Chinese International Figure Painting Competition
Like a modern renaissance, this exhibition features exquisite oil paintings from New Tang Dynasty TV’s Chinese International Figure Competition. The competition awards paintings by artists of Chinese descent that best express traditional virtues and values with classical Western realistic methods.
Salmagundi Art Club, 47 Fifth Ave.,
Nov. 28–Dec. 3, Mon–Fri 1–8 p.m., Sat 1–5 p.m.
This event is free
oilpainting.ntdtv.com/en/
Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting
A true holiday event, the iconic and massive Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be illuminated by five miles of environmentally friendly LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski crystal star. Typically, tens of thousands show up for this event and many millions more watch it broadcast live.
Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, Midtown
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7–9 p.m.
This event is free
www.rockefellercenter.com
1950s Christmas in a 1850s House
The holiday innovations of the 1850s were so good that they endured into the 1950s and up to today. Take a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s at the Merchants House Museum. The historic 1832 home will be decked out with vintage trees, over-the-top tinsel decorations, and memorabilia from the golden age of Christmas. Expect some classic Christmas music too. Pieces are from the collection of Deb O'Nair.
Merchants House, 29 E. Fourth St., Manhattan
Friday, Dec. 2 through Jan. 9, 12 p.m.–5 p.m. open Thursdays through Mondays
Admission: $10, Children under 12 free.
merchantshouse.org
