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The North Face’s State of the Art Store Features Immersive 21,000 Square-Foot Space Designed to Bring the Outdoors Inside

New York, NY (November 21, 2025) – Today, The North Face, the world’s leading outdoor brand, announced the opening of its new flagship store at 511 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The two-story, 21,000 square-foot retail destination is the brand’s largest flagship globally and introduces an innovative store concept that transforms the traditional shopping experience into an explorer’s journey.

New York, NY (November 20, 2025) — Sparks & Wiry Cries, led by Co-Founders and Directors Martha Guth and Erika Switzer, presents sparksLIVE 2026 – an annual captivating series of live events showcasing exceptional art song performances, world premiere commissions, and programming that addresses socially-relevant issues – from Thursday, February 19, 2026, to Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space. The three-day event features vocalist Stephanie Blythe in recital with pianist and arranger Ryan MacEvoy McCullough for The Invisible Man; the inaugural songCIRCLE project with the world premiere performance of a work created and performed by Rebecca Hass; and the tenth annual songSLAM competition.

Featuring the Works of 2025-2026 Artists-in-Residence Aurora Nealand & Ben LaMar Gay, Plus a World Premiere by Eric Wubbels and NYC Premiere by Mariel Roberts Musa

New York, NY (November 19, 2025) — New York City-based new music collective Wet Ink Ensemble presents its third annual Mini-Festival featuring performances and new works by the Ensemble’s Artists-in-Residence Aurora Nealand (saxophone/voice) and Ben LaMar Gay (cornet) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. at Benzaquen Hall in the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.

Written, directed and performed by Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland 

New York, NY – SoHo Playhouse proudly presents the U.S. premiere of What If They Ate The Baby?, written, directed and performed by the playhouse’s artists in residence, Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland, running Off-Broadway November 19 - December 22, 2025 for 25 performances in a limited 5-week engagement. Opening night is November 22.

Tree Lighting, Window Displays, and Family Fun All December Long

Brooklyn, NY - November 18, 2025- The Atlantic Avenue LDC invites everyone to join in a series of joyful holiday celebrations this December. From the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to festive window displays and a Children’s Party with Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy along Atlantic Avenue.

One of New York City’s Most Beloved Holiday Experiences Returning for Its 34th Year, Saturday, November 15, 2025, through Sunday, January 11, 2026

Bronx, NY — The Holiday Train Show^®, presented by Bank of America, at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), opens Saturday, November 15, 2025, and runs through Sunday, January 11, 2026, for its 34th year of enchanting train displays and cherished seasonal traditions. Back with more magic, more memories, and the best value of the season, the Holiday Train Show offers something for everyone—with two ways to experience it: day or night. Tickets are available for purchase at www.nybg.org.

Celebrating 65 Years of Holiday Classics

Sunday, December 28, 2025 9:30 p.m. at 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, www.54Below.org

New York, N.Y. - 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents The Chromatics in The Songs of Rankin/Bass. For 65 years, the animated classics created by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass (Rankin/Bass Productions) have inspired everyone to have a Holly Jolly Christmas. Timeless holiday figures like Kris Kringle, Frosty the Snowman, the Miser Brothers, and more remind us every year of the season of giving and goodwill towards all. Featuring traditional staples and obscure gems, The Chromatics are ready to conclude your holiday season with the best entertainment outside of the North Pole!…

Experience this Limited Holiday Engagement at the New York Botanical Garden until November 30

Tickets Available via TheNightmareBeforeChristmasLightTrail.com

New York, NY (November 18, 2025) – A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to New York Botanical Garden! Inspired by the timeless 1993 classic film Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this immersive nighttime experience transports visitors to the magical worlds of Christmas Town and Halloween Town with brand new scenes, music, and video projections.

Project Reflects Almost $11 Million State Investment in Arts and Culture

New Facility Expands Exhibition Space, Programming and Opportunities for Artists and Visitors

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the grand opening of Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home. Created expressly for the needs of the museum and its communities, the $160 million, seven-floor, 82,000 square-foot building takes its inspiration from the brownstone, churches and bustling sidewalks of Harlem. The project is supported by a combined $10.9 million state investment, including over $7 million from the New York State Council on the Arts and $3.5 million from Empire State Development, recommended by the New York City Regional Economic Development Council.