December 31: Last chance to see the very smooth Steve Ross with
the equally smooth, silky voice, as he entertains us with the legendary songs of the likes
of Cole Porter, Irvin Berlin, the Gershwins, Noel Coward and many more, in the splendid
Stanhope Park Hyatt New York, on Fifth Ave at 81st Street.
December 28: The start of the Annual Boat Show is one of those
events that people love. Totally aspirational (for the vast majority) it takes place
at the Jacob Javitz on the Westside and runs thru' January 5, 2002.
December 26 - February 23, 2003: World Premiere of the previously
unseen 'Sinatra Amidst the Pyramids: The Unseen Concert from Egypt'. A must for all
fans of old blue eyes, it all takes place at the Museum of Television & Radio.
December 25: Metropolitan Klezmer, the eclectic and vibrant music of the
revival band, will perform at the Museum of Jewish Heritage between 3 and 4pm. Their
unique blend of traditional and innovative music from the diverse world of Yiddish culture
is sure to delight all ages.
December 20: First opportunity to see the architects'
proposals for the World Trade Center site at the WinterGarden, Downtown, Manhattan.
You have approximately 6 weeks to see this exhibit and submit your views before the
officials take over.
December 15: Madeline Albright, Secretary of State under
President Clinton speaks with Charlie Rose at the 92nd Street Y.
December 14: Don't miss the uplifting Handel's Messiah performed
by The Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra at Carnegie Hall.
December 12: Timothy S. Carey, President and CEO of the Battery Park City
Authority, and Alex Garvin, urban planner, author, and teacher, will speak on "Birth
of A Neighborhood: The History of Battery Park City", at the Museum of Jewish
Heritage, at 7pm.
December 8: Last chance to see limited season of The Goat
starring Sally Field and Bill Irwin at the Golden Theatre.
December 5 and 6: Liza's Back - as Liza Minnelli (produced by
husband David Gest) entertains New York New York at every New Yorker's very own Town Hall
on West 43rd Street.
December 4: The Big Event. The Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony at Rockefeller Center kicks off at 6.50pm with the actual lighting up at 8.30pm
December 3 - 15: Ballet Hispanico performs both premieres and
established ballets at the Joyce Theater as part of the Shake as Leg season.
November 30: Arlo Guthrie plays Carnegie Hall - celebrating the
90th year of the legendary Woody Guthrie - with family and old friend, Pete Seeger.
November 26: Baz (of Moulin Rouge fame) serves up Puccini's La
Boheme on Broadway and this is your chance to see opera? in preview at the Broadway
Theatre. Opens December 8.
November 26: Previews begin for the December 18 opening of Tommy
Tune: White Tie &Tails.
November 25: The start of previews of Imaginary Friends with the
sensational Swoozie Kurtz as Lillian Hellman ad the charismatic Cherry Jones as Mary
McCarthy in a play with music by the talented Nora Ephron. A star-studded cast
with lyrics by the marvelous Marvin Hamlisch ... all taking place at the Barrymore
Theatre.
November 24 - 25: City Center celebrates with a 10th Anniversary
Bash with a star-studded concert that looks back at the best songs of the last decade.
Evening performances on Nov 24 and 25, with a matinee on Nov 24. The venue is - of
course - City Center, on West 55th Street between 6th and 7th.
November 24: Queen Noor, widow of King Hussein of Jordan in
conversation with Charlie Rose at the 92nd Street Y.
November 21: Opening night if the latest of the very best of
musical theatre talent as Michael Crawford makes the short Broadway step from 'Phantom of
the Opera' to 'Dance of the Vampires'.
November 21: Peter Gabriel 'Growing Up Live' at Madison Square
Garden.
November 18: For foodies the best of downtown delights and A
Taste of Wall Street, as the locals celebrate food, wine and entertainment all for a good
cause. From 6.00pm to 10.00pm tickets in advance from and for Wall Street Rising
......so log onto the website. Tickets at the door cost more!
November 18: Annual White Truffle Festival and Gala at San
Domenico Restaurant at 7.00pm. The ultimate foodies indulgence!
November 17: The Unexpected Too is a selling show of European
Arts and Crafts at Sotheby's. Fabulous collectible designs with a price ticket from
$450 all the way up to $20,000.
November 17: The Chocolate Show (yummy) melts down on Nov
17 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
November 16: The Society Ties committee of The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society host its annual Black Tie & Blackjack casino night fundraiser at a
gorgeous Art Deco designed midtown venue, The Supper Club. The fabulous action-packed
evening of festivities from 9.00pm to 2.00am includes a lavish dinner buffet, open bar and
dancing to a great DJ, blackjack, poker, roulette and craps, with the goal of raising over
$50,000 for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma research. So pace
yourself! Guests can trade in their winning chips for fabulous prizes. (Among last
year’s prizes: a slot machinea nd a walk-on role on Law & Order). Tickets
begin at $150 and include casino-playing chips. For more information contact Donna
Canzano at +1 212 448 9206, ext. 30.
November 15 - 27: Thirty spectacular Canned Art objects created
by New York's architects and engineers stack 'em high at the New York Design Center.
Admission: one can of food!
November 15-21: 50th Anniversary of Singin' in the Rain is
celebrated at Film Forum with a week long, new 35mm print in Dolby Digital. A new
millennium version which should only enhance one of the best movies of all time. We
hope!
November 14: The Perlman/Schmidt/Bailey trio, will perform the
New York premiere of Lowell Liebermann's Trio No. 2 for Violin, Piano, and Cello Opus 77
in one movement, at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis
B. Cullman Centre.
November 13: Al (former Vice-President of the US) and Tipper Gore
discuss their publishing careers and their 2 new books out in the Fall: 'Joined at the
Heart: Transformation of the American Family' and 'The Spirit of Family', in conversation
with Leonard Lopate at the 92nd Street Y.
November 11 and 13: Bob Dylan and his Band at Madison Square
Gardens as he makes one of his periodic come-backs, like 'A Rolling Stone'.
November 8 - March 1, 2003: New Yorker's obsession with
restaurants takes an historical turn as the New York Public Library celebrates "New
York Eats Out" to show how this recent phenomenon is nothing new. Obsessing
about where to eat began many years ago and is just one of the many traits enjoyed by a
typical New Yorker. So now there's yet another way to build up an appetite........
