Ice Skating Rink Returns at Brookfield Place with Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov

The Rink at Brookfield Place With Gregory & Petukhov presents The Magic of Beauty Holiday Ice Show. The show is directed and created by and will feature the skating of six-time US National medalists & United States Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov.

"We are very excited to put our second ice show at The Rink at Brookfield Place for the New York community that is free to the public to enjoy international and Olympic star performances. We are also very thankful to the Conrad NYC for their contribution and support of the ice show by hosting our stars."

The cast also includes Olympians and US National Champions such as Max Aaron, Alexa Scimeca Knierim & Chris Knierim, and Kristen Fraser & Igor Lukanin. The ice show will be hosted by three time Billboard #1 artist Jason Walker and Celebrity Image Maker Karl Giant and will take place on Sunday December 18th from 6:00-7:00PM.

The exciting evening will continue with "Skate with the Stars" following the show for a chance to skate with the Olympians. All participants are asked to register in advance at www.gpice.com.

Visitors to Brookfield Place can experience a variety of activities before and after watching the show, including dining at Hudson Eats or one of the many restaurants that Brookfield Place has to offer. Additionally, guests will have a chance to experience Luminaries in the Winter Garden while exploring the many fine retail options. The outdoor rink is located at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey Street on the upper plaza between the Winter Garden and the North Cove Marina. For additional information about The Rink at Brookfield Place, visit www.brookfieldplaceny.com/therink.

The Rink is scheduled to remain open through March 2016, operating under the following hours and rates: Weekdays 1pm - 8:30pm Weekends 10:15am - 9:30pm. $15 single session (90 mins); $5 skate rental; $200 Individual Season Pass; $500 Family of 3 season pass; LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM (Saturdays and Sundays 9am, 9:45am, 3:45pm) - $250 five-session pass.

Visit www.therinkatbrookfieldplace.net for more information regarding programming, public skate hours and special events.

Brookfield Place NY is the apotheosis of luxury shopping, dining and cultural arts in downtown Manhattan. The complex is uniquely positioned just south of Tribeca along the Hudson River waterfront. International fashion houses including Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, Omega, Ermenegildo Zegna, and contemporary fashion brands such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Theory, Michael Kors, Vince, Paul Smith, and Lululemon make Brookfield Place Downtown Manhattan's most sought-after shopping destination. An 85,000-square-foot Saks Fifth Avenue department store will open in early 2016, revolutionizing the luxury shopping experience in the area. Best-in-class dining options include Hudson Eats, a curated collection of 14 chef-driven fast-casual eateries; Le District, a 30,000-square-foot French-inspired marketplace and eight signature restaurants including L'Atelier, Amada, and Parm. Complemented by the renowned cultural programming of Arts Brookfield, Brookfield Place is leading the transformation of the area as the premier destination for residents and visitors alike. For more information, visit brookfieldplaceny.com.

Melissa Gregory & Denis Petukhov are top-ranked figure skating athletes in the world Together they have a resume of 6 US National medals, International Event Championships, and top world rankings. They represented the United States in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, and have toured as Champions on Ice performers. The Professional Skating Association recognized them as 2007 Best Performers. In 2010, 2011, & 2015 Melissa & Denis were spokespeople for BMW Team USA Campaign and were part of the ABC SKATING WITH THE STARS TV show. They were featured models for MAC Cosmetics for their winter line campaign. Their media appearance includes the Today show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, ABC World News. Gregory & Petukhov have been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, the Wall Street Journal and published in USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and Time Magazine. They currently partner and operate programs, events, shows, and parties at The Rink at Brookfield Place.

Melissa & Denis founded a nonprofit organization Proud Nation Inc. that is a sports-based youth development initiative that aims to increase youth participation in sports. Proud Nation Inc. has partnered with the United States Olympic Committee and US Figure Skating on EduSkating Community Olympic Development Program. Go to gpice.com.

Located in the heart of lower Manhattan's Battery Park City, Conrad New York is a contemporary luxury hotel which was recently awarded with prestigious LEED Gold for New Construction Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institution (USGBI). With magnificent views of the Hudson River, this exceptional 463 all-suite hotel is adjacent to Hudson River Park, and in close proximity to many of the city's important and historic landmarks and prominent neighborhoods, including TriBeCa and SoHo. Conrad New York offers a new standard of luxury, featuring spacious guestrooms that average over 430 square feet, each outfitted with integrated technology, flat-screen televisions and individual climate control, as well other unparalleled in-room amenities. Sixteen stories above street level, the hotel's seasonal "green roof" features a striking rooftop bar with endless views of the New York Harbor and Manhattan. The hotel boasts over 30,000 square feet of adaptable meeting space, including the 6,200 square-foot Gallery Ballroom; Union Square Events (USE) is the exclusive caterer. Follow Conrad New York on social media pages: @ConradNewYork and online at www.conradnewyork.com.