Event Calendar

December 2019

HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY FOUNDATION (HANYC FOUNDATION) TO HOST ITS ANNUAL “RED CARPET HOSPITALITY GALA”
Luminaries from the hotel and tourism industries will gather as the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation (HANYC Foundation) hosts the “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala,” HANYC Foundation's Annual Dinner. The event will feature a special Broadway performance, which will be announced closer to the event. The fundraiser will take place at Grand Hyatt New York in Manhattan. All proceeds from the Gala will go towards the HANYC Foundation. The event will be co-chaired by Vijay Dandapani, President and CEO,…
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Seaport Holiday Tree Lighting
‘Tis the season to shine bright with a traditional tree lighting ceremony. Join the Seaport District for its Annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration on Monday, December 2, complete with live Broadway performances and a countdown to the lighting of this year’s 50-foot tree. Kicking off on the historic cobblestones, the Seaport District festivities welcome performances by hit Broadway shows including the cast of Phantom of the Opera, along with traditional carols from a local choir, hosted by Cubby and Christine…
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South Street Seaport Museum at Winterland Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The South Street Seaport Museum will be a part of Winterland Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on December 2, 2019, from 6-8pm at Fulton & Water Street, a fun filled evening complete with mainstage performances, a Seaport Kids activity station and fitness themed activities at the Cobblestone Tents. Admission is free and fun for children and adults of all ages! The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself will make an appearance, meeting kids who will take part in themed activities and more, in celebration of The…
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NOVA BALL 2019 (Ars Nova)
IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER NOVA BLOWOUT! GET YOUR DANCING SHOES READY FOR NOVA BALL 2019 HONORING: JEFF RICHMOND from Ars Nova's Melancholy Baby! (2002) to Mean Girls and 30 Rock + JOE ICONIS from Ars Nova's Bloodsong of Love (2010) to Be More Chill and Broadway Bounty Hunter AND CELEBRATING: ARS NOVA’S NEXT WAVE OF PROMISING ARTISTS!
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Just Breathe, A Solo Exhibition by Elizabeth Sutton Opening Night
Meet featured artist Elizabeth Sutton and see her solo show, Just Breathe, in the Schwartz-Jacobs Family Gallery at the Miami Beach JCC. The preview will be on Tuesday, December 3 from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The exhibition will be on display from December 3, 2019 through January 24, 2020. Many works of art betray the hand of the artist. Elizabeth Sutton’s work, however, tells of the mind of the artist. Her compositional signature is a strong undercurrent of mathematical…
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Art Miami: 30th Anniversary Edition
Art Miami is returning for its 30th edition on December 3 – 8, 2019 at The Art Miami Pavilion. Recognized as one of the preeminent international modern and contemporary art fairs, Art Miami will showcase an array of iconic and important art works, dynamic projects and special installations from more than 170 international galleries from nearly 22 countries representing 69 cities. The 2019 line-up will present the finest investment quality paintings, photography, prints, drawings, design, sculpture and video art, with…
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CONTEXT Art Miami
CONTEXT Art Miami, the international contemporary fair dedicated to the development and reinforcement of emerging and mid-career artists, will take place December 3-8, 209 for its eighth edition. The fair will feature 96 galleries from 28 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, The Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States. CONTEXT Art Miami continues to develop and push boundaries on the conversation about contemporary…
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15th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball
What: Celebrating its fifteenth year, the UNICEF Snowflake Ball is one of the most notable galas in New York City. Presented by Johnson & Johnson and Mariner Investment Group with signature sponsor S&P Global, this year's event will kick off the holiday season and raise funds in support of UNICEF’s work to save and improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Why: UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories, helping save more children’s lives than any…
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An Encore Performance – Lorna Dallas “Stages” at Birdland Jazz Club
Birdland Jazz Club will present vocalist Lorna Dallas in a one-night only encore performance of Stages, the all-new show that she debuted in February, at The Birdland Theater (315 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm. Last season, American born and West End favorite Lorna Dallas returned to the New York cabaret world after a twenty-year hiatus. The reviewers were unanimous and unstinting in their praise. Bistro Awards wrote, “May Ms. Dallas return to the New…
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Gingerbread House Workshop at Malibu Farm
Build your own Gingerbread House at Malibu Farm with a master Pastry Chef this season! Workshops will be held on December 4, December 11, and December 18 at 4:00pm. Malibu Farm will handle ‘construction’ of the house and provide everything to decorate. The best part? We’ll take care of all the cleanup afterward. Class is designed for all ages 5+. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Book early, these classes will sell out!…
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The National Institute of Social Sciences: 105th Gold Medal Dinner
Honoring Paul Edward Farmer and Peter Gelb with Gold Medals for Distinguished Service to Humanity. Held on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Cocktails at six o'clock. Dinner and ceremony at seven o'clock. The black tie evening will be held a private club in Manhattan.