November 7: What could be more enlightening than listening to the
master of angst, Woody Allen discussing a subject close to his heart with clinical
assistant Professor, the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, Gail Saltz, MD. What is
the topic? Why of course, it's 'Psychoanalysis in the Films of Woody Allen'.
November 4: Edie Falco of The Sopranos, Law and Order and
Homicide fame, in conversation with Judith Regan at the 92nd Street Y.
November 1: Sneak Preview of Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary.
Internationally acclaimed experimental filmmaker Guy Maddin, "invoking his
self-proclaimed ambition to redeem the name of melodrama," brings his gothically
surreal cinematic style to this dazzling black-and-white, silent adaptation of Bram
Stoker's 1897 novel, based on the Royal Winnipeg Ballet production. New York Times, film
critic A. O. Scott said: "Its characters may be undead, but the film itself is
crazily, passionately alive." Also included is an interview with Maddin. (2002; 100
minutes). All takes place at the Museum of Television & Radio at 7.00pm. (The
movie is scheduled to open theatrically at Film Forum in spring 2003)
October 31 - November 3: LOOT, a shoppers paradise if you like a
sale of precious and non-precious jewelry. You can look and buy from the best in
contemporary talent at the American Craft Museum.
October 30 - November 2: Music Marathon 2002 is one of those
events designed for the music enthusiast, with music showcases, mentor sessions?,
round-table discussions, exhibits, speeches, filmfest screenings and much more......
October 30: LOOT gala opening and benefit party. Your
chance to meet the artists - and for a good cause - at the only sales exposition in the US
which exclusively offers the best in contemporary jewelry. Bring some deep pockets!
For more info. call Donald Sutton at the American Craft Museum at +1 212 956 3535
ext. 118.
October 26: To benefit its scholarship, mentoring and education
programs, Les Dames Escoffier, New York will jump-start the Holliday entertaining season
with A Festival of Sweets, a deliciously interactive day devoted to the pleasures of
pastry and baking – for adults and children. The organization, which is
dedicated to fostering excellence among women in the food professions, has drawn on its
culinary clout to attract a host of pastry pundits for a sweet tooth’s fantasy of:
tasty food and beverage treats; demonstrations by pastry virtuosos Claudia Fleming, Toba
Garrett, Dorie Greenspan, Nick Malfiere and Francois Payarad; captivating workshops in
cookie decorating and chocolate dipping; a bazaar teeming with vintage kitchen equipment,
cookbooks and bake ware; exhibitions of the arts of wedding cake decorating and chocolate
sculpture, cookbook signings and the "best ever bake sale" of gustatory goodies
prepared by Les Dames Escoffier members. Four hours of non-stop culinary activity - 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Institute of Culinary Education, 50 W. 23rd Street.
$20 person, $10 for students/children. For tickets
call +1 212 966-9799.
October 24: Opening night of Twyla Tharp and Billy Joel's
new musical/dance production 'Movin' Out'. Ms. Tharp may be tried and tested as a
choreographer treading the boards of Manhattan, but Bully Joel is untried and tested as
the two put dance and music together for this new show previewing from September 30 at the
Richard Rogers Theatre.
October 22 & 23: The Museum of Television & Radio, will present a
two-part seminar series examining the important role television played in the Missile
Crisis between Cuba and America. October 22 -Part One: The Cuban Missile Crisis and
Television, and October 23 - Part Two: After the Missile Crisis: Forty Years of Covering
Cuba. Both between 7.30 and 9.00pm.
October 22 and October 29: Your chance to be both healthy and
beautiful as Shiseido Studios hold 2 evening classes to coincide with Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. The classes start at 7.00pm and after listening to the experts you
can take home those valuable Shiseido samples... Contact the Studio at +1 212 625
8821 to make a reservation.
October 20: Amour by Michel Legrand and his first Broadway
production based upon a French short story about a man who can walk through walls.
Previews start on September 20 at the Music Box Theater on West 45th Street.
October 18: World Monuments Fund Hadrain Wall Luncheon 2002
honors Héléne and Michele Weill.
October 17: Opening of a new musical as part of the Richard
Rodgers centennial celebrations. But this one has a twist! Based on a book by
Rodgers and Hammerstein, this musical about a Chinese woman's arrival in San Francisco
first opened in 1958. The reworked production is a must because unlike the original
it brings to Broadway a largely Asian cast - unique in itself - and gives a chance to much
of the talent which rarely has an opportunity to be cast in a big show. Previews of
the Flower Drum Song start in September at the Virginia Theater.
October 15 - February 9, 2003: Uncle Tom is an American
institution, and for those who may be interested, this year (2002) is also the 150th
Anniversary of the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin. If you are too lazy to get that
old copy out to read the book again, take a leisurely stroll around the New York
Historical Society to see how Uncle Tom has been seen - throughout the last 150 years,
from a new millennium perspective.
October 12: Lincoln Center Theater presents A Man of No
Importance - a new musical with the book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty
and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Cast includes: Michael McCormick, Faith Prince, and Roger
Rees. Previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater begin September 12. Sounds fabulous.
October 8 - December 1: Jackie Mason serves up 'Prune Danish' for
eight weeks only. He stands alone as one of the great, stand-up, ex-Rabbis. Be sure
to catch the show at the Royale Theatre on West 45th if you find this funny man, funny!
October 7: Sees the first night previews of Hollywood Arms, a new
play by Carol Burnett and Carrie Hamilton, directed by one of Broadway's best - Mr Hal
Prince - at the Cort Theatre on 48th Street.
October 3: Network of Executive Women in Hospitality's (NEWH) 5th
Annual 'Bid on the Future Auction', benefiting
WHEDCO (Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation) honoring: Jonathan Tisch,
Chairman & CEO of Loews Hotels; Chairman, NYC & Co.Hidy SImmons, Managing
Director, JP Morgan Chase; first funder of WHEDCO and featuring special guest Lorraine
Bracco... And Honorary Chairman, Hillary Rodham Clinton might drop in-to the NYC
Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street between 6:30 - 9:30 p.m for a cocktail and hors d'oeuvre
reception, showcasing New York State wines and the bounty of New York's agrarian culture,
punctuated by live and silent auctions with categories such as furnishings, dining, trips,
services and all for $100 (or $250 to include VIP reception before main event. For more
info: call + 1 718 839 1106.
October 1: Restored 35mm version of Mammy - the first ever with
sound, full-length movie? - has 3 performances to celebrate the Sound of the 20's at the
Film Forum on West Houston Street.
