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Actors are given a scene & learn their lines, improvisers are given nothing & must make it work.

New York top improvisers and actors from Broadway, TV and beyond perform in scenes from Mamet to Moliere and everything in between. The actors will know their lines and the improvisers will improvise with no prior knowledge of the scenes. The format was inspired by Stephen Ruddy and was originally performed under the name “Gravid Water” at UCB.

Featuring:
Kyra Sedgewick
Thomas Middleditch
Anthony Atamanuik Evan Hall
Neal Bledsoe
Stephanie Gomérez
Mick Szal
Alex Dickson
Brian Morabitio
Brandon Zelman

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of gaming celebration! The 14th Annual New York Game Awards returns January 21st at 8 PM at SVA Theatre, and you’re invited to join the excitement. Hosted by former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé and the New York Videogame Critics Circle, this prestigious event honors the very best in video games and gaming journalism.

Expect exclusive appearances from top industry creators, special guests, and thrilling performances. Whether you’re a gaming enthusiast or just love great entertainment, the New York Game Awards promises a night filled with surprises, laughter, and recognition of the creative minds shaping the future of gaming.

All proceeds from the New York Game Awards support the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s Playing With Purpose program, which provides underserved students with invaluable opportunities. Through this program, students receive writing education, college scholarships, paid internships, mentorship, and more—empowering the next generation of creators and leaders in gaming and beyond.

To learn more about NYVGCC and the great work we do, visit NYGameCritics.com!

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Event lasts 2 hours
In this month’s Dance Historian Is In, Nancy Dalva explores Gus Solomons Jr.’s life in dance with photos and video from the Jerome Robbins Dance Division archive. Solomons began his training in modern dance and ballet while studying architecture at MIT. Upon graduating he moved to New York City to dance, including an early stint with Martha Graham’s company, which he left to dance for Merce Cunningham from 1965 to 1968. Cunningham left a lasting influence on Solomons’ life-long choreography practice, which like Cunningham’s, was technology forward. The founder of The Solomons Company/Dance, as well as the fabulous collective of later career superstars called PARADIGM, Solomons also danced in the companies of Pearl Lang, Donald McKayle, Joyce Trisler, and Paul Sanasardo, he wrote highly perceptive dance criticism, taught generations of students at New York University, and served as a mentor to many.

Join Merce Cunningham Trust Scholar-in-Residence Nancy Dalva as she explains why, as she says, “Everyone loved Gus.”

For more than 10 years, The Dance Historian Is In at the Library for the Performing Arts has highlighted a diverse range of dancers and choreographers across history. This series began when archivist and historian David Vaughan started volunteering at the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Vaughan began a monthly program showing his favorite dance films from the Division’s extensive collection, through which he unearthed many treasures, and helped acquire even more. Vaughan continued the series until the end of his life. Today, we honor his memory and work by inviting dance historians from all over the world each month to carry on the tradition of highlighting dance history through the Dance Division’s moving image collection.

Photo Credit: Gus Solomons, Jr. Photo by Guy and Elizabeth, 1967. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

This event will take place online via Zoom as well as in person at The Library for the Performing Arts.

*A streaming link will be emailed to everyone on the morning of the event for those wishing to attend virtually.

SEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested. Check-in line forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. Five minutes before the advertised start time, all seats are released, regardless of registration, to our patrons in the stand-by line. If you arrive after the program starts, you will be seated at the discretion of our front-of-house staff.

STANDBY LINE | If registration is sold out or has ended, do not fret! We welcome you to come to the Library regardless of registration status and wait in our standby line, which forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Five minutes before the program starts, all remaining seats are released. While this is not guaranteed, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING AND ASL | ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

BRUNO WALTER POLICY | Please note that any unoccupied seat will be released five minutes before the show begins and holding seats for anyone beyond that is prohibited. There is no food or drink allowed inside the venue.

AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING | Programs may be photographed and recorded by and at the discretion of the Library for the Performing Arts and will post signs indicating as such. If you would prefer your image not be captured, please let us know and we can seat you accordingly. Attending any program indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any and all purposes of the New York Public Library.

PRESS | Please send all press inquiries to Alex Teplitzky at alexteplitzky@nypl.org. Please note that all recording, including professional video recordings, are prohibited without expressed consent from the Library.

