New York Philharmonic cancels
upcoming concerts through June 2021
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
The New York Philharmonic
is canceling scheduled
concerts that were supposed
to take place in the fi rst
half of 2021.
The orchestra announced that
all previously scheduled concerts
from Jan. 6, 2021, through June
13, 2021 due to COVID-19. The
Philharmonic had previously announced
that concerts through
Jan. 5, 2021, would not take
place, marking the fi rst time in
its 178-year history that the New
York Philharmonic has been
forced to cancel an entire concert
season.
The New York Philharmonic
2021–22 season will be announced
in the spring of 2021,
and the orchestra plans on continuing
its digital programming,
including building on the launch
of the NY Phil Plays On portal
of free digital content. The NY
Phil Bandwagon plans to return
in spring 2021.
“The cancellation of an entire
New York Philharmonic season
is not only unprecedented — it
is devastating, both in its impact
on the morale of musicians and
audiences, and in its profound
economic consequences. We
know there was no other choice,
but we also know that music is
most meaningful when shared
with listeners in a common
space,” President and CEO
Deborah Borda said. “We are
bolstered by the enthusiastic
PHOTO: CHRIS LEE
reaction from New Yorkers to
our recent NY Phil Bandwagon
concerts and are gratifi ed by
private fi nancial support that
continues to come in. Most importantly,
the Philharmonic is
resolved to continue to connect
and perform during this time,
and beyond. This will not be a
silent season, and we eagerly anticipate
September 2021, when
the entire Orchestra can reunite
with our audience. We cannot
wait for that fi rst downbeat!”
The value of tickets to concerts
through June 13, 2021 will
automatically become a credit for
the 2021–22 season. For information
about donating the value of
unused tickets or obtaining refunds
for the cancelled concerts,
ticketholders may visit nyphil.
org/health or contact New York
Philharmonic Customer Relations
at 212- 875-5656 or customerservice@
nyphil.org.
“While it’s safety fi rst, I continue
to be hopeful that we will all
be reunited by live performances
in the not-too-distant future.
Meanwhile, my family and I in
Amsterdam continue to miss our
New York Philharmonic family,”
said Music Director Jaap van
Zweden.
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
While Halloween and the fall
season may look different this
year due to COVID-19, there
are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy
the season of change safely.
Here are some fall and Halloweenthemed
events you can enjoy in New York
City. Note: Tickets are required to be
reserved ahead of time for most events,
masks must be worn and social distancing
will be enforced.
Ghost Tours of Greenwich Village —
NYC Ghosts, Manhattan
If you’re looking for some local ghost
stories to keep you up at night, you’re in
luck. NYC Ghosts is hosting tours of some
notoriously haunted locations in Greenwich
Village. Come fi nd out what history lurks
behind every corner in New York City.
Boo at the Zoo — Bronx Zoo
Until Nov. 1, guests who come to Boo at
the Zoo can enjoy a number of Halloweenthemed
activities each Thursday through
Sunday throughout the month, including
Monday, Oct. 12. Activities will include
daily magic shows, professional pumpkin
carving demos and the spooky extinct animal
graveyard. Animal-themed costumed
stilt walkers and Halloween animal puppets
will headline the MASKerade, and guests
can enjoy performances throughout the day
Here are some fall and Halloweenthemed
events in New York City to enjoy
from the Wildlife Theater on Astor Court.
Dinner and a Movie in Vale Park — The
William Vale, Brooklyn
The William Vale is hosting a plethora
of spooky-themed events this month. From
Oct. 14-30, The William Vale is partnering
with Shudder and IFC to host Dinner and
a Movie at Vale Park, with the fi lms in the
horror genre for the Halloween season.
Must be 21 years old or older to attend.
PHOTO: JULIE LARSEN MAHER
Pumpkin Patch — Queens Botanical
Garden
Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch?
On Oct. 24, 25 and 31, Queens Botanical
Garden is hosting a pumpkin patch that
is perfect for all ages. All children get to
choose their own pumpkin and a grab and
go craft activity to take home, and there are
plenty of fall-themed photo opportunities
to capture the memories.
Great Pumpkin Path — New York Botanical
Garden, Bronx
From now through Nov. 3, New York
Botanical Garden in the Bronx is hosting a
walkable path that is surrounded by pumpkins
and gourds of varying sizes. Some
giant pumpkins will join the Conservatory
Lawn on Oct. 24.
Paranormal Historical Investigations at
the Morris-Jumel mansion — Manhattan
Ever wonder what paranormal happenings
are in Washington Heights? Take a
tour of the Morris-Jumel mansion, which
has attracted academics over the years for
its paranormal fi ndings, while learning the
basics of ghost hunting. Must be 18 or older
to take this tour.
El Dia de Los Muertos — Green-Wood
Cemetery, Brooklyn
Celebrate and remember those who have
passed at this special Dia de Los Muertos
event in Brooklyn. From Oct. 23 through
Nov. 1, guests are encouraged to bring offerings
to a Scherezade Garcia that will be
installed in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel
(note: the offerings will not be returned at
the end of the event). Admission is free to
the public.
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