October 1: The American Craft Museum's Ninth Annual Visionaries
2002 gala at the Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue, celebrates individuals whose achievements in
the arts represent the very foundation of the American Craft Museum's mission
September 29: An insider's view of the film industry as actor,
director and film maker, Sydney Pollack - largely responsible for 'Tootsie' and 'Out of
Africa' - chats about his career with Judith Regan, at the 92nd Street Y.
September 27-29: Annual 'The New Yorker Magazine Festival' kicks
off with a virtual litany of the literary.
September 26, 28, 30: The Rolling Stones - the ultimate British
band who defy the ageing process by running around the stage just like they did in the
seventies - are back on yet another of those Round the World tours. Kicking off in
Boston on September 3, they reach the Roseland Ballroom later in the month. With all
things retro in fashion, you can guarantee that the Stones will perform some of those
fabulous great oldies in a way that only the 'real' oldies can do it. This concert
will also guarantee a more mature audience but there's no accounting for their behavior!
September 23: Macy's kick-off the celebrations of 100 year at
Herald Square with Remember Me to Herald Square - a musical and fashion tribute taking
place on Broadway between 34th and 35th street. . And for your information
Macy's had its first home on 14th Street.
September 23: The Museum of Sex has its inaugural exhibition and
only for those of 18 years of age and over. So bring I.D. to the exhibit "NYC
Sex: How New York City Transformed Sex in America" and be warned, this is not for the
easily offended!
September 21 - October 19: There is no question that Tracey Emin
- who cares little for her critics or her fans - is one of the names of the 21st century
international art world. If you haven't taken a close-up and personal look at this
artist's work then the more brave, edgy, experimental, etc. of you should wander up or
down to Lehmann Maupin at 39 Greene Street in Soho to form your own opinion of one of the
most controversial artist's of the recent decade.
September 21: Issac Hayes and Oleta Adams sing those smooth
grooves at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
September 21: Stella McCartney (Famous fashion designer daughter
of Sir Paul) opens up shop on West 14th. Your first chance to see the store unless
of course you were invited to the Friday night party for the industry great and good, to
coincide with fabulous fashion week!
September 20: Stars, Stripes and Skates fundraiser at Madison
Square Gardens. World and Olympic Champions, new talent and celebrity guests glide onto
the ice for the scholarship funds for families affected by terrorist acts since 9/11.
The blades hit the ice at 8.00pm.
September 19 - January 5, 2002: The only opportunity to see the
best of Aboriginal Art in the US. The exhibit - The Native Born: Contemporary
Aborioginal Art from Ramingining, Australia - makes its stop en route from Sydney,
Australia to New York's Asia Society
September 19: Todd Thaler - film and TV casting director of the
likes of 'The Mirror has Two Faces' and 'Pollock' is in deep conversation at the 92nd
Street Y with actor-director, John Turturro of 'Collateral Damage', 'O Brother Where Art
Thou' and 'Mac', as they have a frank discussion about acting, directing, and their latest
projects...of course!
September 18 and 19: The ultimate smooth operator, Tony Bennett
gives the 'ultimate' performance of some of those old greats at Carnegie Hall for a two
nighter.
September 18: Start of New York Fashion Week underneath the
tarpaulin at Bryant Park.
September 18: Thomas Von Essen, NYC's 30th Fire Commissioner at the time
of 911 in conversation with Judith Regan at the 92nd Street Y.
September 15: Broadway on Broadway. A chance to sample the
best of Broadway's upcoming season as stars take to the streets for live performances from
all the Broadway shows at Broadway and 44th Street. Starts at midday and early arrivals
get the best views!
September 13: Centennial celebration of William Wyler -
director of the likes of Ben Hur, Mrs Miiniver and the Best Years of Our Lives - opens at
the Film Forum.
September 12: New York Botanical Garden 12th Annual Rose Garden
Dinner Dance with cocktails and garden tour followed by dinner and dancing. Contact
Kristina Papa at +1 718 817 8775 for details of this $500 ticketed affair.
September 12 - September 22: Feast of San Gennaro Street Festival
celebrating all things Italian in Little Italy.
September 11 - October 27: September 11: Artists Respond.
An exhibit at the American Craft Museum includes more than 60 panels - each 9x9 inches -
made by artists from across the nation. This is one of the many events across New
York to recognize the anniversary of 9/11.
September 11: Opening of a two-week showing of 'The Pinochet
Case' at the Film Forum on West Houston Street. The date in 1973 saw Pinochet
overthrow the Chilean democratically elected government and install his own dictatorship.
The film - written and directed by Patricio Guzman - is in Spanish with
subtitles.
September 10: Actress Elaine Stritch chats to Judith Regan about
her 50 years in the theater at the 92nd Street Y.
September 10: Opening Night of New York City Opera Season with
cocktail reception, performance and dinner all taking place at the New York State Theater.
September 10: Rarely seen visual work of Harry Smith (known for
his seminal work: Anthology of American Fol Music) opens at the James Cohan Gallery.
September 9-11: Sarah Jessica Parker, Harvey Keitel, and Cynthia
Nixon are just three of the 75 plus A-list stars appearing at the 3 day marathon at Town
Hall, titled 'Brave New World'. Commemorating events from September 11, performers,
playwrights and directors participate in this unique event in aid of New York Children's
Foundation. Town Hall is a great venue and has a certain intimacy that many other
major venue lack. Call +1 212 307 4100 for details.
September 8: US Open Tennis Tournament Men's Finals
September 7: US Open Tennis Tournament Women's Finals
September 6: International Tennis Hall of Fame Annual Gala is a
terrific black tie affair at The Waldorf Astoria as part of the US Open social calendar.
September 1: The Annual Sea-Air-Space Museum's Tugboat festival,
with races, feats of strength and dexterity. Plus a spinach eating contest open to
all Popeye wannabes or health conscious folk.
August 30: Last of the Friday night fireworks at Coney Island.
Watch from the sand, the boardwalk or even the 'Cyclone" as pyrotechnics light
up the Brooklyn skies. A great way to spend a hot summer's night!
August 29: 19th Annual MTV Music Video Awards by invitation only.
August 25: La Fiesta Folklorica Puertorriquena 36th Anniversary
at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park. If you love all things Latino this is your
opportunity to swing those hips to the rhythm of live entertainment, music food and loads
of fun!
August 25 - September 1: Hampton Classic Horse Show at the
Bridgehampton Showgrounds is one of the highlights of thenewyorkseason in the Hamptons. So
don't miss out!
