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  • Discount Tickets Available for New York Philharmonic Handel’s “Messiah”

    Discount tickets are available for the Tuesday, December 12th and Wednesday, December 13th New York Philharmonic performances of Handel’s Messiah at Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall.

    The discounted tickets are available through Goldstar, a national provider of discounted event and entertainment tickets.

    Handel’s “Messiah” — the composer’s monumental celebration of faith and the human experience — boasts a chorus known by many people (“Hallelujah”), but there’s nothing quite like hearing the entire work’s soaring grandeur live in person. And this is especially true when the composer’s masterwork is performed by the New York Philharmonic. A holiday classic for 275 years, “Messiah” is sure to be especially dazzling this year as the Philharmonic performs under the expert baton of guest conductor Andrew Manze. They’ll be joined by soprano Joélle Harvey, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, tenor Ben Bliss, bass-baritone Andrew Foster-Williams and the Westminster Symphonic Choir, led by director Joe Miller. Experience the piece’s timeless beauty this season at David Geffen Hall.

    Goldstar Tickets:

    Tuesday December 12, 2017 / 7:30pm | $45
    Wednesday December 13, 2017 / 7:30pm | $45

    More holiday season entertainment: Christmas in New York City, 2017

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  • Pumpkin Flotilla in Central Park

    Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla

    Each year, Central Park hosts a Pumpkin Flotilla as part of their Halloween Celebrations.

    Participants bring carved pumpkins to the Dana Discovery Center at the northern end of Central Park. The first 50 pumpkins received are set afloat on the waters of Harlem Meer.

    The 2017 event takes place Sunday, October 29th. The lit pumpkin flotilla will be launched at twilight (around 6:30 p.m.)

    In addition to the Pumpkin Flotilla, there will be Halloween stories and crafts from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and a Halloween costume parade from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Visit the Central Park event page for details.

    Location

    The Dana Discovery Center and Harlem Meer are located at the northeast corner of Central Park, at 110th Street, between Fifth and Lenox Avenues.

     

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  • The New York Philharmonic’s Free Annual Memorial Day Concert

    Free Annual New York Philharmonic Concert at St. John the Divine

    Each year at Memorial Day, the New York Philharmonic gives a free concert at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.

    The 2017 concert is on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, at 8:00 p.m.  The program includes a performance of Symphony No 4 by Mahler.

    Tickets are required and will be distributed beginning 6:00 p.m. the evening of the concert. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Visit the New York Philharmonic website for details.

    The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the largest in the world. Construction on the spectacular Gothic-style cathedral began in 1828 and still continues today. The cathedral’s 40-foot wide stained glass rose window is the largest in the U.S..

     

    Location

    The address for the Cathedral is 1047 Amsterdam Avenue. It is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street.

     

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  • Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show in NYC

    fireworks-2You’ve probably seen NYC’s Fourth of July fireworks display on television. If you’re planning on being in the city on the 4th, you can see them in person.

    The 2017 fireworks show will launch from five barges in the East River, positioned between East 24th and East 41st Streets. You’ll be able to see the fireworks from any location with a view of the sky above the East River. There are several official viewing points along the elevated portions of FDR Drive. Also, take a look at Time Out’s guide to fireworks viewing spots.

    The display starts at 9:25 p.m. but you’ll want to find your spot to watch long before that. The fireworks bring out lots and lots of people to watch.

    If you’d rather stay home and avoid the crowds, you can watch the show on TV. NBC will air the festivities beginning at 8:00 p.m.

    Visit the Macy’s website for details about the fireworks show.

     

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