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Step by step: How to save 15% off your next stay @RSHotel in NYC using facebook.

Birdsong — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:49 +0000

Missing NYC? Now you can book a room @RSHotel using facebook (really, it’s super easy).

1. Click book now.
2. Join the app.
3. Click offers.
4. Book a room
5. You can spend the extra money on pizza and stop clicking now.

BONUS: Brag about it to your facebook friends using the share button.

“That’s right. I’m in NYC, and you’re not.”

See you in NYC!

Travel dates: Now through February 29, 2012. Subject to Availability.

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Molly Barnes Art Discussions @RSHotel: Timothy Nye LIVE via USTREAM TODAY @ 12pm EST

Birdsong — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:42:23 +0000

Roger Smith Hotel Presents

Molly Barnes Brown Bag Lunch Art Discussions

Timothy Nye owner of the Nyehaus Gallery in Chelsea and The Brown Gallery in L.A. will talk about the current Getty show Pacific Standard Time, the history of L.A. art from 1965 to 1980.

Streaming live video by Ustream

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THE LAB: GALLERY Presents Mickett Stackhouse January 13- February 3, 2012

danikadruttman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:35:59 +0000

By Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse
Curated by Creighton Michael
January 13 – February 3 2012

THE LAB: GALLERY is pleased to present Breath of Water, an installation by Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse.

Breath of Water is part of the artist’s on-going exploration into the representation of water both two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally. Their work is framed by the ideas of two Presocratic philosophers: Thales and Heraclitus. Thales discusses the omnipresence of water and it’s shape-shifting ability when he claimed that everything is water. Heraclitus, by asserting that one can not step in the same river twice, argues that identity is deeply rooted in change. Breath of Water looks at winter water as an almost secret environment not unlike the world inside a snow globe.

Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse have been collaborating since 1999. During this time, they have produced large-scale sculpture, painting, and prints. Mickett comes to the collaboration from a background in philosophy, film, radio, poetry, and theater. Stackhouse followed a traditional visual arts path, and his individual work can be found in museum collections around the world including the Museum of Modern Art, The National Gallery of Australia, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Both Mickett and Stackhouse hold Ph.Ds: Mickett in philosophy and Stackhouse has an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, the University of South Florida.

All works of art and performances in THE LAB: GALLERY are shown within the confines of the space, and are intended to be viewed by the audience from the sidewalk. This event is free and viewable 24/7.

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That’s right, Roger Smith is on Google Plus! @RShotel #Rogersrooms Giveaway

JohnKnowles — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:24:26 +0000

Last week marks a turning point in our social media engagements as we began our community initiative on Google Plus. What better way to jump into the growing platform than under the guidance of marketing and blogging expert Chris Brogan. On Wednesday January 4th, 2012 Chris met with our team and talked with us about Google Plus for business. We have been lucky to have Chris be a brand ambassador over the years and are thrilled to be able to engage with him about such a fresh topic! We are currently building our presence on the platform and will be launching new collaborations with Chris in 2012.

If you want to know more about “Google Plus for Business” you should read Chris’ book and engage in the conversation.

As part of our #Rogersrooms initiative, I will be giving away a 2 night stay at the Roger Smith to be used in January as part of this blog post. To win the #Rogersroom contest, please tell us your favorite feature or fact about the Google plus platform and why you think it is interesting. The most unique, cleaver, useful, or original feature presented will win the contest! If you present a case study of who is innovating with in the platform, that could help you stand out as well! Please post your comments on our blog or this G+ post to be considered.

The stay can only be used in January 2012. I will be choosing a winner on Wednesday January 11th. I look forward to your feedback!

Be sure to follow +Roger Smith Hotel and engage us with your interest, ideas or inquiries. We will be hosting Google + meetups in the future and are excited about the relationships we will build on Google + in 2012.

Please share, comment and engage!
Thanks
John Knowles – Director of Digital Marketing
@RSHotel, @Pancity

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How Roger Smith fell out of bed!

JohnKnowles — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:17:08 +0000

This is the story of how Roger Smith is become more then just a hotel is New York. There are many hotels New York and we are not the biggest, the newest or the fanciest. Our rooms are large in comparison to other hotels yet they have an old-world charm.

So how does a 130 room hotel in the middle of midtown Manhattan distinguish itself from it’s competitors?

What does Roger Smith think of itself?
Roger Smith is a place of ideas!
Roger Smith is a friendly host!
Roger Smith is a place for advanced media opportunities!
Roger Smith is a place for the arts; both creation and consumption!
Roger Smith is a place to be discovered!
Roger Smith is a place to be launched!
Roger Smith shares your content!
Roger Smith creates his own content!
Roger Smith is a personality!
I am Roger Smith!
You are Roger Smith!
He is Roger Smith!
Roger Smith Pops Up!
Roger Smith will engage with you on twitter as well a have a drink with you in Lilys!
Roger Smith will be your friend, follow you and learn about your influence!
Roger Smith is not just a Hotel, it is a family!
Become part of the Culture!

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A Great Start to 2012! @RSHotel is what’s happening! @Chrisbrogan & Google+ @Harlanmack #Studio501 Popup Shop!

