Charles Flateman Announced as Chairman of the Board of NYC & Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2019
NYC & Company Chairman of the Board of Directors Emily K. Rafferty has announced her decision to step down from her chairmanship in February 2020. When Rafferty leaves her post next year, she will have served as Board Chairman of the organization for nearly 12 years and presided over a tourism industry that has enjoyed 10 consecutive years of growth. In accordance with NYC & Company's bylaws, the organization's Executive Committee today voted to elect longstanding Vice Chairman Charles Flateman, Executive Vice President of the Shubert Organization, to fill the remaining portion of Emily Rafferty's term, through February 2021.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson And Mark Weiss Named Board Co-Chairmen Of Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 30, 2015
Today, Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) named Marcus Samuelsson, internationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author, as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors with Mark Weiss, Chief Investment Officer of RFR Holdings. C-CAP Founder Richard Grausman, who previously held the Chairman position, will continue as Chairman Emeritus. The Board's transition will set the course for the future of C-CAP, which in 2015 marked 25 years of preparing underserved high school students across the country for college and careers in the food service and hospitality industry.
State Senator José M. Serrano Joins 'One Percent for Culture' Campaign
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2013
As the political races throughout New York City reach their peak, candidates, thought leaders, businesses, organizations, and prominent New Yorkers are showing their support for the One Percent for Culture campaign that seeks to increase funding to the city's 1,300-plus non-profit cultural organizations.
Photo Flash: Tonya Pinkins and More at Shakespeare & Company's BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2013
From the elegant cocktail reception, to the stunning performance, the sumptuous dinner and the extraordinary VIP after-party, Broadway in the Berkshires, Shakespeare & Company's Gala Celebration was a resounding hit! On July 9, Artistic Director Tony Simotes welcomed a full house at the Tina Packer Playhouse (formerly Founders' Theatre) and a multitude of Broadway, opera and dance artists for the spectacular one-night-only benefit performance. Proceeds from Broadway in the Berkshires will support the Company's wide-reaching and nationally-recognized Training and Education programs. Scroll down for photos from the concert!
Chenango River Theatre Presents FULLY COMMITTED, Now thru 7/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013
Tim Zagat's reservation is lost (yes, it's that Zagat!), and they are waiting - waiting! - in the lounge. Supermodel Naomi Campbell wasn't happy with the lighting the last time she was in - it was a bit harsh. How far away is her table from the sconce? Can her assistant's assistant drop by with a softer bulb? Bunny Vandervere needs a last-minute reservation. But she's very flexible - any time between 7:30 and 7:45 would be fine.
Chenango River Theatre to Present FULLY COMMITTED, 6/28-7/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2013
Tim Zagat's reservation is lost (yes, it's that Zagat!), and they are waiting - waiting! - in the lounge. Supermodel Naomi Campbell wasn't happy with the lighting the last time she was in - it was a bit harsh. How far away is her table from the sconce? Can her assistant's assistant drop by with a softer bulb? Bunny Vandervere needs a last-minute reservation. But she's very flexible - any time between 7:30 and 7:45 would be fine.
Food Network's RACHEL vs. GUY CELEBRITY COOK-OFF to Premiere Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 1, 2012
Two of Food Network's biggest icons, Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri, will square off against each other for culinary bragging rights in Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off, premiering Sunday, January 1st at 9pm ET/PT. In this six-episode competition series, the Emmy(R)-winning talk show host Rachael Ray and best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur Guy Fieri, will each serve as coaches and mentors to eight multi-talented celebrities, all of whom are passionate about food and cooking.
Food Network's RACHEL vs. GUY CELEBRITY COOK-OFF to Premiere 1/1
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2011
Two of Food Network's biggest icons, Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri, will square off against each other for culinary bragging rights in Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off, premiering Sunday, January 1st at 9pm ET/PT. In this six-episode competition series, the Emmy(R)-winning talk show host Rachael Ray and best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur Guy Fieri, will each serve as coaches and mentors to eight multi-talented celebrities, all of whom are passionate about food and cooking.