Thurday, November 1, 2023 – GREAT SIGHTS TO ENJOY THIS MONTH

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EARLY VOTING IS TAKING PLACE IN THE RIVAA GALLERY, 527 MAIN STREET
ON THESE DATES:

Thursday, November 2	10am-8pm
Friday, November 3	8am-4pm
Saturday, November 4	9am-5pm
Sunday, November 5	9am-5pm

ELECTION DAY-TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT  PS 217

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2,  2023

MUST-SEE ART INSTALLATIONS IN NYC, NOVEMBER 2023

PART 1

ISSUE  #1116

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Canstruction is a highly anticipated annual design competition, this year featuring 28 teams going head-to-head to create the best sculptures entirely out of unopened nonperishable cans of food. The teams consist of professionals in the industries of engineering and design. Once the exhibition is closed and a winner is selected, all the food used for the sculptures is donated to local food pantries. Canstruction sculptures will be on view at Brookfield Place from November 2nd to November 13th. 

Photo Credit: Kat Gollock

Ring in the holiday season early with Lightscape, a nighttime illuminated trail housed for its third year at the beautiful  Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The trail will have new works of art and a magical experience like never before. Guests can look out for new installations like Sea of Light which will illuminate the garden’s 100,000 square foot Cherry Esplanade, and also listen to an updated playlist featuring hits by Taylor Swift, Elton John, and some Brooklyn classics to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Lightscape will be open from November 17th to January 1st at Brooklyn Botanical Garden.

Photo Credit: Nora Hogan

Richard Haas’ iconic 112 Prince St. mural is currently being repainted by muralist Robin Alcantara and his team. The original trompe l’oeil mural was created in 1974 to mirror the front-facing facade of the 19th-century building. Over the years, graffiti and weather have worn on Haas’ work, leaving only a shadow of what it once was remaining. Alcantara’s venture to completely repaint the mural was a long time coming, and Soho residents and tourists alike will be pleased to see the newly refreshed final product. The painting of the mural is expected to be completed on November 1st.

Courtesy of Green-Wood. Photo Credit: Cinthya Santos-Briones

Día de los Muertos is a day in which the spirits of the dead are welcomed back into our world for a short time. It is celebrated through music, art, dancing, ofrendas, and time spent with friends and family. Cinthya Santos-Briones has crafted a beautiful community altar for Green-Wood’s Chapel. Visitors can commemorate their loved ones by lighting candles or leaving meaningful personal offerings by the altar. Santos-Briones sourced the fabrics used for the centerpiece skulls from her hometown of Tulancingo, giving the whole altar a personal feel that will touch the hearts of many. Mictlán opened on October 14th and will run daily, 10am to 5pm, through November 19th

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