Arts & Culture
Exciting Events Around New York: May 2025
Check out live music, film, art and more at our partner venues this month.
HONORING BLACK LIVES MATTER MONTH
AND SOUL FOOD MONTH
By Great Performances
As we honor both Black Lives Matter Month and Soul Food Month, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions of Black chefs and restaurant owners to the culinary world. From traditional Southern dishes to unique and creative fusion cuisine, Black chefs and restaurant owners have brought immense talent and creativity to the industry. We are honored to partner with Black chefs and restaurant owners who have made an impact on the culinary scene, both locally and nationally.
Join us as we celebrate their achievements, cultural heritage, and culinary mastery this month and every month.
Recent and Ongoing Collaborations Include:
Recipes
Eggplant Picnic Cake Recipe – Chefs’ Choir
Jump to Recipe About Chefs’ Choir® A chorus of culinary voices from Great Performances—our chefs step out of the kitchen to share recipes, stories, and
Covid Reflections
Covid Reflections from Pamela
COVID REFLECTIONS By Pamela Puchalski, Executive Director, OHNY Three years ago, I experienced one of the most unsettling moments of my adult life. I’m walking
Events
Go GP, Go GP, Go!
Through our longtime partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Special Projects & Community Events, Great Performances was asked to partner with MOSPCE and Madison Square
Recipes
Rotisserie Georgette’s Tarte Tatin
Celebrate fall apples with this classic, rustic French comfort recipe brought to you by Rotisserie Georgette.
Blog
Roasted Pear Bellini
Roasted Pear Bellini Ingredients Pear nectar Champagne (or prosecco) Roasted pear purée Procedure Put 1 tablespoon of the roasted pear purée into a champagne flute
Recipes
Pumpkin Dal Over Brown Rice
Although I usually make this dish with red lentils, I substituted for canned lentils I found in my pantry, which worked just as well!
Recipes
Capon with Apricots and Chardonnay
Try this succulent recipe for a Capon with Apricots and Chardonnay in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
People's Kitchen
Our New Local Partner: The Soul Snacks Cookie Company
Meet Ralph Rolle, Founder and CEO of The Soul Snacks Cookie Company, Great Performances’ Catering new partner and cookie supplier.