(October 17-November 15, 2009; The New York Botanical Garden; Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road)
Blooming chrysanthemums, called kiku, in Japanese, is indication of the change in seasons and joy. “Kiku in the Japanese Autumn Garden” which takes place at The New York Botanical Garden, is a marking of the final year that New Yorkers have the opportunity to see the gorgeous bunches of blossoming Kiku in one of their very own neighborhoods.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Original Manuscripts from The Fellowship of The Ring
(October 5, 2009-ongoing; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; 70 Lincoln Center Plaza at Columbus Ave. and W. 63rd St.)
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien get excited for an entire exhibition of drawings, storyboards, calligraphy, manuscripts and more from The Fellowship of The Ring’s collection. These items have yet to be previewed in New York City which will be running in combination with Radio City’s screening of The Fellowship of the Rings film.
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien get excited for an entire exhibition of drawings, storyboards, calligraphy, manuscripts and more from The Fellowship of The Ring’s collection. These items have yet to be previewed in New York City which will be running in combination with Radio City’s screening of The Fellowship of the Rings film.
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Great Inca Road
(October 17, 2009-September 30, 2010; American Museum of Natural History; Central Park West at W. 79th St.; Manhattan , NY 10024)
The Incan empire which spans the base of Peru all the way up the west coast of South America has one of the most advanced infrastructures the world has ever seen. Photographs from the exhibit Highway of An Empire: The Great Inca Road portrays how the ancient Incans, sans the assistance of modern technology, were able to build extensive roads (including the Inca Trail, which goes to Machu Picchu) that allowed them to grow and thrive until the arrival of the conquistadors.
The Incan empire which spans the base of Peru all the way up the west coast of South America has one of the most advanced infrastructures the world has ever seen. Photographs from the exhibit Highway of An Empire: The Great Inca Road portrays how the ancient Incans, sans the assistance of modern technology, were able to build extensive roads (including the Inca Trail, which goes to Machu Picchu) that allowed them to grow and thrive until the arrival of the conquistadors.
The Experience of Green
(September 25-November 29, 2009; DUMBO Arts Center; 30 Washington Street b/w Plymouth and Water Sts.; Brooklyn, NY 11201)
Artists Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen present an innovative exhibit which displays a large paper forest constructed form red craft paper in the Dumbo Arts Center. The project is meant to display the contrast between “organic and built environment”. Check out this cool exhibit to gain perspective on industrial Brooklyn vs. natural beauty.
Artists Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen present an innovative exhibit which displays a large paper forest constructed form red craft paper in the Dumbo Arts Center. The project is meant to display the contrast between “organic and built environment”. Check out this cool exhibit to gain perspective on industrial Brooklyn vs. natural beauty.
Friday, October 16, 2009
The Big Apple Comic-Con
(October 16; 12p.m.-8p.m., October 17; 10a.m.-7p.m.; October 18; 10a.m.-5p.m.; $25 single-day pass, $45 three-day pass; Pier 94, 55th St. and 12th Ave.)
The rise of comic books is not only for the nerdy at heart any longer. Now they are a full fledged mainstream interest spurred by popular films like Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man etc. So a comic book convention is the perfect location to gather with fellow comic aficionados and explore new vendors, memorabilia, back issues and appearances from amazing stars like William Shatner, Adam West, Linda Hamilton, Joe Quesada and more.
The rise of comic books is not only for the nerdy at heart any longer. Now they are a full fledged mainstream interest spurred by popular films like Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man etc. So a comic book convention is the perfect location to gather with fellow comic aficionados and explore new vendors, memorabilia, back issues and appearances from amazing stars like William Shatner, Adam West, Linda Hamilton, Joe Quesada and more.
