Society’s new exhibition, COAL + ICE with an evening of cocktails, music, and catching up on Thursday, March 14 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!
A ticket includes one drink, followed by a cash bar. Kindly note this event is only open to guests 21 years old and over.
Family Day: Spring Into Nowruz
Celebrate the Persian New Year. In partnership with Pardis for Children.
Saturday, March 16th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets: $12 adults, $7 members, $5 children over 2
Celebrate Nowruz and welcome the Persian New Year with a fun, family-friendly afternoon on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. Join us for a day filled with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling, and more. Don’t miss our live theater performance and make sure to stop by our special Nowruz photo booth to commemorate the start of the Spring season! Enjoy Persian sweets and savories as well, available for purchase at the Leo Cafe. Spring Into Nowruz is an Asia Society Family Day co-presented with Pardis for Children.
The Look of Love
Wednesday, March 20th through Saturday, March 23rd
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $25
An Evening of Dance to the Music of Burt Bacharach
Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble
Choreography by Mark Morris
Part of Winter/Spring 2024
Playful and profound, Mark Morris’ sumptuous choreography finds an ideal counterpart in the chart-topping songs of Burt Bacharach. The legendary composer’s soaring melodies and unique orchestrations shine in lush new arrangements of songs like “Alfie,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “What the World Needs Now” by Pepperland composer Ethan Iverson. Broadway star Marcy Harriell offers a rich interpretation of Hal David’s bittersweet lyrics, backed by a live band. In his first major production in five years, Morris draws out both the joy and the piercing depths of these works to craft a heartfelt exploration of pop music’s most timeless theme: love.
Pints and Prints:
Copy Machine Manifestos
Friday, March 8th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tickets: $35 and include after-hours admission to Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote.
Grab a brew and create your own art prints inspired by Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Teaching artist Sam Kelly leads a class centered on printmaking, a practice essential to DIY zines and art books. Plus, enjoy tunes from 8-Ball Community’s DJ Shiver.
Art History Happy Hour: Giants
Thursday, March 21st from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor
Tickets: $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Giants.
Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Eros and Co.
Steven Blier, Artistic Director & piano
Bénédicte Jourdois, Associate Director & piano
Sunday, March 17th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $30
The chaos and the delight of Cupid’s arrow are refracted in songs by Saint-Saëns, Granados, Cole Porter, Sam Cooke, and many others. This concert is the culmination of a week-long mentoring program at Caramoor for four young singers and a pianist, selected by Artistic Director Steven Blier.
Will Liverman, baritone
Myra Huang, piano
Sunday March 24th at 3:00pm
Tickets: start at $39
Hailed as “a voice for this historic moment” by The Washington Post, baritone Will Liverman is one of the most exciting and versatile singers today. Following his “breakout performance” (New York Times) opening the Met’s 2021–22 season in Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones (which won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording) he returned this Fall to star in Anthony Davis’ X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. Secure yourself a front-row seat to feel the power and beauty of Liverman’s voice in his Caramoor debut recital.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY:
INSPIRED CLASSICS AND ORIGINALS
Friday, March 8th through Sunday, March 10th
Tickets: start at $20
Pianist, singer, and composer Ann Hampton Callaway delights listeners of every generation with her striking vocal technique, intimate storytelling, and theatrical presence. A treasured artist whose music defies singular category, she interprets the American Songbook with astonishing range and wit. Expect a slick and stylish evening with the only artist ever known to collaborate with Cole Porter, penning music to his poem that would become “I Gaze in Your Eyes.” Don’t miss it!
Ben Goldberg
NPR calls clarinetist and composer Ben Goldberg “an artist who seems to find beautiful melodies at the end of every path,” while Pop Matters lauds him as “one of those Midas musicians who brings all of the instrumental music’s best traits to roost under one umbrella.”
BEN GOLDBERG’S GLAMOROUS ESCAPADES
Tuesday, March 26th at 7:00pm
Tickets: start at $20
Goldberg’s Glamorous Escapades features selections from his book of compositions Porch Concert Material. Experience a night of wonderplay among creative improvisers: John Ellis, Will Bernard, Michael Coleman, Ben Allison, and Allan Mednard.
