Charlie Maudsley, Author at Secret NYC

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A pour-fect harmony: This candlelit tasting with selected wines and a live string quartet is coming to Brooklyn — waitlist now open

New York has a wine bar for every mood, but your next date night doesn’t have to mean shouting over a crowded room in the West Village. Candlelight Wine NYC is heading to Arlo Williamsburg for an evening...

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Inside the historic 161-year-old Neo-Gothic church hiding in plain sight on Fifth Avenue: an overlooked Upper East Side gem illuminated by thousands of candles

Sitting quietly on Fifth Avenue opposite Central Park, the Church of the Heavenly Rest is a century-old architectural marvel blending soaring Neo-Gothic architecture with Art Deco details. Though thousands of New Yorker...

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These Candlelight concerts in NYC are a glowing escape from the city buzz — with tributes to everything from Adele to Mozart and Vivaldi

The best Candlelight concerts in NYC bring a moment of calm to the city that never slows down. Set inside some of New York’s most atmospheric venues, these intimate performances blend classical favorites, contemporary h...

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There’s a one-night-only grand finale of ‘A Very Laufey Day’ in NYC inside a rare Art Nouveau hall

On August 23, New York City’s West Side steps into Laufeyland thanks to Candlelight: A Very Laufey Day in NYC. It’s a swooning tribute concert that coincides with 'A Very Laufey Day', a global fan cele...

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NYC lights up for Venezuela at this candlelit concert: Fever to donate all net proceeds to an NGO to support earthquake relief

When disaster strikes abroad, there are typically two ways to react: roll up your sleeves and help or look the other way. And when it comes to the massive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude double earthquakes in Venez...

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This Is How NYC’s Most Famous Intimate Concerts Create Their ‘Effortless’ Golden Glow — Up To 30,000 Candles, Every Single Night

You’ve seen Candlelight in NYC—the amber tide that makes a familiar room feel newly tender. But have you ever stopped to ask what you’re really looking at, and how it comes to life?5,000 candles. 15,000 candles. Sometim...

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“This One’s For You”: Here’s How This Prestigious NYC Opera House Clapped Back At Timothée Chalamet’s Viral “No One Cares” Comments About Ballet And Opera

Timothée Chalamet ruffled some feathers in the arts world recently. In a sit-down interview with Matthew McConaughey, the Dune star remarked that "no one cares" about ballet and opera, and the backlash has been real. Se...

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NYC is playing host to a live New Orleans-inspired music production inside The Jazz Room — plus new tributes to Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and more

Journey to the birthplace of jazz and beyond with this magnificent live music show. 'The Jazz Room' in NYC channels the spirit of New Orleans, promising a memorable evening dedicated to this revolutionary genre. From ja...

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“I Could Not Recommend More!”: Ballet Of Lights Brings A Glowing Twist To Timeless Fairytales In NYC

Growing up is optional at 'Ballet of Lights' in NYC. Page by page, the timeless tales of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and more unfold through captivating ballet performances illuminated by sprinkles of luminous fairy dus...

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Revisit Middle-earth: A Stunning Lord Of The Rings Candlelight Concert Is Officially Coming To New York — Tickets Now On Sale

The Lord of the Rings has been celebrated for its rich storytelling, iconic characters, and powerful themes. And just as unforgettable as its story is the film franchise soundtrack, which is now coming to NYC with . And...