August 24: Grab a partner and get set to do quadrilles and
longways at the Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors free summer festival's Country Dance Festival.
August 24: Arthur Ashe Kids Day 2002 at the USTA Tennis Center
from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Tennis matches, skills demonstrations, tennis superstars,
great music, performances and brunch. A fab family day out.
August 24: The FDNY (Fire Dept. of New York) vs.
Celebrities Flag Football Game with Honorary Chairs Rudi Giuliani, Nicholas Scoppetta and
Thomas von Essen at The Hamptons. Call Linda Shapiro at +1 631 329 5480 for details.
August 24: Harrison Street Regatta - where if you come in second,
in the race from Pier 26 to Gansevoort Street, you WIN! If you don't have a 'vessel'
you can just enjoy the barbecue after all the excitement!
August 24 - September 21: The Hampton Classic Horse show closes
off the summer Hampton's season as one of the main events of the social calendar.
August 23: The Outsiders at Riverflicks. Watch movies
outside for free and this classic is worth the trip to Pier 25 at Hudson River and North
Moore Street, where this free movie under the skies includes popcorn in the price!
August 22: Campfires, spooky tales, roasted marshmallows and
folksongs. A bit cheesy? It's all there at the Annual Beach Campfire at Great
Kills Beach, Staten Island. A good excuse to ride the free Staten Island Ferry.
August 22: Variety Club - the Celebrity Children's Charity raises
money at its 34th Annual Golf Outing. Brunch, golf and awards dinner at the
Engineers Club, Rosyln. Call +1 212 760 2777 for details.
August 20: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band perform - come rain or
shine - at one of the SummerStage Benefit Concerts in Rumsey Playfield, Central
Park, at 8.00pm. For details call +1 212 360 2777.
August 19-22: Your chance to see Rosie O'Donnell's replacement
(in her NBC TV time-slot), as comedian Caroline Rhea tries out her new class act at some
preview shows. Be part of the audience and it's your chance to make or break or
shape the new star?
August 18: get in shape for the New York City Second Annual
Triathlon. Join the 1,000+ top athletes swimming the Hudon River?, biking along the
Henry Hudson parkway? and running in Central Park. An environmental and physical
challenge not to be underestimated!
August 17: Gilda's Club New York City Bike Ride only for the
fit! Starts at 7.00am you can ride the 100 miles (how far?) from Manhattan to the
Hamptons and end up at a reception. Whether you'll have the energy to enjoy it is
questionable but it is for a great cause so get training, find those bicycle clips and see
ya bright and early at 195 West Houston Street. For more info. call +1 212 647 9700.
August 15: The musical stage version of John Water's camp movie
'Hairspray'. Stars Harvey Fierstein as the outrageous and overbearing
Mom. Previews begin July 18 at the Neil Simon Theater, 250 West 52nd Street.
August 12: 14th Annual John Vanbiesbrouck Celebrity Golf and
Tennis Tournament honoring Mary Bryant. A smorgosboard of activities (priced
accordingly) includes, golf, tennis, cocktails, dinner and silent auction. Taking place at
the Westchester Country Club at your tickets by calling +1 212 944 8727.
August 11: Central Park SummerStage Fundraiser - 'Body and Soul'.
Performance by Incognito plus DJ's Francis K./Danny Krivit/Joaquin "Joe"
Clausell at 4.30 pm.
August 10: Seventh Annual Artists Against Abuse Plate Auction at
Channing Daughters Winnery, Bridgehampton. Your chance to bid for plates designed by
renowned artists and celebrities at 5.30pm. Wine will no doubt be plentiful and
details are available by calling +1 631 329 4398.
August 5: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - that fabulous movie
classic - is part of the Bryant Park Film Festival Series. Bring your own picnic!
August 4: World class 6.25 mile professional bike ride with Lance
Armstrong - hot footing back from the Tour de France, and the US Postal Service Team who
together compete against the best cycling teams in America. The annual event raises
money for the Sloane Kettering Cancer Center. Best views from Downtown Wall and
Water Streets, to see the start and finish.
August 3: Charlie Daniels Band and the Drive by Truckers
"fiddle" around in the park as part of the Central Park Summerstage program
August 3-4: By public demand, more 'Who' at Madison Square Garden
August 3: 56th Clothesline Art Sale at the Guildhall of East
Hampton where it's your chance to pick up a work of art from a famous......... or not so
famous local resident.
July 31 - August 1: The Who - live in concert at Madison Square
Garden and shortly after the sudden death of a member of the band
July 30: Don't miss "Skin" - the tactile epic exhibit
honoring the accessory 'you always have with you' at the Cooper-Hewitt.
July 28: last chance to see the Sozan-Lori Parks Pulitzer
Winner's new play " Top Dog/UnderDog" at the Ambassador Theatre, 219 West 49th
Street. Starring Jeffrey Wright and Mos Def.
July 27: The Ultimate Drive: Your chance to test drive the BMW of
your choice - and as usual, all for a good cause - as $1 a mile is donated by BMW to the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. So get those driving gloves out of the
closet and take a spin at 9.00am. For more information contact Dana at +1 212 314
9735.
July 26: Sexy Stanley Tucci and Edio Falco star in Terence
McNally's 'Frankie and Johnny' at the Belasco Theatre, on West 44th. The 22 week
runs begins in preview on July 26.
July 24: The gorgeous Ethan Hawke - Oscar nominated actor,
director and author, reads from his second novel 'Ash Wednesday. It's all part of
the Central Park Summer SummerStage season 2002. An Evening of Spoken Word kicks off
at 7.30pm.
July 19: Eighth Annual; Fire Island Dance Festival Opening Night
Party organized by Broadway Cares/Dancers Responding to AIDS at the Fire Island Pines.
July 18: Cancer Care of Long Island, Longest Day of Golf gives
everyone a chance to play as many holes as possible from sun up to sundown.
Cocktails and dinner following and all at the Woodcrest Club. For more info. call +1 516
364 8130.
July 17: Joseph Papp Public Theater New York Shakespeare Festival
Summer Benefit with cocktails and dinner, performance of Twelfth Night and after show
party at the Delacorte Theater and Belvedere Castle in central Park. For details
contact +1 212 539 8738
July 14: Gilda's Club of New York City invite guests to the VIP
Bastille Day reception for a wine-tasting, music and entertainment at 195 West Houston
Street. For details contact +1 212 647 9700
July 13 - August 17: The Mercedes Benz Polo Challenge at Bridgehampton
Polo Club kicks off five days of action at 2 Trees Farm, Bridgehampton.
