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Music, Food Pairings & Cocktails: A Taste of Jazz

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation month, the renowned chefs from The Restaurant and Bar Collection at Time Warner Center teamed up with Jazz at Lincoln Center for an exclusive dining and musical event. A Voce, MASA, Center Bar, Porter House New York and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola served up jazz-themed world cuisines while Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks performed rhythm and beats! A Taste of Jazz proved to be an evening of decadence with surprise meet-and-greets from the chefs of The Restaurant and Bar Collection, delicious passed canapés and an open bar featuring the Strawberry Bellini signature cocktail!

Dancers at "A Taste of Jazz"

Ratatouille!

The renowned chefs from The Restaurant and Bar Collections and Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks

BKLYN DESIGNS, A Decade of Brooklyn
BKLYNDESIGNS, presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, celebrated their 10th anniversary by returning to DUMBO, Brooklyn, on May 10-12, 2013. The three-day exhibition showcased the most innovative contemporary furnishings and home accessories crafted in Brooklyn. Visitors including design press, trade, design and art aficionados, hipsters, families and more poured into St. Ann’s Warehouse for the hottest designs in Brooklyn. With a diverse array of panel discussions, keynote speakers, design-related after parties, delicious food trucks and an outdoor kids lounge, BKLYN DESIGNS had something for everyone!

BKLYN DESIGNS 2013!

Caleb Zipperer

BKLYN DESIGNS After Party!

Lapham's Quarterly Decades Ball: The 1950’s

The renowned literary magazine, Lapham's Quarterly, hosted their second annual Decades Ball featuring the 1950’s at Capitale NYC. Guests arrived donning iconic 50’s fashions, and were greeted with pocket squares and pinned flowers to perfect the look. Noted Hollywood figures including Tom Hanks, Patricia Clarkson, Jessie Tyler Ferguson, Tony Kushner, Nellie McKay, Steven Pasquale and Martha Plimpton, captured the essence of the decade with performances of North by Northwest, Marilyn Monroe, and Doris Day. The evening ended with honoring historian Kevin Philips with the Janus Prize award, presented by Broadcast Journalist legend Morley Safer.

Left: Ladies in 1950's fashions offered guests pocket squares and flowers!
Right: Ari Graynor reads Marilyn Monroe's article, "Why My Favorite Friends are Men"

Guests enjoyed classic 1950's films and images during dinner

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 16th, 23rd and 30th - Rooftop Films at Bronx Terminal Market
August 24th - Back to School in the Bronx at Bronx Terminal Market
September 29th - The Atlantic Antic

Snow In Spring

And Other Unique Happenings in New York this Season! 

Exclusive Fashion Presentation presented by L.K.Bennett, Harper's BAZAAR and MasterCard

British luxury fashion brand L.K.Bennett teamed up with Harper's BAZAAR to give MasterCard cardholders an exclusive fashion presentation. Guests indulged in prosecco while viewing L.K.Bennett's spring collection (featuring the collaboration with London-based style icon Caroline Issa!). Michelle Fawbush, Merchandising Editor at Harper's BAZAAR provided tips to fashionistas on how to use these pieces to upgrade your everyday style! 

Another Priceless Event at Time Warner Center 

Learn How to Build an Affordable Wine Cellar at A Voce Columbus

Who doesn't love a glass of wine, paired with a savory food? MasterCard cardholders attended an exclusive event with renowned wine director, Olivier Flosse, of A Voce Columbus restaurant. Guests filled up with educational wine tips, delicious wine tastings and food pairings. A Voce Columbus is one of four dining spots in the country to earn the Grand Award in Wine Spectator‘s 2012 Restaurant Wine List Awards!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 25th - A Taste of Jazz at Time Warner Center

May 10th-12th - BKLYN DESIGNS in DUMBO, Brooklyn

June 3rd - Lapham's Quarterly Second Annual Decades Ball at Capitale

June 8th - Living Fit at Bronx Terminal Market

June 15th - Priceless New York Father's Day Cigar & Whiskey Tasting at Davidoff of Geneva

Snow Can't Slow Us Down!

December brought groundbreaking and priceless events, and of course, fun holiday parties!

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY’S WITH THE BRONX OPERA

New Yorkers experienced great holiday shopping when they visited Bronx Terminal Market this December. There were a myriad of activities throughout Bronx Terminal Market including carolers from the Bronx Opera singing festive favorites, complimentary hot chocolate from Applebee’s, shoppers redeeming prizes from Coca-Cola, and families participating in The Home Depot Children's Workshop.

HUDSON YARDS GROUNDBREAKING

Last year, Related Companies announced Coach as the first retail tenant at Hudson Yards. This year, we produced the groundbreaking of Hudson Yards, heralded by Mayor Bloomberg as, “the future of New York.” This next great neighborhood will move the center of the city west with new residential and commercial space including a skyscraper taller than the Empire State Building, a new public school, cultural facility, and five-star hotel. The first building will be completed in 2015.  