BEN GOLDBERG’S EUPEMYSTICAL VIBRAPHONIUM
Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00pm
Tickets: start at $20
Goldberg’s Eupemystical Vibraphonium features new music and acclaimed favorites originally composed around the vibraphone and interpreted by a fearless ensemble of creative improvisers.
FAMILY CONCERT:
WHO IS MAHALIA JACKSON?
Saturday, March 16th at 3:00pm
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $20.50
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and special guest vocalist Tammy McCann pay homage to the Queen of Gospel: Mahalia Jackson.
Born in New Orleans, the singer, band leader, and civil rights activist recorded some of the most memorable songs in the American canon, including “Move On Up a Little Higher,” the hit song that catapulted her toward international fame.
Join McCann and the JLCO as they perform inventive arrangements of Jackson’s significant recordings and lesser-known tunes and share stories of her commitment to fighting for justice and freedom.
KURT ROSENWINKEL:
THE JLCO WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $40.50
Influential guitarist and composer Kurt Rosenwinkel returns to Rose Theater alongside the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Beloved for his skyscraping improvisations and genre-bending compositions — and known for his creative collaborations with like-minded improvisers, including Joe Henderson, Brian Blade, and Mark Turner — the Philadelphia native’s emergence in the ’90s redefined his instrument and inspired a new generation of jazz guitarists.
Join this groundbreaking artist and the JLCO as they present the world premiere of Community and Continuum featuring new arrangements of Rosenwinkel’s original works.
Poster Kids: New York, New York!
Sunday, March 24th from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
New York City is the center of the universe—or, at the very least, the center of this month’s Poster Kids! Join us for a guided family tour of the new exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters and then participate in a cityscape-focused art-making experience.
PH x Teens: Unlocking NYC
Friday, March 29th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
What makes New York City a “Wonder City”? Inspired by our newest exhibition, Wonder City of the Word: New York City Travel Posters, teens are invited to design their own keychain. Participants will reflect on notable landmarks, quotes, and events that symbolize what NYC means to them!
PH x Teens – Unlocking NYC is a drop-in program for young adults ages 13 to 18. Advanced registration is required but participants are not expected to stay the entire time; guests should plan to spend about an hour on this interactive, self-guided activity.
Spring Lecture Luncheon
Wednesday, March 20th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Wave Hill House
Tickets: Ticket levels vary
Rachel Lambert ‘Bunny’ Mellon is well known for the breadth of her creativity and exquisite taste, which in the horticultural sphere included designing the Rose Garden at the White House for President Kennedy. However, the sweep of Bunny Mellon’s artistry sees its fullest expression in the estate, garden and home that she shared with her husband Paul near Upperville, in rural northern Virginia, a little over an hour west of Washington DC. The lecture by Sir Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, will focus on the remarkable walled garden that Mrs. Mellon created at her Virginia home and her exceptional library, which mainly includes works on the history of plant science, plant exploration, and the development of gardens and landscape design.
Telmary
Sunday, March 24th 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%
Street poet and musician, Telmary has emerged as a leader and trendsetter on the cutting edge of hip-hop and urban music in Cuba. As a rapper, Telmary uses her distinctive voice, at times deep and soulful, at times fast and aggressive to proclaim a positive, empowering message, tearing down cultural barriers and connecting people of different backgrounds and languages. A Cubadisco award winner, Juno award winner and Latin Grammy nominee, Telmary has devised a special “unplugged” program for her Wave Hill debut, featuring horns, percussion and vocals.
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.
Join Ice Theater of New York this Winter for a City Skate Pop Up Concert at Wollman Rink!
Thursday, March 7th at 6:15pm
Founded by Moira North, ITNY’s mission is to celebrate and advance dance on ice as a performance art. Through its performances in both traditional and site-specific venues, ITNY presents ice dance that helps to open one’s eyes to seeing skating in new and unexpected ways. ITNY was the very first ice dance company to receive dance program funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. www.icetheatre.org
Ice Season Concludes!
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!
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: MARCH 2024
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.
2024 AUCTION ON ARTSY & AT GALA
March 4th through 18th
The Bronx Museum’s 2024 Benefit Auction—featuring exclusive works by some of the most significant contemporary artists practicing today—goes live on Artsy Monday, March 4! Create your account on Artsy now so you are ready to start bidding right away.
