April Showers

A rainy evening in Times Square, 72nd Street subway station, and on 7th Avenue in midtown Manhattan.

Alice Aycock's Sculptures, "Park Avenue Paper Chase"

These are the new sculptures by American artist Alice Aycock on the Park Avenue Mall between 52nd Street and 57th Street. Entitled "Park Avenue Paper Chase," the monumental pieces really play on the whimsicality of paper objects and the materiality of aluminum and fiberglass. According to the artist, the works are "the metaphorical visual residue of the energy of New York City."

Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

The 24-hour Sprinkles Cupcake ATM was unveiled this morning on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The machine, which dispenses cupcakes for $4.25 each, is stocked with fresh cupcakes regularly until 2 AM and restocked again at 9 AM. Sprinkles is located at 780 Lexington Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets.

"The Kelpies" at Bryant Park

Andy Scott’s monumental sculpture “The Kelpies,” comprised of two 15-foot horse heads, are currently on display in Bryant Park (Sixth Avenue) in midtown Manhattan. The exhibition is part of the annual Tartan Week. “The artistry and architectural scale of “The Kelpies” pay homage to Scotland’s history, now creatively celebrated in artistic form for the modern day,” Scott says. His original 100-foot monumental sculptures, depicting supernatural water horses from Celtic folklore, remain in the Helix, a massive outdoor park and amusement area midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. “The Kelpies" will be on display through April 22. 

East Broadway

East Broadway is sometimes called "Little Fuzhou" because of the recent influx of many Chinese immigrants, most of whom are from Fuzhou, China. It used to be home to a large Jewish community on the Lower East Side. 

Macy's Annual Flower Show

The Annual Macy's Flower Show takes on "The Secret Garden Theme" at he main floor of Macy's Herald Square in midtown Manhattan. Visitors are greeted by The Lady in the Red Dress, a 14-foot floral sculpture in runway-inspired attire. The flower show runs through April 6.