Music: Classical Guitar Concert with Jerome Mouffe January 8th, 2012
Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by danikadruttman in Arts, Events, Hotel
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.
Introducing The First Issue of “The Jolly Roger” a Monthly Publication by The Roger Smith Hotel
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 by admin in Community, fashion, Henry's Roof Top, Hotel, LAB Gallery, Lily's Restaurant, RS Pop, the LAB
THE JOLLY
ROGER
a monthly publication by the roger smith hotel
July 1, 2011 – Issue No. 1
“We don’t just
love NYC.
We live here.”
The Roger Smith Hotel is thrilled to present the inaugural online edition of The Jolly Roger, a short monthly newsletter aiming to shed light on the vibrancy and culture of New York City. Inside you’ll find travel resources, tips, restaurant and theater reviews, live music listings, stuff to do with kids, and more. If you are planning on coming to NYC in July, you can use this link for 10% off our best room rate.
Hope to see you soon,
John Birdsong, Editor
“Lobster Hot Dog.”
Kosher Beef Hot Dog with Lobster @RSHenrys
libations
By Kevin Gill, Restaurant Manager – Lily’s Restaurant
+ Henry’s Rooftop Bar
A trifecta of Sixpoint pints
Sixpoint Brewery is a local brewery in Red Hook, Brooklyn founded in 2005. They love Brooklyn and create styles of beer to capture its essence, focusing on the growing community of artists and creative spirit. The Sweet Action Ale is a unique cream ale that focuses on the simple balancing of malts and hops. It has 33 IBUS (International Bittering Units) and an ABC of 5.2%.
What is a cream ale? A cream ale is based on the American light lager, however it is an ale that is finished with lager yeast. It is generally subdued in the malt and hop characteristics, but Sixpoint decided to break that definition. It finishes its fermentation as a lager but starts as an ale. This gives the beer a crispness that is associated with lagers, and more yeasty flavor normally associated with ales. Enjoy a cold Sweet Action at Henry’s Rooftop Bar. Fact: It’s on the sixteenth floor of @RSHotel.
eat what?
by John Birdsong, Editor
A feast for the eyes and the stomach at Fette Sau
Fette Sau. Hands down the best BBQ in NYC. This Williamsburg, Brooklyn BBQ joint serves up meat like no other NYC establishment. The meats are smoked, which distinguishes it from most other “BBQ” you’ll find in the city. Since Fette Sau is in BKLYN they are able to get around Manhattan fire codes and give meat the wood smoke it needs to taste awesome (tip: try the brisket). With communal indoor and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect place to meet friends or make new ones. Take the 4/5/6 train to Union Square then the L train to the Bedford stop in Brooklyn. Pro – Heritage pork, grass fed beef, a massive bourbon selection, and beer by the gallon Con – It gets super crowded on weekends in the summer and seating can be hard to find Rating: 3 out of 4 rib bones.
Check out our new summer menus for Henry’s Roof-top Bar and Lily’s Restaurant (video)
on the stage
by James Fox, Director of Sales @RSHotel
A scene from Tony Award winning “The Book of Mormon”
After the Tony Awards, the hot tickets are War Horse and the House of Mormon. These shows will be around for a while and may be hard to get. Here are some options, good through the summer, that are more accessible and affordable:
Terence McNally’s Master Class returns to Broadway with Tyne Daly as opera diva Maria Callas in a drama of her late-life career as a teacher. Runs through Aug. 14 @ Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Hair depicts the birth of a cultural movement in the ’60s as told through a tribe of hopeful hippies living in New York City, while war rages in
Vietnam. Runs from 7/5 – 9/10/11. Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning musical tells an inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village. Rent tackles addiction, poverty, AIDS, and most of all love. At the New World Stages Jul.14-Aug. 11th
Death Takes a Holiday - a new musical of a 1920s play, made into a film in 1934 with Frederic March and remade as Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt in 1998 stars British actor Julian Ovenden as Death who arrives in an Italian villa shortly after World War I and falls in love with a newly engaged young woman. Runs July 14 – September 4th @ Laura Pels Theatre.
Imaginocean – John Tartaglia, of Avenue Q fame, has created a magical musical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Performed in the dark with black light
puppets taking center stage it is the story of three fish that set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. At the New World Stages – Matinee shows Wed/Sat/Sun through Sep. 4th
Shakespeare in the Park has one of New York City’s most beloved summer traditions. For 57 years New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park. Catch Measure for Measure or All’s Well That Ends Well this summer. Free tickets are distributed via the free lines at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, and on the web via their Virtual Ticketing system.
kids(what the heck do you do with them?)
by John Birdsong, Editor
Cooling off in summer-time
Since I don’t have any kids of my own (for now) I’m going to leave this one up to the experts at Timeout NY Kids that have compiled this awesome list of stuff to do with the munchkins this July. TimeoutKid’s July List
LIVE music
by Phoebe Knowles, V.P. @RSHotel & John Birdsong, Editor
Stone Temple Pilots stooping it up
John – NYC is a mecca for live music. With venues like MSG, Radio City, and countless others there’s something
for every ear. Blast From the Past. July 25th, Stone Temple Pilots @ Williamsburg Waterfront. OMG. If you’re like me, high school in the 90’s consisted of lots of Nirvana, STP, Soundgarden, (enter random grunge band here). Let’s hope these aging rockers have the energy to entertain a new generation of music lovers. Buy tix here.
