FEBRUARY FOOD FESTIVAL:
CARROT & NAPA CABBAGE KIMCHI
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, we’re celebrating Kimchi! This traditional Korean dish made with fermented vegetables has recently grown in popularity. There are hundreds of variations on the recipe but ours, brought to you by Chef Rachel John, includes the more traditional combination of carrot, napa cabbage, and gochujang paste.
Enjoy this Carrot & Napa Cabbage Kimchi on its own or use with one of the many pairings suggested by Chef Rachel: atop her Star Anise Braised Pork Belly Tacos or as part of her Vegan(ish) Butternut Squash with Kimchi recipe.
Carrot & Napa Cabbage Recipe
Yield: 1 quart
INGREDIENTS
- 1 head napa cabbage, cut into ¾ inch strips
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 small daikon, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 1 bunch scallions, green and white parts separated
- 3 Tbsp gochujang paste
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 oz ginger, peeled
- 1 Tbsp Jaggery
- 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted
PROCEDURE
Toss the napa cabbage, carrot and daikon with the salt. Place in a colander in a sink to drain at room temperature for 1 hour. Squeeze dry and place in a glass bowl.
Make a chili sauce by pulsing the white part of the scallion with the garlic, ginger, gochujang paste, and jaggery in a food processor. You can also mince everything by hand and mix it all together in a bowl.
Wearing gloves, pour the chili sauce over prepared vegetables and massage well.
Julienne the green part of the scallion into julienne and toss with the sesame seeds into the mixed vegetables. Cover with plastic wrap or put in a glass jar with a lid. Refrigerate for 2 hours and it’s ready to eat!
This kimchi keeps for up to 2 days before it starts to get pungent. A squeeze of lime juice and/or a dash of coconut aminos helps to liven it up before service
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2022 IN PHOTOS
By Great Performances
What an adventure 2022 has been! Coming out of pandemic to a flurry of events from company events and employee gatherings to fundraisers and galas; from intimate dinners to lavish weddings! It’s been wonderful gathering and celebrating with all of you.
With so many photos to choose from, we’ve selected a few of our favorites that capture the spirit of 2022.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: JANUARY 2023
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
ONEUS
Thursday, January 12th at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $79
With another chapter of alluring performances, K-Pop group ONEUS is back in New York through ONEUS 1ST WORLD TOUR ‘REACH FOR US’.
This marks ONEUS’ third tour in the US, and the boy group is back again to greet fans with compelling live performances and their music that is impossible to forget.
UPTOWN HALL:
MLK- BLUEPRINT FOR THE CULTURE
Sunday, January 15th at 3:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: Free with RSVP
PRESENTED BY WNYC & THE APOLLO
The 17th annual Apollo Uptown Hall MLK celebration focuses on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement of the 60’s as the template for modern social and civil justice movements. This year, we celebrate young people impacting society through activism, engagement, and a commitment to justice.
The Apollo has a decades-long tradition of serving as a convener for local community residents as well as people from across New York City. That tradition continues as the Apollo partners with WNYC in our annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy on the culture. WNYC’s Notes from America host, Kai Wright moderates the first hour of this year’s celebration followed by music, spoken word and other forms of creative expressions with WQXR’s Terrance McKnight.
Following the in person program, Celebrate MLK’s National Day of Service with an inspiring panel on the Apollo Digital Stage featuring a discussion on the pivotal role of young voices affecting change within their communities, curated by the Apollo Young Producers.
MA$E, CAM’RON AND JADAKISS
LIVE AT THE APOLLO
Saturday, January 28th at 8:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $55
New York legends and multi-platinum selling artists Ma$e, Cam’ron and Jadakiss heat up the Apollo’s iconic stage in this explosive one-night-only concert featuring classic hits such as “What You Want”, “Time’s Up”, “Oh Boy” and their new single, “G.L.H. (Gorilla, Lion, Hyena)”!
Ma$e, Cam’ron and Jadakiss Live at the Apollo is a continuation of the Apollo’s 2022-2023 season, The Next Movement, an exploration of what’s new, now and next in music, dance, art and ideas.
ARE WE NOT DRAWN ONWARD TO NEW ERA
Wednesday, January 4th through Sunday, January 8th
Location: BAM Fisher, Fishman Space
Tickets: start at $45
US PREMIERE
PRESENTED BY BAM IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PUBLIC THEATER’S UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL
ONTROEREND GOED
DIRECTED BY ALEXANDER DEVRIENDT
You can’t put toothpaste back in the tube. You can’t remake a shattered vase. Or undo the damage that humans have inflicted on the earth. But what if you could—in just one night?