A PRICELESS EVENING WITH MAD MUSEUM AND A VOCE COLUMBUS

Art, food, and wine aficionados participated in a curated tour of MAD Museum, followed by dinner at A Voce Columbus in Time Warner Center. After an exclusive curator-led tour of the Daniel Brush exhibit “Blue Steel Gold Light,” comprising four-decades of Brush’s work in paint, gold, steel and jewels, the night turned to the masterpieces of Missy Robbins, executive chef at A Voce. Guests indulged in the simplicity of delectable Italian cooking, elevated by exquisite wine pairings while taking in the beauty of an unseasonably warm December night.

MASTERCARD HOLIDAY COAT CHECK LOUNGE

During December MasterCard offered a complimentary coat and bag check service to Time Warner Center shoppers during the height of the holiday shopping season. At the lounge, shoppers also enjoyed specialty cocktails from Stone Rose Lounge, performances by Jazz at Lincoln Center, delicious tastings from O&CO., pastries from Bouchon Bakery & Café, and the chance to receive Time Warner Center’s Ultimate Gift Bag with treasures from Coach, C. Wonder, TUMI, and many more.

WINTER LAND COMES TO BRONX TERMINAL MARKET

We closed out the busy holiday season with an afternoon of season’s greetings brought to you by Coca-Cola®. Winter Land came to life at Bronx Terminal Market with a life-sized sleigh and holiday spirit in the air! Last-minute holiday shoppers were treated to festive photo-ops and free samples of Sprite Zero. A few lucky winners also took home New York Knicks tickets!

In 2012 our events were featured as "Best of" in The New York Times Style Section, Time Out New York, and various online and print publications. We are tremendously thankful for the opportunity to work with so many creative individuals. Here's to keeping it unique, fun, and fabulous in 2013!

A Sprinkling of the Seasons

With celebrations including ice sculpture carvings, bright dancing lights, and shopping galore, New York City was energized with iconic events this season!

NYC FIELDHOUSE AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

As part of the annual Brooklyn Bridge Park Harvest Festival, we celebrated with the community the launch of NYC Fieldhouse. NYC Fieldhouse promises to bring recreation and year-round fun and excitement to Pier 5 by offering track cycling and sports facilities as well as the space to host children’s camp, after-school programs, and community events. Kids got a taste of the fun to come during the Harvest Festival by shooting hoops with Fort Greene Sports, tumbling into gymnastics with Powerplay, and taking a cycling spin with Olympic Cyclist, Deirdre Bader.

ICEFEST ON THE CIRCLE

On November 15th, the holidays came to life both in and outside of Time Warner Center. The inaugural IceFest on the Circle at Time Warner Center featured five, eight-foot tall statues sculpted live on Columbus Circle, performances by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, treats by Whole Foods Market and Bouchon Bakery, and special offers from The Shops at Columbus Circle. Holiday cheer filled the air as we enjoyed the launch of Holiday Under the Stars, the world’s largest specialty-crafted display of illuminated colors! It was spectacular!

BLACK FRIDAY

92.3 NOW elevated the Black Friday madness on the roofdeck of Bronx Terminal Market with hit music and fun prize giveaways while shoppers waited for stores to open in the Bronx on Thanksgiving Day. Meanwhile on the Upper West Side at Time Warner Center, MasterCard shoppers indulged in a complimentary glass of Prosecco from Center Bar. What a wonderful treat -- as if all the amazing deals and discounts weren't enough!

WINTER'S EVE AT TIME WARNER CENTER

We closed out a busy month with the classic jubilee of Winter’s Eve at Time Warner Center on Monday. The night was full of delicious tastings from Asiate, Bar Masa, Bouchon, and Landmarc paired with exciting performances by the Big Apple Circus, LaGuardia High School's Show Choir, and Motown: The Musical. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra closed out the night with a truly one-of-a-kind showcase!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Ongoing through December 31st: NY Cares Coat Drive with Related Companies

December 1st, 8th, and 15th: Bronx Terminal Market Celebrates the Holidays

December 4th: Hudson Yards Groundbreaking

December 7th to December 24th: MasterCard’s Holiday Lounge

Shopping, More Shopping, and a Spectacular Street Fair

September is fabulous in the city: summer ends, school starts, and exciting events like Fashion Week and The Atlantic Antic launch our event calendar!

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT AT TIME WARNER CENTER

For one night only, hundreds of fashionistas headed to Time Warner Center for Fashion's Night Out where they indulged in amazing deals and offerings including complimentary makeovers from Aveda, delicious cocktails at Porter House New York, and a ride on L.K.Bennett's double-decker bus to and from the London Hotel. Between drinks, beats, bites, and new styles to try, there was something for everyone on this night to remember! 

