Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

26 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide LMCC Art Center, new art center lmcc.net The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council has opened the first permanent art space for all disciplines, plus artist residencies, on Governors Island. Met Fifth Avenue, 150 years metmuseum.org The world- renowned museum celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2020, with a special exhibit: Making the Met, 1870–2020 (3/30–8/2).  Museum of Ice Cream, new museumoficecream.com Who can resist a cool, sweet experience? It’s immersive and interactive!  Museum of the Dog, recently opened museumofthedog.org The American Kennel Club’s museum is at 101 Park Ave. (41st St.).  New York Public Library, 125 years nypl.org The City’s grand archival network of books celebrates 125 years of service. Its Stephen A. Schwarzman building, the main repository at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, provides free events, exhibits, author talks and performing arts.  The Shed, new performing arts center theshed.org This all-new cultural center in Hudson Yards features several facets of the arts. Statue of Liberty Museum, new libertyellisfoundation.org/statue oflibertymuseum A new Liberty Island museum features the statue’s original torch. (The museum is free but there is a fee for Statue Cruises to the island.)  Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, 5 years sugarhillmuseum.org Children and their families discover and create a world of art and stories. Meet artists, play in art-making studios, see significant artwork and hear stories told in many forms. Ongoing NYC Ice-Skating Rinks through 3/31 nycgovparks.org Public rinks are open in NYC’s citywide parks.  Brooklyn Nets Season through 4/15 brooklynnets.com The Nets NBA season extends to mid April. Barclays Center. The Orchid Show through 4/19 nybg.org This annual garden event in the Bronx features thousands of orchids on display and for sale. Includes tours, Q&A sessions, demonstrations, presentations and more. New York Botanical Garden.  Dorothea Lange: Words and Pictures through 5/9 moma.org American photographer Dorothea Lange was dedicated to depicting the human condition and social injustice. The Museum of Modern Art presents this major exhibit of her images. Metropolitan Opera 2019–20 through 5/9 metopera.org Hear the world’s greatest singers as they perform in stunning stage productions at Lincoln Center. Also check local movie listings for Live in HD performances. Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara through 5/10 metmuseum.org A beautiful explo- ration of ancient Sahel, a region south of the Sahara Desert that now encompasses Senegal, Mali, Niger and Mauritania. The Sahel represented a rich cultural and global trading period during the Ghana (300–1200), Mali (1230– 1600), Songhay (1464–1591) and Bamana (1640–1861) empires. The Met Fifth Avenue.  March Red Bulls opener 3/1 newyorkred bulls.com The New York Red Bulls soccer team are in season at Red Bull Arena (in New Jersey).  The Armory Show 3/5–8 thearmoryshow.com Leading international art fair boasts 280+ galleries, 60,000 visitors and art- work ranging well into 7 figures. Held annually in spring. Admission. Group discounts. 212 645 6440, fax 212 645 0655 | Temporary new site: Pier 90 (50th St. & Hudson River), NYC 10019 Big East Tournament 3/11–14 msg.com Big East Conference basketball games return to Madison Square Garden. Asia Week 3/12–19 asiaweek ny.com The vast art and culture of Asia takes center stage in New York City, with exhibitions, auctions and special events. NYCFC spring season 3/14 nycfc. com The New York City Football Club (soccer) competes at Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx. 