Belgian theater collective Ontroerend Goed traffic in the unpredictable. Like its title, Are we not drawn onward to new erA unfolds as a palindrome. Careening between a riot of destruction and otherworldly healing, this striking theatrical masterwork comes to BAM and Under the Radar for its US premiere, offering an impossible chance to turn back the clock.
THE 37TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN TRUBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Monday, January 16th at 10:00am
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: FREE
PRESENTED BY BAM AND THE OFFICE OF THE BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ANTONIO REYNOSO
Join us at BAM or via livestream for this beloved Brooklyn tradition, which rings in a new year with music, performances, and an urgent and timely call to action—Defending Democracy—led by keynote speaker Sherrilyn Ifill. The civil rights lawyer and former President and Director-Counsel of LDF (NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund) was one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world in 2021.
BAM’s annual tribute to Dr. King encourages us to continue in his radical spirit, relentlessly defending true justice for all, and repairing injustices.
(Photo: Kolin Mendez Photography)
POP-UP PERFORMANCE: BROOKLYN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sunday, January 15th, 2:00–3:00pm and 3:15–4:15pm
Location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor
Tickets: Free with Museum Admission
Drop by to hear music performed by members of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, the Museum’s orchestra in residence.
(Photo: Kolin Mendez Photography)
ART HISTORY HAPPY HOUR: NFTS
Thursday, January 26th from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Location: The Norm Restaurant and Bar, 1st Floor
Tickets: $45 and include a specialty cocktail, small bites, and after-hours admission to Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech.” Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $40.
Our season of Art History Happy Hours continues with an evening of conversation around non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, presented in collaboration with writer Nato Thompson. During the program, Thompson offers an overview of the blockchain landscape and its intersections with contemporary art. Artists Delphine Diallo and Sasha Stiles then join in to discuss the field’s opportunities and challenges. Plus, take one last look at Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” before it closes.
YOUNG MONK PROJECT
Saturday, January 14th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm
Tickets: start at $20
ABOUT THE SHOW
The music’s freshest emerging voices pay tribute to Thelonious Monk with new interpretations of his staggering canon of original works. The sheer depth of Monk’s artistry allows different listeners and practitioners to connect with different layers of his sound at nearly every listen; the element of surprise remains present in his music years after his passing. The evening’s event features internationally acclaimed artists Joel Ross, Sean Mason, Zoe Obadia, Mark Lewandowsky, and Domo Branch.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Joel Ross, vibraphone
Sean Mason, piano
Mark Lewandowski, bass
Zoe Obadia, alto saxophone
Domo Branch, drums
JOHNNY O’NEAL: TRIBUTE TO THE CROONERS
Friday, January 20th and Saturday, January 21st
Tickets: start at $20
ABOUT THE SHOW
Heartfelt and authentic, Johnny O’Neal’s expression reflects a profound lineage of master song interpreters. The singer and pianist delivers a pureness of melody, spontaneity, and phrasing. His thrilling, often cathartic sets are known to elicit both laughter and tears from captivated listeners. Over the years, he has performed with Art Blakey, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Pass, Nancy Wilson, Anita O’Day, Lionel Hampton, Kenny Burrell, Sonny Stitt, Benny Golson, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, and Clark Terry.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Johnny O’Neal – piano and vocals
Tony Hewitt – vocals
Ilya Lushtak – guitar and vocals
Daralyn Jay – vocals
Luke Sellick – bass
Quincy Davis – drums
MIDDLE EAST MEDITATIONS
Friday, January 20th and Saturday, January 21st
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $40.50
WHAT TO EXPECT
A musical journey to the Middle East featuring oud virtuoso Naseer Shamma
There will be a free pre-concert lecture at 7pm for each performance
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Middle East Meditations is a milestone event in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s distinguished history. Marsalis and JLCO collaborate with revered Iraqi oud virtuoso, composer, educator, musicologist and UNESCO Artist for Peace Naseer Shamma, blending the magical flavors of the Tigris River with Mississippi River-descended swing. Friends since they met in Abu Dhabi in 2010, the two visionaries—whose first formal concert together in 2017, in Marciac, France, was reviewed as an “unprecedented fusion” between jazz and the millennia-old short-necked forerunner of the lute—will perform together for the first time at Jazz at Lincoln Center, undertaking new works arranged by Marsalis, Shamma and orchestra members. The occasion marks the first time that the JLCO has hosted and featured an Iraqi artist. Immediately following these shows in the House of Swing (and Oud), the JLCO with Special Guest Naseer Shamma will tour select cities around the United States.
