18 March 2009

Tickets Still Available

Rescuing Eldridge Street Artisans Roundtable
Wednesday, March 25

Join OHNY and the Museum at Eldridge Street for an insider's perspective on the award-winning restoration of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a National Historic Landmark on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The "palatial Moorish synagogue has been under restoration for the better part of a generation, and the completion of the work is a genuine cause for celebration," according to architectural critic Paul Goldberger.

Museum Deputy Director Amy Milford will moderate a conversation with the artisans who worked on the restoration: Ray Clagnan of The Gil Studio (stained glass), Jeff Greene of Evergreene Studios (decorative paint), and Dawn Ladd of Aurora Lampwork (lighting).

The roundtable will begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 25, followed by a question and answer session. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

(Photo courtesy of Kate Milford.)

2009 Year-Round Programs Preview

Here is a look at the exciting programs lined up:

April: Participate in an intimate photography workshop led by Elliott Kaufman, renowned architectural photographer and International Center for Photography faculty member

May: Join Michelle and James Nevius, authors of Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City, in an exploration of
Morningside Heights

Enjoy spring in Central Park on a historical walking tour with Bob Gelber, founder of Walkin' NY

June: Join resident historian Brian Thompson for a tour of Tudor City, a landmarked community of 3,000 apartments and pied-a-terres in midtown Manhattan

July: Learn about the interior restoration of the Empire State Building with EverGreene Architectural Arts

OHNY's complete year-round calendar will be available soon. Check back for details!

(Photo courtesy of J. Casson.)

7th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend

Support New York City's largest celebration of architecture and design, during the 7th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend, October 10 & 11, 2009.

OHNY is looking for qualified individuals to lead tours or workshops at sites and programs. If you are an expert of a historical site or design style in New York City or a teaching artist, we want to hear from you!

Site selection for the Annual Weekend has begun, and we encourage you to recommend a space, place or an interior of architectural, design or historical interest that the public can visit for free during OHNY Weekend. Sites throughout all five boroughs are welcomed and encouraged!

If you have information regarding a site, tour, lecture or workshop for 2009, please contact OHNY with details at info@ohny.org.

(Photo courtesy of Berne Ente)

Contribute to OHNY
openhousenewyork is able to provide innovative, free programs with the help of supporters like you. Please make a tax-deductible contribution online or by check to help us develop more exciting programs for 2008.

To learn more about supporting OHNY, click here, or donate online through the NYCharities:



Our Mission
openhousenewyork celebrates New York City's architecture and design through year-round programs of public access to significant buildings and sites in all five boroughs.

openhousenewyork:

• promotes a greater appreciation of New York City’s built environmentbroadens public awareness by exposing a diverse audience to distinctive examples of architecture, engineering and designeducates and provokes discussion of issues of excellence in design, planning and preservation
• showcases outstanding new work as buildings and structures of historic merit

To learn more about OHNY and to receive invitations to upcoming events, please contact us at info@ohny.org. OHNY is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

Support Provided by:.

Additional Support Provided By:
Hon. Daniel Garodnick, Hon. James Gennaro, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, The Architect's Newspaper, The Whitman Foundation and Viromare.

24 February 2009

OHNY Starts 2009 Year-Round Programs

Radio City Music Hall Tour
Saturday, March 7

Learn about the restoration and renewal of one of the nation's most famous theaters, Radio City Music Hall. Hugh Hardy, Principal of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture, will lead an intimate tour of the Art-Deco masterpiece and discuss the extensive restoration effort aimed at updating the infrastructure and returning the theater to its original glory.

The tour will begin at 10am on Saturday, March 7. Space is limited so purchase tickets now or contact events@ohny.org with questions.

(Photo courtesy of Sascha Mombartz.)

Rescuing Eldridge Street Artisans Roundtable
Wednesday, March 25

Join OHNY and the Museum at Eldridge Street for an insider's perspective on the award-winning restoration of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a National Historic Landmark on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The "palatial Moorish synagogue has been under restoration for the better part of a generation, and the completion of the work is a genuine cause for celebration," according to architectural critic Paul Goldberger.

Museum Deputy Director Amy Milford will moderate a conversation with the artisans who worked on the restoration: Ray Clagnan of The Gil Studio (stained glass), Jeff Greene of Evergreene Studios (decorative paint), and Dawn Ladd of Aurora Lampwork (lighting).

The roundtable will begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 25, followed by a question and answer session. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

(Photo courtesy of Kate Milford.)

7th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend

Support New York City's largest celebration of architecture and design, during the 7th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend, October 10 & 11, 2009.

OHNY is looking for qualified individuals to lead tours or workshops at sites and programs. If you are an expert of a historical site or design style in New York City or a teaching artist, we want to hear from you!

Site selection for the Annual Weekend has begun, and we encourage you to recommend a space, place or an interior of architectural, design or historical interest that the public can visit for free during OHNY Weekend. Sites throughout all five boroughs are welcomed and encouraged!

If you have information regarding a site, tour, lecture or workshop for 2009, please contact OHNY with details at info@ohny.org.

(Photo courtesy of Odette Veneziano.)

Contribute to OHNY
openhousenewyork is able to provide innovative, free programs with the help of supporters like you. Please make a tax-deductible contribution online or by check to help us develop more exciting programs for 2008.

To learn more about supporting OHNY, click here, or donate online through the NYCharities:



Our Mission
openhousenewyork celebrates New York City's architecture and design through year-round programs of public access to significant buildings and sites in all five boroughs.

openhousenewyork:

• promotes a greater appreciation of New York City’s built environmentbroadens public awareness by exposing a diverse audience to distinctive examples of architecture, engineering and designeducates and provokes discussion of issues of excellence in design, planning and preservation
• showcases outstanding new work as buildings and structures of historic merit

To learn more about OHNY and to receive invitations to upcoming events, please contact us at info@ohny.org. OHNY is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

Support Provided by:.

Additional Support Provided By:
Hon. Daniel Garodnick, Hon. James Gennaro, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, The Architect's Newspaper, The Whitman Foundation and Viromare.