MACBETH Announces June 15 Matinee
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013
Producer Ken Davenport announced today that Tony and Olivier Award winner and two-time Emmy nominee Alan Cumming's acclaimed one-man production of MACBETH has added a special one-time-only Saturday matinee performance on June 15 at 2 p.m. (more...)
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The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Seeks Applicants for New Conservation Corps
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2013
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking applicants for the new NYC Parks Fellowship and Conservation Corps Program. Announced by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in his 2013 State of the City address, the Conservation Corps will help to improve the resiliency of New York City's parks and beaches by engaging a group of 30 participants in public service and introducing them to park management, horticulture, environmental education and recreation, conservation, and sustainability. Beginning September 2013, the Conservation Corps program will support priority projects, provide valuable work experience, and foster the next generation of leaders dedicated to protecting and enhancing the City's parks and natural resources. (more...)
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MTV to Air 2013 MOVIE AWARDS Live from Brooklyn's Barclay's Center, 8/25
by TV News Desk - Mar 25, 2013
MTV , a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is set to make history by bringing the 2013 “Video Music Awards” to Brooklyn, New York for the first time ever. Airing LIVE from Barclays Center on Sunday, August 25, this year's “Video Music Awards” will mark the 30th anniversary of the show and become the first major annual award show to take place in the borough of Brooklyn. (more...)
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New York City Mayor Bloomberg Set to Proclaim 'MARCH IS CABARET MONTH'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will issue a proclamation declaring March "Cabaret Month" in honor of a tradition long observed by New York City club owners. The proclamation will be presented at the Cabaret Hotline Anniversary Gala at the Laurie Beechman Theater on March 6th. Vocalist Craig Pomranz, who spearheaded the campaign to get the Mayor on board, will accept the document on behalf of the cabaret community including the organizations: Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC), Cabaret Hotline, and The Mabel Mercer Foundation, which presents the annual Cabaret Convention each October. (more...)
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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Proclaims March is Cabaret Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will issue a proclamation declaring March 'Cabaret Month' in honor of a tradition long observed by New York City club owners. The proclamation will be presented at the Cabaret Hotline Anniversary Gala at the Laurie Beechman Theater on March 6th. Vocalist Craig Pomranz will accept the document on behalf of the cabaret community including the organizations: Cabaret Hotline, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) and The Mabel Mercer Foundation. (more...)
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NYC Parks Restores Carrère Memorial Stairs at Riverside Park
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013
NYC Parks announces the completion of the restoration of the John Merven Carrere Memorial Stairs at Riverside Park, located at West 99th Street and Riverside Drive. The renovations were funded with capital allocations of $375,000 from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and $300,000 from Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer. (more...)
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Audra McDonald Performs at AMNH's Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012
More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 today, November 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of Natural History. Aptly named "Turning Lupus Research Upside Down," this year's black tie gala, hosted by Willie Geist, NBC-TV talk show host, is expected to raise over $2 million to support the most innovative research. In keeping with the stature of the event, guests will be treated to a performance by Audra McDonald, 2012 Tony Award winner named Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Gershwin's classic Porgy and Bess. (more...)
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Audra McDonald to Perform at AMNH's Life Without Lupus Gala 2012, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012
More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 on Monday, November 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of Natural History. Aptly named "Turning Lupus Research Upside Down," this year's black tie gala, hosted by Willie Geist, NBC-TV talk show host, is expected to raise over $2 million to support the most innovative research. In keeping with the stature of the event, guests will be treated to a performance by Audra McDonald, 2012 Tony Award winner named Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Gershwin's classic Porgy and Bess. (more...)
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Mayor Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Farley Receive Flu Shot at Duane Reade Pharmacy
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2012
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas A. Farley received their seasonal flu vaccination this morning at a Duane Reade pharmacy (NYSE:WAG) at 100 Broadway, New York City, demonstrating the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of influenza. Duane Reade is part of the Walgreens family of companies. (more...)
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Catherine Zeta-Jones to Present 2012 Mayor’s Awards for Arts and Culture, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will join Catherine Zeta-Jones to present the 2012 Mayor's Awards for Arts and Culture to six individuals and organizations in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City's cultural life. The Mayor will also present the NYC Handel Medallion, New York City's highest award for achievement in the arts, to Harvey Lichtenstein. The event, to be held at New York City Center, will feature live performances by leading performing arts organizations, and appearances by special guest artists. (more...)
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IFP To Run Made In New York Media Center
by - Oct 11, 2012
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver and New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth Pinsky today announced that IFP (Independent Filmmaker Project) will develop and operate a new Media Center in New York City. To be named the ‘Made in New York' Media Center, it will be the first of its kind in the world. The Media Center is expected to open in spring 2013.
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IFP to Develop & Operate New Media Center in NYC
by Movies News Desk - Oct 11, 2012
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver and New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth Pinsky today announced that IFP (Independent Filmmaker Project) will develop and operate a new Media Center in New York City. (more...)
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Lincoln Center Set to Complete Redevelopment Project on 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012
Lincoln Center's six-year, $1.2 billion redevelopment project?completed on time and on budget?will be celebrated with the October 1 dedication ceremony for the final element of the center's transformation: The President's Bridge, named in honor of Reynold Levy, who has led Lincoln Center throughout this ambitious project. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is scheduled to join other distinguished guests in celebrating the bridge's opening and dedicating the donor wall that acknowledges the leading benefactors of Lincoln Center's redevelopment. (more...)
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Clifford's BIGGEST 'Birthday Party Ever' Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012
Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc., the global children's publishing, education and media company, today hosted 'Clifford's BIGGEST Birthday Party Ever' - a live webcast event streamed to classrooms nationwide that kicks off a year-long 50th birthday celebration of Clifford the Big Red Dog®. In honor of the celebration, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York, proclaimed the day as 'Clifford The Big Red Dog® Day.' (more...)
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'Stomp Out Litter' PSA Returns to NYC Cabs and Dept. of Sanitation Trucks
by BWW News Desk - Aug 02, 2012
New York City's dynamic STOMP OUT LITTER anti-litter public awareness campaign launched six years ago by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty and featuring the cast of STOMP in a vibrant public service announcement encouraging New Yorkers to keep their city clean, can be seen again in New York City cabs and on posters on Department of Sanitation trucks. (more...)
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PORGY AND BESS Cast to Perform at Harlem Week Kick Off
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2012
On Thursday, July 19, 2012, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg kicks off the 38th anniversary of HARLEM WEEK with an official Gala Reception at Gracie Mansion. The afternoon affair will include an excerpt performance by the 2012 Tony award winning cast of Porgy & Bess. In addition to the performance, HARLEM WEEK will honor Carib News on its 30th Anniversary; Sylvia Woods in honor of Sylvia's Restaurants 50th Anniversary; and Jackie Rowe Adams in honor of her tireless community activism and commitment to antiviolence. (more...)
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