July 13 - September 1: The American Living Room Festival is your
best chance to see who's hot in the world of fresh faced directors and playwrights.
Keep an open mind for new theater and performance art alongside puppetry, music, film and
video all housed in the HERE Arts Center at 145 Sixth Avenue.
July 11 - July 13: Very funny man, Robin Williams, 'Live on
Broadway' for a very short stint! A fabulous opportunity to see a one-of-a-kind
comic at The Broadway Theatre on Broadway and 53rd St.
July 6: Judd Hirsch - star of Taxi and Tony winning actor returns
to Broadway alongside Tony winner, Ben Vereen, in the Tony winning play " Just
Rappaport" . A veritable armful of Tonys do little to weigh down the talents of
the actors. Playing at the Booth Theatre on West 45th this is definitely one for the
very hot list!
July 6 and July 9: Britney (Spears) entertains her fans - both
young and very young - in New Jersey and Uniondale, New York.
July 4 - 7: Strictly ballroom, competitors dance the time
away during a 4 day marathon competition when Manhattan Sport take over the Regent Hotel,
Wall Street.
July 2: The very well known Anne Heche joins the cast of
Broadway's 2001 Tony Award winning play 'Proof" playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre,
West 48th Street.
July 2: Can't wait to buy that new $300,000 car? July sees
the unveiling of the new Mercedes Maybach. This long awaited luxury car - a
revival of a Mercedes classic - literally rolls off the docks from an international
commute on the QE2 and lands in Downtown Manhattan - where everything is a movable feast -
including the car's unveiling in the Ballroom of the Regent Hotel, Wall Street. The new
Mercedes finds itself in good company as the choice of venue was the same one as picked by
Ms Minnelli for her wedding party.
End June: sees the end of the limited 10 week season of Simon
Callow of Four Weddings and A Funeral fame playing a typical Brit in "The Mysteries
of Charles Dickens" at the Belasco Theatre at 111 West 44th Street.
June: 29: MOMA moves to Queens during its several years refurb!
Located in the famous Long Island City Swingline factory, it's a surprisingly short
hop across the river to the new venue.
June 29: Last night of the best in jazz during the annual two
week JVC Jazz Festival in and around NY
June 26 - June 30: The New York International Latino Film
Festival showcases the works of mainstream and independent filmmakers of Latin American
descent in the annual competitive event. For more information on screenings open to
the public call +1 212 726 2358.
June 25 - July 5: Tony Danza - yet another star from the cast of
Taxi - entertains guests at the The Regency, Park Avenue.
June 24: Korn with specila guests Puddle of Mudd and Deadsy play
Madison Square Gardens.
June 18: Thomas Eakins - America's archetypal academic realist -
arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art after the exhibit's hit run in Philadelphia.
June 13-16: The US 2002 Open Golf Championships tees off at
Bethpage State Park's Black course in Farmingdale New York. In case you have never
heard of the location, it's the first ever public course to host an Open!
June 13: Andrea Bocelli - the hunk of the opera world
entertains us in Concert at Madison Square Garden, with Maestro - Steven Mecurio and
Soprano, Ana Maria Martinez.
June 10 - June 11: Crooner and movie star, Harry Connick Jr. and
his Big Band sing those favorites - both old and new - at New Jersey Performing Art
Center, Newark.
June 5 - June 22: A must! Gorgeous Paul Newman as the stage
manager in Thornton Wilder's classic 'Our Town'. Westport Country
Playhouse. Should be worth the trip!
May 27: Last chance to see hundreds of butterflies fluttering
about the vivarium in The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural
History, and for enthusiasts keep you eyes open for the iridescent Blue Morphos; the
Passion-flower butterflies; the Long Wings and the Large Owls. For more information
call +1 212 769 5200.
May 26: Last chance to see a 'groovy' and 'fun' art show at the
Bronx Museum of the Arts. "One Planet under a Groove: Hip Hop and Contemporary
Art" demonstrates how two 'popular 'movements can interact, complement one another,
critique each others values and also entertain. A refreshing change from the usual
fare!
May 21-22: The old favorites - The Pet Shop Boys - strut their
stuff for a couple of nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
May 21: MOMA shuts its doors in Manhattan for a good few
years!
May 18: The memorable Cranberries entertain their fans at the
Hammerstein Ballroom
May 13: Contemporary Art Auction at Phillips includes Andy
Warhol's Self Portrait (1986). Viewing in Chelsea May 4-12 at 450 West 15th Street
and auction takes place at Phillips New New HQ at 3 West 57th Street. Call Michael
McGinnis for more details at +1 212 940 1254.
May 9: The Emma Lazarus Statue of Liberty Annual Dance organized
by the American Jewish Historical Society honors Elie Weisel. Honary co-chairs
include Edgar M. Bronfman, Dr Henry Kissinger, Amb. Felix Rohatyn, Beverly Sills and
Sanford I Weill. Tickets between $700 - $1,000. This high profile event at the
Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue is one of the highlights of the season. For details
call +1 212 245 6570.
May 9: An evening with Ellen Degeneres - the very funny TV star -
at The Community Theatre, Morristown, New Jersey.
May 9, 2002: Indisputably Martha Graham to Showcase a Legacy
Nearly Lost. The Martha Graham Dance Company presents Indisputably Martha Graham, a
program of works by one of the principal originators of modern dance, Martha Graham, at
the City Center in New York City. This is the Company's first performance since its
national tour ended in April 2000. The Honorary Committees for the event feature dance
luminaries including Merce Cunningham (former Graham Company member), Bill T. Jones,
Trisha Brown, and Lucinda Childs. The program showcases the assets at the center of a
landmark legal dispute closely followed by the international press. The Company features
an international roster of the most talented modern dancers in the world today.
Patron tickets from $150 - $1,000 and include priority seating as well as options for a
pre-performance dinner at La Caravelle and post-performance party at Brasserie 8.
Contact Annie LaRock at +1 212-989-5042 for details.
May 8 - 12: 1st Annual Tribeca Film Festival founded by Robert De
Niro and Jane Rosenthal celebrates the spirit of New York and the independent
international film community in lower Manhattan. The festival plans to showcase
world premieres and independent films, including a family-friendly Children's film
Program.
