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"The New York City Waterfalls"
In Summer 2008, artist Olafur Eliasson will present The New York City Waterfalls, a temporary, monumental public art project in the New York harbor.  Commissioned by Public Art Fund, and presented in collaboration with the City of New York, this work of art will insert nature into the urban cityscape.
Visit the New York City Waterfalls' website

Theater Subdistrict Council seeks proposals from Consultants

The Theater Subdistrict Council solicits proposals from arts professionals interested in working as the grant coordinator for this a new grant program. The consultant will work in consultation with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs to draft the grant application, oversee application review and funding recommendations, and administer at least the first part of the grant program.
Read the announcement
Find out about the program background


April is National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month and the City is celebrating the sixth annual Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 17, 2008!  Carry a poem in your pocket that day to share with friends, family, co-workers and classmates.  You’ll also receive free admission to cultural organizations in every borough.
Visit the Poem in Your Pocket Website


Make Music New York!

Make Music New YorkMusicians of all ages, creeds, and musical persuasions are invited to join New York's largest free outdoor music fest, the second annual "Make Music New York."

Sign up to perform, or to host musicians on your street, sidewalk, park, or garden. The event takes place June 21st; registration ends May 1.

Visit the Make Music New York website

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Election of Emily K. Rafferty as NYC & Company Chairwoman

On April 15, 2008, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the election of Emily K. Rafferty, president of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as chairwoman of the 81-member voluntary board of directors of NYC & Company.  Rafferty’s election as board chairwoman was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the Company’s executive committee, and is effective immediately.
Read the Press Release


Daily Public Service Announcements on 96.3 FM WQXR Radio

Your New York Starts Here - Daily Public Service Announcements on 96.3 FM WQXR Radio

To submit your events, please download the event form.


Commissioner's Picks

Commissioner Kate D. Levin chose events at the following organizations for WQXR's Commissioner's Picks segment on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visit each Web site for more detailed event information

Symphony Space
Upper West Fest
www.upperwestfest.com

Bartow Pell Mansion Museum
May Is Bicycle Month
www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org

The Studio Museum in Harlem
Harlem Postcards
www.studiomuseum.org

Staten Island Children’s Museum
House About It
www.statenislandkids.org


Cultural Affairs
Ongoing
Tugboats Night and Day
at The Noble Maritime Collection, Snug Harbor
 

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