Mark Your Calendar! SI Children's Museum Carnival and Science Spectacular

On Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. the Staten Island Children's Museum will host this year's Carnival and Science Spectacular, a fundraiser that benefits the Staten Island Children's Museum. As one of the proud sponsors, Broadway Stages encourages you to attend this fun, family-friendly event. This old-fashioned festival includes many fan favorites including carnival games and rides, a bounce house, obstacle course, music, a rock wall, science demonstrations, robots, solar cars, lasers, raffles, food, entry to the museum, and so much more! So be sure to get your tickets now.

Staten Island Children's Museum Carnival & Science Spectacular 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

Saturday June 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.                                                                       

$13 discount tickets can be purchased in advance until May 30 at the museum or online at www.sichildrensmuseum.org/carnival-and-science-spectacular. Tickets at the gate are $16.

Brooklyn Designs Expo Kicks Off With a Bang!

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce kicked off the annual Brooklyn Designs Expo on Friday, May 10. Brooklyn's premier design event showcases a cross section of design, architecture, and art. As you can see from the photo gallery below, the show features inspiring collective exhibits, hands-on demos, and an exciting array of products, including many that have received Brooklyn-Made certification by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The show features cafes and bars from Brooklyn's beloved vendors as well as family-friendly programming throughout the weekend. As a proud sponsor, Broadway Stages invites you to join us this weekend.   

WHERE: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 77, 141 Flushing Avenue WHEN:  May 10 - May 12 and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Don't miss this exciting event! For more information please, click here.  

The Paley Center Celebrates LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television

Broadway Stages is proud to support The Paley Honors. As a company that values diversity and promotes inclusion of experiences, talents, and culture, we applaud The Paley Center for its leadership in paying tribute to the LGBTQ+ achievements in television. With a star-studded lineup of presenters including Billy Crystal, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Debra Messing, and many others, the Paley Honors is an event you won't want to miss. Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about The Paley Center for Media, click here.

Local USA 829 Scenic Apprentice Program at Broadway Stages' Staten Island Campus

Standing from left to right Apprenticeship Administrator Kelsey Harro, (with baby Emerson Harro), Shane Ingersoll, Sarah Rigney, Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, Hanna Wellish, USA 829 President Beverly Miller, Sol Metcalfe-McDonald, Broadway Stages’ President Gina Argento, Jared Flynn, Instructor Jacquelyn Marolt, and Athena Parella. Sitting from left to right Rosalind McKelvey-Bunting, Martin Petrov, and Murphey Wilkins.

Founded in 1897, the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, an affiliate of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), is a labor union and professional association made up of over 4,000 members including designers, artists, craftspeople, and department coordinators. Organized to protect craft standards, working conditions, wages, and benefits for the entertainment and decorative arts industries, the members of Local USA 829 work in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials, and exhibitions.

In addition to negotiating agreements with major industry organizations, the Local offers its members a variety of courses, online training, and a three-year scenic artist apprenticeship program that is financed through a trust fund. As of September 2018, the program is being held in Staten Island at a facility donated by Broadway Stages and located at their new campus on Arthur Kill Road. The facility features a modern kitchen/lecture room, a separate tool room, and a large studio space with a brand-new paint deck. Surrounded by production studios, shops, and filming locations, the apprentices feel right at home.

Celebrating Jewish and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The month of May brings many reasons to celebrate — spring is in the air and we've finally put away our winter boots. School is winding down, Mother's Day is around the corner, and we're all looking forward to a fun summer. But it's also a time when we celebrate Jewish and Asian Pacific American Heritage month.

In New York, more than anywhere else in the world, ethnic and cultural diversity brings a vibrant mix of world influences that cannot be duplicated anywhere else. It's this amazing ability to coexist, understand, and respect that makes New York City (NYC) so spectacular. Our city is in essence the United Nations, with all five boroughs illustrating this melting pot of cultures and welcoming local residents and tourists alike.

Did you know that almost 200 languages are spoken in NYC and that 40 percent of the population was born outside of the United States? Our ability to coexist, to recognize and appreciate our differences, and the value they each bring makes NYC a cosmopolitan city like no other.

As an immigrant family with local roots dating back more than 35 years, Broadway Stages understands first hand the importance of diversity, and we promote the inclusion of experiences, talents, and culture across our operations and in the communities where we work and live.

This May, as we celebrate both Jewish American and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we encourage you to learn about your neighbors, to recognize the achievements and contributions they have made, and to join in the celebration. To learn more about Jewish American heritage, click here, and find out about Asian Pacific American heritage, click here.

