Earth Day 2010!

On April 22, 2010, we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day aptly named “Be the E”. The entire day is dedicated to promoting appreciation and awareness for the Earth’s beautiful environment and encourages the public to embrace sustainable living. The 2010 campaign is based on Gandhi’s awe inspiring quote “be the change you want to see in the world.” Join New York City in promoting this worthy cause!

The Giant Earth Images
(April 19-25; Grand Central Terminal, Main Concourse, Vanderbilt Hall & Vanderbilt Ave.)
The Giant Earth Images exhibit will be projected onto two columns in Grand Central Terminal’s main concourse for 10 hours a day for the entire week and is free to the public. It will feature photographs, inspirational quotes, messages, and artwork from world renowned artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and more.

Earth Fair 2010
(April 23rd; noon-7p.m. & April 24th; 11a.m.-5p.m ; Grand Central Terminal)
The two day event called Earth Fair takes place in Grand Central Terminal also and will showcase organic fare, environmental non profit groups, green businesses, live musical performances, entertainment and much more.

Earth Day Arts & Crafts
(April 22, 2-4p.m.; Chess & Checkers House; Central Park)
Earth Day is the perfect day for families to get together and create beautiful nature inspired crafts with the fine people of Chess & Checkers House on April 22, from 2p.m. until 4p.m. It is both educational and free!

Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflote

(Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023; 04/15/2010; 8p.m.)
This highly anticipated Mozart opera portrays a fantastic mystical fairy tale in its full length German entirety which is studded with an amazing cast and director.

“When The Rain Stops Falling”

(Lincoln Center- Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater; 150 W 65th St.; New York, NY 10023; 04/15/2010; 8p.m.)
“When the Rain Stops Falling” is a dramatic family tale that follows generations traveling from London to Australia from the years of 1959-2039. Four generations of mother, daughters, fathers, sons, wives and husbands launch the play into a winding theatrical performance.

Roxy Paine Sculpture on The Roof at The MET

(Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET); 1000 Fifth Ave.; 04/06/2010; 9:30a.m.; Children under 12: Free)
American artist Roxy Paine has crafted a giant masterpiece for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Gerald Cantor Roof Garden which consists of a 130-foot-long by 45-foot-wide stainless-steel sculpture. Stop by to enjoy views of the city along with this beautiful piece of work.

International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge Exhibition

(New York Hall of Science; 47-01 111th St.; 04/06/2010; 8p.m.-11p.m.)
The International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge Exhibition in The New York Hall of Science is a collection of photographs, images and portraits which depict connections between scientists and citizens. The exhibit is used as a tool to celebrate the tradition of using images to help show science and at the same time, encourage its growth in our world today.