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99 Miles From NYC on Long Beach Island

Tommy Pryor — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:56:54 +0000

99 miles from NYC, the old man missing his mate fished the ocean thinking about his past and caught a 12 pound stripe...

34th Annual Museum Mile Festival Returns June 12

jstewartmeudt — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:31 +0000

posted by James Stewart-Meudt

It's that time of year again! Time to walk the mile - the Museum Mile that is.On Tuesday, June 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ...

Canticum Novum Singers Present 'Bach: Mass in B Minor'

jstewartmeudt — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:42:14 +0000

posted by James Stewart-Meudt

On Saturday, May 19, the Canticum Novum Singers will celebrate their 40th season by performing "Bach: Mass in B Minor" at ...

Asia Society Hosts Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Performances

asiasociety — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:30:33 +0000

posted by Asia Society and Museum

Presenting one of the oldest and most beautiful forms of Chinese opera, the Asia Society and Museum brings together 18 per...

About Asia Society and Museum: Founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Asia Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational institution. Through exhibitions and public programs, Asia Society provides... more

Saraceno's 'Cloud City' Opens on Met Rooftop

jstewartmeudt — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:52:35 +0000

posted by James Stewart-Meudt

You won't find Lando Calrissian, but it's definitely a Cloud City. Artist Tomás Saraceno has created a constellation of l...

Dominick and The Madonna - An Old Yorkville Story

Tommy Pryor — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:11:26 +0000

posted by Thomas R. Pryor

Here's a great old Yorkville story written by my friend, Denny Ferado with photos. It primarily takes place on 87th Stre...

Dan Rather Discusses Life and Career at 92Y

jstewartmeudt — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:34:53 +0000

posted by James Stewart-Meudt

On Thursday, May 31, 92Y will play host to Dan Rather as he reveals the stories behind the stories in his new autobiograph...

Guggenheim Museum Hosts 'A Year with Children' Exhibit

stuffner — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:22:54 +0000

posted by Stuart Uffner

The Guggenheim Museum is holding an exhibition featuring selected artworks by NYC public school students.A Year with ...

May 2012 Art Events at Society of Illustrators

societyofillustrators — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:53:51 +0000

posted by Society of Illustrators

There is more than one way to spend your free time enjoying all the perks of living in New York City. If you take a look, ...

About Society of Illustrators: The Society of Illustrators, founded in 1901, is the oldest nonprofit organization solely dedicated to the art and appreciation of illustration in America. Prominent Societ... more

Public Art Fund Announces Three New Summer Exhibitions

TomEdathikunnel — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:30:13 +0000

posted by Tom Edathikunnel

In 1977, Doris C. Freedman merged multiple public art programs to form the Public Art Fund, which has produced more than f...