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A visitor’s center with a viewing deck is coming to Times Square

Times Square is about to undergo a massive update.

Real estate investment and management firm just announced the $500 million redevelopment of the 118-year-old building One Times Square, which is actually the home of the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball drop celebration.

The revamped building will officially turn into a modern-day visitor center with a new viewing deck and a museum—and it will be open to the public for the very first time in decades.

According to a press release, the new viewing deck will allow visitors to take a close look at the famous New Year’s Eve Ball all the while reveling in elevated views of the neighborhood. The museum, on the other hand, will explore the history of the building and Times Square as a whole, obviously also delving into the importance of the annual midnight celebration.

There’s more: the 26-story building on 42nd Street will also become a destination for branded experiences that will take over 12 floors and, according to the press release, “include digital, virtual and augmented reality integrations.”

The redeveloped building interior is projected to open to the public in the summer of 2024.

“Times Square has served as the crossroads of the world for more than a century, and One Times Square is at the center of that global stage,”

said Michael Phillips, president of Jamestown, in an official statement.

“The building’s next chapter will build on that legacy, creating a new destination in the heart of Times Square for the next generation. With a focus on providing experiences enhanced by technology, the project is representative of the future of real estate and the integration of the physical and virtual worlds. We are reimagining how spaces can be experienced by leveraging the power of AR technology and creative storytelling.”

Lest you think the major update will change the way Times Square looks like for the duration of the 27-month-long construction period, think again: the north facing LED signs on the facade of the building will continue broadcasting advertisements throughout the time and the famous Ball will also stay in place.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall announces his first solo tour in a decade, which will hit NYC's Carnegie Hall in April 2022.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall Expands Tour, Reaches NYC’s Carnegie Hall April 14

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall announces his first solo tour in a decade, which will hit NYC’s Carnegie Hall in April 2022.

The second leg of the tour will follow previously announced dates playing historic venues such as NYC’s Carnegie Hall and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, plus the April 1 release of BeforeAfter (Legacy Recordings), Hall’s first-ever solo retrospective.

As with the tour’s first leg, Todd Rundgren will be a special guest on all newly announced dates.

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Tickets for the second leg of the tour go on sale starting Friday, March 18 at 10AM local time at livenation.com.

Compiled and sequenced by Hall, BeforeAfter features thirty tracks spanning all five of his solo albums, from 1980’s Robert Fripp-produced Sacred Songs through 2011’s Laughing Down Crying, co-produced with longtime Hall compatriot T-Bone Wolk, who sadly passed before the album was released.

Additionally, the collection features six never-released performances from the pathbreaking web and television series Live From Daryl’s House, which Hall launched in 2007 with the then-novel idea of “playing with my friends and putting it up on the internet.”

One of those performances includes the recently shared recording of the Eurythmics classic “Here Comes The Rain Again,” performed with that song’s co-writer Dave Stewart. Other guests on the Live From Daryl’s House tracks include Rundgren, Monte Montgomery and more. Taken as a whole, BeforeAfter draws unexpected and satisfying connections between the esoteric and accessible sides of Daryl Hall’s creativity.

Pre-order BeforeAfter now: https://legacyrecordings.lnk.to/BeforeAfterPR

Daryl Hall is a modern-day renaissance man, an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the best-selling duo of all time, the star of his very own award-winning web series-turned-TV staple, Live from Daryl’s House, as well as a successful venue owner with “Daryl’s House,” a restored live music space in Pawling, N.Y.

Daryl Hall East Coast Tour Dates

April 1 – Auditorium Theatre – Chicago, IL ^

April 3 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN ^

April 5 – Atlanta Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA ^

April 7 – MGM Northfield Park – Northfield, OH ^

April 9 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA ^

April 11 – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA ^

April 14 – Carnegie Hall – New York, NY ^

April 16 – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor – National Harbor, MD ^

Daryl Hall West Coast Tour Dates

May 12 – Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA ^

May 14 – Golden Gate Theatre – San Francisco, CA ^

May 16 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA ^

May 18 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO ^

May 20 – Tulsa Theater – Tulsa, OK ^

May 22 – ACL Live at the Moody Theater – Austin, TX ^

^ w/ Todd Rundgren

Related: Country Superstars The Chicks head to Summer Tour with a July stop at LA’s The Greek Theatre

Before After Track list:

Disc One:

1. Dreamtime

2. Babs and Babs

3. Foolish Pride

4. Can’t Stop Dreaming

5. Here Comes The Rain Again (Live From Daryl’s House) with Dave Stewart

6. Someone Like You

7. Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself)