Naseer Shamma appears in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Festival.
MEMBERS-ONLY TOUR BRUNO MUNARI: THE CHILD WITHIN
Saturday, January 7th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets: Free for Members!
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of Bruno Munari: The Child Within at the Center for Italian Modern Art in SoHo. Munari was an accomplished artist, inventor, graphic designer, and a designer of objects who prioritized the idea of play in all his work. This exhibition focuses on the children’s books that he wrote, designed, and illustrated. These books were not meant just to be seen, but to be interacted with as conduits for play and imagination.
MEMBERS-ONLY TOUR: KAPOOR GALLERIES
Thursday, January 19th from 6:00–8:00pm
Tickets: Free for Members!
Poster House is pleased to partner with Kapoor Galleries for this exclusive tour of their space in honor of Air-India’s Maharaja: Advertising Gone Rogue. As the curatorial juggernaut behind this incredible exhibition, Kapoor Galleries approached the posters from the perspective of India’s rich artistic heritage. Now is your chance to see museum-quality pieces that inspired many of the posters on view in the show, from miniature paintings to ancient bronze sculptures.
Led by the owner and director of Kapoor Galleries, Sanjay Kapoor, this private tour of the gallery will introduce you to dazzling imagery and a deeper appreciation for Indian art.
A BRIGHT NEW BOISE
Tuesday, January 31st through Sunday, March 12th
Tickets: on sale soon!
OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE
MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, whose first work in his Premiere Residency – the world premiere of A Case for the Existence of God – ran at Signature to great critical acclaim, returns with the Off-Broadway premiere of A Bright New Boise. As i n Case, Hunter here captures a region of his home state Idaho – in the negative space of a depersonalized work environment – through the people who inhabit it. This dark comedic work depicts a Boise Hobby Lobby thrown into chaos by the arrival of a new employee sorting through a tragic past. Like Hudes, audiences can experience Hunter’s stage work alongside his unique dramatic vision on-screen: Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of his play The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser, is expected to be released by A24 sometime in 2022.
CONCERT: ELIO VILLAFRANCA
Sunday, January 22nd
from 2:00–3:00pm
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%
Grammy-nominated 2021 Guggenheim Fellow Elio Villafranca is a pianist, composer and bandleader at the forefront of his generation. Born in the Pinar del Rio province of Cuba, Villafranca fuses classical and jazz with music from the African diaspora. He has recorded and performed with jazz master artists, including Chick Correa, Paquito D’Rivera and Wynton Marsalis, who calls him “an inspired and visionary musician.”
ICE SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK
October 24th through March 15th
Tickets: start at $10
Time to get your tickets for the wonderful season ahead!
As stewards of the historic gathering space that is Wollman Rink, we pledge to spark bliss that exhilarates the community’s sense of connection, positivity and possibility. We can’t wait to get this season started!
RINKSIDE IGLOOS
December 9, 2022 – February 1, 2023
Elevate your skate experience at Wollman inside our cozy, private, heated RinkSide igloos, overlooking the magic of Wollman Rink, 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.
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EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: JANUARY 2023
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx during December of 2022.
CURATOR-LED TOURS:
SWAGGER AND TENDERNESS
Join guest curators Amy Rosenblum-Martín and Ron Kavanaugh, Executive Director, Literary Freedom Project, for monthly drop-in curatorial walkthroughs of the exhibition Swagger and Tenderness: The South Bronx Portraits by John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres. See below for the upcoming tour dates and times:
Saturday, December 17, 2022, 2-3 pm
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 2-3 pm
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 2-3 pm
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2-3 pm
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2-3 pm
Curators will meet visitors in the Museum’s lobby. RSVP is not required, walk-ins welcomed.
WINTER BIRDING WITH NYC AUDUBON
Tuesday, January 24th from 7:00am – 8:30am
Location: Starlight Park
Join NYC Audubon and the Bronx River Alliance on a stroll along the Bronx River this winter. You’ll get a chance to see and hear some of the many beautiful birds that rely on this important freshwater ecosystem, including songbirds, waterfowl, and more. Along the way, we will also highlight the importance of biodiversity and urban green space for all wildlife.
BRONX ZOO HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Friday, November 18th through Sunday, January 8th
Join us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo. During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. The celebration includes festive entertainment, seasonal treats, the Holiday Train, and classic holiday music. The walk-through experience is a beloved tradition, enchanting and fun for all ages.
