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Museum of the City of New York Monthly News - November 2022
Arts and Entertainment
November 10, 2022
From: Museum Of The City Of New YorkPlan Your Visit and Check Out Our Monthly Highlights
Looking to spend a weekend getaway in New York City? The New York Times listed the Museum as one of the key stops to see in 36 hours. This November, explore our engaging exhibitions and dynamic programs, from food tastings to tasty treats on view. We're making it even easier, with more open hours. Bring the whole family 10am–5pm Sunday, November 20–Wednesday, November 23, and Friday, November 25–Monday, November 28. (Closed Thanksgiving Day).
Read on and check mcny.org for more.
Engage With Us!
We're launching on TikTok! You probably won’t find our staff making poor attempts at the latest viral dance trends, but we guarantee our followers will learn something new about New York City’s past, present, and future. Follow @MuseumOfCityNY on TikTok to learn more about our latest exhibitions, see highlights from our collections, and catch glimpses into our day-to-day work here at the Museum. We hope to see you there starting Thursday, November 10.Plus, check out our 5-episode feature on NYC-Arts with Paula Zahn. The exhibitions featured include Raise Your Voice/Activist NY (3:23), Analog City (3:41), Food in New York (3:36), Celebrating the City (3:16), and New York at Its Core (3:19).
What's on View—Exhibition Highlights
Food In New York
On view now!
Newsworthy: Hear from curator Monxo López on WNYC's All Of It.
Analog City
Closes December 31, 2022
Newsworthy: Watch an interview with curator Lilly Tuttle on CBS News.
Coming Soon
Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-off
Opens November 11
Explore culinary creations from all corners of the city! The Museum of the City of New York invited top bakeries and amateur bakers from across the city to enter Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off—our first-ever holiday celebration of the communities in each of the five boroughs. Select bakers crafted gingerbread designs inspired by their respective neighborhoods, inspired by the theme "Winter in New York." Plan ahead—this sweet treat will be on view for a limited time, from November 11, 2022, through January 8, 2023.
What To Do—Upcoming Programs
Moonlight & Movies | The Automat
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30pm
Venue: In-person
Recount the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart in the award-winning documentary The Automat. Director Lisa Hurwitz will introduce the film, with appearances by Mel Brooks and Ruth Bader Ginsburg among others.
Tickets: $15; Members $10
Halal and the City
Thursday, November 17, 6:30pm
Venue: In-person
Where does halal food fit into the New York City dining scene? Our panel of experts and industry professionals discuss how issues of religion, class, and bureaucracy impact the food that’s available and who is able to sell it.
Tickets: $30 and up; $25 Members
MCNY Recommends
12th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
Saturday, November 12
Venue: 1220 Fifth Avenue
MCNY is once again proud to be a hosting partner for the 12th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival. IPRHFF programming will happen at various locations in NYC from November 9–13.