Sabon recently opened its doors and is now captivating commuters, visitors and residents alike with an aromatic collection of soaps, lotions, scented candles, and more. Check it out on Broadway between 60th and 61st Streets, just next door to Tasti D-Lite, Sapphire Indian Cuisine, and the new Arthur Murray Dance Center.  On Columbus Avenue between 67th and 68th Streets, Chase Bank will be opening a small branch joining neighbors, UGG Australia, Burberry Brit, and Reebok Sports Club/NY.   

  
At Time Warner Center, impeccably designed leather handbags, briefcases, wallets, and accessories can be found at Tusk on the ground floor.  Sephora is getting ready to move into its new and expanded location down the corridor. H&M, which promises to "offer fashion and quality at the best price," is getting ready to open later this year on the second and third floors.  And, although C. Wonder won't open until September, you can get in on the excitement now with the 

"Wonders of Columbus Circle" - a bag design contest on Facebook. Click here to "like" Time Warner Center on Facebook, and upload your own Columbus Circle-inspired bag design for a chance to win dinner for two at one of Time Warner Center's amazing restaurants, two tickets to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, a $850 prize pack, and an additional shopping spree at the store. You have until June 30 to join the fun, so get started now.

An early Italian Renaissance altarpiece is getting ready for its close-up for the first time in 200 years at the Museum of Biblical Art's (MOBIA) latest installation - The Adoration of the Magi by Bartolo di Fredi: A Masterpiece Reconstructed.  On view from Friday, June 8 to Sunday, September 9, 2012 at MOBIA on Broadway and 61st Street, this masterpiece was created by Bartolo di Fredi (1330-1410) during the golden age of Sienese painting. Recognized for his flawless technique and superb artistry, Bartolo di Fredi was one of the most important and influential painters in Siena in the second half of the 14th century. He produced numerous altarpieces and fresco cycles and is revered in scholarly circles. Adoration of the Magi, dedicated to the three kings' visit to the newborn Jesus, displays Bartolo's attention to detail, characteristic of Sienese painting of the period.  

The exhibition is traveling to only two locations in the United States, coming to Lincoln Square from the University of Virginia Art Museum, in Charlottesville, where it was also the subject of an international conference. Adoration of the Magi (1375-85) is something of an unsolved mystery for art historians, as a missing piece may still be discovered. The known fragments of the magnificent painting have never been reunited or thoroughly studied until now. Its reassembly allows scholars to examine it in detail to understand its history, significance and original design. It will be displayed at MOBIA alongside two works by the same artist, the Robert Lehman Collection's tempera and gold Adoration of the Magi (ca. 1390) and Adoration of the Shepherds (ca. 1374) from the collection of The Cloisters.

To celebrate the occasion, MOBIA will offer free admission to the general public. Visit www.mobia.org for more information.   

www.nypl.org/lpa 

Father's Day is slightly over one week away on Sunday, June 17 and Lincoln Square is the perfect place to shop as it offers a wide selection of father-friendly gifts.

For the gentleman who gravitates towards electronics, the Upper West Side Apple Store at Broadway and 67th Street, Bose in Time Warner Center or Best Buy at Broadway and 62nd Street might just have the perfect gadget. Dapper dads will appreciate a gift from one of the many shops selling men's clothing and accessories, including Century 21 Department Store at Broadway and 66th Street, Brooks Brothers at Broadway and 65th Street, BOSS Hugo Boss, Thomas Pink, and the new J. Crew Men's Shop all at Time Warner Center, to name but a few. Or consider picking up some luxe cosmetic products just for men available at The Art of Shaving, Aveda, Sephora in Time Warner or at Kiehl's on Columbus Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets.  

Gracious Home at Broadway and 67th Street has a selection of Father's Day gifts on display, including beard and body groomers, and a variety of cooking supplies including Rosle barbeque turners and a great three piece Weber tool set... perfect for your Hamptons getaway. 

We wish all fathers a very happy Father's Day!  Click here to explore our neighborhood directory. 

Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Center is celebrating MMNY in a big way with its Fourth Annual Discovery Day.  Children & families are invited to try musical instruments, Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes, and watch student performances in Merkin Concert Hall from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at 129 West 67th Street between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue. At this free event, children ages four and up will have the opportunity to see what it's like to play the violin, guitar, cello, flute, clarinet, and several other instruments. Throughout the event, families can step into Kaufman Center's Merkin Concert Hall to enjoy short performances by talented young Lucy Moses School students. Kaufman's Face the Music will perform outside Kaufman Center at 6:30pm.   

Visit www.makemusicny.org  and www.kaufman-center.org for more information. 

Support Summer Flowers 

If you missed the gorgeous tulip displays in Lincoln Square this spring, don't fret! We recently installed our summer plantings in our 10 Broadway Malls and 39 planters spread throughout Lincoln Square and our artful combinations of plants, including Colocasia, Cordyline, Scaevola, Zinnias, Yucca, and Coleus, to name but a few, and they already look wonderful. Once the plants have had a little more time to grow and "fill out" they will be spectacular.

Our ability to transform Lincoln Square's 10 Broadway Malls and 39 planters into lush urban gardens relies on the support of many generous annual sponsors and individual donors.  

Now, while supplies last, individual donors supporting the Lincoln Square Beautification Program with a $150 donation or more will receive a complimentary one-of-a-kind colorful tote bag made out of the Lincoln Square BID's recycled street-pole banners and crafted by clients of Urban Samaritan, a nonprofit organization supporting homeless men and woman (urbansamaritan.org).

Generosity never looked so fashionable,
click here to donate and receive your free tote!

With summer just around the corner, New York City's streets are filling up with cyclists of all ages. As the weather turns warm, the delivery people, messengers, and other hardy souls who brave the elements year-round are joined by recreational riders and an increasing number of commuters. If you're looking to get on a bicycle this summer, contact Bike New York, a non-profit dedicated to promoting bicycling and bicycle safety. Bike New York offers cycling classes for beginners, fun group rides for more experienced cyclists, and volunteer opportunities for all. To get involved visit www.bikenewyork.org or call 212.870.2080.

The city's number of bicycles is about to take another leap with the introduction of the NYC Department of Transportation's CitiBike bike-share program, to be rolled out this year.  With bicycles becoming integrated into the city's transportation network, it is more important than ever for cyclists to follow the rules of the road and show respect for fellow street users, especially pedestrians. The NYPD is cracking down on riders who use the sidewalk, run red lights, ride against traffic, or ride at night without lights. Cyclists are also legally required to use a bike lane whenever possible, or face a ticket. Businesses employing bicycle delivery people are required to display a working cyclist safety poster, and provide their bike delivery people with a helmet, light, bell, brakes, and reflectors. Click here for safety tips, commercial cycling regulations, and rules of the road. 

The Day School at Christ & St. Stephen's at 120 West 69th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue has a limited number of places for pre-schoolers for Fall 2012. The School offers an early childhood educational experience for children turning 3 or 4 on or before September 1, 2012.  It reflects Christ and St. Stephen's commitment to provide a first-rate educational experience for young learners.  The Day School values the unique nature of each child and celebrates diversity and inclusiveness, hallmarks of both our multi-faceted neighborhood and the church's Anglican tradition.  People of all faiths are not only welcomed, but embraced. Scholarship aid is also available to those who may need it.  

Visit www.thedayschoolatcss.org or call 212.787.2755, Ext. 8 for an application, to request more information or to set up a tour of this beautiful new school.