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Maia Chao, Stills from Studies for American Idle, 2026; Case Subtype: Damaged/Nonfunctional, 2026; American Idle, 2025.All images courtesy of the artist and Times Square Arts. Times Square Arts is pleased to announce a series of public artworks by Maia Chao taking place this August, marking the culmination of her three years as Times Square Arts’ Public Artist-in-Residence. Three interconnectedContinue Reading

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Conditions before the Bethesda Fountain restoration project begins in August 2026. Photo Courtesy of Central Park Conservancy Bethesda Fountain and Conservatory Water, two of Central Park’s most beloved and heavily-visited landmarks, to undergo restoration and modernization in 2026 The Central Park Conservancy today announced a major investment in two of Central Park’sContinue Reading

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Left to Right: Gaia at Tewkesbury Abbey, UK, 2024. Photo (c) Jack Boskett Media Ltd; Halloween Extravaganza; New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace From September to December 2026, experience a dynamic blend of beloved traditions and new programming at one of the world’s largest Gothic Cathedrals, including a reimagined St.Continue Reading

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El Museo del Barrio Presents Uptown Bounce Free Summer Block Party  Community Event Co-Presented by the Museum of the City of New York Celebrates The Legal Aid Society’s 150 Years of Serving New Yorkers El Museo del Barrio presents Uptown Bounce, a free summer block party co-presented by the Museum of the CityContinue Reading

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Images Courtesy of BPL Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) has announced the longlists for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize. Covering a wide range of topics reflecting Brooklyn’s diverse and creative communities, the longlist includes novels, fairy tales, graphic novels, poetry, memoir, and nonfiction. Librarians and staff reviewed 135 books, drawingContinue Reading

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Photo Courtesy of The New York Historical Featuring Bard College Professor’s List: Huckleberry Finn, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Moby-Dick, The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby, The Jungle, and The Sun Also Rises The New York Historical has announced the launch of The Story of America in 7 Books, part of its ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding ofContinue Reading

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Photo Courtesy of Hudson River Park Free outdoor festival brings live music from renowned blues artists, local barbecue, drinks and dancing to the scenic waterfront at Pier 76 This year’s lineup includes three-time Grammy-winning legend Bobby Rush, Sugaray Rayford, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., Bywater Call, Howlin’ Hurd, and more Hudson River ParkContinue Reading