Rockefeller Center will be transformed into a grand red carpet display in celebration of Fashion Night Out.  Visitors and Shoppers are invited to walk the red carpet in celebrity style and pose for photos in front of the “Fashion’s Night Out step & repeat backdrop”.  The free event will include a live fashion show with models as well as live music from the bands Bear Hands, Brahms and Savoir Adore. For more information visit www.fashionsnightout.com.

Event: Fashion’s Night Out at Rockefeller Center
When: Friday, September 10th-6:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, between 49th and 50th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues, in New York

by Diane Malone
Aug. 13, 2010

   The Radio City Rockettes joined Santa, on August 12th, to Kick-off the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The coast-to-coast kick-line featured the iconic Rockettes kicking off in eight of the 26 cities in which the annual Christmas Spectacular will play this season.  Hosted by WPLJ’s Race Taylor, the live performance took place in front of Radio City Music Hall, and concluded with invited guests joining the Rockettes in their legendary kick-line.  The annual “Kick Across America” celebration benefits deserving families in experiencing the magic of the annual Christmas Spectacular.

   The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, will run from November 5 through December 30 2010.  Visit Radio City Music Hall for more information. 

All Photos: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010

by Diane Malone
Aug. 4, 2010

   The arrival of King Tut’s wooden chariot was unveiled yesterday, August 3rd., at the Discovery Times Square Exposition, in New York.  Exhibition designer Mark Lach was on hand and explained how the chariot almost didn’t make it to the exhibit due to its classification as a vehicle, henceforth, the transit authorities requiring the chariot get its own VIN number.  The installation of the boy king’s chariot marks the first time the chariot has traveled out of Egypt since it was discovered in 1922.  

   This sleeker wooden chariot, was one of six chariots discovered in the tomb of King Tut.  It is believed that its lighter unadorned wooden construction made this chariot the one of choice for hunting, battles, and other daily activities.  Furthermore, one of the tires on the wheels was a replacement made in ancient times, suggesting the frequent use by King Tut.  It has been suggested that the boy king fell from this chariot and that injury caused his death.  Several representations on the artifacts throughout the exhibit depicts King Tut in a chariot hunting or in battle.

   The “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” exhibit runs through January 2, 2011 before returning permanently to the Cairo Museum in Egypt. 

Photo: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010

by Metroway.com staff
15 June 2010

Editor’s pick

   The legendary rock and roll icon Pat Benatar has just released her much-anticipated memoir, Between A Heart And A Rock Place, which candidly details her rise to fame and personal experiences as she became the top selling female artists of all time.
   Pat Benatar, the four-time Grammy winner, holds the title of being the first female rocker on MTV.  During the 1980’s, her music was everywhere, with 19 Top 40 singles as well as six platinum and four gold albums under her belt.  She became the most powerful feminist rock voice of the 80’s with hits like “Heartbreaker,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Fire and Ice,” “Love Is A Battlefield” and “Shadows Of The Night”.
   Pat Benatar is set to tour starting June 24th through August 27th with 21 cities scheduled so far with additional dates to be announced.  Pat Benatar will be joined by REO Speedwagon, another very popular 80’s act, for the ”Love On The Run” summer tour.  Visit www.benatar.com for additional information and concert updates.

 Photo: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010.  

by Diane Malone
28 May 2010

   The Latin Society dazzled New York City last night at their annual El Museo Gala held at Ciprianis 42nd Street.  This year’s honorees were Opera legend Placido Domingo receiving a special lifetime achievement award and Tony Bechara, the museum’s long-serving board chairman, receiving a special leadership award.  Fashion icon Oscar de la Renta filled in as Master of Ceremonies for a recovering Barbara Walters, who expressed herself in the form of a letter read by Oscar de la Renta to the packed society crowd.  Among the highlights of Barbara Walters tribute in writing were “Only an injured heart would keep me from being with you tonight” and the fact that Placido Domingo refers to her as “Santa Barbara”…”the only time anyone has called me a saint”.
   The evening was sponsored by Gala chairs Yaz and Valentin Hernandez and Renee and Alvaro Domingo.  The evening raised over one million dollars for the El Museo organization.

   The annual El Museo Gala included a dramatic white carpet display, tables decorated with oversized silver and Lucite candlesticks, and the 13–piece Bob Hardwick orchestra that provided latin dance music late into the night.  The menu began with risotto with Spanish saffron, followed by seared scallops with black bean salsa garnished with micro greens and cilantro, and tostones.  Desserts included guava, lemon, and coconut sorbet decorated with pomegranate seeds in a chocolate shell and passion fruit sauce, as well as flan.  The evening concluded with guests dancing on Cipriani’s magnificent ballroom dance floor.

   The El Museo del Barrio organization, founded in 1969, is New York’s leading Latino cultural institution.  Located at the top of the Museum Mile, in New York City, the El Museo del Barrio institution is the only museum that celebrates Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures.  The El Museo del Barrio Museum is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street.  

   All Photos: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010