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Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes
Because of efforts from both the city and the state there are many critical projects in the works to boost New York’s infrastructure status. When completed, these projects could generate trillions of dollars in annual economic output, service millions of commuters and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. This event will provide in-depth conversations about some of the biggest projects completed, in the works and for the future.

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All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to events@cityandstateny.com before the event date.

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If an event is canceled or postponed, refunds will offered for the entire purchase

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Fridays are for perreo.

Introducing Las Mujeres, a latin dance party in NYC with an all-female DJ lineup!! Playing all reggaeton, cumbia, dembow, and hip hop from your favs: BAD BUNNY, NATTI NATASHA, J BALVIN, FEID, KAROL G, SEBASTIAN YATRA, CAZZU, RAUW ALEJANDRO, BECKY G, NATHY PELUSO, OZUNA, ROMEO SANTOS, FARRUKO, NICKY JAM, EL ALFA, DADDY YANKEE, TOKISCHA, ANUEL AA, BELLAKATH, YERI MUA, and more!!

Free Entry w/ RSVP from 11-11:30pm, late night happy hour, and drink specials on all things rum and tequila.

Cocktail attire encouraged.

Music by DJ Nicole and Sea Rae

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For tables and bottle service, please contact booking@sobs.com

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Please join us this holiday season for an exciting performance of “Cinderella”. This is an original and wonderfully entertaining production of a ballet-fairytale that promises to be a highly enjoyable family event for children of all ages.
All children younger than 12 years of age receive complimentary tickets to our performance. To receive promo code for your COMPLIMENTARY CHILD TICKET please send an email to admin@nikaballetstudio.com with the name and age of the child. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
We look forward to seeing your family at our show!
Tickets are sold online ONLY! Please note that no tickets will be sold at the door and make sure you purchase your tickets in advance!

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Agenda
Sunday, January 26
Monday, January 27
Tuesday, January 28
17:00 – 18:30

Registration/Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

Collect your badges and come to meet the other attendees!
About this event
Event lasts 1 day 23 hours
Join us for the 53rd Annual Metropolitan Underwriting Discussion Group (MUD) Conference in New York City! Get ready for three days filled with inspiring discussions, interactive workshops, numerous networking opportunities, excellent food, and lots of great comradery with your fellow insurance professionals.

You’ll have the chance to connect with underwriting leaders, experts, and service providers. The conference (and New York) is the perfect setting to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and discover the latest trends shaping the future of our industry. Whether you’re a seasoned underwriter or just starting your journey, this meeting offers something for everyone!

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Refunds up to 14 days before event
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Event lasts 2 hours

MAKE SURE TO RSVP.

**FREE GIFT WITH CONFIRMED RSVP**

*** RSVP MUST TO ATTEND******

This is the largest networking mixer for Entrepreneurs , Startups and Business Professionals In New York.

Calling All: Tech Startups ! Entrepreneurs ! Owners ! Professionals ! Free-lancers, policy-makers, game-changers, and heroes!

Starting 2025 with NY’s Best Professional Networking Affair. Please join us for an evening of creativity, inspiration and passionate conversations.

Join & raise a glass – make connections with co-founders, partners, coaches or core team members for your start-up- meet fellow professionals and mingle with makers of great and big ideas – take home treats from growing community and some business cards.

Hosted By – New York Entrepreneurs, Startup & Business Coalition.

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Auditorium (Ticket Entry)
Palm House
Conservatory
Visitor Center Atrium
Guided Tours
Yellow Magnolia Café
Garden Book Sale
08:00 – 09:00

Registration and Kick-off Coffee

Metro Hort Group

Check-in, grab a coffee, and settle in before the morning’s featured speaker.
09:00 – 09:15

Welcome Remarks

09:15 – 10:15

Morning Featured Speaker: Edwina von Gal, Perfect Earth Project

Edwina von Gal, Perfect Earth Project

All Together Now: Collective Action in the Face of Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss. Edwina von Gal sounds a call for collective ecological action in the face of our fragile future. If all garden…
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11:00 – 12:00

Managing Naturalistic Gardens & Landscapes: Tactics & Techniques

Rashid Poulson, Moderator

Four professional horticulturists discuss approaches to landscape management that can lead to the success and resiliency of naturalistic public gardens. Panelists highlight varied methods, challenges…
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12:30 – 13:30