The New Yorker Festival
(Daily from now through October 18; Tickets from $20-50)
The New Yorker Festival is an exciting annually held event that hosts a number of activities for local New Yorkers and tourists alike. The festival is a chance to meet and mingle with New York’s finest musicians, artists, authors and actors. The weekend starts with Fiction Night on Friday, October 16th where visitors can enjoy readings from contributors like Jonathan Franzen and Mary Gaitskill. The “Tales Out of School” event will feature New Yorker writers talking about their respective works in The New Yorker along with interviews from the likes of Annie Proulx and Tyler Perry. Sunday’s events are filled with even more interviews and panels while also presenting Master Classes, where guests can learn photography, copy-editing and cartooning from the best in the business.
The New Yorker Festival is an exciting annually held event that hosts a number of activities for local New Yorkers and tourists alike. The festival is a chance to meet and mingle with New York’s finest musicians, artists, authors and actors. The weekend starts with Fiction Night on Friday, October 16th where visitors can enjoy readings from contributors like Jonathan Franzen and Mary Gaitskill. The “Tales Out of School” event will feature New Yorker writers talking about their respective works in The New Yorker along with interviews from the likes of Annie Proulx and Tyler Perry. Sunday’s events are filled with even more interviews and panels while also presenting Master Classes, where guests can learn photography, copy-editing and cartooning from the best in the business.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum
(Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum; (212) 245-0072; Pier 86 12th Ave. & 46th St.; New York, NY 10036)
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum located in New York City, is one of the most fascinating and educational museums in all of New York. Centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid, this museum features an exciting range of interactive activities, exhibits and events that showcases American heroism and the rich natural history of America’s military past. America’s leading historic, cultural and educational institutions. Some exhibits feature historical re-creations like Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light while other exhibits change quite often. Visitors can also take rides in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone, and tour the inside of the world’s fastest commercial airplane, Concorde.
“The mission of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is to honor our heroes, educate the public, and inspire our youth. This mission is realized through the Museum’s preservation, collection, exhibitions, interpretations of individual contributions, and exceptional education programs particularly as pertaining to the service era of Intrepid from World War II through the present. The Museum seeks to provide a powerful visitor experience fed by a dynamic, innovative and moving environment for learning and enjoyment.” (http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/)
Events at The Musuem
Hometown Heroes Day
Hometown Heroes Day is the culmination of a summer long essay program created to allow everyday residents of NY, NJ & CT the opportunity to nominate a local hero. The featured categories include Community Service, Mentor, Youth Community Service, and Serviceperson.. The top nominees in each category are recognized on Hometown Heroes Day for their amazing contributions to their communities and society.
Life Collection: Experiences OnBoard
Maintaining and operating the Intrepid required the hard work and talents of each member of the ship’s 3,000-person crew. Sailors like Ely Benjamin, a decorated member of the ship’s World War II crew, kept the ship afloat and running smoothly, even in times of combat. Pilots like Anthony Nargi, who shot down a North Vietnamese MiG, flew mission after mission from the ship. Astronauts including Scott Carpenter, commander of the Mercury 3 space mission, walked across the ship’s flight deck after returning from their pioneering missions. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum makes their stories come to life.
National Aviation Day
Join the museum’s many education events and activities created to educate visitors about the men and women who made lasting contributions to aviation throughout history as well as the machinery that took them soaring to new heights.
Space Collection: Capsule Recovery
Learn about naval ships like The Intrepid which participated in the recovery of space capsules that were designed to land in the ocean, the stories that surround them and their astronauts in the 1960s.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum located in New York City, is one of the most fascinating and educational museums in all of New York. Centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid, this museum features an exciting range of interactive activities, exhibits and events that showcases American heroism and the rich natural history of America’s military past. America’s leading historic, cultural and educational institutions. Some exhibits feature historical re-creations like Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light while other exhibits change quite often. Visitors can also take rides in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone, and tour the inside of the world’s fastest commercial airplane, Concorde.