All proceeds from the sale of works by artists including Angel Otero and Hank Willis Thomas will support the Museum’s mission to make art accessible to everyone.
Bidding on artworks will also take place in person at our Gala on March 18!
2024 GALA & ART AUCTION
Monday, March 18th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
At Ziegfeld Ballroom
GALA DETAILS
6:00 PM Cocktails
7:00 PM Dinner & Live Auction* conducted by Jennifer Wright, Christie’s
9:00 PM Dessert and Dancing
*(Auction opens March 4 online via Artsy)
WINTER WORK DAY AT THE FOODWAY
Saturday, March 9th from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park
Come lend a hand at the Bronx River Foodway Saturday March 9th from 10a-12p!
Learn how to prune plants and help us lay mulch.
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Clean-Up
Saturday, March 16th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center
There’s no better way to contribute to a cleaner and healthier community than by volunteering. Join the Urban Park Rangers and fellow community members to clean and beautify Crotona Park.
Nature's Workshop:
Insect Inspired Art
Sunday, March 31st from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center
Learn about the famed naturalist and scientific illustrator Maria Sybilla Merian. Join the Rangers and try your hand at nature art and illustration. Materials provided, beginners welcome.
ONE BOOK ONE BRONX
Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir by Brian Broome
Saturdays: Mar 16, 23, Apr 6, 13, & 20
The Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse
Tuesdays: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, & 9
on Zoom
A poetic and raw coming-of-age memoir in essays about blackness, masculinity, and addiction, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir introduces a powerful new talent in Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys propel forward this gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut.
THE ORCHID SHOW:
FLORALS IN FASHION
through April 21st
Strike a pose! The Orchid Show brings the catwalk to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids—and we want YOU at the center of the sartorial experience. Catch the bold new designs of New York’s rising stars of the stitch with work by Collina Strada by Hillary Taymour, Dauphinette by Olivia Cheng, and FLWR PSTL by Kristen Alpaugh, fashionistas sure to create dramatic, picture-perfect floral displays at the Garden that always capture the orchid’s good side. This is your chance to “walk the runway” and show off your own personal flare, your love for orchids, and your fashion-forward connections to the natural world. Because florals are always en vogue at NYBG.
CRAZY FOR COMPOSTING 2024:
THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
OF COMMUNITY COMPOSTING IN NYC
Saturday, March 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Get Crazy for Composting with NYBG’s Bronx Green-Up and friends! Join us for this mini-compost conference to celebrate community composting in New York City. Enjoy presentations, a panel discussion, compost workshops, and network with other compost enthusiasts. Connect with environmental organizations offering educational, technical, and grant resources. Learn from and elevate the voices of community composters in NYC who are diverting organic waste from landfills, revitalizing our soils to grow food, building resilient communities, and promoting environmental justice.
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!
Women's History Month:
Cass Gallagher
Sunday, March 3rd from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Broadway and Mosholu Avenue in Van Cortlandt Park
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Learn how to see through the eyes of a naturalist, as you take a lenghty hike with the Urban Park Rangers along the nature trail named in honor of longtime Bronx resident and naturalist, Cass Gallagher. Learn more about her impact to the local neighborhood and the natural world.
BOTANY AND BOTANICAL ART
Sunday, March 17th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
Learn about Ireland’s first female botanist Ellen Hutchins and live her legacy with a botanical walk followed by a botanical art workshop!
Celebration of Women - The Art of Adventure
March 7th, 12th, and 19th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Celebration of Women are workshops in March that welcome everyone to join us for creativity, beauty and strength.
The Art Of Adventure workshops’ goal is not to create better artists but to inspire the person within, offer new perspectives and improve well-being.
Jane Bishow-Semevolos LCAT, ATR-BC, is a creative arts therapist and adventure based counselor. She is the owner and facilitator for The Art of Adventure: Team Building and Wellness Workshops. She provides customized art making and group experiences that encourage participants to expand their comfort zone, improve self-awareness, connect with others and have fun.
March 7 11am – The Adventure of Art – art and team building
March 12 11am – Ready Set Pose – photography
March 19 11am – Self Defense
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.