Afternoon Featured Speaker: Ethan Kauffman, Stoneleigh

Ethan Kauffman, Director of Stoneleigh

Reimagining an Historic Landscape using Native Plants and Sustainable Horticulture. Stoneleigh was established as a private estate in the 1870s in Villanova, PA. Much of the landscape structure that…
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14:00 – 15:00

Cultivating Creativity: A Conversation with Artists and Horticulturists

Stephanie Lucas, Moderator

Join us in a lively conversation on how art and horticulture can form meaningful connections that inspire. Perhaps more importantly than ever, artists and horticulturists are working together at the …
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Plant-O-Rama 2025

PLANT-O-RAMA 2025, presented by Atlantic Nurseries, is Metro Hort Group’s symposium, trade show & career fair for Horticulture Professionals. It is our largest program of the year attracting close to 1,000 gardeners, designers, arborists, and educators working in public parks, botanical gardens, and private Edens in the New York City Tri-State region. Join us at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for an unforgettable plant extravaganza!

Please note: this year Plant-O-Rama will host two featured speakers and two panel discussions. Tickets must be purchased for each individual session you’d like to attend. A video recording of only the session/s you purchase tickets for will be available to you. There is also an option to purchase the video recording to all sessions.

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Event lasts 3 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

FIRST MIXER OF THE YEAR!!! 2025

NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer – January 2025

Join us for an exciting evening of networking and collaboration with fellow real estate enthusiasts.

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR MIXER (NYREM)

Location: 550 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY
Event time: 6pm – 9pm COME EARLY!!!!

Come out ready to mix & mingle with real estate developers, brokers/ gents, designers, architects, inspectors, investors, lenders, lawyers, and ambitious entrepreneurs of New York.

DRESS BUSINESS CASUAL AND BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS

Food & drinks will be available food catered. . . Come ready to eat!!

CONNECT | LEARN | ACTIVATE

Unveil the Power of Knowledge: Discover the Ability to Harness Its Full Potential

Please be sure to RSVP, and arrive promptly. Doors open at 6pm. Share this invite to all your friends its FREE when you download a ticket… seats are limited.

Connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and learn from industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and grow your business. See you there!

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & CATERER

INVESTOR | DEVELOPER | SPEAKER – WELBY ACCELY

BERNARD JASMIN PARTNER WITH BROADSTREET GLOBAL

ETHAN GRAUBARD WITH NEW YORK LIFE

UNITED MORTGAGE

ARMANDO PINA REAL ESTATE BROKER OF THE PINA GROUP NY

CHRISTIE NEPTUNE OF ULTIMA ABSTRACT LLC

FAVE REALTY
REESE KENCHEN
ANDREW PANTON
JEROME JONES

CATERER
CHEF REEM

Please don’t forget to share this month’s NYREM with everyone that will benefit!!!!!

Add Us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nyrem

@ NYREMIXER
FOLLOW CURTIS EVENTS
Questions/Concerns: 347.385.1105

Beer Street South
550 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday: August 28th 2024 6pm-9pm

TO BECOME A VALUED NYREM PARTNER, PLEASE CALL or TEXT 347.385.1105

“You are one contact away from your next deal”

GET READY FROM SOME DELICIOUS EATS FROM OUR CATERER A LIST

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08:30 – 09:00

Registration & Breakfast

09:00 – 09:40

Welcome & Keynote: Hidden Concentrations of Physical Risk

09:40 – 10:20

Panel 1: Observations of Physical Risk – From Satellites to Social Media

10:30 – 11:10

Panel 2: Translation of Data to Domain

11:20 – 12:00

Panel 3: Portfolio Risk & Response – Assets, Finance, Insurance

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch on Your Own

13:30 – 14:00

Afternoon Keynote: Connecting the Dots with Geospatial Foundation Models

14:00 – 14:40

Panel 4: GeoAI – Managing Technical, Legal, Ethical Risks

14:40 – 15:20

Breakout: Speed Networking v. Meditation

15:30 – 16:45

Panel 5: Risk in Movement – Supply Chain, Event Tracking, Telemetry, & Logist

17:00 – 19:00

Cocktail Reception

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Welcome to the Geospatial Risk Summit!

How does the private sector approach geospatial in risk management? Hear from industry leaders in finance, insurance, energy, and supply chain. Learn how the commercial sector tackles physical & climate risk by examining their data, techniques, and tooling. We’ve torn down the vertical silos to cross-share ideas.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals in the field.