“The mission of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is to honor our heroes, educate the public, and inspire our youth. This mission is realized through the Museum’s preservation, collection, exhibitions, interpretations of individual contributions, and exceptional education programs particularly as pertaining to the service era of Intrepid from World War II through the present. The Museum seeks to provide a powerful visitor experience fed by a dynamic, innovative and moving environment for learning and enjoyment.” (http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/)
Events at The Musuem
Hometown Heroes Day
Hometown Heroes Day is the culmination of a summer long essay program created to allow everyday residents of NY, NJ & CT the opportunity to nominate a local hero. The featured categories include Community Service, Mentor, Youth Community Service, and Serviceperson.. The top nominees in each category are recognized on Hometown Heroes Day for their amazing contributions to their communities and society.
Life Collection: Experiences OnBoard
Maintaining and operating the Intrepid required the hard work and talents of each member of the ship’s 3,000-person crew. Sailors like Ely Benjamin, a decorated member of the ship’s World War II crew, kept the ship afloat and running smoothly, even in times of combat. Pilots like Anthony Nargi, who shot down a North Vietnamese MiG, flew mission after mission from the ship. Astronauts including Scott Carpenter, commander of the Mercury 3 space mission, walked across the ship’s flight deck after returning from their pioneering missions. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum makes their stories come to life.
National Aviation Day
Join the museum’s many education events and activities created to educate visitors about the men and women who made lasting contributions to aviation throughout history as well as the machinery that took them soaring to new heights.
Space Collection: Capsule Recovery
Learn about naval ships like The Intrepid which participated in the recovery of space capsules that were designed to land in the ocean, the stories that surround them and their astronauts in the 1960s.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
2009 Fall for Dance Festival
(New York City Center; 131 W 55th St.; 10/01/2009, Tickets: $10)
For ten days every October, The New York City Center hosts an exciting festival full of dance from all over the world. The event features multiple companies to appear side by side in each performance which offers audience members some amazing performances from tap and tango to puppetry and clogging. The festival is also celebrating the eight companies from the Ballets Russes.
The 2009 Fall for Dance Festival also includes eight companies presenting The Ballets Russes interpretations of its works. New York City Center and The New York Public Library will exhibit portions of Diaghilev's Theater of Marvels: The Ballets Russes and Its Aftermath at New York City Center during the Festival. The Fall for Dance’s annual DanceTalk series will allow audience members to hear about the creative collaborations from the experts themselves during the Ballets Russes era and influences this period in dance has had on today’s artists.
For ten days every October, The New York City Center hosts an exciting festival full of dance from all over the world. The event features multiple companies to appear side by side in each performance which offers audience members some amazing performances from tap and tango to puppetry and clogging. The festival is also celebrating the eight companies from the Ballets Russes.
The 2009 Fall for Dance Festival also includes eight companies presenting The Ballets Russes interpretations of its works. New York City Center and The New York Public Library will exhibit portions of Diaghilev's Theater of Marvels: The Ballets Russes and Its Aftermath at New York City Center during the Festival. The Fall for Dance’s annual DanceTalk series will allow audience members to hear about the creative collaborations from the experts themselves during the Ballets Russes era and influences this period in dance has had on today’s artists.
Portraits of Brooklyn’s Vietnam Veterans
(Brooklyn Historical Society; 128 Pierrepont St.; 10/02/2009; Adults: $6, Students 12 and over: $4, Children under 12: Free)
The Brooklyn Historical Society presents a thought inspiring exhibit featuring oral histories, portraits, and personal artifacts that explore the impact the Vietnam War had on the lives of Brooklyn and its diverse population from a first persons perspective.
“From portrait to portrait, from person to person, from personal narrative to personal narrative, a meta-narrative slowly emerges in which we empathize with the stories of the men and women who confront the chaos of an historical period, and share their, memories, and understanding of the history through which they lived.” (www.gonyc.com)
The Brooklyn Historical Society presents a thought inspiring exhibit featuring oral histories, portraits, and personal artifacts that explore the impact the Vietnam War had on the lives of Brooklyn and its diverse population from a first persons perspective.
“From portrait to portrait, from person to person, from personal narrative to personal narrative, a meta-narrative slowly emerges in which we empathize with the stories of the men and women who confront the chaos of an historical period, and share their, memories, and understanding of the history through which they lived.” (www.gonyc.com)
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