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Showing posts with label competition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label competition. Show all posts

Monday, November 14, 2016

Canstruction!

MORE INFO HERE!
Canstruction® Annual Competition 
Exhibit Dates:
Begins: November 3, 2016
Ends: November 16, 2016
Exhibit Location:  Street and Lobby Levels of 230 Vesey Street at Brookfield Place, New York, NY 10281
Times:  10 a.m. – 8 p.m., except November 16, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Canstruction® New York 2016, our 24th Annual Event, is presented by Arts Brookfield.
An extraordinary annual design competition and the most unique food charity in the world, Canstruction challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The large scale structures are placed on display and later donated to City Harvest for distribution to those in need. This year there will be 25 cansculptures exhibited at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey Street in lower Manhattan from November 3rd to the 16th daily (including weekends) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except the 16th, when the exhibit will close at 6 p.m. for the dismantling of the structures. We ask all visitors to the exhibit please bring a can of food to donate to City Harvest. The donation bin is located on the second level above 230 Vesey Street retail.
Visit BrookfieldPlaceNY.com to vote for your favorite sculpture to win the People’s Choice Award!
Groups If you are planning on bringing a school class or a group of 7 or more people to see the exhibit, please contact us for scheduling. Use Group in the subject line and send to email@CanstructionNY.org with information about the date and time you wish to visit.
For more details about Canstruction® New York and past exhibitions, see our local website atwww.CanstructionNY.org. Contact us at email@CanstructionNY.org if you have any questions or comments.
What's your favorite sculpture? Leave a comment below!
Terresa =)


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Ends 11/16 - Canstruction!




Canstruction

exhibition

November 5, 2015 - November 16, 2015


10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
An extraordinary annual design competition and the most unique food charity in the world, Canstruction challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The large scale structures are placed on display and later donated to City Harvest for distribution to those in need.
Meet the premiere staff of The Institute of Culinary Education as they do several tastings and presentations with canned food throughout Canstruction. They will be located right next to Hudson Eats!
Chad Pagano – November 6th – 12PM – 3PM
Pastry and baking arts chef instructior will be demoing spherification with canned pumpkin!
Jenny McCoy – November 12th – 12PM – 3PM
Jenny is a chef-instructor at The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE); just published her first cookbook, Desserts for Every Season; is the co-chair of The Center for Advanced Pastry Studies (CAPS) at ICE; volunteers to help change school lunch programs in the NYC Department of Education with Wellness in the Schools; and is eagerly awaiting the launch of her online class series at Craftsy.com. Jenny also consults with small food producers to help them commercialize their products for grocery store sales. Throughout her career, Jenny has appeared in many print and media outlets for her work as an authority in the baking and pastry industry.
About City Harvest:
City Harvest pioneered food rescue in 1982 and, this year, will collect 55 million pounds of excess food to help feed the nearly 1.4 million New Yorkers struggling to put meals on their tables. Through relationships with farms, restaurants, grocers, and manufacturers, City Harvest collects nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it free of charge to 500 soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs. City Harvest takes a long-term approach to hunger relief through its Healthy Neighborhoods initiative. In communities with elevated rates of food insecurity, poverty and diet-related illnesses, City Harvest has developed programs and partnerships to increase the availability of affordable, fresh produce and inspire healthy, budget-conscious meal choices through nutrition education. To learn more about food rescue, hunger relief and Healthy Neighborhoods in New York City, visit cityharvest.org.
Have fun,
Terresa =)


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

11/1 - Big Apps Demo Day 2015!




RSVP for Demo Day on November 1!



Join Team BigApps as we celebrate the amazing work our project teams have put in over the past four months to solve NYC's biggest challenges: affordable housing, zero waste, connected cities, and civic engagement!

What: BigApps Demo Day
When: November 1 from 12-5 PM

Where: Made in NY Media Center 
NOTE: It's like the first stop in BROOKLYN!

Did you know that Demo Day is NYC’s largest civic tech expo? It's also open to the general public! At DUMBO's Made in NY Media Center on November 1, you'll be able to:   

* Get a front-row seat as evaluators decide which BigApps teams will compete in the BigApps Finals for over $125,000 in cash prizes.

* Cast a vote for your favorite project and watch the top five teams compete in a head-to-head pitch battle for a cash prize and an automatic spot in the BigApps Finals.

