Walking Tour Program
The BID sponsors free walking tours of the historic Flatiron district every Sunday year-round. Join our professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the City’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
Tours meet at 11:00 a.m. at the southwest corner of Madison Square Park at 23rd Street and Broadway (in front of the statue of William Seward).
Of the 55 walking tours given to date, over 820 people have attended representing 26 different countries including China, Scotland, Sweden, Australia, Israel, Argentina, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and more. In the United States and Canada, over 124 cities have been represented by attendees. The Flatiron Walking Tour not only provides a rich history of the Flatiron District but also produces a great international vibe through its diverse audience.
Speaker Series Event: Meet Captain Timothy Beaudette
The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership invites area property owners, businesses, and residents to attend this FREE BREAKFAST EVENT to the meet the new commanding officer of the 13th Precinct, Captain Timothy Beaudette, and discuss security issues in the neighborhood. Captain Beaudette will provide an overview of crime patterns and security issues and participate in a question and answer session.
The event will take place on May 14 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Commerce Bank located at 260 Park Ave. South at 21st Street (main floor). Seating is limited, therefore you must RSVP by Friday, May 9 via email at events@flatironbid.org or call (212) 741-2323. To view the invitation click here.
Methadone Clinics: Co-Existing With Our Communities
The East Side Alliance invites the communtiy to attend a public forum to learn about efforts to improve communications between community members and area methadone providers.
The forum will take place Thursday, May 15 at 140 East 14th Street (the NYU Palladium Building, at Irving Place & 3rd Ave.), on the 3rd Floor. A reception with refreshments will take place from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., with the program to follow from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m.
For additional information contact the District Attorney's Community Affairs Unit at (212) 335-9082. To view the invitation click here.
Flatiron BID's Second Annual Meeting: June 12
The Flatiron BID will conduct its second annual meeting on the morning of Thursday, June 12, at Cipirani 23rd Street (200 Fifth Avenue). RSVPs are required and all BID members, including property owners, commercial tenants and residents, should register prior to the meeting so they can vote for directors. Further information about speakers will be coming shortly, but in the meantime, save this date: JUNE 12.
To officially register for the annual meeting CLICK HERE.
Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Pike Goodbye Party
Come to Calvary Church to hear The Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Pike give his final address at the Parish before retiring as Rector on Sunday, June 29. There will be a party celebrating with Rev. Pike at the Players Club on Gramercy Park following the 11:00 AM service at Calvary Church.
The service is open to the public but an invitation to the Players Club is required. In order to receive an invitation, call Linda Sheean at (212) 725-4564 or send an email to her at ls33@msn.com.
55 UnderGround Concert Series @ Baruch College
55 UnderGround is a new concert series at Baruch Performing Arts Center located at 55 Lexington Avenue. 55 UnderGround presents music from all genres with artists that have voice, an idea, and a longing to be heard.
On May 29th at 8:00 p.m., experimental indie vocalist and guitarist Kaki King will perform. Ms. King got her start to her amazing career by busking in the NYC subways where her dexterous playing style attracted acclaimed attention.
Tickets can be purchased at a discount price using the code COMM. To order, call (212) 352-3101 or visit www.theatremania.com.
Community Supported Agriculture Program
Join the Prince George-Norwich Meadows Farm CSA to get fresh, organic vegetables from a local farmer! Members pick up a weekly share of vegetables from June-November at The Prince George (28th St. between 5th and Madison). The price starts at only $225 for over five months of vegetables, which is much cheaper than the grocery store! For membership applications or for more information, please visit www.commonground.org/csa or contact Debbie at (212) 471-0858 or csa@commonground.org.
Fountain Gallery on Display at Salon Santa Cruz
Salon Santa Cruz will be featuring artwork of New York's acclaimed Fountain Gallery from now until July 2008. The Fountain Gallery is a not-for-profit cooperative run by and for artists living with mental illness. By exhibiting visionary art, achieving commercial success and generating public dialogue, the Gallery is making a vital contribution to the New York arts community and working to change common misconceptions about people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
Salon Santa Cruz is located at 254 Fifth Avenue, between 28th & 29th Streets, on the 2nd Floor. For more information please call (212) 634-2386.
Precinct Community Council Meetings
The New York Police Department's 13th Precinct, the nearest to the Flatiron district, welcomes the public every month to its Community Council meetings where guest speakers may be heard on a variety of topics and where public-safety concerns may be discussed directly with the precinct's Commanding Officer and Community Affairs Officers.
The meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of the month at
6:30 p.m. at the precinct house, 230 East 21st Street, between Second and Third Avenues.
Monday Night Jazz at Hotel Giraffe: Featuring Silvia Zehn
Hotel Giraffe invites all for a night of Jazz in the Grande Lobby every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Jazz pianist Silvia Zehn gives a crisp, yet emotionally resonant, interpretation to beloved American jazz standards, bossa novas and Latin music. Selections from Silvia's earlier trio recording, Prism, with Peter Ponzol (flute, sax, lyricon) and Coco Arregui (percussion) were enthusiastically received by live audiences throughout Europe and the United States.
FREE Salsa Lessons on Monday nights at Taj Lounge
On Monday nights, Taj Lounge provides free salsa lessons. Salsa Night begins with a free open bar from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and free salsa lessons staring at 6:30 p.m. Live Salsa DJ Henry Knowles hosts the party.
Dinner reservations for Taj Lounge, which is located at 48 West 21st Street, can be made from the Flatiron Dining Directory on the BID website.
Chocolate Factory Fridays
Vere Chocolate Factory strives to make the most sophisticated, pure, healthful chocolate imaginable. Every Friday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., Vere will be allowing anyone interested to walk through the front area to get a glimpse of a real chocolate factory. You will be able to sample delicious dark chocolate confections, enjoy a glimpse inside a working chocolate factory, and purchase freshly handcrafted chocolates directly from the source. Vere is located at 12 West 27th Street (between 6th & Broadway) on the 6th Floor. The walk through is free and no reservations are necessary.