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
November 19, 2022 – January 16, 2023 from 10:00am – 6:00pm
New York City’s Most Beloved Holiday Tradition Is Back!
NYBG’s Holiday Train Show—a favorite holiday tradition—has been making memories for over 30 years! See model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 190 replicas of New York landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, lotus pods, and cinnamon sticks.
Plus, take in NYC’s largest outdoor holiday light experience at NYBG GLOW, returning for its third year with even more illuminated displays. Thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient lights and whimsical, picture-perfect installations reflect the surrounding gardens and collections, creating a spectacle not to be missed. These special evenings feature music, experiences, food, and more—making for the ultimate night out this season.
ALL ABOARD WITH THOMAS & FRIENDS™
January 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, & 22, 2023
Everyone’s favorite train is returning to NYBG as the star of a mini-performance that families may enjoy during their next Garden visit. Driver Sam and his friends provide a fun-filled, interactive musical show where audience members are invited for photo-op with Thomas after the show.
NEW YEAR’S DAY SUPER HIKE
Sunday, January 1st from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center
If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, join the Urban Park Rangers on a lengthy hike. Dress warmly, put on your hiking shoes, and head to the park. Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, and unplug from the world to clear your head.
JANUARY FOREST RESTORATION FRIDAYS
Fridays, January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)
With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!
For January Forest Fridays, we are focusing on caring for the the Northwest forest. Make sure to bundle up warm, wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, and bring some water! All other tools will be provided. No prior experience needed.
JANUARY FOOD FESTIVAL: BLOOD ORANGE MARMALADE
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, we’re celebrating Blood Oranges! Winter is citrus season for us, and we love the crimson hues and raspberry-like flavors of Blood Oranges. Look for them in your local grocery store from December through March. The skin will often appear uniform and orange in color, but occasionally the dark reds can be seen on the rind, depending on the variety.
Micha Bentel, Creative Director at Great Performances, taps into her culinary training and experience as a chef in developing this recipe. Although this recipe calls for Blood Oranges, you could easily swap in other citrus fruits although you won’t have the same bold, orange-red color.
Delicious on its own spread on toast, the sweet, sour citrus pairs delightfully with variety of cheeses from mild cream cheese and burrata to pungent gorgonzola and stilton.
Just in case you need another way to use the Blood Orange Marmalade, Micha also shares a delicious recipe for savory, sweet, sticky Blood Orange Marmalade Glazed Chicken Wings.
We do recommend some special equipment for this recipe including a candy thermometer and canning jars and lids, although you could do without if you plan to eat the marmalade quickly.
Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe
Yield: 40-50 ounces (5-6 8oz jars)
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lbs blood oranges
- 6 to 8 c water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 5 to 6 c sugar
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
- 6-8 qt pot
- 5-6 (8oz) sanitized canning jars and lids
- Candy thermometer
- Ceramic plate chilled in the freezer for testing
PROCEDURE
- Completely clean and sanitize your equipment and place a ceramic plate in the freezer.
- Thoroughly wash the blood oranges, scrubbing off any residue on the outside.
- Halve your oranges, then slice into half-moons about ¼ – ½ inches wide. Remove seeds and discard, or tie into a cheese cloth.
- Add blood orange slices (and optional seeds) to 6-8 quart pot with 6 cups water and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for at least 30 minutes until the peels are completely soft and cooked through. This mixture should be juicy and not watery.
- Remove the cheese cloth with the seeds and squeeze it to release any of the milky substance (pectin).
- Measure the blood orange mixture and add 1 cup of sugar for every cup of mixture.
- Clip the candy thermometer to the side of the pot and bring the mixture back to a boil, stirring often to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Once the temperature reaches 218˚ F, test doneness on the frozen plate. Drop a dollop of jelly on the plate, wait 30 seconds and run your finger through it. If the jelly created ripples, it is done; if it remains syrupy then you should cook it longer.
- The marmalade should set anywhere between 218-222F
- When ready, take the marmalade off the heat and fill the jars leaving ½ inch of space at the top. Add the lid, pressing down on the lid as you close it tightly. Allow to cool completely. Leave jars at room temperature and use any time! Once opened, the marmalade should be refrigerated.
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DECEMBER FOOD FESTIVAL: FENNEL
Each month, our Great Performances menus feature seasonal ingredients. It’s our way of celebrating the earth and bringing our special touch to every menu.
The nutrients in fennel provide many health benefits. 1 cup of raw fennel is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant nutrient involved in immune function, collagen production and more. Both the bulb and seeds of fennel contain manganese, a mineral involved in immune health, metabolism and other functions. Plus, fennel has a long history of being used as a remedy to aid digestion.
