Home to a Japanese-themed marketplace, NYC's first sake brewery and more, Industry City has many secrets ready to be discovered.
As jazz took hold of the New York City music scene, clubs arose throughout the city to satisfy the growing demand for one-of-a-kind performances. From the Cotton Club which hosted Duke Ellington’s Orchestra to the Apollo Theater which helped start the career of Ella Fitzgerald, these jazz clubs transformed New York City into a haven for growing and well-established jazz musicians alike. Read on to learn more about the legacy of some of New York City’s most famous jazz clubs!
As summer fully settles in and the weather warms, June is the perfect time to explore the new outdoor art on display throughout New York City. Head to Times Square to view a virtual rainbow in honor of Pride Month, take a ferry to Governors Island to check out the three new installations at its Art Center, or walk along the Upper West Side to marvel at the work of under-represented artists presented through Art on the Ave. Be sure to keep reading on to learn more about art installations still up from previous months.
On May 31, join Untapped New York on a tour of 214 Lafayette Street to learn more about the building's history as an electrical substation.
This May, be sure to check out the virtual bird installation, Bird’s Eye View, at Battery Park and Yvonne Shortt’s dog sculpture Peppermint.
Bonwit Teller, a sophisticated department store on Fifth Avenue, met a rather tragic demise due to none other than Donald Trump.
On April 20, 2022, the winners of the New York City 2022 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards will be recognized in a ceremony at The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan. Presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and building owners for their contributions to the City.
To celebrate the beautiful springtime weather, be sure to head outside and visit some of New York City’s newest public art installations. This April, be sure to check out THE POEM sculpture in Times Square, Rockefeller Center’s The Flag Project in honor of Earth Day, and Midnight Moment's video Wolf Light. In addition, read on to learn more about art installations still up from previous months.
With a contentious past to Brooklyn and a memorial to fallen World War I soldiers, Ridgewood has many secrets ready to be discovered.
Through April 19th, the David Benrimon Fine Art Gallery presents Fernando Botero, an exhibition featuring a selection of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by the internationally-renowned artist in honor of his 90th birthday.