Rockefeller Center is a business, media and entertainment complex in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
ROCKEFELLER CENTER & NBC
Midtown, Manhattan
In Rockefeller Center
Christie’s New York
Christie’s New York is one of the world’s leading art auction houses. Christie’s art auction…
Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall is the world’s largest indoor theater. It is the home of…
Visiting Rockefeller Center
Subways
(E) or (B)(D)(F)(M) to 47-50 St Rockefeller Center
The original art deco Rockefeller Center (1931-1939) is between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue from 48th St to 51st St in Midtown, Manhattan. To get there just tell your driver “Rockefeller Center.”
Later additions to Rockefeller Center include 75 Rockefeller Plaza across 51st St to the north and four buildings across Sixth Avenue which used to house many media companies.
The Atlas statue on Fifth Avenue is iconic. There is usually some incredible art in front of Christie’s. The Rockefeller Center Concourse is an interesting underground series of shops.
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plaza in the very center is familiar for its rim of flags and the statue of Prometheus. He is the Greek Titan who gave fire to humankind. Prometheus represents the spirit of New York City. The Plaza is a bar in summer and an ice skating rink in winter.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands above the Plaza during the holidays. The Plaza gets very crowded during the holidays.
The Plaza’s iconic entrance is on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th St.
30 Rock, Top of the Rock and Bar SixtyFive
The main building is 30 Rockefeller Center. The “American Progress” mural in the lobby infamously replaced “Man at the Crossroads” by Diego Rivera.
Top of the Rock is a popular observation deck. It is right in the middle of Midtown’s skyscrapers.
The Rainbow Room is an elegant restaurant, but is only open to the public on special nights. Bar SixtyFive is a lovely alternative.
November 2022
Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale art auction featuring art from the Impressionists of Paris to the Pop artists of New York City including Monet, Degas, Giacometti, Kahlo and Varo; is on view at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center from Saturday, November 12-17. The auction is Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 5:30pm. 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇲🇽
October 2022
Visionary: The Paul G. Allen Collection Part I & Part II, the largest and most exceptional art auction in history, is on view at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center; Saturday, October 29 – November 8. The auction is Wednesday-Thursday, November 9-10, 2022. 🇦🇷 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇲🇽 🇷🇴 🇪🇸
Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale art auction featuring contemporary artists such as Basquiat, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and Toyin Ojih Odutola; is on view at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center from Saturday, November 12-17. The auction is Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 8pm. 🇫🇷 🇭🇹 🇳🇬 🇵🇷
Christie’s Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale art auction featuring masters of the period, is on view at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center Saturday, November 12-17, 2022. The auction is Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10am. 🇨🇴 🇫🇷 🇬🇭 🇮🇹 🇲🇽 🇪🇸
Christie’s Impressionist & Modern Works on Paper art auction featuring works by Picasso, Miró, and Degas; is on view at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center Saturday, November 12-18, 2022. The auction is Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10am. 🇫🇷 🇪🇸
Christie’s Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale art auction featuring paintings and sculptures by Picasso, Bonnard, Toulouse Lautrec, Sisley, and Rodin; is on view at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center Saturday, November 12-19, 2022. The auction is Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 2pm. 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇺🇾