Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season December 4, 2024 – January 5, 2025New York City Center131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, New York, NY
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal
Dance Company and America’s cultural ambassador to the world, returns to the
New York City Center stage for its
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal
Dance Company and America’s cultural ambassador to the world, returns to the
New York City Center stage for its annual, five-week holiday engagement,
December 4 – January 5, celebrating Legacy in Motion. Featuring the world
premieres of Sacred Songs by Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Finding
Free by Hope Boykin, Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch, and Al-Andalus
Blues by Jamar Roberts. The season also includes the 25th anniversary staging
of Ronald K. Brown’s rapturous blockbuster Grace and a new production of
Elisa Monte’s mesmerizing Treading. Live music will be presented at
select performances of Finding Free, Sacred Songs, and Alvin
Ailey’s soul-stirring masterpiece Revelations.
Performance Times:
Opening Night Gala (December
4)7pm (note earlier curtain time)
Tuesday – Sunday
evenings 7:30pm
Wednesday matinee (Dec. 18) 2pm
Saturday Family matinees 2pm
Sunday matinees 2pm
New Year’s Eve matinee 2pm
Time
December 4 (Wednesday) 7:30 pm - January 5 (Sunday) 7:00 pm
Get into the holiday spirit by strolling through Red Hook’s festive streets and admiring the beautifully decorated storefront windows!
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Get into the holiday spirit by strolling through Red Hook’s festive streets and admiring the beautifully decorated storefront windows! Whether you’re visiting the Holiday Market, Dec 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, shopping Red Hook retail for the holidays, or having a bite to eat, you can vote for a window while you’re here!
Local businesses have gone all out! Now it’s time to vote!
Vote for your favorite decorated window by Dec 22 for a chance to help decide the People’s Choice Award. It’s fun, easy, and a great way to support our creative community.
The holiday season on Atlantic Avenue is underway with stunning windows, tree-lighting festivities, and special events.
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The holiday season on Atlantic Avenue is underway with stunning windows, tree-lighting festivities, and special events.
Annual Tree Lighting- Nov 26, 6 pm | The Annual Atlantic Avenue Tree Lighting Ceremony will be officiated by Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Council Member Lincoln Restler, and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso at 401 Atlantic Avenue. Girl Scout Troops 2133 and 2518 will count down to the lighting of the tree and Brooklyn High School of the Arts choir will sing holiday songs throughout the evening. Free ‘Shop & Dine Atlantic Ave’ tote bags filled with special deals and offers from Atlantic Avenue businesses will be distributed.
Children’s Party with Santa– Dec 7, 12-3 pm | Children are invited to decorate the Hoyt Street Garden, 98 Hoyt Street with DIY ornaments. Special appearance by Santa!
‘Walk the Windows Weekend’- Dec 7-8 | View wintry window displays from local businesses, enjoy special deals, Santa, and more.
Festivity Weekends- Dec 14, 15, 21, 22 | Santa will walk down Atlantic Avenue to take pictures and spread holiday cheer. Enjoy live performances from a brass quartet throughout the day and get a free reusable ‘Shop & Dine Atlantic Ave’ tote bag.
AALDC Toy Drive- Until Dec 12- | The AALDC Annual Toy Drive provides toys and donations to disadvantaged children and families at local homeless shelters and other partners. With your contribution of funds or toys, we can bring smiles to the faces of many children this holiday season. Any amount is appreciated and helpful. Please visit https://www.atlanticave.org/holidays to donate.
Are you ready to transform your NYC organization and achieve sustainable growth in 2025? Join this free workshop, "Igniting Organizational Success in 2025", a dynamic 90-minute virtual
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Are you ready to transform your NYC organization and achieve sustainable growth in 2025? Join this free workshop, “Igniting Organizational Success in 2025”, a dynamic 90-minute virtual workshop designed to empower teams, inspire shared visions, and set your organization on the path to lasting success. The workshop will be presented by Duane Frankson, a manager and certified facilitator and coach for The Leadership Challenge.
In today’s fast-changing world, organizations must align their values, empower their teams, and challenge traditional ways of thinking to thrive. This workshop offers practical tools and insights to help you connect personal values with organizational goals, foster collaboration, and achieve objectives with sustainable impact.
What You’ll Learn:
From Personal Vision to Shared Vision
Explore how aligning individual and collective values creates a stronger, more unified team.
Challenge the Process
Break through barriers and uncover innovative ways to meet organizational goals.
Empower and Inspire Others
Discover strategies to enable team members to act with purpose and confidence.
Love: The Original Renewable Resource
Learn how compassion and care can drive lasting success and foster a positive organizational culture.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is perfect for:
Nonprofits and community organizations looking to expand their impact
Businesses seeking to strengthen teamwork and alignment
Leaders who want to empower their teams with actionable strategies
Anyone passionate about creating a more connected and purpose-driven organization
Connect with an Expert Facilitator
Led by experienced organizational strategist Duane Frankson, this workshop will provide you with a blueprint for progress and practical steps to ignite success within your organization.
This workshop is your opportunity to gain the insights and tools you need to make 2025 your organization’s best year yet. Whether you’re building a team, overcoming challenges, or seeking fresh ideas, “Igniting Organizational Success in 2025” will inspire and equip you to succeed.
Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward igniting your organization’s success!
The Moth Community team presents Grinchy Holiday: The Moth Unscripted, an open-mic storytelling night where anyone can put their name in the hat for
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The Moth Community team presents Grinchy Holiday: The Moth Unscripted, an open-mic storytelling night where anyone can put their name in the hat for the chance to tell a true, personal story. No notes, no scores. Come to share or just to listen to stories of very *festive* failures.
Join Us at the Brooklyn Camp Fair!
Discover the perfect summer camp for your child at the Brooklyn Camp Fair, hosted at Berkeley Carroll School in Park Slope on Sunday, January
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Join Us at the Brooklyn Camp Fair!
Discover the perfect summer camp for your child at the Brooklyn Camp Fair, hosted at Berkeley Carroll School in Park Slope on Sunday, January 26, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Meet with representatives from a wide variety of day, overnight, and specialty camps to explore programs that fit your family’s needs. This is your opportunity to learn about options for all ages, interests, and budgets in one convenient location.
