Events Exclusive Newsletter - May 3, 2011

 

Spring is in full bloom so get out of the house and enjoy these great events and promotions! Here are our picks for May. * Don’t miss a special appearance by the Ballet Nacional de Cuba at BAM. * Enjoy the 4th Annual Madison Avenue Gallery Walk thanks to the    Madison Avenue BID. * Experience twelve classic works from George Balanchine at the    New York City Ballet. * Check out cutting-edge contemporary works at the    New York City Opera. * See an innovative twist on a classic at The New Victory. * Refresh your spring look with a special offer from Sisley Cosmetics. Sincerely, The New York Events Staff Drop us a line at events@nymag.com.
Photo by Nancy Reyes	BAM Ballet Nacional de Cuba, June 8-11. Part of the ¡Sí Cuba! Festival, Ballet Nacional de Cuba makes a rare New York appearance with an enthralling program featuring scenes from seven classical works in the company's repertory: Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and—choreographed by legendary general director Alicia Alonso—the samba-inflected Gottschalk Symphony. BAM.org
	MADISON AVENUE BID Art Talks on Madison: 4th Annual Madison Avenue Gallery Walk benefits the Fund for Public Schools. On Saturday, May 7, more than 30 prestigious art and antique galleries on Madison Avenue between 57th and 86th Streets will host a series of Art Talks by curators and artists to benefit arts education in NYC's public schools. Art enthusiasts and collectors can attend free of charge at: www.madisonavenuegallerywalk.com.
Photo © Paul Kolnik	NEW YORK CITY BALLET One Week. Twelve Neoclassical Masterpieces. Only at New York City Ballet. May 3-10. Rarely presented as a collection, New York City Ballet opens the spring with a much-anticipated celebration of George Balanchine's seminal 20th-century “black and white” ballets. In one week, explore 12 neoclassical masterpieces, epitomizing Balanchine's streamlined approach to movement, music, and décor — as can only be experienced at New York City Ballet. Visit nycballet.com/blackandwhite for information about free talks and activities during Balanchine Black and White Week. Tickets Start at $20 CenterCharge 212-721-6500 nycballet.com
	NEW YORK CITY OPERA Preview the Future of Opera, May 14-15. Listen to cutting-edge new works at New York City Opera's VOX Contemporary Opera Lab. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear excerpts of works in development by American composers and librettists, performed for the first time by a full orchestra and professional soloists. Featuring David T. Little, Paola Prestini, Yoav Gal, and others. Tickets Start at $15 CenterCharge 212-721-6500 nycopera.com
	THE NEW VICTORY Peter and Wendy Takes Flight at The New Victory. Mabou Mines returns to The New Victory with its innovative adaptation of J.M.Barrie's classic novel about the exuberant joy and bittersweet nature of childhood. "Peter and Wendy proves inventive and entrancing as it blends a tour-de-force performance by Karen Kandel, … with an exalted level of puppetry and evocative Celtic-tinged music and song." —The New York Times. newvictory.org
	SISLEY Sisley Offers You a Complimentary Gift This Spring. This spring, the beauty specialists of Sisley want to indulge you. Made from the very best natural plant extracts and essential oils, Sisley Cosmetics will leave your skin looking younger and feeling healthier. Visit select counters in the NYC area and receive a free consultation along with samples from the Indispensable Collection. Visit Sisley for your invitation. sisleyusa.com