Phoebe – Central Park Summerstage – Concerts are free, the beverage sponsors are Magic Hat and City Winery (makes for great drink options!), bring snacks and a picnic blanket (no glass bottles…we learned the hard way), spend the evening listening to cool world music. For the free events, you can’t reserve tickets, it’s a first come/first served system. My friends and I got in line around 6:15 for a 7:00 Jarabe de Palo/Ely Guerra/Novalima show…things seemed a little hopeless as the line wrapped way around the park and we couldn’t even see the SummerStage entrance from the line’s end…but sure enough, once people started to move, in we went…along with about 3,997 other Latin music fans from New York! Here is a schedule of free music events - www.summerstage.org
There are way too many concerts to list here, so we’ll direct you to a few of our go-to resources for concert listings: Village Voice, Brooklyn Vegan, Ticketmaster.
at the lab gallery
Helen Dennis – Projected Drawings – July 8 – Sept 2
Helen’s work is rooted in the built world of the urban environment. She uses architecture to develop her layered drawings, which are entwined into the photographic process and directly used as
negatives to create photographic drawings. Using the space at The LAB Gallery, Helen will push the concept of her process further. Through manipulation of the space, she will project the outside environment directly into the exhibition space, turning it into a camera obscura. From within, her drawings will unfold to engulf the space and thus, magnify the nuances of urban life. The passage of time and movement on the streets outside will be depicted as Helen’s drawings grow over the duration of the project. The Lab Gallery Presents: Helen Dennis Studio Visit (video) Helen Dennis was born in the UK and now resides in Brooklyn, NY. She studied her BA (Honors) at the University of the Creative Arts in Canterbury and achieved her MFA at Hunter College in 2005. Dennis has been awarded a fellowship from Aljira Center for Contemporary Art as well as a photographic fellowship from The International House, NYC. Dennis has attended art residencies in Beijing, Cyprus and most recently Iceland. She has participated in various exhibitions worldwide and in the US with the support of Queens Council of the Arts, Kent County Council, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, South East Arts UK and the National Lottery Arts Fund for the UK. Dennis’ public art installations have been commissioned by the Downtown Alliance of New York and NoLongerEmpty. www.helendennis.com
cesar’s picks
by Cesar Avery, G.M. @RSHotel
You’ll find ‘Paradise’ in the Bronx (if you’re a Yankees fan).
Here are Cesar’s top five things to do in NYC in July/Summer. How many can you do in one day??
1. Yankees Game
2. A walk on the High Line
3. Driving Range at Chelsea Piers
4. Bowling at Bowlmor in Times Square
5. Bike ride in Central Park. You can rent, or bring your own.
at rspop shop:
kt collection
by Melissa Gonzalez,CEO – Lionesquemedia – @Lionesquestyle
Inspired by NYC’s fashion world, Katie knows how to mix the city’s edgy street style with timeless gold and silver designs. She is an expert at hunting down meaningful pieces from her travels and creating classic pieces that can be worn from season to season. KT Collection Opens Shop at RS POP Shop July 2011
Fusing Classic Lines with Urban Flair, designer Katie Thompson is bringing KT Collection to RSPOP Shop for July 2011. Inspired by NYC’s fashion world, Katie knows how to mix the city’s edgy street style with timeless gold and silver designs. She is a expert at hunting down meaningful pieces from her travels and creating classic pieces that can be worn from season to season.
KT Collection (video)
in other awesome news
by John Birdsong, Editor
Rainbowed-out Imperial Guard
New York State just approved same sex marriage!!! The Roger Smith Hotel in NYC is a perfect place to have a small wedding. We would be thrilled to host your special day + we offer
in–house party planning, floral arrangement, catering and wedding videography services. Email Events Manager Martha Rodriguez for a site inspection. What you need to know about same sex marriage in NYC via NYCGo.com
ask an intern
by management trainee Emma Fagerhov
Those are actually our interns.
