{"id":33801,"date":"2022-09-20T21:08:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T21:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?post_type=event&#038;p=33801"},"modified":"2023-02-07T22:32:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T22:32:52","slug":"2023-midwinter-managers-meeting","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/event\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Midwinter Managers Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Open to League orchestra member Executive Directors and Youth Orchestra Administrators<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/joannabettelheim.smugmug.com\/frame\/slideshow?key=trx3BJ&#038;speed=3&#038;transition=fade&#038;autoStart=1&#038;captions=1&#038;navigation=1&#038;playButton=0&#038;randomize=0&#038;transitionSpeed=2\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Midwinter Managers Meeting,<\/strong> an intensive two-day event designed for executive directors and youth orchestra administrators, is back in person this year! Join us in New York City on Sunday-Monday, January 29-30, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday afternoon, the New York Philharmonic hosts Midwinter in the newly renovated David Geffen Hall, including a panel on audience development, a reception, and tours showcasing the hall\u2019s new audience experience enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then on Monday, you\u2019ll have a full day of constituency meetings at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/hotelQuickView.mi?propertyId=NYCZW&amp;brandCode=WI&amp;marshaCode=NYCZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Westin New York Grand Central<\/strong><\/a> to connect with your peers for timely discussions and tailored learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338010\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Who Should Attend?<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338010\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Executive directors and youth orchestra administrators from member orchestras of all budget sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338011\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Cost<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338011\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><s>$285 Early Bird (by December 21)<\/s><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$305 Regular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338012\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Meeting Schedule<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338012\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>Subject to change<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, January 29, 2023: David Geffen Hall<\/strong><br>2:00-3:00pm: Registration Check-In, David Geffen Hall Lobby<br><em>A coat rack and luggage storage will be available next to registration<\/em>.<br>3:00-4:30pm: Opening Session<br>4:30-5:30pm: Tour of Audience Experience at David Geffen Hall<br>5:30-6:30pm: Opening Reception<br>6:30pm-onwards: Dinners by Group (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, January 30, 2023: The Westin New York Grand Central<\/strong><br>7:30-11:00am: Registration Check-In,&nbsp;Grand Central Foyer, 3rd Level<br>8:00-9:00am: Breakfast and Exhibitors<br>9:00am-12:00pm: Constituency Meetings by Group<br>12:00-1:00pm: Lunch on Your Own or by Group (optional)<br>1:00-4:00pm: Constituency Meetings by Group\/Cross-Constituency Meetings<br>4:00-5:00pm: Cross-Constituency Debrief \u2013 Officers Only<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338013\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Opening Session<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338013\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>Audiences: Current Experiences and Future Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many orchestras are experiencing significant reductions in attendance compared to pre-pandemic times. League President and CEO Simon Woods will facilitate a panel discussion exploring current trends as well as strategies for addressing the challenges, drawing on a variety of expert perspectives from across the performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel will be followed by an overview of the renovation of David Geffen Hall by New York Philharmonic President and CEO Deborah Borda, tours of the hall, and a reception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panelists: Crystal Brewe, Chief Marketing and Audience Experience Officer, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus; Lisa Grow, Vice President, Marketing &amp; Customer Experience, New York Philharmonic; Jill Robinson, CEO and Owner, TRG Arts; and Donna Walker-Kuhne, President, Walker International Communications Group, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" id=\"agendas\"><h2 id=\"at-338014\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Constituency Agendas<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338014\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>View your constituency&#8217;s agenda in League360 (login required; subject to change):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/league360.americanorchestras.org\/viewdocument\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting-gro?CommunityKey=da5ec93f-4bda-4f0a-b923-4692c78688be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group 1<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/league360.americanorchestras.org\/viewdocument\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting-gro-1?CommunityKey=ca8243bf-30da-4c20-ae9b-06034c749831\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group 2<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/league360.americanorchestras.org\/viewdocument\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting-gro-2?CommunityKey=04a68044-1efc-4ccb-a3b7-1a1f2d1323d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Groups 3-4<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/league360.americanorchestras.org\/viewdocument\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting-gro-3?CommunityKey=2f01c614-d5fc-4537-b50d-4fc4f7c4ea15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Groups 5-6<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/league360.americanorchestras.org\/viewdocument\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting-gro-4?CommunityKey=ff360aba-45ac-4caf-ac1b-8d26b578e4dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Groups 7-8<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/league360.americanorchestras.org\/viewdocument\/2023-midwinter-managers-meeting-yod-1?CommunityKey=57050366-aca0-44c0-b4f8-369ade45b5bd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youth Orchestra Division<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338015\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">About the Speakers<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338015\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35097\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cbrewe-4_edited-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo Credit: Morgan Horrell<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Crystal Brewe<\/strong><\/strong> (she\/her)<strong><br><\/strong><em>Chief Marketing and Audience Experience Officer, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crystal Brewe serves as Chief Marketing and Audience Experience Officer for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus &#8211; a nine-venue arts complex that welcomes more than 1 million visitors annually along Philadelphia\u2019s Avenue of the Arts. Since her arrival to Philadelphia in 2014, Brewe has focused on expanding the organization\u2019s reach through a comprehensive re-brand and a restructure of programming focus to better match the region\u2019s interests &#8211; resulting in more than doubling