A limited number of discounted early bird tickets are available until November 15 (or until we run out, whichever happens first).

Add-on: Tech Training Workshops on January 29. If you’re interested in joining our Tech Training Workshops the day before the Summit at St. John’s University, you can purchase an add-on while purchasing your ticket. You can also purchase stand-alone tickets here.

Our sponsors make this event possible. By registering, you agree to share your email address with our sponsors.

Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn more?
On our website, www.geospatialrisk.com.

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The Millenials Reunion Party | Strictly 28+

Celebrate and dance like nobody’s watching (but let’s be real, everyone will be)! Whether you call it a social or a disco, grab your friends and bring your best moves—no judgment here!

We’re diving into a musical time machine with throwbacks from the late ’90s and 2000s. Expect R&B bangers, party tracks, and enough Dancehall to make you feel like you should’ve brought your best whine. And let’s not forget those AfroBeats that will have you questioning if you accidentally signed up for a Zumba class!

So, put on your dancing shoes and let’s turn this evening into a legendary night of laughs, moves, and questionable dance decisions!

Strictly 28+ | Valid IDs required.

DressCode: Fashionable

TEXT 202-321-5324 For a VIP Table But You Really Don’t Need one. But Hey We Won’t Stop You!

Event Photography / Video Recap – IG : @AfroCode_ | Facebook : AfroCode1

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By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.

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Event lasts 5 hours
Ages 21+
#1 Party in New York City

Featuring New York City Top Djs

playing the Best in top 40, Hip-Hop , Caribbean Music

@ Taj Lounge | 48 West 21st st Btwn 5th and 6th ave

Everyone Free Before 12 W/Rsvp
Call | Text For Bottle Service

212-651-9069

2 Bottles For 600

3 Bottles for 1000 + 1 Comp Bottle House Champagne

4 bottles + 2 Comp Bottle House Chamapgne For 1200

All Prices include Tax and Gratuity

*PRE-RESERVED ONLY | You Must Place A Deposit For Special Pricing

Before make a deposit please contact us to verify we have a section .

Is It Your Special Night?

Celebrate with us & get catered to like royalty with..

No Cover All Night

Birthday Shoutouts

Personal Birthday Flyer

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STRICT DRESS CODE

Mandatory Sexy & City Chic

GENTS

NO Plain T-Shirts | NO Boots | NO Hats | NO Sweats | NO Hoodies | Designer T-Shirts & Sneakers Allowed

LADIES

NO Sneakers | NO Flip-Flops | NO Uggs

DOORS OPEN 11PM

Any questions 212-651-9069

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Event lasts 3 hours
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural extravaganza as we bring the enchantment of Prince Kung’s Palace Museum—a national first-class museum and one of the most prestigious cultural treasures of China—to the heart of New York City.

This year’s festival will transport you to the grandeur of Beijing with an authentic and dazzling celebration featuring rich traditions, interactive workshops, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join us for a journey that promises to inspire, educate, and delight the entire family as we ring in the Lunar New Year in an unforgettable style!

🌟 Festival Highlights:

Pop-up Showcase: Prince Kung’s Palace Immerse yourself in the elegance of Prince Kung’s Palace with stunning installations of Yin’an Hall, the Grand Theatre, and palace gates. Capture unforgettable moments with family and friends!
Spectacular Lion Dance Kickoff: Watch the crowd-favorite lion dance come to life in a burst of color and energy!
Captivating Music Performances: Enjoy the rich sounds of Chinese Drum and Gu Qin music, performed by official inheritors of China’s intangible cultural heritage!
Interactive Workshops and Experiential Stations with Master Artisans: Create your own Lunar New Year keepsakes tailored for all ages. Activities include:
Shadow Puppet Making Workshop
Herbal Sachet Workshop
Chinese Opera Facial Makeup Painting Workshop
Furniture Joinery Workshop
Knotting Craftsmanship Workshop
Lacquer Fans Crafting
New Year Woodblock Printing
Paper Cutting
Instant Family Photos
Stamps Collecting
🎟 Due to the high popularity of the Lunar New Year Family Festival, tickets sell out very quickly. We recommend you sign up now to secure your place in this one-of-a-kind cultural experience.

