Bethesda Terrace, of which Bethesda Fountain is the centerpiece, overlooks The Lake in New York City's Central Park.The terraceBethesda Terrace is on two levels, united by two grand staircases and a lesser one that passes under Terrace Drive to provide passage southward to the Elkan Naumburg bandshell and The Mall, of which this is the architectural culmination, the theatrical set-piece at the center of the park. The upper terrace flanks the 72nd Street Cross Drive and the lower terrace provides a podium for viewing the Lake. The mustard-olive colored carved stone is New Brunswick sandstone, with a harder stone for cappings, with granite steps and landings, and herringbone paving of Roman brick laid on edge.Bethesda Terrace became a site for an outdoor luncheon restaurant at the end of the 1960s, then became a congregating spot for the Hair generation before devolving into a drug-trafficking venue in the 1970s. The fountain, which had been dry for decades, was restored in its initial campaign, 1980–81, by the Central Park Conservancy as the centerpiece of its plan to renovate Central Park. The Terrace, designed by Vaux with sculptural decoration by Mould, was restored in the following season, its stonework disassembled, cleaned, deteriorated surfaces removed, restored and patched and reset.Resodding, and fifty new trees, 3,500 shrubs and 3,000 ground cover plants specified by Philip Winslow followed in 1986, most of which, having matured into dense blocks, were removed in 2008, to make way for plants native to the United States. The Minton encaustic tiles of the ceiling of the arcade between the flanking stairs, designed by Mould, were removed in 1987, cleaned, restored, completed with additional new tiles and reinstalled in 2007.
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Founded in 1897, the AIHS is an international center of scholarship, education and cultural enrichment dedicated to promoting the significant, on-going contributions to the United States of America made by Irish immigrants and their descendants. The Society maintains an extensive collection of Irish and American Irish books, newspapers, archives and memorabilia in its landmark headquarters on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile. Its highly acclaimed literary journal, "The Recorder", chronicles the surging creativity of Irish writers on both sides of the Atlantic. The center sponsors public programs to explore current issues and celebrates the renaissance in Irish culture from its weekly lectures, visual art exhibits and concerts.
The gallery is dedicated to promoting and showcasing emerging contemporary artists from the city of St. Petersburg in Russia. Originally established in 2005 in Saint Petersburg, as an exclusive setting to present works of local artists to a Russian audience, Erarta Galleries has since expanded its vision promoting the reawakening of Russian art and culture to an international audience. Our aim is to free Russian contemporary art from conventionality and stereotypes. In today¹s exciting renaissance of contemporary Russian art, a new generation of artists is emerging, many of whom Erarta Galleries is pleased to exhibit. Different in form, symbolism and technique, this new avant-guarde is characterised by a reinvigorated sense of freedom. Erarta Galleries are present in Saint Petersburg, London, New York and Zurich.
We are part of the community at historic Saint Jean Baptiste Church in New York City. We average 3 shows a year, generally in February, May, and November. We do straight plays, musicals, and original works. All of our shows are presented in the auditorium of Saint Jean Baptiste High School at 167 East 75 Street between Third and Lexington Avenue. We are always open to new members, so anyone in the area who's interested in performing or working backstage can sign-up at an audition or speak to the House Manager during a performance.
Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival produced annually in NYC parks by the French Embassy, FACE Foundation and NYC Parks.
The 6th annual TEDxYouth@Hewitt will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2016 with the theme "Made in the Future." Watch our website as we build our panel of speakers.
The International Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Program supports the post-doctoral research of promising young scientists who work and train in collaboration with mentors at major cancer centers in the United States and Italy. Mobile No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Program AICF’s Mobile Mammography Program serves economically disadvantaged and medically underserved women in New York City who are age 40 and over and have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months. Many of these women have geographic, cultural, or linguistic barriers to receiving screening services and do not make annual screenings for breast cancer a priority. AICF’s mobile clinics travel to priority neighborhoods in the five boroughs to deliver mammograms, clinical breast exams, and instruction in breast self exam. The Program’s mobile nature makes it easy to access important—and potentially lifesaving—breast cancer screening services. All services are provided at no cost, regardless of health insurance status. The generous support of the following contributors is funding the Program during 2010-11: Avon Foundation Breast Health Outreach Program Jane Beasley Foundation The Council of the City of New York Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund Joy Germont Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hollander The Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® National Breast Cancer Foundation New York City Council Cancer Initiative New York City Council Manhattan Delegation New York City Council Member Maria Baez New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene New York State Assembly Member Michael Benjamin New York State Assembly Member Jonathan L. Bing New York State Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny New York State Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz New York State Assembly Member Rhoda Jacobs New York State Assembly Member Micah Kellner New York State Assembly Member Felix Ortiz New York State Department of Health New York State Senator Martin Malavé Dilan New York State Senator Martin J. Golden Pfizer Inc. Additional Individual Donors
Foreign-born fashion professionals, including designers, stylists, hair/makeup artists, writers, curators, photographers, filmmakers and illustrators, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have been born abroad, be a naturalized citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and be 38 years of age or younger on December 31, 2014 Personal essays, a resume, work samples, and proof of permanent residency or naturalized citizenship are required to be considered. A panel of leaders and experts in various fields of fashion will review the applications and select the winners. Applicants will be judged on the clarity, ambitiousness, and feasibility of their vision; the degree of innovation and uniqueness apparent in the work samples; and the impact applicants have had in the field of fashion. For complete eligibility guidelines, and a link to the online application, please visit www.vilcek.org. No application fee is required.
The Dupree Foundation promotes nation building through information sharing, the underlying vision that created the Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University (ACKU).
Every year the French Heritage Language Program helps hundreds of young Americans and new immigrants make the most of their French here in the United States. In the US, French is spoken by hundreds of thousands of people, who come from Haiti, West Africa, Canada, and Europe. French is also spoken by Americans from New England and Louisiana. Yet for many of them, especially new immigrants and lower socio-economic status families, having the possibility to continue learning or keeping up their French is often a challenge. The French Heritage Language Program is a program of the non-profit foundation FACE, in partnership with the French Embassy in the United States. Since 2005, it has helped over 2,500 children, students and adults from underserved communities of francophone background enrich their knowledge of the French language and maintain strong bonds with their respective cultures and identities. "Making French an asset for new Americans" The primary objectives of FHLP program are to help these students make the most of their French linguistic and cultural heritage here in the United States. By strengthening their knowledge of the French language and reinforcing their cultural identities, our students develop strong bilingual skills and so increase their opportunities for success in their new environment, both academically and professionally. They can take valuable examinations facilitating access to higher education and expand their perspectives for job careers in the US. In doing so, French becomes a strong asset not only for our students but also for educators, schools, families and communities. Through university partnerships, our program also contributes to scholarly research in the field of heritage language learning. As a program embedded in schools and community centers, it is a place for pedagogical and methodological exploration, and a way to build new partnerships. We develop curriculum models that can be replicated and adapted in other cities in the United States. The French Heritage Language Program works closely with the Internationals Network for Public Schools, which includes seventeen high schools for new immigrants in New York City, Washington DC and California, all working at the development of models for global education. Our program is offered in New York, Florida, Maine and Boston and currently serves 700 students from elementary to high school levels. There is high demand for French Heritage classes across the country and we are looking for new partners to help us set up new programs where there is need. In New York, the French Heritage Language Program currently serves 485 students at elementary and high school levels, and in several community centers. HIGH SCHOOLS - Bronx International High School - Claremont International High School (Bronx) - International Community High School (Bronx) - International High School at Crotona (Bronx) - Brooklyn International High School - International High School at Lafayette (Brooklyn) - International High School at Prospect Heights (Brooklyn) - International High School at Union Square (Manhattan) - Manhattan International High School (Manhattan) - GED+ Jamaica Learning Center (Queens) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - NYFACS, New York French American Charter School (Harlem) COMMUNITY CENTERS - Malian Cultural Center (Bronx) - Haitian Americans in Action, Bethanie SDA Church (Brooklyn) - Haitian Americans in Action, Eben-Ezer SDA Church (Brooklyn)
Students for Justice in Palestine (Hunter SJP) is a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and community members at Hunter College, organized on democratic principles to raise awareness about the human rights violations committed by Israel against the Palestinian people. And to build solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for human rights, justice, freedom, self-determination and the right of return. We organize around the principles of the Palestinian Civil Society call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israel. SJP believes that while the Palestinian people must ultimately be able to decide their future in Palestine, certain key principles, grounded in international law, human rights, and basic standards of justice, will be fundamental to a just resolution of the plight of the Palestinians. These include the full decolonization of all illegally held Palestinian lands; the end of the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank; including East Jerusalem; the implementation of the right of return and repatriation for all Palestinian refugees to their original homes and properties; and an end to the Israeli system of Apartheid and discrimination against the indigenous Palestinian population. Just as SJP condemns the racism and discrimination underlying the policies and laws of the state of Israel, SJP rejects any form of hatred or discrimination against any religious or ethnic group. SJP’s strength is in the great diversity of its membership. SJP welcomes individuals of all backgrounds to join in solidarity with the struggle for justice in Palestine.