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Annual Tree Lighting + Skating Showcase in Bryant Park
The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Tree Lighting and skating showcase is back and brighter than ever Thursday, December 5th at 6pm. This year’s event is hosted by TV personality Alyse Zwick and will feature holiday carol sing-alongs led by DREAM Choir as well as performances by a stellar lineup of world-class skaters: Ryan Bradley, Evelyn Walsh & Trennt Michaud, and The Haydenettes. A sight-to-be-seen, this year’s tree will stand more than 55 feet tall, weighing around 8,000 pounds…
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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents CrossCurrent
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents CrossCurrent December 5-8, 2019 at New York Live Arts The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, a renowned international touring dance company led by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, will launch its 30th anniversary season at New York Live Arts with the retrospective production CrossCurrent, which will showcase Chen's distinctive cross-cultural style and the diverse influences that inform her work. Highlights include Chen's Callligraphy II, Whirlwind, and recent works Breaking News and Bamboo Rap. Performances run December 5-7 at 7:30pm and December 8 at 2pm.…
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Brock Pierce and Carole Crist: Rebuild Puerto Rico
Join us in this fundraiser to help rebuild Puerto Rico. During this year’s Art Basel Miami, join us for REBUILD PUERTO RICO, a special VIP gala to raise funds to benefit non-profit organizations committed to helping the people of Puerto Rico. The Integro Foundation strives to improve the environmental, social, and economic health of the communities in Puerto Rico through public education and engagement. To donate, purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Candice Wiemer at Candice@CLCGlobalAdvisors.com or…
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THE 33rd ANNUAL MIRACLE ON MADISON AVENUE
THE 33rd ANNUAL MIRACLE ON MADISON AVENUE Madison Avenue from 57th-86th Street December 7, 2019 WHAT: Holiday shopping meets a worthy cause at The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)’s 33rd annual Miracle on Madison Avenue, organized by the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID). New York’s top fashion, jewelry and beauty retailers on Madison Avenue from 57th Street to 86th Street will donate 20% percent of the day’s sales (up to $15K per store) to The Society of Memorial…
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Neighborhood Goods at Chelsea Market Grand Opening
The “new type of department store” Neighborhood Goods officially opens to the public on Saturday, December 7th at Chelsea Market. To celebrate, Neighborhood Goods will be hosting a Grand Opening celebration on the same day beginning at 10 AM. The celebration will be open to the public and free to attend. Special on-site activations and experiences put on by Neighborhood Goods and select brands launching within the space will be running throughout the day.
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Theater Resources Unlimited TRU Love Benefit: Follow Your Art, Fulfill Your Dreams Honoring James Morgan and Haley Swindal
Theater Resources Unlimited TRU Love Benefit: Follow Your Art, Fulfill Your Dreams Honoring James Morgan and Haley Swindal Sunday, December 8, 2019 Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the 2019 TRU Love Benefit: Follow Your Art, Fulfill Your Dreams, on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12 noon at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway (between 49th & 50th Streets). Tickets start at $85 (show only, and two drinks). For additional information and ticket tier pricing, please visit https://truonline.org/events/2019-tru-love-benefit/. Follow Your Art, Fulfill Your Dreams will honor James Morgan, Producing…
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2019 Snowflake Lounge
VIP Entry 3:00 PM | Event 3:30–6:00 PM Festive Attire Suggested for ages 3 and up Thompson Arts Center at Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue at 67th Street Celebrate the season with Park Avenue Armory at a special afternoon for the young and the young at heart. As hot chocolate and champagne flow, explore the castle-like setting of the Armory, transformed into a winter wonderland with crafts and games, holiday carolers, and sweet treats. And of course, no winter…
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Holiday Boutique at The Elizabeth Collective Benefitting BCRF
Join us for a luxury holiday shopping experience at The Elizabeth Collective, a beautiful beaux arts townhouse, formerly the residence of Elizabeth Taylor, that has been reimagined as a luxury goods and services destination. This will be their first holiday shopping boutique and it focuses on offering very special items just in time for the gift-giving season. The boutique is in partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with a percentage of all sales going to the charity. To kick…
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Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Swing Dancing with Caleb Teicher, Chris Celiz, Ben Folds, Conrad Tao and Eyal Vilner Big Band
Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Swing Dancing with Caleb Teicher, Chris Celiz, Ben Folds, Conrad Tao and Eyal Vilner Big Band Monday, December 9 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents Swing Dancing with Caleb Teicher, Chris Celiz, Ben Folds, Conrad Tao and Eyal Vilner Big Band on Monday, December 9 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher, musician Ben Folds, and such friends as Macy Sullivan, LaTasha Barnes, Xin Ying,…
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Gingerbread House Workshop at Malibu Farm
Build your own Gingerbread House at Malibu Farm with a master Pastry Chef this season! Workshops will be held on December 4, December 11, and December 18 at 4:00pm. Malibu Farm will handle ‘construction’ of the house and provide everything to decorate. The best part? We’ll take care of all the cleanup afterward. Class is designed for all ages 5+. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Book early, these classes will sell out!…
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Eve Ensler + Koshin Paley Ellison: The Healing Power of Speaking Personal Truths
In this evening of personal storytelling, playwright and activist Eve Ensler and Zen teacher, Psychotherapist and “Modern Monk” Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison recount how they came to terms with painful truths that they have carried with them, hidden, for much of their lives. Together with moderator Eddie Gonzalez, Engagement Manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project, they address what this personal dance of inner/outer truth-telling might teach us about how we can approach our differences and work towards…
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Winter Glow by Jeff Leatham
World-renowned floral artist Jeff Leatham created Winter Glow, an enchanting seasonal landscape that transports visitors to a world of holiday magic. Inspired by the calm of freshly fallen snow and dream like forest creatures, Winter Glow merges Jeff’s floral artistry with bold, architectural sculptures for an INTERSECT BY LEXUS – NYC custom installation. The experience creates a physical and spiritual indulgence that celebrates the holiday season.