Fennel is rich in phytochemicals. Fennel’s unique licorice flavor comes from anethole, a bioactive compound that may benefit health.
Our Culinary Operations Manager, Robert Schwarz, shared his very own Roasted Fennel & Parsnip Soup recipe.
Roasted Fennel & Parsnip Soup
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
- ½ pound onion, minced
- 2 oz garlic, minced
- 1 pound parsnips, ¼ inch slices
- 1 pound fennel, ¼ inch slices, fronds reserved
- 2 oz fresh ginger, peeled
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground fenugreek
- ½ tsp smoked nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- 2 qt coconut milk, separated
- salt & white pepper
Procedure
- Over medium high heat, sweat onions and garlic in small amount of cooking oil until translucent. Add parsnips and fennel, reduce heat to medium, and sauté until fennel and parsnips have some color at the edges. Add spices and cook until aromatic.
- Reduce heat to low, gently add 1 ½ qt coconut milk, and slowly bring to simmer. Cook till vegetables are tender, stirring often to prevent curdling.
- Carefully transfer to blender jar or use immersion blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust if needed. Use reserved coconut milk to adjust consistency.
- Serve hot and garnish with reserved fennel fronds.
Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY is dear to our hearts, not only because that is our local, organic farm; but because it allows us to educate children on food and where it comes from via the Sylvia Center. Katchkie Farm has recently become one of our wedding venues.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: DECEMBER 2022
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
THE ROOT 100 2022
Thursday, December 8th at 7:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $72
For one legendary night, The Root—the foremost digital media publisher covering Black news and Black views—takes center stage at the Apollo’s Historic Theater for a star-studded evening of comedy, music, and inspiring speeches celebrating the brilliance and beauty of Blackness.
The night will honor influencers on the Root 100 List — an annual newsroom ranking of African Americans between the ages of 25 and 85 who are breaking down barriers and paving the way for the next generation. For the first time in the list’s 13-year history, the honoree event is open to the public as a ticketed event.Hosted by comedian.
Loni Love, the night will feature musical performances and other surprise guests and The Root’s Editor-in-Chief Vanessa De Luca introducing a select few honorees to accept the distinction live.
APOLLO MUSIC CAFÉ:
DAVID MICHAEL WYATT
Thursday, December 15th at 10:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $26.50 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
Amateur Night at the Apollo alum David Michael Wyatt delivers a rare, acoustic evening at the Apollo Music Café. Celebrate the end of the year in this unplugged performance of songs that lift the spirit, elevate the mind and soothe the soul.
The Apollo Music Café series presents independent artists to a unique audience. Featuring diverse performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip hop, soul, jazz, pop, funk, and rock), this series showcases artists drawn from the independent music scene who impact the way music is heard and experienced.
LOVETRAIN2020
Thursday, December 1st through Saturday, December 3rd
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $25
US Premiere
Choreography by Emanuel Gat
Part of Next Wave 2022
This exuberant ode to the ’80s, set to the music of British duo Tears For Fears, builds on the eccentric rigor that defines Emanuel Gat Dance. The company, founded in Tel Aviv and now based in Marseille, premiered LOVETRAIN2020 at Montpellier Danse festival during the pandemic. With adventurous costumes by Thomas Bradley and lighting by Gat himself, this performance for 14 dancers—a story of people moving forward as they come together, drift apart, push, pull, and question—swings vigorously between stark silence and sing-alongs to “Shout” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”
AN EVENING WITH ANGELA Y. DAVIS
Friday, December 2nd at 7:00pm
Location: BAM Strong
Tickets: $15 event only; $40 with signed hardcover copy of An Autobiography
IN CONVERSATION WITH KEEANGA-YAMAHTTA TAYLOR
CO-PRESENTED BY BAM AND GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH HAYMARKET BOOKS
WITH COLLABORATION FROM THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS
Part of Unbound
Join Angela Y. Davis for an intimate conversation focused on the new edition of her classic memoir—now featuring a major new introduction. A political activist at the cutting edge of the Black Liberation, feminist, queer, and prison abolitionist movements, Davis gives a powerful and commanding account of her early years in struggle in An Autobiography. First published and edited by Toni Morrison in 1974, it describes her journey from a childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century, to her work for abolitionist feminism today.
Davis will be in conversation with award-winning scholar and public intellectual Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.