May 7: Annual Tribute Gala of the Film Society of Lincoln Center
this year honors Francis Ford Coppola at the Avery Fisher Hall.
May 6: Oh Baby! My favourite! Jerry Seinfeld and
friends Colin Quinn and Garry Shanndling at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side.
For the true loyal fans.... no onlookers!
May 6: Gala evening of readings by the great and the good
including Julie Andrews, Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Franzen and David McCullough at the
Vivian Beaumont Theatre. For information on the $1,000 ticketed event call +1 212
573 6933.
May 5: Pooches strut their stuff in the Dog Walk Against Cancer.
Walk, contests, silent auction and raffle are all events that dogs and their owners
are eligible to participate in at Riverside Park on the Upper West Side. Call +1 212
237 3872 to request details and/or info. on any other eligible 4-legged friends.
May 4: The Revlon Run/Walk for Women kicks off at the
starting blocks at 8.15am. In aid of The Entertainment Industries/Gilda's Club
benefiting women's cancer research the run goes from Times Square to Central Park.
Expect a lot of women in shorts and a lot of road closures!
May 3: Keny Kravitz at the Hammestein Ballroom, with special
guest Mikki James.
May 2: Gambling Party at the Metropolitan Club for Memorial
Sloane Kettering Cancer Center. Casino games, dinner and dancing for "young
professionals"? who should call +1 212 639 7975 if they own a black tie.
May 1: "Cremaster 3" World Premiere Benefit screening
and cocktail reception. Call Peg Allen at +1 212 423 3581 for details.
April 30: "My Favorite Things" Live and Silent Auction
and Book signing kicks off at 5.30pm. Wielding their pens are amongst others, Norman
Mailer, Phyllis Levin, Chef Charlie Palmer and Chef Don Pintabona. Entry is $50 and
it's a Lighthouse International event at The Lighthouse, 111 East 59th Street.
For more info. all +1 212 821 9442
April 30: Duo at Doubles - with Grammy Award winning Edgar Mayer
and mandolist, Mike Marshall. Blending bluegrass, jazz and classical with champagne,
dinner and dancing at the Sherry Netherland Hotel.
April 29: Actor's Fund of America Annual Gala honoring James
Nederlander is another of those celeb. black tie affairs at the New York Sheraton.
Join in the celebrations for $750 by calling +1 212 245 6570.
April 29: Let Freedom Ring - The New York Pops 19th Birthday Gala
is truly a star-studded line-up. The Benefit kicks off with a concert at Carnegie
Hall at 7.30pm, and is followed by a dinner and dance at The Plaza Hotel. Be a Gala
Friend for $750 upto a Gala Benefactor for $25,000. For more info contact Maren
Swenson Waxenberg at +1 212 685 1095.
April 28: Achilles Marathon 2002 starts at 7.00am when all
disabled and able-bodies athletes gather at Prospect Park, Brooklyn for a full marathon.
All for a number of good causes.
For details contact +1 212 354 0300
April 27: An evening with the legendary guitarist and soulful
vocalist, George Benson. R&B lovers really love the multi-Grammy winning man and
his music ...... so rush to get these tickets for the concert at The Colden Auditorium on
Long Island.
April 27: Judy Collins with special guests R. McGuinn, Richie
Havens and Lucy Ka and Tom Rush, all performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center,
Newark.
April 26: Hero and Fireman's son, Sir Paul on his US tour
'Driving USA' makes a pit stop and Madison Square Garden for one night.
April 24: PEN Literary Gala draws the big wigs. Each table
has a literary host which is held this year at the Pierre. Pen pals heading up the
tables include Salman Rushdie, Arthur Miller and George Plimpton.
April 24: 'Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants' perform at the
2econd Stage Theatre Annual Celebration fundraiser. The play by David Mamet
celebrates the art of illusion and magic? Tickets for show and dinner start at
$500. For details call +1 212 787 8302.
April 23: Members of the British Royal Family - the Earl and
Countess of Wessex are expected to attend a Gala Benefit Evening given by the London
Symphony Orchestra at the Metropolitan Club, New York at 6.46pm. A rare visit for
the most thespian member of the Queen's immediate family!
April 23 - May 19: The annual mix of good and bad taste at the
Kip's Bay Designer Show House this year located at 18 East 74th Street. The event
which takes as a rule an "on the market...yet to be sold dwelling" and
redecorates each room to the style of a well known interior designer, it mixes
over-the-top with great taste for an eclectic snapshot of the great and the good in the
biz! All for a good cause, it's a fine opportunity to rub shoulders with artists,
and the Upper East Side society types!
April 19: One night only at the Beacon Theater. Give it up
for the sensational "Three Mo' Tenors" - Victor Trent Cook, Rodrick Dixon and
Thomas Young.
April 17: An Evening for Special Children hosted by Rosie
O'Donnell. A fundraiser for the Toys'R'Us Children's Fund, the evening's
entertainment includes cocktails, dancing, a silent auction and.... interactive
games? Black tie at the Marriott Marquis. To purchase a $2,000 ticket
contact Buckley Hall Events at +1 212 573 6933
April 15: New York Women in Communications "Matrix
Awards" bring together over 1,000 high-powered women to honor the classiest of the
class, at the Waldorf.
April 14: The Elephant Man opens on Broadway with a musical twist
by Philip Glass. Stars Billy Crudup, Rupert Graves and Kate Burton. Previews
begin March 26 at The Royale Theater, 242 West 45th Street.
April 13: Sondheim's classic Into The Woods first night of
previews starring Vanessa Williams and John McMartin. If you didn't see it previous
times round it's one for the calendar at the Broadhurst Theatre.
April 11: John Mayall and the Blues Breakers entertain the crowd
at B.B.King Blues Club on 42nd Street.
April 6: The Inner Circle Show is notorious for the hitting the
mark - Guiliani in drag - and has a habit of hitting the target of local and national
politicians - sometimes below the belt! At it's traditional home, the New York
Hilton, will Mayor Bloomberg feature in this year's roasting?
April 4: The Underpants - an adaptation by Steve Martin of a
German social satire by playwright Carl Sternheim. Previews start March 20 at the
Classic Stage Company, 136 East 13th Street. The title of the play speaks for
itself!!!
April 4: Breast Cancer Research Foundation Spring Benefit at the
Waldorf: Features Diana Krall and Sir Elton John as impresario. Black tie with
pink! Tickets between $500-$5000. Contact Pam Miller for more info. at
+1 646 497 2602.
