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It’s been a summer of music with Gov Ball, the upcoming Global Citizen Festival, and now, We Belong Here coming to Central Park for three days only!

Over the past few months alone, We Belong Here has attracted 10,000 guests with a pop-up series across NYC. And now, they’re gearing up to bring their signature 360-degree stage to Central Park. Here’s everything you need to know!

When is We Belong Here NYC Festival 2024?

From October 4 – 6, 2024, some of your favorite musicians will come together at We Belong Here Festival to put on a show you’ll never forget in the heart of NYC.

Where is We Belong Here NYC Festival 2024?

The 3-day music festival will take over Wollman Rink in Central Park.

Who is headlining We Belong Here NYC Festival 2024?

Incredible powerhouses like Fisher, Kaskade and Monolink are set to headline the highly anticipated festival, making their official Central Park debuts.

“Our intention is to create truly one-of-a-kind experiences by bringing world-class artists to beautiful and historic locations. To see Fisher, Monolink, and Kaskade perform in Central Park is something we dreamed of as dance music fans. Now, with an amazing team, we are able to bring it to life for the people of New York and the greater community of music lovers to enjoy together,” said Justin Dauman, Co-Founder of We Belong Here.

How do you get tickets to We Belong Here NYC Festival 2024?

Tickets for this year’s We Belong Here Festival in NYC will go on sale Friday, August 2nd at 12pm ET. Registration for presale can be found here.

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We’ve been told the rats don’t run this city, but we’re thinking it may actually be the pigeons that do after getting word that a colossal, hyper-realistic pigeon sculpture will soon land on the High Line.

Okay okay, maybe the pigeons actually don’t run the city, because after all it is fake, but it’s way bigger than us humans, we’ll tell ya that.

From artist Iván Argote the sculpture, aptly named Dinosaur, stands a whopping 16 feet tall. It’s cast in aluminum and will stand on a concrete plinth resembling the sidewalks and buildings that NYC’s pigeons call home.

Dinosaur does a complete 180 of the typical power dynamic between bird and human. While we’re used to towering over pigeons ourselves, the pigeon will instead tower over us as we simply meander like ants below its feet.

Through the sculpture Argote chose to challenge traditional monuments that celebrate significant historical figures and instead canonize the familiar New York City street bird–a bird that truly makes the city what it is.

And considering pigeons first began to arrive in the U.S. in the 1800s–during which time they were used for food, kept as pets and used as message carriers, and presented as symbols of beauty and wealth–we’d say it’s about time a statue was created after one!

Argote stated:

The name Dinosaur makes reference to the sculpture’s scale and to the pigeon’s ancestors who millions of years ago dominated the globe, as we humans do today. The name also serves as reference to the dinosaur’s extinction. Like them, one day we won’t be around any more, but perhaps a remnant of humanity will live on — as pigeons do — in the dark corners and gaps of future worlds. I feel this sculpture could generate an uncanny feeling of attraction, seduction, and fear among the inhabitants of New York.

The pigeon will be installed on the High Line over the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Streets in October 2024 where it will remain on view for 18 months.

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New York University students, downtown revelers and coffee fiends have been coming together at the Starbucks near Astor Place for nearly 30 years, sipping on their cappuccini while staring at the iconic Cube sculpture in the area. Alas, that Starbucks, until now the largest one in Manhattan, is no more: the destination officially closed this past Sunday night. 

New Yorkers are rightfully shocked: the company had not announced the imminent shuttering and the venue is always pretty crowded. 

Although initial reports pegged the closure to high rent, the New York Post reports that the company that owns the space refuted that theory.

“We are sad they chose to leave, even as we offered a lease extension that would have allowed them to remain in their existing space at the exact same rent,” a spokesperson for ASG Equities, who owns the venue, said to the New York Post.

A former barista also told the paper that the 2022 unionization of the store’s employees “didn’t improve [its] chances of staying open.” A Starbucks representative denied those allegations.

“We apply the same focus to evaluate, modify and close both union-represented and non-union stores based on our ability to provide the Starbucks Experience to our customers and to support both our partners and the business,” said the rep. 

Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure: the Starbucks on Astor Place is now closed—a development that has led many to social media to mourn their loss and reminisce about the good times they had in there. 

Here is a collection of some of the best reactions to the closure:

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Jumping from city to city, the Chips Ahoy! pop-up has finally landed in New York City.

Chicago and L.A. already got their fix, so mark your calendars for one day only, August 4, when the ice cream sandwich pop-up will grace our city. 

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The exclusive pop-up will gift New Yorkers with a range of free ice cream sandwiches. While you can go for the more classic flavors like chocolate chip with vanilla ice cream, you can also make your own creations. There will be an array of Chips Ahoy! cookies available and a variety of toppings and ice creams, so you can really get experimental. There will also be a NYC-themed ice cream sandwich, and playing on the nostalgic themes it will combine two iconic New York flavors: cheesecake and pretzels. So if creating your own sandwich seems like too much pressure, enjoy the taste of your city instead. 

And, best of all, everything is free!

For this pop-up, namely “Sweet Escapes”, Chips Ahoy! And Secret Media Network (Secret NYC) have partnered on this pop-up, which will be at 513 Broadway, from noon until 4pm. You’ll want to get there on the earlier side because who knows when supplies might run low.  