It’s summer in New York, and with the beautiful weather, the city has a lot to offer. Here come the Roger Smith Interns’ Top 5 things to do in NYC during the summer:
1. Visit Six Flags Great Adventure – All interns
2. Enjoy a run through Central Park in the morning sun – Emma Fagerhov
3. Spend the day at one of NY’s rooftop pools with a drink – Oscar Wallen
4. Taking a walk in Central Park – Javier Bisbal
5. Going to Coney Island to the beach – Marta Ferrando
travel resources
Thereare a million things to do in NYC. Book your stay @RSHotel here for 10% off our best room rate.
other places to find us online
http://youtube.com/rogersmithnews
http://flickr.com/rogersmithhotel
Letus know what you think of The Jolly Roger.
Sendsubmissions or suggestions to Jbirdsong@rogersmith.com
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RS POP Holiday Bazaar 2010 (Video Archive 12/7/11 and 12/8/11)
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by melissagonzalez in Events, fashion, RS Pop
On December 7th and 8th the RS POP Holiday Bazaar 2010 was held for the emerging designers shopping event.
December 7th – Part 1
December 7th – Part 2
December 8th – Part 1
December 8th – Part 2
Meet Some of Our Favorite Designers & Musician for the 2010 Holiday Season
Share the gift of being cutting edge! Get a jump start on the holidays at RS POP Holiday Bazaar and shop from the next big IT designer.
But the fusion doesn’t stop at apparel & accessories, with both nights showcasing an invite-only group of artists brought to you by FOLK YEAH! Productions including:
Halina Larrson (www.myspace.com/halinalarsson).
Check out www.rspopshop.com to see more on each artist and get a jump start on your holiday shopping list with unique one of a kind gifts- for others AND YOU!
Complimentary Gift Bags for the first 20 purchases each night!
AND With each purchase you will be eligible to win a two night stay in a suite for two, with hot breakfast for two as well! *One winner per night*
Second Sundays Classical Guitar Concert Series: 2010/2011 Schedule
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by danikadruttman in Art at Roger Smith, Community, Events, Hotel
Concerts take place in The Solarium at The Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Ave, at 47th Street, New York NY 10017 (map)
The Eric Hill Band at Henry’s Rooftop Bar
Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by AdamWallace in Arts, Events, Henry's Roof Top
Henry’s welcomes Eric Hill, Oscar Rodriguez, and Justin Hill, core members of The Eric Hill Band and its Hard Rock alter ego The Clawed Frog. They will be playing songs from Eric Hill’s fourth album titled Above The Sky and songs from The Clawed Frog’s debut album Kaleidoscope. Featuring Oscar’s incredible guitar playing, Eric’s evocative vocals, and Justin’s classic foundational bass style the Trio will do everything from quiet romantic ballads to uptempo rock songs. Don’t let the lack of drums/percussion fool you.
Date: |
Tuesday, July 13 , 2010 |
Time: |
8:00pm – 10:00pm |
Location: |
Henry’s Rooftop Bar at The Roger Smith Hotel 16th Floor! |
Street: |
501 Lexington Avenue 47th/48th Street |
City/Town: |
New York, NY |
Fourth Sundays Chamber Music Series: Due East
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by Editor in Arts, Chamber Music Series, Events, Hotel
The award-winning contemporary music flute and percussion duo, Due East (Erin Lesser, flutes; Gregory Beyer, percussion; www.dueeast.net) will offer an electrifying program of works focused on the countless ways composers have utilized repetition/variation to focus the listener’s attention to detail.”Timeless Repetition” will take place on the Fourth Sundays Chamber Music Series, curated by Elizabeth Weisser of the iO String Quartet.
Graham Fitkin “Frame”
for six-mallet marimba and flute
Alexandre Lunsqui “Diogenes Lantern.”
for solo marimba
Eric Wubbels “Shiverer”
Members of the Wet Ink Ensemble, Alex Mincek and Eric Wubbels,
join Due East flutist, Erin Lesser.
Bernhard Lang “Difference/Repetition #1″
for flute, piano and tenor saxophone
Lou Harrison “First Concerto”
for Flute and Percussion
The Solarium, The Roger Smith Hotel
tickets $15 at the door, cash only
includes wine & cheese
Second Sundays Guitar Series: Brad Richter
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Editor in Art at Roger Smith, Arts, Events, Hotel
Sunday May 9th, 4pm
Recognized as one of the leading guitarists and guitar composers of the 21st century, Brad Richter has reinvigorated the guitar repertoire with a freshness and unaffectedness that transcends preconceived genres.
Brad began to compose music and teach himself to play guitar age 12. By 18, having had no formal musical training, he was awarded the Presidential Scholarship to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago where he began performing, composing, and eventually teaching professionally. After completing his undergraduate degrees in performance and composition, Brad accepted a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London where he studied with guitarist Carlos Bonell. He became the first guitarist in the college’s history to win the coveted Thomas Morherr Prize, and went on to win the Royal College of Music guitar competition before completing his Master’s degree and returning to the US to continue his concert career.