Hungry? YMCA Chipotle Monday - May 6 from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Greenpoint YMCA is hosting a Chipotle fundraiser on Monday, May 6. Thirty-three (33) percent of the proceeds of every item purchased on Monday between 4 and 8 p.m. will go to support the Greenpoint YMCA Early Childhood Center.

So head on over to the Greenpoint Chipotle located at 130 N. 4th St. (near 4th and Bedford) or call in your order (718-384-1785). Enjoy a meal and support your local YMCA.

Be sure to bring a copy of the flyer, show the cashier on your smartphone, or just tell the cashier that you are supporting the YMCA fundraiser when you pick up your food. Check out the menu and place your online order — click on the logo below.

Still Time to Donate - Prom Attire for Young Women and Men

There is still time to donate your gently used prom attire, for both young women and men. We are accepting donations until May 20.

Greenpoint YMCA Healthy Kids Day - A Big Hit

The Greenpoint YMCA's annual Healthy Kids Day was a big hit. From the bounce house and dunking booth to New York's finest playing soccer with the kids, the petting zoo and more, everyone had a great time. Take a look at the photo gallery below.  

The Greenpoint YMCA offers programs that bring the family and our community together. As a proud Board member, Broadway Stages encourages you to learn more at Greenpoint Y.   

Greenpoint YMCA Healthy Kids Day - April 27

With summer around the corner, the Greenpoint YMCA is hosting their annual

Healthy Kids Day - Awaken Summer Imagination

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

As a sponsor, Broadway Stages invites you to join us for a day of family fun!

Brooklyn's Premier Design Event Comes to the Navy Yard - Brooklyn Designs

Mark your calendar for May 10-12. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th annual Brooklyn Designs Expo at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Founded in 2003 by the Brooklyn Chamber, the Brooklyn Designs Expo is Brooklyn's premier design event showcasing a cross section of design, architecture, and art. This event spotlights the creative economy in Brooklyn and serves as an incubator for emerging designers as well as a platform for established brands producing a range of creative products across furniture, lighting, tableware, art, textiles, and jewelry.

As a longtime supporter of the arts community, Broadway Stages is thrilled to be among the sponsors and encourages you to attend this exciting event; explore interactive exhibits and marvels presented by leading figures in the design world.

For more information about the Brooklyn Designs Expo, check out their website. Tickets are on sale now so don't delay!

WHAT:  16th Annual Brooklyn Designs Expo

WHEN: May 10-12, 2019

WHERE:  Brooklyn Navy Yard, 141 Flushing Avenue, Queens - Building 77

Staten Island EDC Recognizes Broadway Stages With Top 31 Award

At this year's Staten Island Economic Development Corporation's (SIEDC) annual conference, Broadway Stages was recognized as one of the top 31 growing companies in the borough. Gina Argento, Broadway Stages' President and CEO, received the award on behalf of the company.

"We've put our heart and soul into our Staten Island campus in Arthur Kill and are excited to see the growth that it's bringing to the community," said Gina. "We are proud to be a member of the SIEDC and a part of the Charleston community."

In 2017 Broadway Stages acquired the 69-acre campus in Arthur Kill, located in the Charleston section of Staten Island. Today, it's being designed as a full-service production facility offering ample space for film, television, and music video productions of all sizes.

For additional information about the SIEDC annual conference, view the SI Live media report at SILive.com by Erik Bascome.

ABOUT THE SIEDC Since 1993 The SIEDC has served as the lead advocate for economic development on Staten Island. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SIEDC's mission is to enhance Staten Island's economy by promoting public and private investment, and encouraging responsible and sustainable development, all of which improve the quality of life and provide broad and diverse employment opportunities in the borough. The annual business conference brings together Staten Island-based companies and provides opportunities for them to display their services and products, attend educational seminars and keynote panels, and offers networking opportunities. For more information about SIEDC, click here.

Easter Baskets Were Filled Thanks to Sen. Persaud and Broadway Stages!

We caught our first glimpse of spring last Saturday at the second annual Easter egg hunt hosted by Senator Roxanne Persaud at Canarsie Park. Families from across Brooklyn celebrated the Easter holiday and joined their neighbors in a morning of fun seasonal activities. A special thank you to Senator Persaud for hosting this family friendly event — it was a great success. "This was so much fun, the kids had a great time hunting for Easter eggs. It's wonderful to see our community come together to share in fellowship, and Broadway Stages was honored to be a sponsor," said Gina Argento, President and CEO Broadway Stages, Ltd. "At Broadway Stages our commitment to community is actionable and runs deep. Through financial, in-kind, and volunteer resources we strive to make a difference in the communities where we work and live."