If the sound of a free ice cream sandwich is not exciting enough, there is also a chance to win a trip to your “happy place.” Once creating your extravagant sandwich you can upload a picture of it here and you might be the lucky one picked to visit a U.S. destination. You can apply up until September 1.  

So get your creative caps on, your stomachs ready and go find this wondrous ice cream sandwich beacon.

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New Yorkers are used to the many public art sculptures that decorate NYC’s vibrant streets and parks. But this fall, a new set of statues coming to the Meatpacking District may set a whole new bar for the city’s public art scene. 

One hundred life-size elephants will appear in the Meatpacking District from September to October 2024 as part of “The Great Migration,” a global fundraising effort to uplift Indigenous voices and motivate the human race to share space with their animal neighbors.

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“The Great Migration” relies on the collaboration between Indigenous artisans, contemporary artists, and cultural institutions, all of whom work together to raise money to fund human-wildlife coexistence projects. The funds are also used in biodiversity conservation and protection efforts of migratory animals that traverse land, skies, oceans and seas. 

Each elephant is created by The Coexistence Collective, a group of 200 indigenous artists from the Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Over the past five years, the collective has made sure each elephant is perfectly detailed to give life to each animal sculpture, drawing from both their own experience and generational knowledge of nature and wildlife. 

The elephants are made from lantana camara, a flowering plant and one of the world’s most invasive weeds. When lantana grows in India’s Protected Areas, animals are forced out of their homes and into urban areas, which only exacerbates human-wildlife conflict. By constructing these elephants out of lantana, the weed’s presence in protected areas decreases, and animals are able to roam freely in their own homes. 

As the Indian population has doubled to 1.4 billion in the last 30 years, so has the animal population, including rhinos, lions, tigers and elephants. The Great Elephant Migration hopes to emphasize this growing coexistence between humans and wildlife, showcasing the beautiful ways they share space and thrive alongside each other. 

The Great Migration currently stands in Newport, Rhode Island at Cliff Walk, but will make it’s way to The Meatpacking District in NYC from September to October this autumn. Later, the elephants will march all the way to Miami, then Montana, and finally end their migration in Los Angeles, California. 

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There is something fascinating about navigating the East River while dancing your heart away to good music, sipping on refreshing drinks, and admiring the breathtaking skyline of Manhattan. And for that, all you need to do is head to Skyport Marina.

Hop on one of the multiple luxury party yachts here and let your hair down with friends as popular music artists and DJs perform trending sets. There is no better way to cruise past New York’s top landmarks and countless lights while soaking in an electrifying ambience and photographing unforgettable moments.

Background on Skyport Marina

Easy to access and offering panoramic views of the ever-bustling Manhattan, Skyport Marina was first opened in 1962 and it provides docking to multiple party cruises for a good time around the year. Harbor Lights, Harmony, Cosmo, Jacana, Lucille, and Unity are among the top cruise companies, where a tempting spread of tasty nibbles, drinks, and awesome music often accompanies fun events.

Some of the top party music artists have been featured at these cruises, including Andy Cardona, Jeff Veliz, Christian Bruna, Cristian Arango, and Francis Mercier.

All the yachts are secure, climate-controlled, and come with modern facilities. They also feature state-of-the-art lighting and audio systems that take the parties to another level. These yachts are also perfect for hosting and celebrating engagements, graduations, birthdays, professional milestones, and much more.

Where is Skyport Marina And How Do You Get There?

Situated on 2430 FDR Drive, the Marina is easily accessible via subway. Take the number 6 train headed towards 23^rd Street. You will find yourself at 23rd and Park Avenue when you get off. From there, you can walk for 5 blocks to the Marina on East 23rd Street if you are in the mood. Or, get a M23 cross-town cab or bus.

You can reach Skyport Marina from FDR Drive, West Side, New Jersey Turnpike, George Washington Bridge, Westchester and Connecticut, Lincoln Tunnel, or Long Island by road. You will find parking space at Waterside Plaza Garage (The Waterside Tower), or you can try your luck on East 23^rd between 1^st Avenue and FDR Service Road. Onsite parking is available if you are attending boat events and require reservations.

What to Expect When You Visit the Marina?

The Marina offers stunning views of the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty, among other iconic gems. You can stroll, snap amazing photos, or enjoy a gentle breeze from the East River. Or go sailing on a luxury yacht and dance to the hottest hip-hop, reggae, or Latin music.

Share a hookah with other partiers or sip on delicious cocktails when you take a break from the dance floor. Sail around and soak in Manhattan’s unique vibes. If luck is on your side, you might catch a gorgeous sunset, too.

What Else Can You Do When You Visit?

Once you are done exploring the Marina and photographing the Manhattan skyline, you can visit the Empire State Building for a close look at the historical construction. Aside from that, you can also head to the Gramercy neighborhood for an interactive experience at the famous spot where much of the Friends sitcom was shot.

Skyport Marina is also close to many stylish restaurants where you can sample everything from fresh seafood, juicy steaks, and noodles to sushi, pizza, and sandwiches. You can also catch Broadway shows and musical performances.

Skyport Marina is a must-visit for both lifelong Manhattanites and tourists. Its attractive location on the East River and proximity to important landmarks make the Marina ideal for photography sessions, relaxed strolls, and fun events. Moreover, the lavish party cruises here are like nightclubs on water that draw those who love making the most of every moment with fashionable crowds. You can dance till you drop to trending songs. Remember to bring your ID, as yacht parties usually serve liquor.

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August 2, 2024 23:00

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