In response to our recent post about holiday hotel deals in the Big Apple, reader Amy wrote asking what to do when she gets there:
I will be going to NYC on 12/13. My daughters and I plan to do very touristy things, but I would also love to catch a holiday concert. I'm thinking of small choral groups or instrumental ensembles in smaller venues (not Carnegie Hall-style). Are there any recommendations on where I can find this information?So we asked associate editor Susan O'Keefe to go to her sources, and she found two great spots... find them after the jump.
The first is recommended by Frances Page, brainchild of www.christmastimeinnewyorkcity.com, a source for the holidays in all five boroughs in NYC.
December Concerts at The Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe second is from Christopher Heywood of NYC & Company (the city's travel and tourism bureau).
99 Margaret Corbin Drive at Fort Tryon Park in upper Manhattan.
(All concerts are at the Fuentiduena Chapel at The Cloisters in northern Manhattan.)
Dec. 07, 2008 - Dec. 21, 2008
12/7, 1pm and 3pm: Lionheart, a leading a capella group at Fuentiduena Chapel, $35.
12/13, 12/14, 1pm and 3pm: The Waverly Consort - The Christmas Story, at Fuentiduena Chapel, $45.
12/20, 12/21, 1pm and 3pm: "The Play of Daniel," an authentic 12th century play at Fuentiduena Chapel, $50.
Do you have a suggestion for Amy? Let us know in the comments below. Got questions? Ask IT.
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
421 E. 61st Street
Dec. 11-13
Visitors can tour the Museum's historically decorated period rooms by candlelight and enjoy live seasonal music played on traditional instruments. Light refreshments of hot apple cider, eggnog and other goodies will be offered. Tour dates and times are as follows: Thursday, December 11th at 6:30 & 7:30 PM Friday, December 12th at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 PM Saturday, December 13th at 4:30 (a special family tour for children age 3 and older includes seasonal crafts, cookies and story-time), 5:30 & 6:30 PM. On Dec. 13 the classical duo of Maria Millar and Shawn Wyckoff on flute and violin will be performing holiday favorites.
Subscribe to RSS feed
Subscribe to RSS feed
A retired doctor of mine sings in the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; from what I understand they are exceptional, and I would recommend their free concert event; more info here: http://tbt.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=tbt_calendar