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The Bronx eNews

DECEMBER 18, 2013
The Bronx Tourism Council wishes everyone
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Note: We will not publish The Bronx eNews Christmas Day
and New Year’s Day.
We will return to our weekly schedule beginning January 8!
See you in 2014!

LEHMAN CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

THE NUTCRACKER
The Moscow Classical Ballet features 50 of Russia’s finest dancers, including graduates of the Moscow Choreographic Institute and the world-renowned Vaganova Academy of St. Petersburg in this holiday classic. December 15th, 6pm

HOSTOS CENTER
FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE
PRESENTS

BLACK NUTCRACKERUptown Dance Company creates a magical-modern day African-American version of this Russian classic “The Nutcracker”! featuring an eclectic mix of hip-hop, classical ballet, cha-cha slide and African Dance on pointe! Includes Tchaikovsky’s score, as well as music from Duke Ellington, the Commodores and live African drumming. Perfect for all ages.

When: Friday, December 20th, 10:15am – 12:15am
Tickets: General Admission $7

THE BRONX ZOO
SALUTES WILDLIFE THROUGH ICE
Photo Credit:
Julie Larsen Maher
This week-long celebration features professional ice carving demonstrations, wildlife-themed ice sculpture displays, an interactive play area, and the popular Salute to Wildlife Ice Carving Contest.
Where: The Bronx Zoo
When:  From December 26 – 31
For full schedule, hours and directions vist www.bronxzoo.com

On Sunday December 29th
it’s Notre Dame vs. Rutgers at the

 

Purchase tickets here. 

BE BRONX STRONG, BRONX PROUD & BRONXCENTRIC THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

WITH UNIQUE BRONX-STYLE GIFTS!

 

For the reader in your life who wants to learn more about this great borough, choose from a library of books written by Bronx historians and published by The Bronx County Historical Society.

View catalog here.

 

OR…

 

Perhaps ART is your passion! Celebrated Bronx Artist Daniel Hauben’s prints are available for purchase. To view and/or purchase your very own Daniel Hauben work of art, click here.

 

OR…

Perhaps you’d like to browse Bronx-themed apparel and accessories made in The Bronx. From “Born in the Bronx” onesies to T-shirts, prints, posters and more… FromTheBronx.com will have a gift for you! View Catalog here.

CALENDAR
Thurs., Dec. 19  8pm-10pm 
Bronx Rising: Puerto Rican Parranda
The Bronx Music Heritage Center Laboratory
1303 Louis Nine Boulevard  
 
Fri., Dec. 20   6pm – 9pm 
MAPnificent! Artists Use Maps closing end of year party
BRAC on the Block,
305 E. 140th st.
 
Fri., Dec. 20  8pm to 10pm
Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging Media Stereotype

1303 Louis Nine Boulevard
Sat., Dec. 21  2:30pm-4:30pm
Birding at Bartow
Bartow Pell Mansion Museum
895 Shore Road 
 
Sat., Dec. 21 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palabras/Words: Reading From The Fires
The Bronx Music Heritage Center Laboratory

1303 Louis Nine Boulevard  
 
Sun., Dec 22 2pm -4pm
Woodlawn Conservancy presents The Bronx Opera Company
Woolworth Chapel
Jerome Ave. and Bainbridge
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ONGOING EXHIBITS

Morphology
of The Print
ends January 8, 2014
click for info

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NY Botanical Garden
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW

 ends January 12

Click for info

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ART FROM THE LEFT COAST

ends January 26, 2014
Click for info

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IN REFERENCE TO:
Photographs by
Alejandra Regalado
ends February 7, 2014

Click for more info

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TONY FEHER: A comprehensive survey of the works of an American sculptor
ends February 16, 2014

PAULO BRUSCKY: ART IS OUR LAST HOPE
ends February 9, 2014

ORCHARD BEACH: THE BRONX RIVIERA
ends February 16, 2014

For more information click here

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The Bronx County Historical Society

HISTORY WOVEN IN CLOTH: Selections from the Textile Collection
ends April 6, 2014

click for more info

 For more

Bronx Events

Go toiLoveTheBronx.com

 

At the New York Botanical Gardens

On these special nights for grown-ups at the Holiday Train Show®, leisurely view the wondrous exhibition while sipping a complimentary cocktail.
DECEMBER 20, & 21,
7-10 p.m.

For more info click here

VIEW OUR BEST OF THE BRONX VIDEO VIGNETTES PROMOTING NEW YORK CITY’S NORTHERNMOST BOROUGH!

Best of the Bronx is produced by Lehman College students, with support by faculty and industry professionals. The project was sponsored by a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and endorsed by The Bronx Tourism Council. Click to View Videos!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

Find one-of-a-kind gifts and support our Bronx artisans at the Bronx Museum’s Holiday sale! Sale dates: During the Museum’s public program Saturday, December 21 from 11am to 5pm.

 

Send a one-of-a-kind gift basket from the Arthur Avenue Market

Click here for catalog

 

 

There are other shopping districts throughout The Bronx for more great gift ideas!

 

 

 

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