NYC Life: We’re in a Holiday Frame of Mind
Bergdorf windows, Photo: Nicole Freezer Rubens
We do love this time of year when NYC shines! Our roving photographer says the renowned creative windows at Bergdorf Goodman are worthy of the crowds swarming to Fifth Avenue to delight in the celebratory spirit. There’s lots of sparkle on Long Island too and our LI reporter has the scoop on the light extravaganzas. We have some fun holiday event suggestions we think you’ll enjoy, like Elf in concert with the NY Philharmonic, the NYBG Holiday Train show, and Hannukah Family Day at the Jewish Museum. And we have a recap of our wonderful holiday lunch last week!
Our Holiday Luncheon
Last Friday we celebrated in true Tomato Style at the Three Tomatoes Holiday luncheon, co-hosted by Cheryl Benton, Anne Akers, and Randie Levine Miller. The afternoon was filled with joy, delicious food from Turkish Cuisine, and enchanting music from the Rick Bogart Jazz Trio and our talented Tomato singers. A highlight was Deborah Koenigsberger, Founder & CEO of Hearts of Gold, sharing the inspiring mission of her non-profit dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for single mothers and their children. We are proud to announce Hearts of Gold as the next grantee recipient of our Giving Circle, in partnership with She Angels Foundation. Enjoy photo highlights by Annie Watts and video highlights by Anne Akers. Happy holidays to all! WATCH THE VIDEO RECAP.
Roving at Bergdorf
Our roving photographer, Nicole Freezer Rubens writes:
What a colorful holiday season we are seeing this year! The renowned creative windows at Bergdorf Goodman are worthy of the crowds swarming to Fifth Avenue to delight in the celebratory spirit. In “Toast of the Town” some of New York City’s defining icons are joyfully depicted through the bold spectrum of the rainbow. Models of landmarks including the Public Library, yellow taxi cabs, Bergdorf Goodman in its signature purple, and the many lush parks in leafy green, are presented in miniature signature items and mass amounts of impressive intricate mosaic.
This dazzling installation is intended to be a fantastic hallucination in keeping with the luxury retailer’s overall intended elevated shopping experience. The well done 2013 documentary about the department store peeks behind the scenes, and there is no better time to “Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s” than this festive holiday season.
~Nicole Freezer Rubens is author of “The Long Pause and the Short Breath”
Spotlight on LI: Outdoor Light Shows
Step into a world of sparkling wonder this holiday season and let the magic of outdoor light shows ignite your festive spirit. These dazzling displays offer a joyful evening filled with twinkling lights, professionally displayed scenes, and the warm glow of holiday cheer. This is the perfect way to celebrate, connect, and create memories with loved ones. This will be an unforgettable evening that will leave your heart glowing brighter than the lights themselves. READ MORE.
Dec. 15. Hanukkah Family Day at the Jewish Museum
Bring the kids to the Hanukkah Family Day at the Jewish Museum
Take the whole family to celebrate the festival of lights with a day of crafts and activities at the Jewish Museum. Kids can build their own work with found objects or join in on a larger, collaborative sculpture, make cards and dance.
Dec. 19-20. Elf in Concert with the New York Philharmonic
Head to Lincoln Center to watch one of the most beloved holiday shows – ELF. Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York City, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Debney’s wonderful score is played live by the NY Phil while the film plays on the big screen. GET THE DETAILS.
Now-Feb. 4. Check out toys and trains at the New York Historical
Seek inspiration from the past for your own holiday train display at the Holiday Express from the 1850s to 1940s, as well as elaborate American and European train station models, all handcrafted and hand painted.
Now- Jan. 20. Head to the Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden
Always a crowd pleaser! Discover your favorite NYC landmarks—made from natural materials like bark, twigs and leaves—while watching model trains zip along almost half a mile of track inside the garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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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