8. Sacred Songs

9. Right as Rain

10. Survive

11. North Star (Live From Daryl’s House) with Monte Montgomery

12. In My Own Dream (Live From Daryl’s House)

13. NYCNY

14. What’s Gonna Happen to Us

Disc Two:

1. Love Revelation

2. Fools Rush In

3. I’m in a Philly Mood

4. Send Me

5. Justify

6. Borderline

7. Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You

8. Eyes for You (Ain’t No Doubt About It)

9. The Farther Away I Am

10. Why Was It So Easy

11. Can We Still Be Friends (Live From Daryl’s House) with Todd Rundgren

12. Cab Driver

13. Our Day Will Come (Live From Daryl’s House)

14. Laughing Down Crying (Live From Daryl’s House)

15. Problem with You (Live From Daryl’s House)

16. Neither One of Us (Wants To Be the First to Say Goodbye) (Live From Daryl’s House)

NY's The High Line Blossoms by Major Gift from Diamonstein - Spielvogel Foundation Building on two decades of support for the High Line by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, the new gift will be recognized at the West Seating Steps, on the High Line Spur The High Line, the organization that originally rallied for the elevated structure’s preservation and reuse as public space, starting in 1999, and now operates it as a park under a license agreement with NYC Parks, announced a new gift from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation. Advertisement The gift will help the organization, which must raise nearly 100% of its annual budget, fund a variety of crucial park needs. It will be recognized with signage at the West Seating Steps, located at the High Line Spur, which bridges the intersection of 30th Street and 10th Avenue, in Manhattan. One of the High Line’s largest resting areas, the West Seating Steps provide respite for park visitors and accommodate audience members for performances and public programs. The Steps occupy the western edge of the Spur, which was originally built to carry postal trains from the elevated tracks into the Morgan General Mail Facility. Related: The seating feature directly overlooks the High Line Plinth, where new, monumental art commissions are presented on a rotating basis, and the site of a planned connection to Moynihan Train Hall, projected to open in late 2022. ‘ ‘We are so grateful to acknowledge the support of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation, and the longtime commitment and leadership of Founding High Line Board Member Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, at the West Seating Steps,’’ said Robert Hammond, the High Line’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. ‘ ‘This iconic feature stands at the intersection of the High Line’s historical past, its present-day artistic programming, and its future role as a connector to Moynihan Train Hall, which is a crucial component of High Line’s vision to make New York City more livable, equitable, and connected.’’ “The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation is pleased to provide ongoing support for the remarkable stewardship of the historic High Line, now a model for community activism, citizen-led reuse of industrial infrastructure,” said Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel. “The storied structures of our past play an essential role in the continued strength of our city, and so it seems especially appropriate that the Foundation’s gift will be recognized at a feature that overlooks the gateway to the future Moynihan Connector, which will allow New Yorkers to safely and enjoyably make their way from the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall, a remarkable example of adaptive reuse of a historic New York City landmark.’’ As a Founding Board Member of the High Line, Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel helped fight against the demolition of the historic High Line structure and served on the joint committee of City and High Line representatives that selected the design team of James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro. She helped grow the High Line from a small group of community-based advocates into a strong non-profit organization that could enter into a license agreement with NYC Parks and responsibly fund and manage the High Line’s annual operations. She spearheaded a government relations initiative that led to over $20 million in federal construction funding toward the High Line’s adaptive reuse. In June 2021, The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation and the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City, announced plans to create the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute for New York City History, Politics and Community Activism-----a new division within New-York Historical Society conceived and supported by the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation. An important component of the Institute’s mission will be the collection of relevant materials that relate to 20th and 21st-century local history, including the civil rights movement, women’s rights, climate concerns, the drive for LBGTQ+ rights, and the historic preservation movement. A selection of historic documents associated with the High Line and its transformation from disused rail structure to public open space were among the first pieces placed in the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute's archive. ABOUT THE HIGH LINE The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors------all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks

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NY’s The High Line Blossoms by Major Gift from Diamonstein – Spielvogel Foundation

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NY’s The High Line Blossoms by Major Gift from Diamonstein – Spielvogel Foundation

Building on two decades of support for the High Line by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, the new gift will be recognized at the West Seating Steps, on the High Line Spur

The High Line, the organization that originally rallied for the elevated structure’s preservation and reuse as public space, starting in 1999, and now operates it as a park under a license agreement with NYC Parks, announced a new gift from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation.

The gift will help the organization, which must raise nearly 100% of its annual budget, fund a variety of crucial park needs.

It will be recognized with signage at the West Seating Steps, located at the High Line Spur, which bridges the intersection of 30th Street and 10th Avenue, in Manhattan.

One of the High Line’s largest resting areas, the West Seating Steps provide respite for park visitors and accommodate audience members for performances and public programs.

