Posted on April 13, 2021 at 1:46 pm by West Sider
Lincoln Center delays reopening to the public, even though most of its famous indoor performance spaces remain until fall. And the nonprofit is now inviting the public back with a new installation that will cover the entire central Josie Robertson Plaza from 64 and Broadway.
Artist Mimi Lien will install a 14,000-square-foot synthetic lawn in the plaza, and certain amenities will be added, including a snack bar and a lending library from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. In addition, Lincoln Center will hold performances through its “Restart Stages” program. The program began on April 7 with a tribute concert for emergency service workers, but so far the organization has not announced a schedule for when further performances will be held. The website for it is here.
As for the lawn, it’s mostly soy: ‘The GREEN’ will be made from recyclable, bio-based SYNLawn, supplied by SYNLawn New York. The grassy material has a high soy content, completely derived from American farmers. Manufacturing is provided by Hudson Scenic Studio. ”
It will continue from May 10 to September 9 a.m. to midnight. “A variety of safety protocols will be in place, according to recommended guidelines as the public health situation develops – including, but not limited to, required face coverings, social distance and regular cleaning of the space.”