(Photo: Kolin Mendez Photography)
ART HISTORY HAPPY HOUR:
THIERRY MUGLER: COUTURISSIME
Thursday, December 15th, 6:00pm-7:30pm and 8:00pm-9:30pm
Location: The Norm Restaurant and Bar, 1st Floor
Tickets: $45 and include wine tastings, small bites, and after-hours admission to Thierry Mugler: Couturissime. Additional beverages are available for purchase.
Our season of Art History Happy Hours continues with an evening of lighthearted lectures and accompanying wines inspired by Thierry Mugler: Couturissime. Enter the fantastical world of the late visionary designer Thierry Mugler with Matthew Yokobosky, Senior Curator of Fashion and Material Culture, and feathercraft designer Eric Charles-Donatien. During the program, enjoy wine pairings by Marquis Williams of the Brooklyn-based wine club Highly Recommended.
CALMUS
Christmas A Cappella
Saturday, December 10th at 3:00pm and 5:00pm
Tickets: start at $40
Overview
Winner of the 2009 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, the German a cappella vocal ensemble Calmus is known for its charming stage presence and flawless technique. Founded in 1999, the quintet embodies the rich choral tradition of its hometown of Leipzig, the city so closely associated with Bach and Mendelssohn. As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel characterizes the group: “The singers bring tremendous character and musical depth to their interpretations … that transcends the language of the lyrics.” Calmus’ holiday program ranges from early music to contemporary Christmas favorites.
Select rooms of the Rosen House, splendidly decorated for the holidays, will be open for viewing one hour prior to each performance.
HOLIDAY TEA MUSICALE
December 14th-18th at 2:00pm
Tickets: Adults $70 / Children (12 and under) $35
Overview
Get in the holiday spirit at Caramoor’s historic Rosen House! Take part in our annual holiday tradition and enjoy charismatic musicians, festive decorations, and tea service in the majestic Music Room. Following the spirited performance, tea service includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scrumptious holiday treats, and a variety of teas (or hot chocolate with marshmallows for children!). This program is popular and dates quickly fill up!
MARY STALLINGS AND THE EMMET COHEN TRIO
Thursday, December 8th through Sunday, December 11th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
Known for her lyricism, subtle pocket, and unmistakable phrasing, vocalist Mary Stallings has been performing standard tunes and new classic repertoire for more than 60 years. Since the 1961 release of Cal Tjader Plays, Mary Stallings Sings (Fantasy Records), she’s been finding new, intimate, and swinging ways of interpreting enduring melodies. For this four-night event, she joins The Emmet Cohen Trio, one of the most exhilarating ensembles on the New York scene, whose ethos affirms: “All music can be modern music.”
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Mary Stallings, vocals
Emmet Cohen, piano
Yasushi Nakamura, bass
Kyle Poole, drums
CHRISTIAN SANDS QUARTET WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Wednesday, December 21st through Saturday, December 24th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
Pianist and composer Christian Sands draws in listeners with his dynamic sensitivity, imagination, and an invitational element in every note. A multi-Grammy nominee, the Steinway Artist and his trio-mates have become 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 trio performs internationally praised original material and enduring holiday favorites alongside some very special guests.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Christian Sands, piano
Yasushi Nakamura, bass
Ryan Sands, drums
Marvin Sewell, guitar
BIG BAND HOLIDAYS
Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $40.50
WHAT TO EXPECT
An uplifting seasonal event perfect for the whole family.
Soulful, big band versions of holiday classics
ABOUT THE CONCERT
No Jazz at Lincoln Center season would be complete without the perennial Big Band Holidays concert, when Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis—augmented by a world-class jazz singer—offers fresh, swinging arrangements of Christmas classics by its personnel. The guest star for this year’s edition, music-directed by JLCO veteran Victor Goines, is Samara Joy, 24, who joins an all-star roll-call of predecessors that includes Cécile McLorin Salvant, Gregory Porter, Kurt Elling, Rubén Blades, René Marie, Ashley Pezzotti, Vuyo Sotashe, Veronica Swift, and Catherine Russell. “Christmas is the one time when America is not segregated in its music,” says Marsalis. “All the generations come together. For us, it’s meaningful because of all the great classics that come out of a jazz sensibility.”
FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, December 2nd from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.
12:00pm – What is Paradise? Workshop with Ghost of a Dream $15
3:00pm – Masked Vigilantes Artist’s Tour with Jordan Seiler
4:30pm – War Stories: Spies & Propaganda
5:30pm – How to Read a Poster with Melissa Walker ($25)
5:00, 6:00, 7:00pm – Ajna Dance Performance
7:00pm – The Dragon Sisters Performance
POSTERS & COCKTAILS: YES CHEF!
