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!

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!

Tis the Season to Go Shopping!

Here’s how we spent one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year…

On November 25th, we joined over 60,000 shoppers at Time Warner Center for Lucky Shops Black Friday. Lucky Magazine partnered with Time Warner Center and MasterCard to offer exclusive deals, free product samples, mini-makeovers, and so much more on the biggest shopping day of the year!

Later that month we launched Time Warner Center’s Holiday Under the Stars with a private cocktail party at the MasterCard Holiday Star Lounge on the second floor of Time Warner Center. Delicacies included grilled shrimp skewers, quail eggs, mac and cheese balls! Through January 3rd, shoppers can enjoy this must-see holiday attraction featuring music by Wynton Marsalis and an all-star band including members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

The MasterCard Holiday Star Lounge at Time Warner Center opened earlier this month to provide special fashion and foodie offerings from The Shops at Columbus Circle as well as the Restaurant and Bar Collection at Time Warner Center to MasterCard cardholders during the busy shopping season. Shoppers relaxed and indulged in complimentary gift-wrapping after a long day of shopping, saving them time and making their holiday shopping experience enjoyable!

Heading over to another borough, we produced a three-part holiday event series at Bronx Terminal Market on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th featuring free hot chocolate and holiday caroling throughout the shopping center. Shoppers also had the opportunity to donate gently used coats to New York Cares at drop boxes located outside of Applebee’s at Bronx Terminal Market.

We are thankful for a bustling fun year and look forward to the amazing new projects 2012 will bring!

Happy Holidays!