🎟 Workshops are first-come, first-served as spaces are limited. Sign-up for workshops will be available at check-in.

🎟 Due to capacity limit, we will not take walk-ins at the door on February 2nd for this event. Thank you!

Schedule
2:00 – 2:30 PM | Lion Dance & Opening Remarks

2:30 – 2:40 PM | Drum & Gu Qin Music Performance

2:40 – 2:45 PM | Chinese Dance Performance, Cai Wei 采薇

2:00 – 5:00 PM | Experiential Stations

3:00 – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (Due to limited space, each person can sign up for 1 workshop; workshop sign-ups are first come, first served.)

Furniture Joinery 榫卯结构
3:00-3:30 workshop 1
3:45-4:15 workshop 2
4:30-5:00 workshop 3

Chinese Opera Facial Makeup Painting 脸谱绘制
3:00-3:30 workshop 1
3:45-4:15 workshop 2
4:30-5:00 workshop 3

Herbal Sachet 本草香囊
3:00-3:30 workshop 1
3:45-4:15 workshop 2
4:30-5:00 workshop 3

Knotting Craftsmanship 结绳技艺
3:00-3:30 workshop 1
3:45-4:15 workshop 2
4:30-5:00 workshop 3

Shadow Puppet Making 皮影制作
3:00-3:30 workshop 1
3:45-4:15 workshop 2
4:30-5:00 workshop 3

Prince Kung’s Palace Museum 北京恭王府博物馆

Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Prince Kung’s Palace Museum stands as a testament to China’s rich cultural heritage. Recognized as a nationally protected cultural relic, a first-class museum, and a prestigious 5A-level tourist destination, it is one of the most exquisite and well-preserved princely residences of the Qing Dynasty open to the public.

The mansion’s architecture, adorned with intricate color paintings, masterful brick carvings, and meticulously designed gardens, is imbued with the essence of “Fu” (blessing) culture. This cultural symbolism reflects the Chinese people’s timeless aspirations for happiness, prosperity, and a better life. Revered as the “Garden of Ten Thousand Blessings,” the Prince Kung’s Palace offers visitors an unparalleled journey into the elegance and spirit of China’s imperial past.

Interactive Workshops and Experiential Stations

Shadow Puppetry: The Art of Light and Silhouette 皮影戏

Shadow puppetry, also known as “Lantern Shadow Play,” is a traditional art form that uses intricately carved silhouettes of characters, made from animal hide or cardboard. Illuminated by a beam of light, these figures come to life through delicate manipulation and vivid performances, weaving captivating stories for the audience. Visitors are invited to partake in the experience by painting and assembling their own shadow puppets, adding a personal touch to this enchanting craft.

Herbal Sachets: The Art of Scents and Blessings 本草香囊

Sachets, also known as fragrant pouches or perfume bags, are exquisite creations adorned with intricate patterns on the outside and filled with a blend of traditional Chinese herbs and aromatic spices. Worn as an accessory or hung within living spaces, sachets not only serve as decorative items but also offer refreshing scents that calm the mind. Additionally, they are believed to ward off insects, dispel evil spirits, and bring protection and peace.

Visitors are invited to craft their own personalized sachets on-site, creating a unique blend of fragrance and tradition to take home.

Facial Makeup Painting: A Symbol of Traditional Chinese Opera 脸谱绘制

A quintessential element of traditional Chinese opera, facial makeup is characterized by bold colors and dramatic lines that accentuate a character’s features. Each unique combination of patterns and hues conveys the personality, emotions, and social identity of the character.

We will showcase an array of iconic facial makeup examples, spanning Peking Opera, Sichuan Opera, and other regional theatrical traditions. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a guided workshop, where an instructor will lead them in creating their very own facial mask masterpiece.

Furniture Joinery: Mortise and Tenon: 榫卯结构

The mortise-and-tenon joint is a hallmark of ancient Chinese wooden architecture, furniture, and tools. This ingenious structural technique leverages the natural properties of wood, creating stable connections between components through interlocking concave and convex shapes—entirely without the use of nails. It is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and wisdom of ancient artisans.

This event draws inspiration from the Prince Kung’s Palace collection of furniture, showcasing classic mortise-and-tenon structures through detailed models. Visitors will witness the elegance of these techniques up close and participate in hands-on activities, dismantling and assembling furniture components. Those who complete the assembly within the allotted time will be rewarded with special prizes, making for a uniquely engaging and educational experience.

