Already a beautiful street in its natural form, Fifth Avenue is now home to several whimsical flower displays that make the area even more stunning, courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels.

For the third year in a row, the jewelry company has set up multiple sketch-like installations by French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet, on view now through May 31 between 50th and 59th Streets.

The activation, dubbed “Fifth Avenue Blooms” and set up in partnership with the Fifth Avenue Association, also features sounds and smells. Talk about immersing yourself in the environment around you.

“I am very excited to see my designs at this scale and the unfolding gardens displayed in such a vibrant and inspiring place,” stated artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet in a statement. “This season’s dialogue with the Maison is inspired by a walk in a beautiful garden when Spring is blooming. Violets, peonies, clematis, delphinium but also architectural garden details such as fences, carved stone planters from the 19th century and beautiful alleys.”

In addition to the floral art pieces, the program includes many activities that will cater to all types of guests throughout the next few weekends, from live painting sessions to poetry readings, dance performances and children’s book readings. All of them will take place at the 550 Garden Park at 550 Madison Avenue by 56th Street.

Below find the full schedule of events:

Saturday, May 11:

12-12:30pm: Dance performance by Trisha Brown
2-2:30pm: Dance performance by Trisha Brown

Sunday, May 12:

11-11:30am: Story telling with Amélie Gaulier
12-12:30pm: Dance performance by Trisha Brown
1-1:30pm: Story telling with Amélie Gaulier
2-2:30pm: Dance performance by Trisha Brown
2:30-3pm: Story telling with Amélie Gaulier

Saturday, May 18:

11am–3pm: Live painting with NYAA
12-12:30pm: Dance performance by Trisha Brown
2-2:30pm: Dance performance by Trisha Brown

Sunday, May 19: 

11am: Story telling with Amélie Gaulier
11:30am-2:30pm: Poetry reading
12pm: Story telling with Amélie Gaulier
12:30-12:50pm: Poetry reading
1-1:30pm: Story telling with Amélie Gaulier
1:30-1:50pm: Poetry reading
2:30-2:50: Poetry reading

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Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation. The Education Department is expected to conduct a one-time adjustment in the summer but borrowers who want to be considered for the adjustment have to submit a request to consolidate their loans by Tuesday.

This one-time adjustment is meant to show a more accurate payment count for student loan borrowers.

Here’s what you need to know:

WHICH TYPES OF LOANS NEED TO BE CONSOLIDATED?

Borrowers with these types of loans must consolidate first to take advantage of this one-time adjustment:

— Commercially managed Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) loans

— Parent PLUS loans

— Perkins loans

— Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program loans

You can learn more about the one-time adjustment at studentaid.gov.

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?

The deadline to consolidate your loans is Tuesday.

WHAT IS LOAN CONSOLIDATION?

If you have multiple federal student loans, you can combine them into one loan with fixed interest. If you decide to consolidate your loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan, you can do so for free. Once you have consolidated your loans, you will have one monthly payment instead of multiple payments a month.

HOW DO I APPLY TO CONSOLIDATE MY LOANS?

You can apply to consolidate your loans at studentaid.gov/loan-consolidation. The consolidation process typically takes around 60 days to complete. Once you consolidate your loans, you will be eligible for the adjustment.

WHEN WILL I HEAR BACK IF MY LOANS ARE CANCELLED OR I RECEIVED CREDIT?

The Education Department is currently adjusting borrowers’ accounts and expects to finish by July 1.

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