Tuesday, December 6th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
Posters House’s favorite tipsy trio is ready to help you get in the mood for all the big meals you’ll be eating this holiday season! That’s right, this is Posters & Cocktails: Feasting Edition.
Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert as she acts as emcee for another booze-fueled evening celebrating all things food and the many cocktails created by your favorite historic eateries.
Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auction Galleries will be our head chef, guiding us through a menu of visual delights. Accompanying him is Poster House’s resident mixologist, Don Spiro of The Green Fairy Society, acting as bartender and sommelier as he explores the storied past of restaurants that created their own signature drinks.
This series is hosted for free over Zoom thanks to the generous support of Don Lebowitz and Claudia Wagner. Please check back closer to the date of the event for a complete list of cocktail ingredients so you can follow along at home and taste some of these delectable beverages!
CONCERT: LARA DOWNES
Sunday, December 11th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Armor Hall
Tickets: $30 Adult/$14 Child (8-18), including admission to the grounds. Advance tickets $2 off. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Honored as 2022 Classical Woman of the Year by Performance Today, pianist Lara Downes presents Where Dreams Begin, an intimate program with a message of universal hope and humanity. Amidst the wintery backdrop outside Armor Hall, Downes will feature a sneak peak of her upcoming Pentatone label release Love At Last, a reflection on the power of imagination and the possibility of new beginnings.
Lara Downes is a musical trailblazer and activist dedicated to expanding the resonance and relevance of American music. In addition to appearances as a soloist with top symphony orchestras nationwide, not to mention her Billboard chart-topping albums, she is the creator and host of AMPLIFY with Lara Downes, a video series for NPR Music, and founder of Rising Sun Music, a recording series that shines light on the music and stories of Black composers over the past 200 years.
HOLIDAY TEA AT WAVE HILL
December 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
Seating Times: 11:30am or 2:30pm (90 min seating)
Location: Mark Twain Room
Tickets: $56 Adult/$36 Child (8-18). A minimum of 2 guests and 5 days’ advanced booking are required.
Great Performances is delighted to present the Holiday Edition of our Afternoon Tea at Wave Hill. A custom menu designed specifically for Wave Hill, our Holiday Tea uses local and seasonal ingredients and inspiration from our 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.
Offering a selection of Teas by Palais des Thés and House Made Hot Cocoa.
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
ICE SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK
October 24th through March 15th
Tickets: start at $10
Time to get your tickets for the wonderful season ahead!
As stewards of the historic gathering space that is Wollman Rink, we pledge to spark bliss that exhilarates the community’s sense of connection, positivity and possibility. We can’t wait to get this season started!
MAKE MERRY WITH NORDSTROM AT WOLLMAN RINK!
From November through December, prepare to embrace the joy of the season with magical, merry-making holiday experiences presented by Nordstrom, in a brand new tradition at the wonderful world of Wollman Rink!
- The Nordstrom Chill Lounge – a stylish, heated rinkside retreat, outfitted by Nordstrom, is part of the newly-launched Premier Pass experience. The Premier Pass, available as an upgrade to rink admission purchases online or in-person, includes expedited rink entry, skate rental concierge service, 2 hours of tent access, cozy “fireside” seating, complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, tea and refreshments, as well as a dedicated tent attendant and locker. Premier Passes are released one week in advance of public skating dates. Admission is separate, available on select dates during the ticket purchase process.
- Skate ‘n’ Sit with Santa – special appearances from Nordstrom’s own in-store Santa on select days in November and December.
- Warmth of the Season – hot chocolate tastings every weekend (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, alternating Saturdays and Sundays)
- Nordstrom After School Free Skates – families involved in the NYC Parks Afterschool program will have the opportunity to access a free skate from November to December.
- Daily “Sweet Treats” – Nordstrom is offering a complimentary “sweet treat” at Nordstrom NYC on a first-come, first-served basis for guests presenting same-day Wollman Rink tickets in-store. While daily supplies last, see the Wollman Box office for details.
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: DECEMBER 2022
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx during December of 2022.
OPENING DECEMBER 3RD!
Bronx Children’s Museum celebrates the natural curiosity, creativity and compassion inherent in all children.
Through play and learning, we nurture children to find their voice, fulfill their potential and connect to their communities, the Bronx and the world beyond.
At long last our new home in Mill Pond Park along the Harlem River will open on Saturday, December 3. We are very excited to welcome you in to the first-ever children’s museum in the Bronx.
