Mayor Michael R. News

On Saturday, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declared December 4, 2010 "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Day" in honor of the 54th anniversary of the real life jam session which brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together a legendary jam session.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party! from December 2 - 12, 2010 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party! from December 2 - 12, 2010 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party! from December 2 - 12, 2010 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents the holiday classic The Nutcracker from December 28 - December 30 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents the holiday classic The Nutcracker from December 28 - December 30 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

National Dance Institute (NDI), a non-profit organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding in 1976 by world-renowned New York City Ballet dancer Jacques d'Amboise, today announced the establishment of its new permanent home and the creation of the Center for Learning and the Arts at L+M Development Partners' residential development PS90 in Harlem.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party! from December 2 - 12, 2010 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Little Red: A Fairy Tale in Rhythm and Rhyme on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11am and 1pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $12 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Adam Pascal and Larry Edoff in meandlarry on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 ($22 for students) and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Little Red: A Fairy Tale in Rhythm and Rhyme on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11am and 1pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Adam Pascal and Larry Edoff in meandlarry on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 ($22 for students) and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Little Red: A Fairy Tale in Rhythm and Rhyme on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11am and 1pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Adam Pascal and Larry Edoff in meandlarry on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 ($22 for students) and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party! from December 2 - 12, 2010 at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin today unveiled a new plaque at the TKTS booth in Duffy Square, honoring the site's history and recent restorations, while also lauding the efforts of Mayor John V. Lindsay. Mayor Lindsay was a passionate supporter of the Broadway Theatre and was instrumental in the creation of the original TKTS booth with the Theatre Development Fund in 1973, making Duffy Square ever since a destination point for those in search of reduced-price theater tickets. Also in attendance at today's unveiling were State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried; Broadway producer Hal Prince, who is Chair of the Theatre Industry Committee to Honor John Lindsay; as well as leaders of the Times Square Alliance, Theatre Development Fund, Broadway League, Broadway Association, and members of Mayor Lindsay's family.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Little Red: A Fairy Tale in Rhythm and Rhyme on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11am and 1pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $12 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep presented the 2010 Mayor's Awards for Arts & Culture on Monday, November 8, to five individuals and organizations in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City's cultural life.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will join Academy Award winner Meryl Streep to present the 2010 Mayor's Awards for Arts and Culture to five individuals and organizations in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City's cultural life. The Mayor will also present the Handel Medallion, New York City's highest award for achievement in the arts, to the world-renowned American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison. The event, to be held at New York City's acclaimed Alice Tully Hall, will feature live performances by Arturo O'Farrill and members of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Ailey School, Chinese Theatre Works, and appearances by special guest artists.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the hit Broadway musical currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), will perform the National Anthem to kick off the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7.