Chinese Knotting: An Ancient Craft of Blessings and Wishes 结绳技艺

Knot weaving is an ancient art form, where each intricately tied knot seems to entwine the blessings of time with the hopes for a prosperous new year. Every loop and weave locks in joy, harmony, and the longing for health and happiness, allowing good fortune to flow through the strands. It symbolizes the beginning of a beautiful chapter filled with family unity and success in all endeavors.

Under the guidance of an instructor, participants can create their own woven knots, crafting tangible expressions of hope and blessings.

Lacquer Fans: A Fusion of Art and Craftsmanship 漆扇

Lacquer fans are exquisite creations that combine the timeless artistry of lacquerware with the elegance of fan design. Crafted through a meticulous process, lacquer is delicately dropped onto the water’s surface, where patterns emerge through techniques such as dotting, flicking, bouncing, and drawing. Once the fan is immersed in the water, the vibrant colors and intricate patterns transfer onto it, capturing the dynamic ripples and vivid veins of the water’s motion.

Adding to their allure, visitors can actively engage in the creation of lacquer fans, transforming the process into an immersive and enchanting artistic experience.

Woodblock Printing: The Art of Capturing Carved Masterpieces “福”字拓印

Woodblock Printing is a traditional art form that replicates the intricate details of carved or engraved surfaces. The process begins with carving desired patterns onto a wooden block, often favoring abstract decorative designs for striking visual effects. Ink or paint is then applied to the block, and paper is pressed over it to create a beautiful impression.

This event combines the “Fu” motif from the Prince Kung’s Palace Museum collection with the techniques of traditional Chinese woodblock New Year prints. Participants will use brushes to apply pigment and create their own rubbings, enjoying both the artistry of the process and the joy of taking home a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Paper Cutting: The Art of Crafting Good Fortune 剪纸

Paper cutting is a cherished Chinese folk art that involves intricately slicing paper to create beautiful patterns, each symbolizing auspiciousness and happiness. For this event, a master of intangible cultural heritage has crafted exclusive designs, and under the guidance of a skilled instructor, visitors will create their own symbols of good fortune.

About this event
Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

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Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Learn about the first racially-integrated all-female band in the US and more for this year’s Black History Month!In conjunction with the Music and Recorded Sound Division’s exhibition Rhythm Is My Business: Women Who Shaped Jazz, the Reserve Film and Video Collection host an evening of film and discussion delving into the history of female jazzmusicians. Join us for a screening of the documentary films International Sweethearts of Rhythm, which tells the story of the first racially-integrated all-female band in the United States, and Tiny and Ruby: Hell Divin’ Women, which profiles jazz trumpeter Tiny Davis and her partner, drummer-pianist Ruby Lucas.

The screening is followed by a conversation with filmmaker Greta Schiller and author Linda Dahl (Stormy Weather: The Music and Lives of a Century of JazzWomen).

Photo Credit: Still from International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Directed by Greta Schiller and Andrea Weiss

SEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested. Check-in line forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. Five minutes before the advertised start time, all seats are released, regardless of registration, to our patrons in the stand-by line. If you arrive after the program starts, you will be seated at the discretion of our front-of-house staff.

STANDBY LINE | If registration is sold out or has ended, do not fret! We welcome you to come to the Library regardless of registration status and wait in our standby line, which forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Five minutes before the program starts, all remaining seats are released. While this is not guaranteed, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING AND ASL | ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

BRUNO WALTER POLICY | Please note that any unoccupied seat will be released five minutes before the show begins and holding seats for anyone beyond that is prohibited. There is no food or drink allowed inside the venue.

AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING | Programs may be photographed and recorded by and at the discretion of the Library for the Performing Arts and will post signs indicating as such. If you would prefer your image not be captured, please let us know and we can seat you accordingly. Attending any program indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any and all purposes of the New York Public Library.

PRESS | Please send all press inquiries to Alex Teplitzky at alexteplitzky@nypl.org. Please note that all recording, including professional video recordings, are prohibited without expressed consent from the Library.

Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
Calling any and all wine lovers: get ready for a fun wine tasting experience!