PUBLIC ART FUND AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE

International innovator Tatzu Nishi made his United States debut at Columbus Circle with, "Discovering Columbus” sponsored by Public Art Fund. We climbed 6 stories up above Central Park to come face-to-face with the little-known commemorative statue of Christopher Columbus set - by Nishi - in a contemporary New York style living room. From 75 feet above the ground we enjoyed the gorgeous city views and experienced a new perspective of a centuries-old monument. Don't miss this exhibition! You can still get your free pass on the third floor of Time Warner Center through December 2nd.

ATLANTIC ANTIC

We wrapped up the month with The 38th Annual Atlantic Antic: one mile of Brooklyn filled with 500 craft and food vendors, 100 local stores and restaurants, a fantastic line up of live music and plenty of fun activities for the whole family. The Antic ambiance encompassed scents of funnel cake and smoky meats diffused into the air with eclectic tunes and sounds of joy and laughter from the crowd.

A few raindrops didn't stop our fun! We still had plenty of time to witness some of the best stages in Antic history like M.O.B.'s hip-hop stage curated by Rabbi Darkside, featuring a killer DJ set by Afrika Bambaataa. Somewhere between the belly-dancing, drum-a-longs, and the rhythmic trumpeter we worked up quite an appetite! We enjoyed classics from Red Hook Lobster Pound and Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie. We also saved room for new finds from Krescendo, an Italian restaurant from Top Chef Masters contestant Elizabeth Falkner, which we washed down with a pint of Sixpoint Antic Amber!

Over one million people enjoyed the unforgettable experiences only found within Brooklyn's largest street festival! You call that a street fair... We'll call that a success!

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 20th - NYC Fieldhouse at The Brooklyn Bridge Park Harvest Festival 

November 15th - Ice Fest at Time Warner Center

December 1st, 8th, 15th - Bronx Terminal Market Celebrates The Holidays with The Bronx Opera

Hot Summer Nights

This summer we reached great heights, launching a Rooftop Films series on the roof deck at Bronx Terminal Market and opening the 8,000 square foot Sephora at Time Warner Center.

ROOFTOP FILMS AT BRONX TERMINAL MARKET

In July we launched "Rooftop Films at Bronx Terminal Market" with Disney's Rango and pre-film giveaways by 92.3 NOW! Hundreds gathered for this free summer film series held in July and August on the roof deck of Bronx Terminal Market. The film series continued with Ratatouille, featuring a pre-film screening of a Bronx Net Bronx Flavor episode starring the hilarious culinary master Baron Ambrosia, and delicious tastings from Marisco Centro's seafood menu. On August 7th, Bronx Terminal Market hosted the Bronx premiere of the moving and heart-felt independent film Inocente, followed by an intimate Q&A with Inocente herself! We wrapped up an incredibly successful series with Disney's Kungfu Panda and a special guest appearance by Bronx Net's Grandmaster Fitness host Mele-Mel! 

SAILING ON THE CLIPPER CITY: THE MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR

We boarded the Clipper City at the South Street Seaport on a beautiful summer night in July for The Magical History Tour produced by our good friend Allegra Schorr and The Floating Theater. There we enjoyed a magical journey through New York's rich history while taking in the gorgeous views of the Hudson. What a perfect night for sailing!

SEPHORA OPENING AT TIME WARNER CENTER

This two-day launch hosted a Beauty Lounge offering complimentary makeovers for all the ladies in the house! New and improved features inside the store include an interactive Fragrance Sensorium, private Personal Beauty Advisor room, and many expanded brands like Armani, Edward Bess, CoverFX, Perfekt/Amazing, Nude, Soap & Glory, Dr. Gross, St. Tropez, and more!

BTM CELEBRATES BACK TO SCHOOL IN THE BRONX

This past weekend, Bronx Terminal Market celebrated Back-to-School with hands-on family programming! Hundreds joined us for face painting, free haircuts courtesy of Slique Hair Studio, arts and crafts with Bronx Children's Museum, a Mad Science demonstration outside of Applebee's, an interactive musical adventure with FunikiJam, and Burlington Coat Factory's Back-to-School fashion show hosted by local fashion blogger Celia of Sicka Than Average. There were tons of free giveaways by 92.3 NOW and promotions at Bronx Terminal Market stores to take advantage of all day. Complete with a guest appearance from Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys "R" Us, there was something for everyone at this back to school bash!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bronx Terminal Market Celebrates Boo at the Zoo

September 24th to October 28th

A treat just in time for Halloween! From September 24th through October 28th, spend $75 at any store or restaurant at Bronx Terminal Market and receive a voucher for a FREE adult ticket to the Bronx Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event. Bring your receipt to Raymour & Flanigan on Level 4 to redeem your voucher while supplies last. Plus, become the Mayor of Bronx Terminal Market on foursquare to unlock a special offer!

The 38th Annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival

September 30th

The Atlantic Antic is a living tribute to the myriad of heritages that coexist in Brooklyn, bringing together thousands of people to celebrate the best shops, music, food, and fun on Atlantic Avenue! Spanning four neighborhoods from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, the Antic is the largest street festival in New York City! From start to finish, Atlantic Avenue transforms into a sea of entertainment offering something for everyone for one day only!