April 1: The Lincoln Center Theater Annual benefit celebrates in
style with a one night only performance of "Anything Goes" with Patti LaPone
with dinner to follow at Tavern on the Green. Invitation only, but for more info.
contact Karen Schall at +1 212 501 3521
April 1: Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs celebrates
the 16th Annual MAC Awards at Town Hall.
March 30: Diana Krall in The Look of Love Tour at Radio City
Music Hall.
March 29 - April 2: The 102nd New York International Auto Show at
the Jacob Javitz has the benefit of the best in autos - new and old.... and very
futuristic; but also the benefit of benefits and galas!
March 25: Private Lives - hit of last season in London's West End
makes a brief appearance on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theatre. Stars the very
'sexy' Mr Alan Rickman who may have met his match opposite the 'divine' Ms Lindsay
Duncan. Catch this one for that indefinable 'something' between actors.
March 24, 25, 27, 28: Robin Williams makes a rare live
performance one night at each venue in date order: BAM; Beacon Theatre; Carnegie Hall;;
and Avery Fisher Hall. One of a kind brilliance from the best in comedy stand-up!
March 24: The 74th Academy Awards.
March 21: Opening of Oklahoma. Transferred from London,
this fabulous $7,000,000 production by Trevor Nunn is a revival of the musical which first
opened on Broadway in 1943.
March 18: 'Nothing Like a Dame' with Polly Bergen, Kate Burton,
Zoe Caldwell, Amanda Green, Rue McClanahan, Bebe Neuwirth, Phyllis Newman, Cynthia Nixon,
Bernadette Peters, The Radio City Rockettes, Chita Rivera, Kathleen Turner... and many
more, raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids at the St James Theatre, 246 West
44th Street. For more info. call +1 212 840 0770 ext. 268
March 18: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2002 Induction Ceremony
honors Chat Atkins, Issac Hayes, Brenda Lee, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Gene Pitney,
Jim Steawart, The Ramones and Talking Heads.
March 17: The annual must go to see The St Patrick's Day
Parade. Starts at 10.00pm.
March 16: Mark your calendar for the wedding of the
year. Lisa Minnelli gets hitched for the fourth time , and this time it's to
producer David Gest. With no less than fifteen bridesmaids and a who's who guest
list including Gina Lollobrigida, Mia Farrow, Elizabeth Taylor, Martine McCutcheon, Petula
Clarke, Whitney Houston, Tony Bennett, Claudia Cardinale, Chaka Khan and so many more it's
impossible to imagine the security which Major Bloomberg will have to provide to keep all
those well wisher away from The Church! Michael Jackson is giving away the blushing
bride. And if you haven't received your invitation yet, you still should pop across
to Tiffany's, Lalique, or Bergdoff Goodman's to pick your selection from the wedding list.
March 16: Night of 100 Parties. Empire State Pride Agenda
organizes dinners in private residences followed by a dance party for all the
diners. Contact +1 212 627 0305 for details.
March 15: a STAR-STUDDED cast hits the stage for The
Graduate. The play of the movie received mixed reviews as the likes of Jerry
Hall and Linda Gray (remember the TV show Dallas?)trod the boards of the London
stage. Kathleen Turner kicks off in New York as Mrs Robinson in the 'endearing'
older women - younger man story; with the able assistance of Jason Biggs and Alicia
Silverstone. Previews March 15 and opens April 4 at the Plymouth Theatre, West 45th
Street.
March 14: The fabulous John Lithgow opens as J.J. Hunsecker in
the musical adaptation of Sweet Smell of Success. Book by John Guare, music by
Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Craig Carnelia. Martin Beck Theater at 302 West 45th
Street.
March 14: Third Annual Golden Trailer Awards Ceremony for the
best in feature film trailers.
March 12: The Third Annual Kite Dance raises money for the Child
Development Center of the Hamptons and honors Mayor Bloomberg at The Pierre
Hotel. Starts at 7.00pm. For details contact Janinie Gaviola at +1 631 267
0133.
March 10: Last night of the truly original Stephen Berkoff in
performance. Berkoff as usual gives his all in 3 monologues - The Tell-Tale Heart by
Edgar Allan-Poe; and Actor and Dog, by Mr Berkoff himself. In performance at 45
Bleeker, this is a must for fans of modern British theatre.
March 10: Opening of The Goat or Who is Sylvia? at the
Golden Theater. Edward Albee's first new play on Broadway since 1983. Who can
forget the Zoo Story?.
March 1 - March 22 (selected dates): The fabulous 'revival' of
the year 2000 production of Porgy and Bess returns to NY at the New York City Opera.
March 1: Secret Knowledge. David Hockney reveals the truth
about the tricks of the Old Masters and Perspective as he reveals that the lens and
mirrors rather than mathematics made it all possible. Hockney lectures at the
Metropolitan Museum at 6.00pm. Tickets $20.
February 28: end of Black History Month
February 28: An Evening With Joan Baez - concert from the
legendary female singer/ songwriter taking place at The Community Theatre, Morristown, New
Jersey.
February 28: Amnesty International 40th Anniversary and honors
the distinctive Ted Koppel and Eve Ensler at NYC's Pier 60.
February 27: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
present the 44th Annual Grammy Awards .
February 25: Randy Weston and Danilo Perez perform new
commissions at the Alice Tully Hall, the Lincoln Center.
February 22: New York Armoury Show, International Fair of New Art
opens at Piers 88-90 at 12th Ave and 48th St.
February 22 and 23: Crosby Stills Nash & Young still bring
their audiences to their feet and it's your chance to see them at during their Tour of
America at Madison Square Garden.
February 18: God's Love We Deliver:
"Screen Door" stages reading with loads of celebs including Candice Cane, Jackie
Hoffman, Lypsinka, Varla Jean Merman and Joan Rivers. Party follows at Town
Hall. For more info on charity fund raiser call +1 212 294 8138
February 16: The Crucible - that great and 'very controversial at
the time' Arthur Miller masterpiece, has a short 120 performance run. Starring Liam
Neeson and Laura Linney and directed by Richard Eyre, this should be one of the very hot
tickets of the New York season.
February 12: The 74th Academy Aard nominations are revealed.
February 12: Parade of Stars in aid of the Larry King Cardiac
Foundation and NYSAE with Larry himself as Master of Ceremonies, Nobel Peace Prize Winner,
Elie Wiesel and Donny and Maria Osmond, Amy Grant, Jennifer Lauren and many
more. For more info contact +1 212 206 8230.