Join us at the Prince George Ballroom to taste New York Cabernet Franc wines from over 25 wineries. Upon entry, you’ll receive a wine glass and a tasting guide to bring to different tables where your favorite New York winemakers will be pouring top-quality wines, all made from the Cabernet Franc grape. This marks the first major NY wine tasting in over five years!

Gather your friends, bring a date, or come solo and mingle with other wine lovers in NYC.

ABOUT US: Cab Franc Forward is a bold collective of pioneering New York wineries, each crafting Cabernet Franc with passion, precision, and character. We’re not just making wine; we’re making a statement, drawing attention to New York’s Cabernet Franc as a premier red. Sip, savor, and share the story of New York Cabernet Franc.

Be part of the revolution, join NYC’s biggest celebration of New York Cabernet Franc!

PARTICIPATING WINERIES: Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Macari Vineyards, HORSES (Macari Vineyards), Paumanok Vineyards, Milea Family Estate, Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Fjord Vineyards, Boundary Breaks, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery, Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, RGNY Wine, Bridge Lane Wine, Buttonwood Grove Winery and Six Eighty Cellars, Damiani Wine Cellars, Suhru & Lieb Cellars, Wagner Vineyards, Raphael Winery, McCall Wines, Millbrook Winery, Apollo’s Praise, Ravines Wine Cellars, Lakewood Vineyards, Atwater Vineyards, Living Roots Wine & Co, Bedell Cellars, Clovis Point Winery, Red Hook Winery, Onabay Vineyards, Keuka Spring Vineyard, Sheldrake Point Winery, Trestle Thirty One

Thank you to our event partner, Slow Food East End.

Frequently asked questions
Which NY regions will be featured at the event?
The Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and NYC/Brooklyn

Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
As seen in Gothamist, The Comments Section with Brett Cooper, The NY Post, True Divas, Inside Edition and more!

Snag your very own hero at this NYC soiree which gathers together the area’s hottest first responders (firefighters, EMS/paramedics, cops and military).

If heroes leave you breathless, we have a feeling you’ll have no trouble getting some mouth-to-mouth.” Check out previous party pics.)

“RESCUE ME” Firefighter / EMS Mixer

This party is ONLY open to men who are legitimate and active/retired Firefighters and EMS/paramedics, police, and military*.

It is open to women of ALL professions.

What to expect:

Mix & mingle with NYC’s Bravest from 8:00 pm to 1 am (arrive before 11:30pm for entrance)

First responders with legitimate agency ID drink free 8pm to 9pm

Vote on the hottest first responder

First Responder Trivia Icebreaker with the chance to win prizes

*Open to men and women from any legitimate Fire EMS or Search and Rescue Service: Any nation Military, Police Department, US Airforce PJs, Federal, State or Local Search and Rescue, FDNY, NYPD, NYC 911 Voluntary Hospital, any area (worldwide) Municipal, Private or Volunteer Organization. Emergency Room Physicians, Medical Director and ER/flight nurses also welcome.

Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
About this event
Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
ALL AGES
Paid venue parking
The #1 Independent Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week.

Join us for the most exciting and authentic fashion event of the year in New York ! hiTechMODA NYFW Season 13, February 7 & 8, 2025. Get ready to witness the world’s top designers showcasing their latest creations on the runway at The Edison Ballroom.

hiTechMODA Productions offers the most authentic fashion shows of all independent production houses during NYFW, and as a result attracts serious top designers from around the globe. At a hiTechMODA event, you will enjoy the art and flavor of cultures from North and South America, East and South Asia, Europe and Africa, Australia and the Pacific Rim. Many of our designers are well-known and are looking to expand into the market. Others are up and coming designers who you’ll likely find on store racks near you and everywhere in a few short years.

Designers Confirmed

Marc Defang
Nita Belles Closet
Carita Adams
Glam2Glow Designz
Simply Mooi
and more to be announced!
Available Seating

VIP Bucket – Gold Plush Bucket Seats – Premium Location
VIP Sofa – Large Plush Sofa – Each Tickets Buys 1 Spot on the Sofa – Sofa Seats 4
High Boys – Elevate Bar Stool Seat with Exceptional View of the Runway
Front Row Chair – Ballroom Chairs Right Up Against the Runway
General Admission – Ballroom Chairs not on the Front Row AND Standing Room

Check out our Shopify page at https://hitechmoda.org/

Casting designers:

https://www.hitechmoda.com/newdesigners

Please join us

www.hitechmoda.com