May 24, 2012
Also Visit NY State Arts
Lincoln Square to Columbus Circle
Published by the Alliance for the Arts in May 2010, the Lincoln Square to Columbus Circle map (pdf) highlights more than 25 great cultural groups within 15 blocks of one another on Manhattan's West Side. From the resident companies of Lincoln Center to art museums fronting Broadway and Columbus Circle, to churches that host music concerts throughout the year, there are scores of ways to experience art along this vibrant corridor.
Also on the map are Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City Center and Carnegie Hall.
The free map is available at Lincoln Center’s new visitor center—the David Rubenstein Atrium—cultural venues and the official NYC & Co Visitor Center at 810 Seventh Avenue, between 52nd and 53rd Streets.
The Alliance for the Arts' Lincoln Square to Columbus Circle map is the latest edition in a cultural map series that includes Lower Manhattan, Museum Mile and 42nd Street.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Ailey performances are family-friendly, and some offer discounted family matinee tickets. The Ailey Extension offers classes for children and teens. More -
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Having sold its building on West 53rd Street to the Museum of Modern Art , the museum remains open at Lincoln Square. It celebrates the artistic accomplishments of mostly self-taught artists. The collection spans three centuries of American visual expression, from quilts to contemporary sculpture. More -
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Carnegie Hall has a long history of hosting the world's most outstanding instrumentalists, conductors, orchestras and vocalists during its regular concert season. More -
Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College
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The theater is dedicated to the creation and presentation of performing arts programming of all disciplines, with a focus on how the artistic imagination can shed light on the many perceptions of justice in our society. More -
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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This is the preeminent performing arts complex in the United States at which children can have a field day participating in a mixture of paid and unpaid performances and learning experiences. Each of its resident organizations, ranging from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to the New York City Ballet and Jazz at Lincoln Center, offers a host of school and family programs. More -
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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Founded in 1969, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents annual series of concerts and educational events for listeners ranging from connoisseurs to chamber music newcomers of all ages. More -
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
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Across from the Lincoln Center campus, this visitors' center offers staffed information desks, "day-of" discount tickets to Lincoln Center events, public seating and free concerts on Thursdays at 8:30 pm, and at 11 am on the first Saturday of the month. More -
Film Society of Lincoln Center
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The Film Society of Lincoln Center is a year-round presenter of films, including weekend programs for kids. More -
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Through education, Jazz at Lincoln Center wishes to engage listeners, performers, and educators of every age with a continuum of experiences in appreciation and performance that reflects the virtuosity, creativity, and inclusive spirit of jazz. More -
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The Juilliard School is an accredited college with curricula in dance, drama and music. Through the Office of Educational Outreach, Juilliard offers several music and dance programs to school-age children. More -
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Lincoln Center Theater, established in 1985, produces both new plays and new interpretations of classic works. More -
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The Metropolitan Opera's foremost goal is to present the highest quality performances of grand opera each season featuring the world's most talented artists and conductors. More -
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Founded by Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine in 1948, the New York City Ballet seeks to perpetuate ballet as a vital art form that appeals to young people and adults. Performing at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, the company maintains a repertory of more than 150 works. More -
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The New York Philharmonic, founded in 1842, is the oldest orchestra in the United States and offers several programs for young people. More -
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
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Housed at Lincoln Center, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts holds the world's most extensive combination of circulating, reference and rare archival collections in its field. The research collections focus on dance, theater, music and recorded sound.
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In addition to producing high-quality theater, MTC is focused on developing new work by playwrights, and providing enriching and educational cultural experiences to young people through its renowned Education Program. More -
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Merkin Concert Hall presents two critically-acclaimed Sunday matinee series for families. Broadway Playhouse introduces a new generation to classic Broadway musicals, with sing-alongs, fun facts, games, medleys and mini-musicals. Musical Adventures with the Poppy Seed Players are musical plays for children about Jewish heritage and life in New York City. More -
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Many of the museum's exhibitions will fascinate and engage children. Art on view has included intricate paper cut-outs, larger-than-life ceramic figures and familiar materials used in unexpected ways. Every Sunday there is a family studio activity from 2-4 pm.
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Exhibitions and programs at MOBIA present biblical art within the context of history and social life, integrating art and cultural history, religious studies and theology. More -
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New York City Center presents theater and dance in its landmark theater. Education programs engage K-12 students in dance and musical theater performances, in-school performance workshops, long-term residencies; master classes for dance students; and workshops for families and seniors. More -
New York Society for Ethical Culture
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The society has held non-theistic services in a congregational setting since 1876. It is a humanist and ethical movement inspired to create a more humane society. The Teen Ethical Leadership Program is a series of dynamic, interactive workshops that aim to inspire ethical leadership and social activism in teens, ages 13-16. More