* Find out which team  will win the Made in NY Media Center prize for Best Media App. Details below!
* And more! We'll be adding more information as it comes, so be sure to check our Splash page regularly.
Enjoy,
Terresa =)

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

7/24 - Ping Pong Throwdown - Architecture vs. Architecture!



Being the office champion proves nothing, true glory can only be earned in battle. On July 24th, architecture companies battle it out for ping pong supremacy. Reserve your spot today! 

Friday, July 24th, 2015
6PM-10PM
SPIN NYC
48 East 23rd Street,
New York, NY

FREE for spectators!

SIGN UP HERE



AND LUCKY FOR YOU, THE CHANCE TO PROVE YOURSELF HAS ARRIVED. JOIN US ON FRIDAY JULY 24TH, FROM 6PM-10PM FOR A PING-PONG BATTLE FEATURING PLAYERS FROM THE ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY, PLENTY OF DRINKS, SNACKS AND A ROOM FULL OF LIKE-MINDED HUMANS.
$20 TO ENTER THE COMPETITION (FREE FOR SPECTATORS). BUY YOUR TICKET ABOVE.
DETAILS / RULES:
  • 32-PERSON MAXIMUM
  • LOSERS CAN ENTER CHALLENGE ROUNDS
  • FIRST 3 ROUNDS UP TO 15, FINAL 3 UP TO 21
  • MUST WIN BY A MINIMUM OF 2 POINTS
  • PLAYERS ALTERNATE SERVE EVERY 2 POINTS DURING THE FIRST 3 ROUNDS AND EVERY 5 POINTS DURING THE FINAL 3 ROUNDS UNLESS THE GAME REACHES DEUCE, IN WHICH CASE EACH PLAYER SERVES ONLY ONCE
  • THE SERVE MUST BOUNCE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NET BEFORE THE OPPONENT CAN RETURN IT
  • NO CRYING, UNLESS YOU’RE THE WINNER AND YOUR TEARS ARE MOTIVATED BY JOY​
Have fun at the throwdown!
Terresa =)

Friday, June 26, 2015

Taste Asia - Asian Food Fest!

A Celebration of the Deep Culinary Arts of Asian Cuisine, at Times Square - June 26 - 27, 2015

MORE INFO HERE! 

The largest and most diverse Asian Food Festival in North America, coming June 26, 27 & 28—is a celebration of the deep culinary arts of Asian and Asian-inspired cuisine.
Set in Times Square, Taste Asia is New York’s premier outdoor food festival—and more. Taste Asia chefs, including master chefs from around the world and some of New York’s finest, will showcase their abilities using Taste Asia’s trademark fully equipped outdoor kitchens—wowing the crowd and live television viewers. They will focus on ingredients and recipes that span across Asian countries and cultures.

A host of Asian and Asian-inspired restaurants will be onsite to provide tastings, and a live stage featuring Asian cultural performances will round out the experience. The resulting celebration of Asian cuisine serves as a bridge connecting not only those countries, but also East and West, through the love of food and culture.

Taste Asia is the largest Asian food festival in North America and the only live-cooking event at Times Square. The Taste Asia 2015 includes a Best Asian NYC Restaurants Contest (June 1-20), a two-day food festival (June 26-27), a day of Asian and Asian-inspired cooking and cultural performances (June 26), the grand finals of the 7th International Chinese Culinary Competition (June 27), and two affiliated Taste Asia banquets at James Beard House (June 28).


Times Square Food Fest: June 26-27, 2015

  • Asian cooking showcase and on-stage cultural performances (June 26)
  • The 7th International Chinese Culinary Competition (June 27)
  • Taste Asia Food Fest (June 26 – 27)
Enjoy,
Terresa =)

Image source: tasteasia.org

Monday, May 25, 2015

5/28 - Ping Pong Throwdown - Tech Companies vs. Tech Companies! Free to Watch!



PING PONG THROWDONN
Tech Companies vs. Tech Companies!

FREE TO WATCH!