February 11: New Yorker for New York Awards Dinner. To
benefit The Citizens Committee for New York City the Dinner salutes "Our Finest* Our
Bravest*Our Best* and other heroes of New York" at the Waldorf. For more info.
contact +1 212 685 1095
February 8-15: 7th on Sixth. Fashion Week showcases mens
and womens fashions for Fall 2002. Who can forget that September 11 interrupted
Fashion Week last fall. However, the great and the good in fashion will however be
back en force for this invitation only celebration of style and what's hot!
February 6: Surrealism: Desire Abound: on its way from London's
Tate Modern this huge show runs through May 12, 2002. It requires time and thought
to fully appreciate this somewhat controversial collection. A little advance reading
on surrealism would also not go amiss. Takes place at the Met. on Fifth Avenue
February 6: Museum of Television & Radio Annual Gala takes
place at the Waldorf.
February 5: Barry Manilow at Radio City with proceeds benefiting
the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund.
February 5: Lane Bryant intimate and ready-to-wear collection
show is by invitation only at the Roseland Ballroom with performance by KISS.
February 4: The Richard Rogers Centennial at 7.00pm at the
Juilliard School of music close to the Lincoln Center. Dinner and performance hosted
by the very very famous and talented Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer (Sound of Music
is a good clue) and honoring May Rodgers Guettel. Black tie. $1,000 for a
ticket.
February 4: Claude Monet's Prairie de Limetz goes up for auction
at Christie's New York for an anticipated $4 million plus price ticket. We will all
have to wait to find out the new home of this not seen for 113 years, 1888 depiction of
poplar trees close to Giverny.
February 3: Super Bowl XXXVI (that's 36 to the non-Latin
students) is celebrated in style at every sports bar in town!
February 2: Opening of Stephen Berkoff - always
entertaining and often viscous in performance - taking on One Man in Edgar Allan Poe's The
Tell-Tale Heart and Berkoff's Actor & Dog at the 45 Bleecker Theatre
February 2: Roots Rocking "after Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln
Center concert" party with CMS and Bill T. Jones and the Arnie Zane Dance Company.
February 1 - February 24: OBIE award winning Classic Theater of
Harlem present the premiere of Christopher McElroen's adaptation of Native Son, the
classic novel by Richard Wright. Box Office: +1 212 539 8828
February 1 - February 28 is Black History Month
January 30: The 2002 Lunchtime Concert at The Rink and
Rockefeller Center with a free performance featuring the Ice Theater of New York Ensemble
and Special Guests??? At 1.00pm (raindate is the following day)
January 30: Preview the new American Folk Art Museum at a special
'new members only' night.
January 30:
Down From The Mountain - an evening of country and bluegrass featuring music from the Coen
brothers' comedy, "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou". Artists include: Emmylou
Harris, Alison Krauss & Union Station and Ralph Stanley to name a few! New
Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark.
January 29: A
Conversation with Leontyne Price one of the most acclaimed sopranos of the time, she first
sang at Juilliard in 1952 and has dazzled audiences ever since. In conversation at
The Museum of Television & Radio between 6.00pm and 7.30pm.
January 28:
Amnesty International USA 5th Annual Media Spotlight Awards honoring Bob Dunn, Eve Ensler,
Ted Koppel, Maria Shriver and the San-Jose Mercury News for their good worls for a very
good cause. Co-Chairs include Bianca Jagger and Arnold Hiatt. Contact +1 212
573 6933 for details. Takes place at Pier Sixty at 6.30.pm
January 27:
The ever popular Miss America comes to our television screen.
January 25:
Turner's painting of Sheerness is tipped to go under the hammer for an estimated $5.5
million plus sum at Christie's, New York. Sold by the same auction house in 1842 for
170 guineas, it was later sold for 550 guineas in 1848 and 7,100 guineas in
1990. And the price of inflation is a good indicator of current value!
January 24:
Chinese New Year Parade: winds its way through Mott and Mosco Streets to Chatham Square,
and throughout the Chinatown area. Get there early. Starts at 11.00am and
watch out for those dragons!
January 20:
Guitar Marathon at the 92nd Street Y, Tisch Center for the Arts.
January 19:
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation/New York Rangers S.K.A.T.E. Enjoy all
the fun at the All-Star celebrity hockey game and much more including a bunch of 'skills
contests'? Madison Square Gardens. More more info. contact US freephone: 800
225 0292
January 17:
48th Annual Winter Antiques Show Opening Night Party and benefit for the East Side House
Settlement in the South Bronx. For details call +1 718 292 7392
January 16:
Margaret Cho plays Carnegie Hall at 8.00pm
January 14:
Opening of "Earthly Bodies: Irving Penn's Nudes 1949-1950". Unorthodox
photographs of women at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
January
opening.: A Broadway premiere of All Almost Holy Picture, starring film celeb. and of Six
Deegrees of Separation fame - Kevin Bacon. Part of the RoundAbout Theater Company
Season.
January 13:
From West End to Broadway: British actors Helen Mirren and Alan Cumming discuss life with
one foot on each side of the pond!. Takes place at Cuny Graduate Center at Fifth Ave and
34th Street, 11.45 - 1.00pm.
January 12:
Broadway illustrator and cartoonist Al Hirschfield chats with Ben Brantley about his
career as one of the best of his generation. Cuny Graduate Center at Fifth Ave and
34th Street, 5.00 - 6.15pm.
January 11:
Ron Howard- A Conversation. The fabulous actor and distinguished director of A
Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13 is in conversation with Rick Lyman at Cuny Graduate Center at
Fifth Ave and 34th Street, 6.00 - 7.30pm.
January 6-8:
Fashion Accessories, The Fame Show takes place at the Jacob Javits Conference Center.
December 22:
Handel's Messiah - and where else but at the Cathedral of John the Divine on the Upper
West Side. Concert starts at 7.30pm.
December 18:
The First Annual Leadership in Tourism Award honors Rudi Guiliani as the first
recipient. The fundraiser takes place at at the Rose Center for Earth and
Space between 6.00 - 8.00pm
December
15-16: Ronnie Spector's Xmas Party - former singer with the Ronnettes and ex-wife of the
late Pop producer, Phil Spector, will be hosting her Xmas party at B.B.King Blues Club,
W.42nd St. between 7th & 8th.
