Reconfigured Charles Engelhard Court, Balcony Galleries, and Historic Rooms Represent Second Part of Multi-Year Construction Project
Opening: May 19, 2009
Press Preview: Monday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.-noon
New York, NY (March 16) - When The Charles Engelhard Court-the grand, light-filled pavilion that has long served as the formal entrance to The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing-reopens this spring after two years of construction and renovation, the Museum’s unparalleled collections of American ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, architectural elements, silver, pewter, glass, and jewelry will finally be seen in all their glory. So, too, will its early American rooms-12 of the Met’s historic interiors, mostly from the colonial period, located on three floors of the wing’s historic core-that have been reordered, renovated, and reinterpreted. The popular American Wing Café will also reopen in its previous location on the park side of the court. The opening of the galleries marks the completion of the second part (begun in May 2007) of a project to reconfigure, renovate, or upgrade nearly every section of The American Wing by 2011. Read more »
Check out what’s happening at the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in April! Read more »
Go to iloveny.com for the latest ski conditions
The weather may be getting warmer, but that’s not stopping the great events, deals and skiing taking place at ski areas across New York State. This weekend, look for mogul competitions, a truly unique triathlon, a wild race between hose-carrying snowmakers, a spring carnival and more late season deals than you can shake a ski pole at! Read more »
“Get Out - Get Green - Get Going” this Spring
ADIRONDACK REGION, N.Y. March 17, 2009 - The Adirondack Region of Northern New York is a six-million acre wilderness and among the nation’s five largest carbon “sinks,” areas where CO2 is absorbed rather than emitted. It is at the leading edge of climate consciousness and a great place to catch Earth Day fever. In the Adirondacks, springtime means melting snow and ice and rushing river rapids. Read more »
Saratoga Springs, NY (March 18, 2009) - Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced the 2009 summer season of The Philadelphia Orchestra, August 5 - 22. Led by Charles Dutoit, Principal Conductor and Artistic Director, program highlights include an Opening Night appearance by ALEC BALDWIN who will narrate Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, performances by world-renown soloists including YO-YO MA and JOSHUA BELL, and three pops evenings with guest conductors MARVIN HAMLISCH, ERICH KUNZEL and JEFF TYZIK. Tickets for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s SPAC performances can be ordered via online order form at http://www.spac.org/ beginning Wednesday, March 18. Read more »
ALBANY, N.Y. – There are great performances and events — guaranteed to make memories — throughout Albany in April.
At the Times Union Center, The Dead takes the stage with The Jefferson Grisman Project, Los Lobos and the Indigo Girls capturing audiences at The Egg. For the children, the classic tale of Cinderella is told through ballet at The Egg, while Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh plays The Palace. And, there’s a ton of School Break Fun at the Henry Hudson Planetarium. Read more »
HAUPPAUGE, NY- (March 16, 2009)- The new 2009 Long Island Travel Guide has arrived and is available FREE by contacting the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau & Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) at 1-877-386-6654 or visiting www.discoverlongisland.com. Read more »
