January 27th, 2012 through March 31, 2012 In the latest Elisa Contemporary Art exhibit, we see the influences of Pop Art from the 1960’s and explore how five contemporaryartists bring modern heroes to life in a whole new way. You’ll see Superheroes including Superman, Wonder Woman and CaptainAmerica and meet some new characters. Two...
Fashion week is almost here, and that means checking out both your fave and up and coming designer’s latest work. It’s a fun time to get dolled up and check out the upcoming trends. But for one event during Fashion Week, its also about saving lives. Did you know that in Africa, a child...
// Congrats to our last two winners of the $50 Spa Week giftcard to celebrate Trop 50′s True Resolutions! Today we are giving away the third and final card to one lucky BronxMama reader. Just to update you in case you’ve missed our last two posts about Trop 50′s True Resoltutions, Trop50 True Resolutions celebrates...
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A new Charter school is opening up in District 10 in the Bronx, Tech International Charter School. TI will focus on technology and international connections with a strong emphasis on inclusiveness for immigrant families, English Language Learners and Special Education students. It will begin with 106 (changed from 88) sixth graders (hopefully 132) in the...
SAT, JANUARY 21 WINTER WORKSPACE: PHOTO-QUILTING @ WAVE HILL WITH SABRINA GSHWANDTNER Sabrina Gshwandtner introduces photography and textile processes to interpret the winter landscape. Participants learn about the artist’s technique of combining 16mm film with quilt-making, photographing nature and then using their images with different quilting patterns to create their own photo-based quilts. Bring digital...
On February 26 in celebration of Black History Month, author A’Lelia Bundles will speak at Woodlawn Cemetery about her forthcoming book Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance. A’Lelia Walker, the daughter of the first African American millionaire Madam C.J. Walker, hosted some of the most memorable soirees of the Harlem Renaissance at her...
Saturday, February 4 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Show that you care–not with a boring, store-bought card, but with a handmade, full-of-charm, sure-to-woo original creation. Learn about the history of valentines and the printed “scraps” used to make them in the 19th century while you craft your own memorable valentine. A fun workshop for the whole...
If you didn’t already know, the NYC Kids Food Fest is this weekend in Bryant Park! There are tons of awesome shows and classes to chose from on Saturday and Sunday January 21st and 22nd. Special programming includes live performances, hands-on cooking classes, celebrity chef and product demonstrations, tasting sessions, and more! Taste the fun...
The last two years brought a lot of crazy weather and events. A tornado in the Bronx, an earthquake felt all over NYC, and the panic of a hurricane coming to our front door. Last year we were happy to be able to host a giveaway for the Office of Emergency Management and Ad...
Here at BronxMama we sometimes receive information on various health topics. So, we’d like to share some of the health related information we receive in order to make readers more aware of these topics. This time its about Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is one of the most curable viruses if proper steps are taken....
Its almost a month into the new year, and we hope you’re keeping up with your resolutions! What is the hardest part about staying motivated and on top of your goals for the new year? You already know from our last post that we shared a fun campaign by Trop50 that wants to know...
Chip in! Mulch your tree! Help NYC grow! Bring your holiday tree to a designated city park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city! Join the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, the New York City Department of Sanitation, and GreeNYC to recycle your Christmas trees into wood chips. These...
The winter issue of Outdoors in New York City is now available; click here to download it now. The winter issue is full of family-friendly programs and events that are suitable for all ages. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
// Happy New Year Bronx Mamas (and Papas!). In celebration of the new year, BronxMama is thrilled to share some resolution fun with Tropicana’s Trop50! As you may know, Tropicana® Trop50® is an innovative line of juice beverages, delivering the goodness of fruit juice with 50 percent less sugar and calories, and no artificial sweeteners. First...
Trinity Baptist Church In Conjunction With Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Invites You to A Community Interfaith Service Honoring the Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 16, 2012 10:00am Trinity Baptist Church 808 East 224th Street, Bronx, NY (Between Barnes & Bronxwood Avenues) Please RSVP to 718.590.3989 smalave@bronxbp.nyc.gov Digg...
Family Art Project: Create Your Year−Hello 2012!/Creando su año ¡Hola 2012! Sat, Dec 31, 2011 Ecology Building, 10AM—1PM Envision the year ahead, design your seasons and capture their delights with beautiful Wave Hill-inspired images to create your very own calendar for the New Year. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon....
