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Upcoming Events
 MADISON AVENUE SALUTES FASHION'S NIGHT OUT 2010
You are invited
to celebrate with 100 Madison
Avenue retailers located between
E. 57th and E. 86th Streets and Strike a Pose on the Madison
Avenue Red Carpet for Patrick
McMullan Photographers to benefit The
NYC AIDS Fund in The New York Community Trust
Red Carpet: 675
Madison Avenue, between E. 61st and E. 62nd Streets
For more information, visit http://www.fashionsnightout.com/
Recent Events
Annual Meeting of the Madison Avenue BID
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Annual Meeting of the Madison Avenue BID took place on Thursday, June 10 at 8:30 AM at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, 37 East 64 Street. At the meeting, we reviewed our recent accomplishments and activities. Our featured speaker was Tom Allon, President & CEO of Manhattan Media. The meeting also included an election of Directors and other business. Please note that while the 60-86 Madison Avenue District Management Association, Inc. / Madison Avenue BID serves all property owners and commercial & residential tenants located within the District, the Corporation's by-laws state that only those who register their membership at the BID office can vote at the Annual Meeting. If you have not completed a Membership Registration Card, please call the BID office at 212-861-2055 and one will be sent to you. There is no registration fee.
Third Annual Madison Avenue Gallery Walk
Saturday, May 15, 2010
For a complete schedule of activities that were held, visit www.madisonavenuegallerywalk.com
Madison Avenue Platinum Jewels in Bloom
April 8-17, 2010
The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its first annual Platinum Jewels in Bloom event, waking up the city after a long cold winter by pairing spring’s vibrant florals with sparkling jewels. In the windows of 32 premier jewelry boutiques located on Madison Avenue between 57th and 86th Streets, designer floral arrangements radiated with the world’s most fabulous jewelry. The public was invited to enjoy the ten-day flower show from April 8 to 17, 2010, celebrating Central Park’s annual blossoms and Madison Avenue as the destination for the world’s premier jewelry brands and boutiques.
The floral arrangements were curated by the horticulturalists of the Central Park Conservancy who monitor and maintain the variety of flowers that flourish in Central Park each year. Strategically placed fine jewelry that focused on platinum were carefully styled among the blooms, creating a brilliant boulevard for shoppers and visitors. Each participating boutique held private receptions hosted by a patron of the Central Park Conservancy’s Playground Partners, co-chaired by Gillian Miniter, President of The Women’s Committee and Kamie Lightburn, Chairman of Playground Partners. Platinum Jewels in Bloom also honored the Central Park Conservancy’s 30th Anniversary, and its Playground Partners, by donating a portion of sales during the 10-day retail exhibition.
Participating jewelry boutiques included Aaron Basha, Asprey, Baccarat, Canturi Jewels, Cartier, Chanel Fine Jewelry, Chopard, Christofle, Damiani, David Yurman, deGrisogono, Di Modolo, DuMont Estate Jewelry, F.P. Journe, Fabrizio Giannone Designer, Georg Jensen, Graff, J. Crew Collection, Jaded, Kaufmann De Suisse, Kentshire, Kieselstein-Cord, Kwiat Boutique, Lalique Haviland, Leviev, Mauboussin, Patrizzi & Co. Auctioneers USA, Pomellato, R.S. Durant, Stephen Russell, Yael Sonia, and ZigZag Jewelry Designs.
Platinum Jewels in Bloom was sponsored by the Platinum Guild International USA and W magazine.
Made in Italy on Madison
December 10-22, 2009
Shop Italian Style on Madison Avenue! The Italian Trade Commission, in partnership with the Madison Avenue BID, is proud to celebrate the quality and heritage of Italian-made fashion and accessories goods during Made in Italy on Madison, an exciting two week series of consumer shopping events and promotions. For more information, please click here.
Miracle on Madison
Sunday, December 6, 2009
 On Sunday, December 6th, Madison Avenue hosted the 23rd Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue, a New York City holiday tradition that brings together a caring community of shoppers and merchants to help children who depend on the vital health care services of The Children’s Aid Society. For more information, please click here.
Moms Shop Madison Salutes the Pink Ribbon Project
October 3-17, 2009
Madison Avenue Partners with Tokyo's Marunouchi District to Promote Travel and Shopping
The Madison Avenue BID has partnered with Tokyo’s financial center, the Marunouchi district, to promote travel and shopping in both destinations through co-branded events, specialized tours and unique shopping offers. The Madison Avenue BID is working with the Mitsubishi Estate, which manages the Marunouchi district. The partnership began with an exhibit about Madison Avenue’s history and current development in Tokyo. The exhibit was displayed at the Marunouchi Building on Naka-dori Street from June 18-24th. A few weeks later, Madison Avenue BID representatives joined Mitsubishi Estate leadership at an official signing ceremony in Tokyo.
In the beginning of August, Madison Avenue held a traditional Japanese Uchimizu Ceremony - a ritual sprinkling of water on sidewalks to cool down the area. The Marunouchi district holds an Uchimizu ceremony annually.
“We are honored to be partnering with the Mitsubishi Estate and the Marunouchi District,” said Matthew Bauer, President of the Madison Avenue BID. “This is an international extension of the BID’s high-impact services to the Madison Avenue retail community, conceiving and implementing marketing activities to better position Madison Avenue as the one of the world’s premier luxury streets. This partnership brings together two of the most vibrant global shopping destinations, and it is designed to attract visitors and build loyalty to the areas.”
Mr. Jo Kato, Chairman of Marunouchi Merchants’ Association said, “We look forward to having the Marunouchi district recognized internationally through this collaboration with Madison Avenue. Marunouchi used to be known only as a center of business, however, the newly-built Marunouchi Building has served as a catalyst and the entire area in the heart of Tokyo has now become known for its exciting retail opportunities as well as being a center of commerce. We would like to invite people from all over the world to visit.”
In late September, Japan will be celebrating its “Second Golden Week,” a series of national holidays in which travel is officially encouraged. During this period, the Madison Avenue BID will encourage its stores to provide Japanese speakers who can serve Japanese clients as well as special offers for visitors.
ABOUT MARUNOUCHI
Marunouchi is located in the center of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and runs north and south between Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station with an area of 1,200,000 square meters, almost 3 million acres. The commercial area features world class boutiques, clothiers and fine jewelers such as Hermes, Giorgio Armani, Coach and Tiffany & Co., as well as approximately 750 fine restaurants and cafes specializing in diverse cuisines. Mitsubishi Estate Co, Ltd. has been a pioneer of urban development in Japan aiming to make Marunouchi into “the most interactive town in the world.” At this point one million visitors every day confirm the area’s status as an exciting combination of culture and commerce making Marunouchi a great marketplace equivalent to the Shinjuku and Ginza commercial districts of Japan.
Vanity Fair’s Spotlight on Madison Avenue – September 10-17, 2009
The Madison Avenue BID was pleased to partner with Vanity Fair on an exciting new consumer event titled “Spotlight on Madison Avenue.” From September 10-17, businesses participating in “Spotlight on Madison” featurd custom created experiences, offered special and in-store opportunities that will be promoted through an innovative multi-platform campaign. What better way to welcome back Madison Avenue’s clients from the summer than to offer them an itinerary of in-store celebrations, experiences, and opportunities that will be taking place in our boutiques, restaurants, galleries, salons, and spas? To learn more, visit www.vfagenda.com.
For more information regarding special events on Madison Avenue, contact the BID office at 212-861-2055.
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