Throughout North America and Europe, Brad has performed as a soloist, with renowned chamber ensembles and in duos with artists such as Grammy winning cellist, David Finckel of the Emerson String Quartet. His performances and compositions are frequently heard on NPR and PBS stations around the United States and he has also written and performed the score for the Emmy award winning PBS television series, The Desert Speaks.
While at home in Tucson, Arizona, Brad teaches music at the University of Arizona and is the Artistic Director of Lead Guitar!, a not-for-profit he co-founded in 2006 which establishes guitar programs in schools around the country with large populations of at-risk-youth. He also enjoys hiking, running, biking and playing his guitar in the mountains and deserts that surround Tucson. The rugged beauty of the American southwest continues to be a source of inspiration for much his music.
“Richter’s compositions carry the audience away into a world of magical sounds. He captures typical American themes and transforms them into imaginative original music. His cultivated playing is as highly developed as the intelligent sound language of his compositions which move the listener with its emotional depths.”
(Concertino 1/2004)
co-presented by the NYCCGS and Roger Smith Arts
The Solarium, 16th floor at The Roger Smith Hotel
Tickets $15, includes wine and cheese
pay at the door, cash only
For reservations, email rogersmitharts@rogersmith.com
or call 212.339.2092.
Fourth Sundays Chamber Music Series: Jason Eckardt
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by Editor in Arts, Chamber Music Series, Events, Hotel
Sunday april 25th, 4pm
The Talea Ensemble, along with the iO Quartet, presents “When Music Becomes Unruly”. The concert focuses on award-winning composer Jason Eckardt’s 16 for flute and string trio. Jason writes, “The work’s title refers to the sixteen words that should have been excised from George Bush’s January 2003 State of the Union address: “The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa.” This false claim illustrates the policy of deceit typical of the morally impoverished current administration. As an artist angered and ashamed by my country’s actions, my deepest response is expressed in my work and my faith in art’s ability to contribute to, if not transform , society.
Additionally Jason has curated the concert. Complementing his work will be Brahms’ fierce and tragic c minor String Quartet. Jason will speak about the ideas of struggle and adversity within a musical work.
The Solarium, The Roger Smith Hotel
tickets $15 on the door, cash only
includes wine and cheese
For reservations please contact 212.339.2092
or rogersmitharts@rogersmith.com
Fourth Sundays Chamber Music Series: Stefano Gervasoni 3/28
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Editor in Arts, Chamber Music Series, Events, Hotel
Sunday, March 28th @ 4pm
As part of the Talea Ensemble’s Out of Italy Festival to celebrate Italian Contemporary Music, the Talea Ensemble has invited Composer Stefano Gervasoni to curate and attend the March 28th concert, which will feature his viola solo, Tornasole, Franz Schubert’s Quartettsätz and Hugo Wolf’s Italian Serenade performed by the iO Quartet. Mr. Gervasoni will discuss his work as well as trends in Italian Contemporary Music.
Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade
(performed by the iO Quartet)
Stefano Gervasoni Tornasole for solo viola
(performed by Elizabeth Weisser, Talea Ensemble)
Franz Schubert Quartettsätz
(performed by the iO Quartet)
The Solarium, The Roger Smith Hotel
tickets $15 on the door, cash only
includes wine and cheese
For reservations please contact 212.339.2092
or rogersmitharts@rogersmith.com
One Night Only a Benefit for Haiti
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by aleksdegtyarev in Arts, Community, Events, Hotel
February 21, 2010 7pm-12am
Roger Smith Hotel | 501 Lexington Ave. New York, NY
16th Floor Solarium Gallery
$20 suggested donation
As Social Media Enthusiasts, The Finderz enjoys doing their “Social Good”. We find what’s interesting in the world and on the internet – which includes finding causes we want to support. After the tragedy in Haiti, we want to gather our resources & spread the word about helping out.
Since the Roger Smith Hotel is so socially connected, we’re honored to partner with them in our endeavor to collect unused or unwanted clothing for Haiti. We’ll be distributing donations to the Red Cross, Yele, and other charitable foundations.
Join us for a night of “social good” with a taste of the arts, drinks, & good company!
————
Dee Nuncio
Social Media Adviser & Writer
Half-to-Help has teamed up with the Roger Smith Hotel, Panman Productions, and Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA to bring you our first Haiti relief art show and concert. The benefit will begin at 7pm. Musicians Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys and Charlene Kaye will be performing. Exhibiting artists include Carl Avidano, Lazarus Nazario, and Shawn Taylor. The artists are donating half of the net proceeds from any art sale to support Haiti earthquake survivors via Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA. $20 suggested donation at the door. 100% of suggested donations will go to Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA for Haiti relief.
Live Video Performance collaboration by FreakCast.
Music:
Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys
Artists:
Sponsors:
Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA
Live Video:
