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In January of 2003 after 25 years of courting New
York
City officials, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude obtained
permission from current mayor
Michael Bloomberg
to install their latest art creation, The Gates: A Project
for New York. The exhibit consists of a series of 7,500
16-ft gates bearing saffron-colored panels that will drape
in a river-like succession. "The Gates" will be placed at
12-ft intervals along 23 miles of foot paths
throughout New York City's Central Park. In keeping with their
artistic style of producing art that replicates the forms
of nature and architecture, "The Gates", best seen from
roof tops including the Cantor rooftop garden at
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will create the illusion of a golden river suspended amidst the bare trees. The
golden sunset glow cast by this exhibit promises to be
spectacular and memorable.
Installation of "The Gates" began on January 3rd. The
draping panels,
scheduled to be in place by February
7th, will remain unfurled in cocoon-like shapes until
February 12th. The exhibit will remain in place for
16
days from February 12-28.
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The husband and wife team claim to create works of joy and beauty that are
not
intended to be symbolic or carry any political or moral message. Most of
the
materials used in "The Gates" are recyclable and great care and planning
has
gone into ensuring that no vegetation or rock formation is disturbed and
that there
is no damage to the natural wonder of New York City's beloved
oasis.
Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude met in Paris
in 1958 and moved to New York in 1964. Their first joint project, Stacked Oil Barrels,
Dockside Packages at Cologne Harbor led to a series of 25 projects each
temporary, massive and unique. The entire cost of producing
"The Gates"
exhibit; including manufacturing, installation and removal (estimated to be
in the area of 20 million dollars) is being absorbed by the artists who
raise funds through the sale of Christo's art and photographic reproductions
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Astonishing Facts
7,500 Gates
5,290 tons of steel (equivalent to the amount
of steel used to create two
thirds of the Eiffel Tower)
116,389 miles of nylon thread to be woven into
1,067,300 square feet of fabric
165,000 bolts and nuts
315,491 vinyl tubing
46 miles of hems |
 Other Works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Reichstag (Berlin)
Pont Neuf (Paris)
Over the River: A Project for The Arkansas River
(Colorado) in progress
Wrapped Fountain & Tower (Spoletto, Italy)
Wrapped Coast, Little Bay (Sydney, Australia)
Wrapped Tree (Minneapolis, MN)
Running Fence (California)
www.christojeanne-claude.net
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 The "Bear" Essentials
While supplies last, Build-a-Bear is offering Valentine's Hugs
Bear a
limited edition snuggly white teddy introduced this
year just in time for
Valentine's Day. At a mere fourteen
dollars, this is a heart warming gift
that let's you say "I made
it myself." Like all other Build-a-Bear characters, Valentine's
Hug Bear is brought to life by you.
The Build-a-Bear work shops number 170 throughout the states, including a
temporary location at Rockefeller Center and a new 5th Avenue flagship store
scheduled to open this summer. Each store location is better known as a
workshop where you create your own bear by stuffing the model of your choice
with plump filling and a little heart.
If your valentine is looking for more than just the "Bear"
essentials, a
darling array of apparel, shoes and accessories
lets you give your bear just
the right look. To make sure that
your fuzzy friend sends the right
message, select a sound chip
with one of five stock sounds or create your
own. All apparel,
accessories and sound chips are a-la-carte.
From new born infants to adults, nothing sends a warm hug better
than a
teddy bear. For more details and a complete list of store
locations, visit www.buildabear.com.
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Winter 2005 Restaurant Week
For ten days, January 24th-28th and January 31st - February 4th more than
100 restaurants, including many of New York City's finest will participate
in an event to which New York enthusiasts have come to look forward. During
this special period you can delight in delectable three-course lunches for
just $20.12 and three-course dinners for $35.00 (beverages, tax and gratuity
are not included).
This is the perfect opportunity to try out a new restaurant. Perhaps an
elegant midtown classic such as Remi or the 21 Club, a theatre district hot
spot such as Blue Fin, a mouth watering steak house such as Maloney &
Porcelli, Frankie and Johnnie's or Shelly's, a celebrity hang out such as
Nobu or Montrachet, candle lit romance such as One if by Land, Two if by Sea,
a room with a view such as River
Cafe or the Water Club or something ultra
casual and quintessentially New York
such as the 2nd Avenue Deli.
Make your plans now. You will find a diversity of menus and a level of
quality
that continues to make New York City the best dining location in the
world.
Click
here for a complete list of participating restaurants.
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A
Note From Special Projects/Penthouse Sales Division
Dear Owner,
My Special Projects team and I are pleased to have been able
to meet with
so many of you who have called or stopped by to ask
questions about The
Manhattan Club Penthouse Suites currently under
construction. The positive
response received has resulted in the sale of all but 300 of
the 1248
intervals. This accelerated sales rate far exceeds our own
expectation and
reinforces our belief that quality, elegance, location and
the draw of New
York City as a vacation and entertainment destination
combine to form a
truly attractive product.
As we near sell-out, we invite those owners who are
interested in a
Penthouse Suite to contact us soon. Don't miss out on the
opportunity
to take advantage of substantial pre-construction pricing
that is still
available exclusively to owners. We are inviting the general
public to
consider ownership of a Penthouse Suite interval. Although
the price to
the general public is higher, we are not expecting the final
300 intervals
to remain available for long. For details on pricing,
upgrading or answers
to any other questions you may have regarding the Penthouse
Suites,
I urge to call now.
1-888-356-5332
Mon - Fri 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.
Sat 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely,
Keith Heeley
Dir. Special Projects
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