The Steps occupy the western edge of the Spur, which was originally built to carry postal trains from the elevated tracks into the Morgan General Mail Facility.

The seating feature directly overlooks the High Line Plinth, where new, monumental art commissions are presented on a rotating basis, and the site of a planned connection to Moynihan Train Hall, projected to open in late 2022. ‘

‘We are so grateful to acknowledge the support of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation, and the longtime commitment and leadership of Founding High Line Board Member Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, at the West Seating Steps,’’

said Robert Hammond, the High Line’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. ‘

‘This iconic feature stands at the intersection of the High Line’s historical past, its present-day artistic programming, and its future role as a connector to Moynihan Train Hall, which is a crucial component of High Line’s vision to make New York City more livable, equitable, and connected.’’

“The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation is pleased to provide ongoing support for the remarkable stewardship of the historic High Line, now a model for community activism, citizen-led reuse of industrial infrastructure,” said Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel.

“The storied structures of our past play an essential role in the continued strength of our city, and so it seems especially appropriate that the Foundation’s gift will be recognized at a feature that overlooks the gateway to the future Moynihan Connector, which will allow New Yorkers to safely and enjoyably make their way from the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall, a remarkable example of adaptive reuse of a historic New York City landmark.’’

As a Founding Board Member of the High Line, Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel helped fight against the demolition of the historic High Line structure and served on the joint committee of City and High Line representatives that selected the design team of James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

She helped grow the High Line from a small group of community-based advocates into a strong non-profit organization that could enter into a license agreement with NYC Parks and responsibly fund and manage the High Line’s annual operations. She spearheaded a government relations initiative that led to over $20 million in federal construction funding toward the High Line’s adaptive reuse.

In June 2021, The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation and the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City, announced plans to create the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute for New York City History, Politics and Community Activism—–a new division within New-York Historical Society conceived and supported by the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation.

An important component of the Institute’s mission will be the collection of relevant materials that relate to 20th and 21st-century local history, including the civil rights movement, women’s rights, climate concerns, the drive for LBGTQ+ rights, and the historic preservation movement. A selection of historic documents associated with the High Line and its transformation from disused rail structure to public open space were among the first pieces placed in the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute’s archive.

ABOUT THE HIGH LINE

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors——all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks

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Love, Gilda Director Lisa D’Apolito To Present Keynote At Gilda’s Club NYC Luncheon May 9

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Love, Gilda Director Lisa D’Apolito To Present Keynote At Gilda’s Club NYC Luncheon May 9

Lisa D’Apolito, filmmaker, director, and producer of acclaimed Gilda Radner documentary will be the featured speaker for Gilda’s Club NYC 11th Annual Celebrating Women luncheon, at the Metropolitan Club, Wednesday, May 9^th.

D’Apolito became interested in Gilda through her work with Gilda’s Club, where she has been helping the nonprofit create short films for their events since 2010. Love, Gilda showcases the hilarious highs and tragic lows in an incredible life of the Saturday Night Live comedian, and one that echoed one of her most famous lines: It’s always something.

“I am honored to be the keynote speaker at Celebrating Women,”

states D’Apolito.

“Gilda Radner’s legacy is truly unique as she has not only inspired today’s comedians but she is an ongoing inspiration for people affected by cancer through the work done at Gilda’s Club.”

Related:

Co-Founder Jane Rosenthal Announces Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Season and key entry dates.

Gerri Willis, anchor and correspondent of Fox Business Network, presented the 2017 luncheon keynote speaking of her own cancer experience and returns in 2018 as host.
Celebrating Women honors exemplary women in the fields of healthcare and business.
Honoree Michelle Freyre, President of U.S. Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is responsible for the company’s high-profile portfolio of Beauty brands including AVEENO®, CLEAN & CLEAR®, LUBRIDERM®, LE PETIT MARSELLAIS™, RoC®, ROGAINE® and NEUTROGENA®, the largest brand within Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Freyre was recently named on the 2018 Fortune 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business, as well as honored as a 2018 Working Mother of the Year by the She Runs It Organization.
Honoree Alise Reicin, MD is the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Development for the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and oversees Clinical Therapeutic Areas, Statistics, Evidence and Value Development, and Clinical Operations. Dr. Reicin has extensive early and late clinical development experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas including oncology and immunology.

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Co-Founder Jane Rosenthal Annc’s Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Season

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Co-Founder Jane Rosenthal Announces Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Season and key entry dates.

Dates for the 2022 Tribeca Festival have been confirmed!

Join us in New York City for the festival’s 21st edition from June 8-19.