JohnKnowles — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:56:27 +0000

I’d like to share with you some highlights from our first week of the New Year @RSHotel. There’s much to look forward to! On January 4th we met with Chris Brogan to talk about Google + for business! His book is a complete Business Guide to Google+, Today’s Hottest New Social Network!

http://bit.ly/xZlSWX

On January 5th we celebrated the work of sculptor Harlan Mack at our first artist dinner for the 125 Window Gallery in the starlight ballroom.

Follow www.125windowgallery.tumblr.com for updates.

The third highlight of the week and major development of the year is the acquisition of a new space currently known as Studio 501 located between the RS Pop shop and the Lab Gallery. This space will activate new and exciting brand collaborations in 2012. Stay tuned for more details!

In thinking about this new space, I am not sure what to call it… What would you call this new popup space? What would you do with a time limited popup opportunity? Look forward to your feedback. Happy New Year!

Please share, comment and engage!
Thanks
John Knowles – Director of Digital
Marketing
@RShotel
@Pancity

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Meditation / Mediations A reflection on artistic collaborations with Daniel Rothbart by John Knowles

JohnKnowles — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:15:39 +0000

Video as an art-form was my creative indulgence in 2011. I have been testing visual concept through patterns and loops and have developed a style and method for my creative expression. It has inspired new collaborative projects that test my ability to mix and balance different elements of light, color, intent and other contributing inputs.

On November 20th 2011, I set up my projections with artist Daniel Rothbart to test out new forms of creative alchemy. The ingredients of the experiment consisted of my intent to drive future success and innovation combined with Daniels perspective as a conductor within the light.

Together we explored the dimension of the empty space in the bowls and played with the shadows as they appeared on the wall behind him. His calm and observant nature provided the an ideal collaborative chemistry.

So what can you as the objective observer take away from this experience? I believe that creative expressions of intent opens the door to new realizations and physical manifestations. By exploring the depths of your creative potential you can imagine and experience any reality you choose. My objective is to inspire and stimulate others to create and participate.

Stay tuned for collaborative art projects in 2012. We will soon be launching an Artist meetup at the Roger Smith where creative personalities be able to meet and experiment.

Reach out and engage to be part of the growing network.

Welcome to @pancity! Where all your dreams come true!

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Roger Smith Cookbook Conference Overview (video)

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:52:40 +0000

The Roger Smith Hotel & Andrew F. Smith are thrilled to invite you to join us for the first ever Roger Smith Cookbook Conference February 9-11 in NYC.

“Everybody knows what a cookbook is — or do we? They’ve been around at least since the Middle Ages, dispensing information on something that all households formerly had to do at least three times a day. Whether written by pros or home cooks, they convey more about their begetters and users than can be reduced to teaspoons and tablespoons. Over and beyond advice on buying, preparing, and serving food for purposes of health, thrift, glamour, or pure pleasure, they can speak volumes about the societies and times that have produced them — including our own. Far-reaching change is underway within the genre as recipes migrate online, or into e-books and culinary apps. The future undoubtedly holds even greater changes in the entire economics of cookbook publishing.

This conference is planned as an eclectic gathering of those who publish, write, edit, agent, research, or simply buy and use cookbooks. Our object is to share as inclusive a range as possible of our very different learning experiences. Our explorations will take two broad overall directions: Track I: “Cookbooks Past and Present: Looking Beneath the Sauce-Splattered Page”; and Track II: Cookbook 2020: “The Future of the Cookbook.”

We hope you will enjoy the conference.”

Cathy Kaufman, Anne Mendelson, Adam Salomone, Bruce Shaw, and Andrew F. Smith

For tickets and more information visit http://cookbookconf.com

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THE LAB: 2011, A Year in Art (VIDEO)

danikadruttman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:09:04 +0000

Thank you to John Birdsong, for summing up another SUPERB year for us here at THE LAB.

Warmest wishes from us on the corner of 47th and Lex,

Matt and Danika

THE LAB
[a roger smith collaboration]
501 Lexington Ave NYC (map)
212.339.2092
email address
www.thelabgallery.com
www.rogersmithlife.com

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Music: Classical Guitar Concert with Jerome Mouffe January 8th, 2012

danikadruttman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:50:47 +0000

Jerome Mouffe January 8th 2012, 4pm
Jerome Mouffe is a virtuoso guitarist from Belgium who has dazzled international audiences with his passionate and spontaneous playing. Jerome has toured extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the Unites States and Western Europe. He released his debut CD, Capriccio, in 2009 on the VGo Recordings label. The album features early nineteenth century virtuoso Italian music. Jerome has a Masters Degree from the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles in Belgium and a Postgraduate Diploma at the Universitat Mozarteum Salzburg, in Austria. He is currently a doctorate candidate at the New England Conservatory in Boston, under the direction of Eliot Fisk.

The Solarium at The Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Ave, at 47th Street, New York NY 10017
Cross Street: 47th Street and Lexington Avenue
Subway: E, 6, V to 53rd and Lexington or 4, 5, 6, 7 to Grand Central
Tickets: $15 (paid at door, cash only)

Reservations: call 212.339.2092 or email rogersmitharts@rogersmith.com
Find more information about the series HERE

The series is co-sponsored by the New York City Classical Guitar Society.

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