Thursday, May 28, 2015, 7PM-10PM
SPiN
48 East 23rd Street between Madison and Park avenues.
New York, NY

FACEBOOK EVENT!
GET TIX HERE (Looks like the competition spots are sold out)
But, we can watch for FREE! ;)


Being the office champion proves nothing. True glory can only be earned in battle.
And lucky for you, the chance to prove yourself has arrived. Join us Thursday May 28th, from 7PM-10PM for a ping-pong throwdown featuring players from the tech industry, plenty of drinks, snacks and room full of like-minded humans. $20 to enter the tournament, free to just come out and watch, sneer, chuckle, and drink.

http://bit.ly/1Q7KRUs



Enjoy,
Terresa =)


Sunday, October 12, 2014

10/19 - LES Pickle Day! Lots of Fun Activities!


























The Lower East Side Pickle Day is almost here - Sunday October 19th, 2014 from 12-5PM at Orchard Street between Houston and Delancey

Check out some of the World' BEST Picklers, as well as LES Food & Fashion and Amusements, More details here.


Pickle Day, you say? What on earth is PICKLE DAY?
We thought you’d never ask.
Pickle Day is a neighborhood wide celebration of all things pickled that takes place every autumn in New York’s Lower East Side. The streets come alive with internationally renowned picklers, local vendors, live music, and activities. This celebration of the great LES pickling tradition takes center stage for ONE DAY EVERY YEAR, drawing enthusiasts from ’round the globe to remember their pickled roots! This year’s event will feature the following - see list here. 
            See what went down last year with this video!

STAGE @ Tammany Hall DJ Lineup:
Stage @ Pickle Party Tent Line up:
  • 2pm – Fantasy Grandma
  • 2:30pm – CAT BINGO with Fantasy Grandma
  • 3pm - Punderdome® (NYC’s Most Puntastic Competition) presents the first EVER Pickle Day Pun-Off
  • 4:30pm – Home Pickling Contest Highly Esteemed Panel Of Judges Roundtable
  • 5pm – Home Pickling Contest Winner Announcement
This year’s event will include…..
Community Partners:
PickleDay39
Haha, this is cute!

Happy LES Pickle Day,
Terresa =)

Sunday, October 5, 2014

10/18 - 11th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest! Win $1100! RSVP!



Join us for a full-filling day with dumplings!

11th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest
Men's and Women's Divisions Available

Saturday, October 18th, 2014

FREE ADMISSION to watch

General Admission: 11AM-6PM

Contest: 12-3PM

Brooklyn, Location TBD

WIN $1100 in 2 MINUTES!
1st Place: $1100, 2nd Place: $600, 3rd Place: $300

Chef One

Food Sales, competition, entertainment, drinks and much more!

All proceeds go to Food Bank for New York City

TO SIGN UP ($20 Registration Fee), Call 718-744-6999 (weekdays only)
Email: INFO@CHEFONECORP.COM
Inbox: Facebook.com/ChefOneCorp

Event Sponsor: Bruce Cost Ginger Ale Unfiltered

Good luck and have fun,
Terresa =)

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Sunday, August 10, 2014

8/23 - WANTED: Tough Mudders, Spartan Racers, Marathoners, Amazing Race Lovers: Can You Beat This Challenge/Race to Win $250? Watch or Volunteer for Free!



Search & Rescue Eco-Challenge  About This Race:
 Lost Tribe Expedition, Search and Rescue Eco-Challenge
August 23rd, 2014 10am
Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz, NY

Fans of Terresa's Steals and Deals get $10 Off Registration with CODE: "LTE10"

FREE for those who want to volunteer or just watch!


Are you ready to take your adventure racing to the next level?  Think you have conquered the mountains and all its obstacles? We guarantee that you have never tried a race like this before!  The Lost Tribe Expeditions is bringing Upstate New York-Catskills Mnts.  first Search and Rescue Race.  This race will be a team race to collect as many control points with a map and some with compass.   The team with the most control points wins the cash prize!  Teams must contain a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 6 members. Test yourself and your team to stay out on the course as long as you can to collect as many points as possible! 