SALSA LESSONS AND PARTY!
Saturday, December 3rd from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Bring a friend and learn the art of salsa dancing here at the Bronx Museum alongside professional instructors and live music in celebration of the history of salsa in the South Bronx. All ages and skill levels welcomed!
FAMILY DAY: WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday, December 10th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Celebrate the holiday season with the Bronx Museum! Join us for an afternoon filled with festive art activities for the whole family.
ECO TEAM MEETING
Monday, December 12th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Please join us for our final Eco Team Meeting of the year! The Eco Team is a cohort of scientists, policymakers, partners, students, and community members who are interested in learning about and supporting the ecological health of the Bronx River. We will be covering our year in review, ongoing issues and updates, upcoming projects, exciting and surprising news, and more! Bring your questions, ideas, or simply your curiosity!
BRONX ZOO HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Friday, November 18th through Sunday, January 8th
Join us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo. During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. The celebration includes festive entertainment, seasonal treats, the Holiday Train, and classic holiday music. The walk-through experience is a beloved tradition, enchanting and fun for all ages.
NYBG GLOW
December 2–3, 9–11, 15–17, 22–23, 26–30 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Experience the magic of New York City’s largest outdoor holiday light experience.
This holiday season, NYBG GLOW returns for its third year. Discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings after dark, breathtakingly illuminated across the Garden. Building upon sold-out evenings the past two years, NYBG GLOW expands across even more of the Garden’s magnificent collections. And take in our fun-filled evening offerings with artistic, music, and pop-up performances around the Garden.
Round out your experience with an after-dark visit to the Holiday Train Show® under the glow of the Haupt Conservatory by purchasing a special combination ticket. Enjoy a drink, hot cocoa, and a bite to eat at one of our outdoor bars or the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up. And take in even more festive evening offerings with artistic performances around the Garden.
Start a new holiday tradition and get outside this season with NYBG GLOW!
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
November 19, 2022 – January 16, 2023 from 10:00am – 6:00pm
New York City’s Most Beloved Holiday Tradition Is Back!
NYBG’s Holiday Train Show—a favorite holiday tradition—has been making memories for over 30 years! See model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 190 replicas of New York landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, lotus pods, and cinnamon sticks.
Plus, take in NYC’s largest outdoor holiday light experience at NYBG GLOW, returning for its third year with even more illuminated displays. Thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient lights and whimsical, picture-perfect installations reflect the surrounding gardens and collections, creating a spectacle not to be missed. These special evenings feature music, experiences, food, and more—making for the ultimate night out this season.
WBO WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday, December 10th from 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: Williamsbridge Oval
Join us for arts & crafts, games and pictures with Santa! The center will be decorated to highlight holiday traditions from around the world, including; Christmas, Hanukah, EID, Winter Solstice and New Year.
2023 FOOD FESTIVAL: PRESERVATION
Framing a moment in time is at the heart of what we do every day.
A new calendar (download yours here) provides a moment of reflection on the year gone by. 2022 has been a time of recovery and reunion with the oft-repeated phrase, “Omigod, I haven’t seen you in years!” We set a record for weddings and all that love felt so good! And we fully settled into our new Bronx headquarters, completing our expansion and opening our doors to the community with Mae Mae, our plant powered cafe & plant store.
It was a good growing year at Katchkie Farm despite the too much / too little rain scenarios that played out May through November. Our CSA bags and our catering menus were brimming with beautiful vegetables, thanks to Farm Manager Jon and his hardworking farm team.
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.
We want to help you “preserve the moments and memories” all year long!
With love,
Liz
December Food Festival: Apple Rollups
December 1, 2023
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We’re closing out a year of Preservation with our recipe for Apple Rollups, the perfect treat for adults and kids alike.
November Food Festival: Cranberry Sauce
November 4, 2023
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This month we’re celebrating Preservation with an Herbed Salt recipe that adds flavor to any meal.
October Food Festival: Herbed Salt
September 29, 2023
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This month we’re celebrating Preservation with an Herbed Salt recipe that adds flavor to any meal.
September Food Festival: Hot Sauce
August 31, 2023
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This month we’re celebrating Preservation with Liz Neumark’s signature Hot Sauce recipe.
August Food Festival: Tomato Jam
August 1, 2023
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This month we’re celebrating Preservation with a Tomato Jam recipe brought to you by Chef Mike Deuel.
July Food Festival: Thunder Pickles
July 1, 2023
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This month we’re celebrating Preservation with “Thunder Quickles” brought to you by Teen Students at The Sylvia Center.