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New Projects Opening on May 21, after 2 PM

• The Roslyn and Eliot Jaffe Family Drive will open to the public. Taking vehicles south from Broadway to a covered area beneath the expanded Grand Stair, the Drive provides a weather-protected pick-up/drop-off area for visitors at concourse level. Cars will exit on Columbus Avenue at 62nd St.
• From the Jaffe Drive drop-off area, the Bruce and Robbi Toll Porte-cochère entrance will give access to the concourse level, as well as to stairs, escalators, and an elevator leading up to Josie Robertson Plaza.
• Concourse level connection to the Lincoln Center campus from the downtown #1 subway will be re-activated. Access to the downtown #1 subway train has already been restored via the exterior stairs at Columbus Avenue and 64th St.
• Direct pedestrian access between the corner of 62nd St. and Columbus Ave. and the Plaza has been restored, providing an additional wheelchair compatible approach.
• A pair of glass-covered ramps now lead to the arcades of Avery Fisher Hall and the David H. Koch Theater, providing wheelchair access from Columbus Avenue to the Plaza and weather protection

"ARCHITECTURE OF DANCE" COCKTAIL SERIES TOASTS NEW YORK CITY BALLET SPRING SEASON

New York, NY, May 5, 2010 –  To celebrate New York City Ballet’s groundbreaking “Architecture of Dance” Festival opening this week at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, which features Santiago Calatrava designed sets and debuts seven world premiers, Restaurant Associates is launching an “Architecture of Dance” signature cocktail series. Seven new cocktails have been inspired by each choreographer’s taste and style, and one honors the visions of Santiago Calatrava.

•  Sangria of Spanish Red Wine, Triple Sec, Rum, Vodka & Seasonal Fruits
• The Martins Aquapolitan  (Peter Martins)
  Aquavit, Parton Citronage & Cranberry Juice
• Margarita on Ba-Rocks  (Melissa Barak)
  Twist of a Classic Margarita using Clementine Vodka
• The Bigonzetti  (Mario Bigonzetti)
  Proseco “Italian Style” with Fresh Strawberry Puree
• The Millepied French 75  (Benjamin Millepied)
  Hennessey Cognac, Champagne & Fresh Lemon Juice
• The Estancirinha  (Christopher Wheeldon)
  A Caipirinha with fresh Cantaloupe Puree, 10 Cane Rum & Fresh Lime Juice
• McGregor G & T  (Wayne McGregor)
  Timeless Standard Updated , Hendricks Gin and “Q” Artisanal Tonic Water
• The Ratmansky Mule  (Alexei Ratmansky)
  Stoli Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Ginger Ale & Fresh Lime

The Architect of Dance Sangria will be available at all performances. Each choreographer-inspired cocktail will be available at his/her specific event.  The cocktails, $10 each, will be sold at New York City Ballet's Intermission Bars.  Arpeggio Food & Wine (www.arpeggiofoodandwine.com) in Avery Fisher Hall will feature all eight cocktails throughout the spring ballet season. Specialty napkins that feature one of Santiago Calatrava's early inspirational sketches for the season's scenic design accompany the cocktails. 

“The ‘Architecture of Dance’ cocktail series raises an elegant toast to a truly unique New York City Ballet spring season,” said Antonio Omana, Restaurant Associates Onsite Director for Lincoln Center.  “We’re happy to add to the excitement.”

2010 Spring Season Featuring Architecture of Dance — New Choreography and Music Festival

The Company’s 2010 Spring Season, NOW - June 26, 2010, is a celebration of new work, featuring seven world premiere ballets and four commissioned scores.  Santiago Calatrava, one of the world’s most acclaimed architects, will be creating scenic designs for five of the season’s world premieres, marking the first time that he has created theatrical designs.  

The Architecture of Dance festival, which has been designed to honor of the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, will feature seven world premiere ballets by an international array of choreographers:  Melissa Barak, Mauro Bigonzetti, Peter Martins, Wayne McGregor, Benjamin Millepied, Alexei Ratmansky, and Christopher Wheeldon.  Renowned for its commitment to new work, NYCB has premiered more than 300 original works since relocating to Lincoln Center in 1964.

Four scores have also been commissioned for the festival, from Bruno Moretti, who will work with Bigonzetti, his long-time collaborator; French composer Thierry Escaich, who will work with Millepied; young American composer Jay Greenberg, who will create the score for the Barak ballet; and Esa-Pekka Salonen, who composed a violin concerto for Martins’ world premiere. 

NEW DETAILS ON HANDICAPPED ACCESS

The north-south drive between 65th St. and 62nd St. has ceased to be available to vehicular traffic and, consequently, is unavailable for patron drop-offs under the Terrace of the David H. Koch Theater.  The ONLY option for patrons requiring the use of wheelchairs or with limited mobility is to be dropped off on W. 62nd St. at the west end of the Theater prior to Damrosch Park. Patrons exiting vehicles at this location should then proceed north (toward Lincoln Center Plaza) along the side of the Theater and turn right at the west end of the Terrace to reach the main Lobby entrance.  The traditional Wheelchair Entrance will be accessible one half-hour before the start of performances. Individuals wishing to access the Wheelchair Entrance for the David H. Koch Theater should use the Lincoln Center Parking Garage entrance on Amsterdam Avenue at 63rd Street.  Specifically, please utilize the second entrance, marked as Reserved Customers Only. Please notify the security guard on duty of the need to access this entrance.  Then, follow the drive to the right. 
 
The Wheelchair Entrance is located near the last pillar on the left hand side (David H. Koch Theater Wheelchair Entrance is marked above the door and on the last pillar).  Please use the red telephone directly outside the entrance to be buzzed into the building. Security guards will assist drivers out of this area so they may proceed to park in one of the Lincoln Center or other area garages.

Make your next visit to New York City Ballet even more enjoyable by pre-ordering your intermission refreshments in advance.

Click HERE to print out the pre-order form. Fill it out, bring it with you to the Theater, and submit it to any attendant at the Promenade Bar prior to the start of performance. Payment will be accepted at that time. When the curtain comes down for intermission, proceed to the center station of the Promenade Bar marked "Pre-orders for Intermission" to pick up your menu items. 

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