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Clint Ramos Joins Isaac Mizrahi and More For MCNY Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021

On October 19, 2021, the Museum of the City of New York will host its annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon, celebrating artists that make New York City the design capital of the world. Held in person at the Museum, the program will include a panel of design experts, featuring Stellene Volandes, Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country, Isaac Mizrahi, performer, writer, designer & producer, Clint Ramos, Tony Award-winning designer & creative producer, and Alex Vadukul, City Correspondent for The New York Times.

YAGP Tours BALLERINA: FASHION'S MODERN MUSE At FIT With Net-A-Porter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and board member Marcella Hymowitz brought friends to a private tour of Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse, the new exhibition at The Museum at FIT.

POETRY IN AMERICA Returns to Public Television for Season Two
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2020

Eight new half-hour episodes of Poetry in America will begin airing on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and on the World Channel starting this April and continuing through the spring and summer. Also in April, which is National Poetry Month, the series will be available to stream on pbs.org and individual episodes will be available on poetryinamerica.org.

NBC Announces the 10 Contestants Competing on the New Season of MAKING IT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2019

Get thread-y for it! NBC has announced the 10 makers vying for the title of “Master Maker” and a $100,000 grand prize on Season 2 of “Making It,” returning Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Chrissy Teigen, Kylie Jenner's 'Rise and Shine' and Andy Cohen Lead WOWie Awards Nominations
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 12, 2019

World of Wonder just announced the nominees for the annual WOWie Awards, celebrating the best in this year's pop culture happenings. 

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's Series MAKING IT Returns on December 2
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 18, 2019

Grab your glue guns and get ready to laugh as NBC's “Making It,” from executive producers and hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, returns with a multi-night crafting event beginning Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

NBC Orders Second Season for Summer Hit MAKING IT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 21, 2018

NBC, in the midst of another summer where it's once again beading the competition handily, is ordering a second season of its newest hit series, “Making It,” from Universal Television Alternative Studio. 

NBC Announces the Eight Contestants for Amy Poehler & Nick Offerman's MAKING IT
by Macon Prickett - Jun 21, 2018

Eight Makers will vie for the title of “Master Maker” and a $100,000 grand prize on NBC's “Making It,” which premieres Tuesday, July 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

NBC Annouces the Eight Contestants on Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's MAKING IT
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 20, 2018

Eight Makers will vie for the title of 'Master Maker' and a $100,000 grand prize on NBC's 'Making It,' which premieres Tuesday, July 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Relax and Untwine, NBC's New Competition Series From Amy Poehler MAKING IT Crafts Its Debut with 7/31 Premiere
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 8, 2018

Relax and Untwine, NBC's New Competition Series From Amy Poehler MAKING IT Crafts Its Debut with 7/31 Premiere

NBC's New Competition Series MAKING IT Crafts Its Debut With July 31 Premiere
by Macon Prickett - Mar 8, 2018

 “Making It,” the six-episode series from executive producers, hosts and pop-culture's favorite comedic best friends, Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, will make its premiere on NBC Tuesday, July 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Ivan Wong's MONSTER Unveiled on Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017

The New York- and Los Angeles-based American fine art studio DANIELLE is pleased to announce the unveiling of artist Ivan Wong's new outdoor art installation entitled Monster, on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. Monster will be on view indefinitely, starting today, October 30, 2017.

MAD To Present Annual Visionaries Awards At MAD Ball 2017
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Cipriani 42nd Street, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating five outstanding individuals.

CAILLER, Switzerland's Premium Chocolate Brand, Returns To The U.S. For Only The Second Time In Its Nearly 200-year History
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 9, 2016

CAILLER, home of Swiss chocolate since 1819, is now available online and at an exclusive New York retail pop-up location just in time for the gifting season and holiday celebrations. With Amazon as its primary retailer, Nestl will again sell CAILLER chocolate in the U.S., bringing its super-premium chocolate from the lush foothills of the Swiss Alps to American doorsteps nationwide.

MAD Presents Annual Visionaries! Awards at MAD Ball Celebrating its 60th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2016

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pier 60, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields. For 20 years, the MAD Ball has recognized visionaries in the worlds of business, arts, philanthropy, and creativity, reflecting MAD's mission to celebrate innovation and excellence across all creative disciplines. This year's Visionaries! Awards will honor design advocate, patron, and longtime MAD Trustee Charles S. Cohen; the late architect Zaha Hadid; Italian design innovator MISSONI; and conceptual artist Yinka Shonibare. Hosted by Simon Doonan, the 2016 event will bring together 500 guests, including art patrons, artists, designers, and noted corporate and civic leaders, and will introduce the Museum's new Nanette L. Laitman Director, Jorge Daniel Veneciano.

MAD Presents Visionaries Awards at 2015 MAD BALL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015

Tonight, November 3rd, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design's highly anticipated annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields will take place at Pier 60.

MAD to Present Visionaries Awards at 2015 MAD BALL Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2015

On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design's highly anticipated annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields will take place at Pier 60.

Photo Flash: Dr. Ruth, Ed Burns, Stewart F. Lane and More at East Hampton Library's 2015 Authors Night Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2015

East Hampton Library's 11th Annual Authors Night was held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Field at 4 Maidston Lane in East Hampton, NY. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Gerard Butler is the New Face of BOSS BOTTLED Campaign
by Jennifer Diamond - Oct 6, 2014

BOSS Parfums launched its new global campaign with the latest face of BOSS BOTTLED and Man of Today, Gerard Butler,at The Standard Hotel in New York. Simon Doonan, author, fashion commentator and Creative Ambassador-at-Large for Barneys New York, interviewed Gerard about the Man of Today campaign, his passion for success, distinctive style and personal grooming. Positive and provocative, the discussion focused on modern day masculinity and the conviction at the heart of the new BOSS BOTTLED campaign the belief that today's men are the best they have ever been.

Joe Zee Hosts Sundance TV's REVEALING: TRUE OR FAUX Special Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 16, 2014

SundanceTV examines the world of sartorial knock offs in its fourth all new special hosted by ELLE Creative Director Joe Zee, 'Revealing: True or Faux,' airing tonight, April 16th.