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Glitter’s 85th Birthday Bash
Glitter was invented 85 years ago in New Jersey, so we’re throwing Glitter a dazzling birthday bash like you’ve never seen before. Join us on Thursday, December 12, as we celebrate Glitter in all of its glimmering glory with glitzy party favors, sparkling cocktails, light snacks, a glitter bodypainting station, a live DJ and flashy performances in RoséLand. Tickets: $85 and include 3 drinks at the bar, glitter body painting, temporary tattoos, and food from Taco Dumbo. Score Early Bird…
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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights was founded in 1968 by Robert Kennedy's family and friends as a living memorial to carry forward his vision of a more just and peaceful world. RFK Partners for Human Rights, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights’ litigation, advocacy, and capacity-building arm, builds multi-year partnerships with defenders and other human rights activists to advance social justice goals around the world. This is the 51st year of the Annual Ripple of Hope Awards. On December 12th, 2019…
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Dances Patrelle presents The Yorkville Nutcracker
Dances Patrelle presents The Yorkville Nutcracker December 13-15, 2019 Dances Patrelle presents The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 13-15, 2019 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC. Performances: Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 2pm and 7pm; and Sunday at 12pm and 5pm. Tickets are $70 (extended family, group, student and senior discounts available) and will be available beginning October 21 at www.dancespatrelle.org, by phone at 212-772-4448, or in person at The Kaye Playhouse Box Office. This…
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Winter Wonderland Ball
The Winter Wonderland Ball is held in the beautiful and historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory amid a display of magnificent model trains. The Holiday Train Show® features more than 150 landmark buildings in New York – all made from plant material. This fabulous event, celebrated in December under the winter sky, is attended by 500 of New York’s social elite and young professionals. Cocktails are held among miles of garden-gauge trains and re-creations of historic New York landmarks as a…
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Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Rotunda Holiday Concert with Roomful of Teeth, Caroline Shaw and Tigue
Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Rotunda Holiday Concert with Roomful of Teeth, Caroline Shaw and Tigue Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents the annual Rotunda Holiday Concert with Roomful of Teeth, Caroline Shaw and Tigue on Sunday, December 15 and Monday, December 16 at 7pm. Celebrate the season with the joyous sounds of holiday music and a new Works & Process commission of Pulitzer Prize winning composer Caroline Shaw. Grammy winning eight-voice ensemble Roomful of Teeth and the…
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Holiday Boutique at The Elizabeth Collective Benefitting the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Join us for a second week of the luxury holiday shopping experience at The Elizabeth Collective in partnership with our charity beneficiary, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The Elizabeth Collective is a beautiful beaux arts townhouse that was formerly the residence of Elizabeth Taylor. It has since been restored and reimagined as a luxury goods and services destination. The holiday boutique will focus on offering very special items perfect for the holidays and the gift-giving season with a percentage of…
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Gingerbread House Workshop at Malibu Farm
Build your own Gingerbread House at Malibu Farm with a master Pastry Chef this season! Workshops will be held on December 4, December 11, and December 18 at 4:00pm. Malibu Farm will handle ‘construction’ of the house and provide everything to decorate. The best part? We’ll take care of all the cleanup afterward. Class is designed for all ages 5+. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Book early, these classes will sell out!…
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“Marvelous” 36th Birthday Celebration
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, will take center stage at The Breakers when MorseLife Health System along with Chairs Jean Sharf and Bruce Beal, Sr. and Honorary Chairs Sondra and David S. Mack, celebrates its “Marvelous 36th Birthday Celebration” on Friday, December 20th, with a memorable evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and dessert. Join us for the special guest appearance by Ms. Brosnahan, the Emmy Award-winning entertainer and star of the Amazon Prime Original TV Show, as well as…
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Make Music Winter to Take over NYC with Over A Dozen Free Musical Events across Each of the Five Boroughs
Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice that brings communities together and warms the spirit, returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 21 with more than a dozen participatory musical parades across New York City. The daylong musical celebration on the shortest day of the year brings together New Yorkers of all ages, backgrounds, musical abilities and styles to sing, play, march and dance their way across streets, parks, plazas and other public spaces. Some new…
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