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Arts & Culture
June 23, 2026
Justin Peck World Premiere and More Set for New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala

New York City Ballet’s 2026 Fall Fashion Gala will take place on October 1, continuing the Company’s annual celebration of new choreography and costume design. The program will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald, Alysa Pires, and NYCB Resident Choreographer Justin Peck, pairing leading choreographers with designers Robert Wun, Viktor&Rolf, and Simone Rocha. Since its founding in 2012, the Fall Fashion Gala has raised more than $37 million for New York City Ballet, supporting the Company’s artistic work and future programming. The 2026 event will be chaired by a distinguished group including Founding Chair Sarah Jessica Parker, Visionary Chair Emily Blavatnik, and Event Chairs including Laila Blavatnik, Georgina Bloomberg, Andy Cohen, Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy, and others. Justin Peck’s world premiere, with costumes by Simone Rocha, is made possible by Emily Blavatnik and the Blavatnik Family Foundation.

Arts & Culture
June 22, 2026
‘The Last Musician of Auschwitz’ wins the Arts & Culture Documentary Category at Banff 2026 Rockies Awards

The Last Musician of Auschwitz has won the Documentary & Factual: Arts & Culture category at the 2026 Banff Rockie Awards, which recognize excellence in international screen and audio content. Backed by Access Entertainment and co-executive produced by Danny Cohen and Emily Blavatnik, the film examines the role of music in Auschwitz and the lives of those who performed, composed, and preserved it under unimaginable conditions. The recognition highlights the documentary’s contribution to cultural memory, historical understanding, and the responsible telling of Holocaust history. Produced with partners including Two Rivers Media, BBC, Access Entertainment, and Sphere Abacus, the film brings a deeply researched and human-centered story to broad international audiences.

Arts & Culture
June 10, 2026
‘Like All of New York Was There’: 40 Years of SummerStage

City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage celebrates its 40th anniversary this season, marking four decades of free and benefit performances that have helped define summer in New York City. Launched in Central Park in 1986, SummerStage has grown from a modest free arts series into a citywide platform for music, dance, and cultural exchange. The anniversary has prompted reflections from artists and producers on the festival’s role in bringing together diverse audiences, championing global music, and creating memorable public performances in New York’s parks. The Blavatnik Family Foundation has been a long-time supporter of SummerStage, helping sustain broad access to live performance in public spaces. On September 10, 2026, City Parks Foundation will celebrate the milestone season with a Dinner & Concert at SummerStage in Central Park, where Alex Blavatnik will be honored alongside SummerStage founder Joe Killian. The benefit will support SummerStage concerts as well as City Parks Foundation’s free environmental education, youth sports, and community engagement programs serving communities across New York City.

Higher Education
June 8, 2026
Greek Student-Entrepreneurs Pitch their Ideas During Tech Week NYC

Columbia Engineering, the Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies, and Columbia Global Center Athens hosted the inaugural Lab to Market event during New York Tech Week, bringing 25 student-entrepreneurs from the National Technical University of Athens to New York City. The program gave 11 student teams an opportunity to explore the U.S. innovation ecosystem, engage with faculty and industry leaders, and present their ventures at Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus. Discussions focused on translating research into real-world applications in areas including artificial intelligence, health technology, and sustainable materials. The initiative reflects a growing collaboration across institutions and continents, connecting Greek scientific talent with Columbia’s entrepreneurial community. The Blavatnik Family Foundation is funding the Lab to Market initiative over five years, making participation free of charge for all students.

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