“We loved kicking off summer 2021 and were so proud to lead the re-opening of New York by bringing film and entertainment to communities in all five boroughs,”

said Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Enterprises and the Tribeca Festival Co-Founder & CEO.

Billie Eilish announces her NYC first leg of Happier Than Ever, The World Tour with NYC’s Madison Square Garden

“Reflecting on where we are in this particular moment, we believe a combination of an indoor/outdoor festival will be the most exciting way to unite international audiences and our local community in this wonderful city June.”

For two decades Tribeca provided a platform for storytellers to share incredible stories across film, television, games, podcasts, and immersive. That tradition continues in 2022, welcoming storytellers everywhere to submit their work for this year’s festival.

Submissions for the 2022 Tribeca Festival open on September 20 for the following categories: features, episodic storytelling (Tribeca NOW), immersive, podcasts, games, online premieres, and branded entertainment (Tribeca X).

Submissions & Deadlines for the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival:
September 20, 2021 – Submissions Open
November 3, 2021 – Early Deadline
December 8, 2021 – Official Deadline
January 19, 2022 – Late Deadline

Tribeca is excited to also announce a new category under the shorts umbrella—music videos!

For the first time ever, music video shorts will be accepted as part of Tribeca Festival’s shorts programming.

Music has long been part of Tribeca’s DNA. In 2009, Tribeca Festival premiered densen, a musical journey through Tokyo, St. Petersburg, Barcelona, Milan, and Buenos Aires. The 2016 festival included a lineup of music-driven shorts like Let’s Dance: Bowie Down Under, Hard Lovin’ Woman, and Northbound. While our 20th-anniversary festival featured the premiere of Blondie: Vivir En La Habana and RESIST: The Resistance Revival Chorus.

Shorts submissions open October 13. Check out deadlines and dates below.

Submissions Open: October 13, 2021
Early Deadline: December 1, 2021
Official Deadline: January 5, 2022
Final Deadline: February 16, 2022

Submissions will be accepted through www.tribecafilm.com/festival submissions or via FilmFreeway: www.filmfreeway.com/TribecaFestival.

Submission rules, regulations, and information on eligibility for the 2022 Tribeca Festival are available at https://tribecafilm.com/festival/submissions. For any questions please contact entries@tribecafilm.com.

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NYC’s The High Line to Re-Open July 16 After Pandemic Closure

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NYC’s The High Line to Re-Open July 16 After Pandemic Closure

Visitors Can Secure Timed Entry Reservations Starting July 9

The High Line announced that the High Line will reopen to the public with limited capacity on July 16, 2020, after temporarily closing in March to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

The High Line, working with NYC Parks, also issued visitation protocols to ensure that visitors can maintain social distancing in full accordance with City guidelines.

‘‘We are happy to be able to reopen the High Line and we invite our neighbors and fellow New Yorkers across the City to reconnect with the High Line and each other in a new way,’’

said Robert Hammond, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the High Line.

‘‘Throughout the pandemic, we have really seen how important parks and public spaces are to our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. As New York City and our immediate neighborhoods continue to reopen and recover, we hope the High Line will bring comfort and happiness to all who are able to visit. Finally, while you are here, please remember to wear your face coverings.’’

Beginning July 16, 2020:

The High Line will be open seven days a week, from 12:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. each day.
Visitors enter the High Line at Gansevoort Street. Foot traffic inside the park will flow north, in one direction, to 23rd Street.
Staircases at 14th, 16th, 20th, and 23rd Streets will be exit-only, as will the elevators at 14th and 23rd Streets, except for people with mobility access needs.

In addition, to ensure visitors are able to stay at least six feet apart while on the High Line, a limited number of people will be permitted to be in the park at one time.

In order to minimize wait times and discourage groups from gathering at the entrance, timed-entry reservations can be made in advance at thehighline.org/welcome.

Reservations can be secured beginning Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m.

A limited number of walk-up passes will be available at the entrance each day. For more information about timed entry visit thehighline.org.

“The High Line team has been hard at work to create a system to welcome you safely, with reduced capacity to make social distancing possible,”

said NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP.

“The park’s reopening will be a great moment for New York City, showcasing our resiliency and our commitment to safely welcoming residents, workers, and visitors to parks and open spaces across the five boroughs.”

Bathrooms and water fountains will remain accessible and maintained with enhanced cleaning. Food vendors and the High Line Shop will be closed, and the water feature at the Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck will not run.

All visitors are encouraged to follow the City’s COVID-19 guidelines. An announcement will be made in the coming weeks about plans to open the High Line north of 23rd Street.

SUPPORT

Special thanks to TD Bank, our Presenting Green Sponsor, for their support of the High Line’s reopening.

ABOUT THE HIGH LINE

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities.

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors—–all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations.

The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.