Event schedule and times

Parking: will be available on site, Mohonk Preserve entry fee is included into your Lost Tribe entry fee, all spectators will need to pay the Mohonk fee at the front gate, we are also always looking for volunteers, please reach out to us if one of your spectators would like to help and we will waive the entry fee (info@losttribeexpeditions.com)

This is a 6hr optional challenge 10AM-4PM, teams may turn in their score card at anytime during the 6hour window for scoring and completion, but to remain competitive, teams must be prepared to stay out on the course as long as possible and navigate strategically between points

Location:  Spring Farm Mohonk Preserve, Upper 27 Knolls Road, High Falls, NY:       

RULES:

1) This is a daytime event- the course will be open for 6 hours for teams to collect as many points as possible. Teams may turn in their punchcards at anytime for scoring, but to remain competitive teams must prepare to be on the course as long as possible and be able to quickly and strategically navigate to control points

2) Teams must have at least 2 members and no more than 6 total. Team members may drop from the race but the team must finish with at least 2 original members to be scored.

3) Control points are worth different amounts of points depending on their difficulty to navigate to. Compass will be required to get to some points, but there will be no off trail bushwacking.

4) Teams may register each member individually by a captain creating the team name-team members can then choose to join open teams. Captains can also close teams so that a password is required to join that team.

Looking for others to join a team with you?  Try our Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/The-Lost-Tribe-Expeditions/

For more rules, information and to register, go here!

Fans of Terresa's Steals and Deals get $10 Off Registration with CODE: "LTE10"

FREE for those who want to volunteer or just watch!


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Friday, June 27, 2014

6/29 - the skint Presents: OUR PRINCESS IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE: SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE! Win Prizes, Drinks and More! Free!

Our Princess Is In Another Castle: Super Smash Bros. Melee!

Grab a beer, grab a controller and save a princess! Join the skint and your hosts Bobby Phobia (Wrestling Mania) and Steve Heisler (Story Pirates, Onion AV Club) for a little friendly competition in this bracketed video game competition featuring our favorite classic video games (and yours)--from Punch Out to Mortal Kombat,, and minibosses in between. Entry is free, and contestants will have the chance to win prizes, drinks, and most importantly, bragging rights.

This event is FREE! 

More info: http://bit.ly/1pzVhEX


Sun, June 29, 2014

7:30 pm

Union Hall - Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

FREE


Have fun,
Terresa =)

Sunday, April 27, 2014

4/27/14 - FREE - Love Video Games? - Play and Win Prizes and Drinks!



Note: This event is 21+.

Grab a beer! Grab a controller! Join the skint and your hosts Bobby Phobia (Wrestling Mania) and Steve Heisler (Story Pirates, Onion AV Club) for a little friendly competition in this bracketed video game competition featuring Dr. Mario and Tetris - a night of falling pills, communists, viruses, and tetrominoes.Entry is free, and contestants will have the chance to win prizes, drinks, and most importantly, bragging rights.

Sunday, 4/27
7:30pm doors, 8pm play
Union Hall
702 Union Street @ 5th Avenue, Brooklyn (directions)


FREE to attend and FREE to play!


More info here


Have fun,
Terresa =)

Friday, November 1, 2013

Ends 11/13 WED- Canstruction - Check out these Can-tasticly Cute Minions!

These droolin' minions are can-tastically cute!














From PIX11 site: The 26 gravity-defying sculptures for the 21st annual Canstruction exhibition and food drive will be revealed on October 31st at Brookfield Place (formerly World Financial Center).

Last year's Canstruction saw nearly 100,000 full cans of food turned into larger-than-life pop art masterpieces by New York City's top architecture, engineering and design firms.  The sculptures included a Jeff-Koons-inspired balloon dog, a classic Greek coffee cup, and the Staten Island "Eye" Ferris wheel.

This year's sculptures will remain on display from October 31st until November 13th.  Visitors are encouraged to bring high-quality, non-perishable cans, which will be donated, along with the cans used in the exhibition, to City Harvest.

What:    Canstruction® 21st Annual NYC Competition
Where: Brookfield Place - Winter Garden and Lobby at 220 Vesey Street 
Host:    Arts Brookfield
Producers: Canstruction® New York, Inc,; Society for Design Administration New York Chapter; Arts Brookfield
When: October 31 - November 13, 2013, 10am-6pm daily 
           (closes at 5pm on November 13)
Host:   Arts Brookfield
Producers:  Canstruction® New York, Inc.; Society for Design Administration New York Chapter; Arts Brookfield

Web: http://brookfieldplaceny.com/21stAnnualCompetition
Cost: FREE - Suggested donation: At least one can of food per person.