NYC Life: Spring Events, Exhibits, Street Festival, Broadway Babe
You know it’s spring when our Renewal Summit is around the corner and Macys Flower Show returns, starting tomorrow. Get your renewal tickets by March 30 and you could win an island vacation. If you’re a fan of the Masked Singer, there’s an exhibit of all the costumes! The iconic Boathouse in Central Park, closed since 2022, reopened earlier this month. And the biggest Japanese street festival opens today in the East Village and it will be at various locations through November. Our Broadway Babe returns with some delightful online entertainment—perfect for a rainy day.
Renewal Summit Updates
We have updated our panelists, and wow oh wow. Our Alternative Medicine panel will feature holistic coach and Chinese medicine practitioner, Roberta Mittman, Dr John Kennedy (NYU Langone), a pioneer in the ortho-biologics and regenerative medicine, and Ronit Kishon, Ph.D (Columbia University) who will discuss psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for depression and body dysmorphia. Don’t miss this incredible day of outstanding speakers, panels, exhibitors and socializing. GET THE DETAILS.
March 24-April 7. Macys Flower Show
This is always an incredible extravaganza, and we can’t wait to see the unveiling of this year’s show. Immersive gardens with blooming flowers and multi-sensory mise en scene will bloom in celebration of spring’s arrival. The main floor, balcony, and iconic Broadway windows of Macy’s world-famous flagship store in New York City Herald Square will transform into a breathtaking botanical experience. Get the details.
The Biggest Japanese Street Festival in the World
The festival of the year is happening today in the East Village, but there will be festivals in different NYC neighborhoods through November. JAPAN Fes is the biggest Japanese street fair in the world, having been visited by 500,000 people, introducing us to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Their vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Food Network, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking.
Today March 23.
HOURS:10AM-6PM
LOCATION UPDATE: East Village – Astor Place (between Broadway-LaFayette st)
Broadway Babe’s Online Picks
Our Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has found some delightful online entertainment with some Broadway musical stars – all Tony Award winning performers including Ethel Merman, Bebe Neuwirth, and Katrina Lenk; as well as a documentary special about the 1996 opening on Broadway of Chicago, the longest running revival in Broadway history! WATCH NOW.
Now to May 19. See the Costumes from the Masked Singer
If you’re a fan of the masked singer, head to the Paley Museum where there’s of exhibit, The Masked Singer: Behind the Mask! Spotlighting the Costumes That Captivated America. It will include costumes, screenings, video highlights, artifacts, and photography.
The costumes on display, which helped the show win two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Costume Design, are a vibrant synthesis of fashion, fantasy, and imaginative costume artistry. Each is a fantastical creation, extraordinary in its intricacy, originality, and scale.
The exhibit also highlights the production’s painstaking efforts to ensure the contestants’ identities are kept secret both on stage and off, including the custom visors and hoodies emblazoned with a “Don’t Talk to Me” warning, worn by each contestant. Together they enable the series’ trademark secrecy and its enduring TV magic to prevail. GET THE DETAILS.
The Paley Museum is located at 25 West 52 Street.
The Central Park Boat House: Reopened, Refreshed, Reimagined
The Central Park Boathouse is back after closing in 2022. It’s open for dining indoors and out, boat rides, and private events. The restaurant is open daily and offers a weekend brunch menu. For more casual dining the Café is opened daily too. The Boathouse, designed by Robert Moses has a rich history, reflecting the evolution of New York City’s iconic Central Park
A Little History of the Boathouse.
The Boathouse we know today opened its doors in 1954, replacing a rustic wooden predecessor. Thanks to a generous donation from Carl M. Loeb and Adeline Loeb, the Boathouse emerged with a red brick and limestone exterior, crowned with a gleaming copper roof.
Designed by visionary architect Robert Moses, in collaboration with Park Chief Stuart Constable, the Boathouse became more than just a boathouse; it was a symbol of Central Park’s evolution.
The 1980s brought significant transformation. With a $750,000 renovation, the Boathouse expanded beyond boat rentals. The patio, now enclosed with white pillars and retractable awnings, welcomed diners from all over.
This era marked its stamp in pop culture, becoming an iconic backdrop in classic movies and TV shows like “When Harry Met Sally” and “Sex and the City.”
Boats have always been the pulse of the Boathouse. In its early days, a boat rental cost 40 cents per hour. Today, every row on the lake is a journey through time, a tradition passed down through generations.
The Boathouse stands as a testament to Central Park’s rich history and the countless memories made over generations. Visit the Central Park Boathouse in the heart of Central Park, where history and modernity converge, offering a unique escape within the city.
For more information, visit the Central Park Boathouse
The tomato behind The Three Tomatoes.
Cheryl Benton, aka the “head tomato” is founder and publisher of The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids”. Having lived and worked for many years in New York City, the land of size zero twenty-somethings, she was truly starting to feel like an invisible woman. She created The Three Tomatoes just for the fun of it as the antidote for invisibility and sent it to 60 friends. Today she has thousands of friends and is chief cheerleader for smart, savvy women who want to live their lives fully at every age and every stage. She is the author of the novel, "Can You See Us Now?" and co-author of a humorous books of quips, "Martini Wisdom." Because she's lived a long time, her full bio won't fit here. If you want the "blah, blah, blah", read more. www.thethreetomatoes.com/about-the-head-tomato