its Broadway audiences. Brewe also spearheaded the organization\u2019s diversity, access, and inclusion initiatives, and built a robust community engagement partnership strategy. With an M.A. in Communications and Organizational Change, Brewe was uniquely suited to lead through change when Kimmel and The Philadelphia Orchestra merged in 2021, and her role was expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brewe proudly serves on Philadelphia\u2019s Tourism Hispanic Advisory Board, guiding efforts to attract LatinX visitors and showcasing the city\u2019s diversity. As a member of the Broadway League since 2008, a member of the League of American Orchestras, and a Board member of the International Ticketing Association, Brewe works closely with other leaders in the live entertainment industry to build a network for innovation and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Crystal on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/crystalbrewe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lisa-grow-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35308\" width=\"256\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lisa-grow-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lisa-grow-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lisa-grow-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lisa-grow-1536x1110.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lisa-grow-2048x1480.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of Lisa Grow<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Lisa Grow<\/strong><\/strong> (she\/her)<strong><br><\/strong><em>Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience, New York Philharmonic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisa Grow is the Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience at the NY Phil, where she oversees marketing and audience development, customer relations, digital strategy, and research. In her five years at the NY Phil, she has focused her efforts on expanding audience outreach, ramping up research efforts, and increasing ticket revenue year over year all leading up to the reopening of the new David Geffen Hall. She most recently led the organization with partners at Ogilvy New York through a rebrand, which won multiple design and marketing awards including a Bronze Lion at Cannes Lion, multiple awards at London International Awards, and three pencils at the D&amp;AD Awards. Prior to the Phil, she was the Director of Marketing and Audience Development at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, where she built new efforts of audience outreach and increased both revenue and access across theater, many genres of music, and dance. She was on the project team for the Emmy Award-winning Mozart Minutes series for the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. She has a background in digital strategy, social media, and advertising, thanks to her years at the digital marketing agency Situation Interactive, where she focused on account direction, creative strategy, and award-winning campaigns for Broadway, live entertainment, education programs, and more. She is also a trained vocalist, attended the University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music, and has served on the the board of The Dessoff Choirs in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Lisa on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lisagrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35198\" width=\"192\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-Photo-credit-Ticketing-Professionals-Conference-v3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo Credit: Ticketing Professionals Conference<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jill S. Robinson<\/strong> (she\/her)<strong><br><\/strong><em>CEO, TRG Arts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill S. Robinson is CEO of TRG Arts, one of the arts and cultural sector\u2019s leading consulting firms, which serves an international base of clients in North America, the UK, Australia and the EU. Jill has been with the firm since its inception, and in 2016 launched a second office in the UK which expanded its signature brand of consulting that delivers transformative revenue results. In 2021, TRG announced the acquisition of Purple Seven. This union created growth and resilience for TRG\u2019s clients and enabled by applying a wealth of data-driven services and tools, including the development of the industry\u2019s free Covid-19 Sector Benchmark which monitored the largest available collection of arts consumption data through the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill has served on faculty at Southern Methodist University\u2019s Master of Arts Administration\/Master of Business Administration program and was part of the inaugural faculty for the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity\u2019s Cultural Leadership Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has presented and keynoted at industry conferences around the globe and speaks regularly on creative resilience and its role in driving a vibrant 21st century arts and culture ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill enjoys living in the mountains of Colorado, where she received her MBA at the University of Colorado, Denver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Jill on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jillrobinsontrg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/facebook_photo-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35098\" width=\"144\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/facebook_photo-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/facebook_photo-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/facebook_photo.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo Credit: Todd Rosenberg<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donna Walker-Kuhne<\/strong> (she\/her)<strong><br><\/strong><em><em>President, <\/em>Walker International Communications Group, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donna Walker-Kuhne is an award winning thought leader, writer and strategist for community engagement, audience development and social justice. She is President of Walker International Communications Group, a 35-year-old boutique marketing and audience development consulting agency. She was formerly Director of Marketing for both The Public Theater and Dance Theater of Harlem. She provides consulting services to numerous arts organizations throughout the world and has generated over $23m in earned income. She is also Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Currently her portfolio includes social justice initiatives and Equity Diversity Inclusion workshops. She is a veteran of over 22 Broadway productions and her nonprofit clients include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, The Apollo Theater, Santa Fe Opera, and Brooklyn Arts Council. She is the recipient of over 50 awards including the 2021 SGI-USA Distinguished Pioneer Award and the 2019 League of Professional Theatre Women Rachel Crothers Leadership Award. Her first book, <em>Invitation to the Party: Building Bridges to Arts, Culture and Community<\/em>, was published in 2005 and her second book, <em>Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Building Anti-Racist Arts Organizations<\/em> will be published this fall. She has a weekly blog, <em>Arts and Culture Connections<\/em> that explores cultural efforts to expand diverse audiences. She is also a Board member for Newark Arts Council, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, Signature Theater (NY), HARLEM WEEK, and The Harlem Arts Alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Donna on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donna-walker-kuhne-a938103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338016\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Hotel Information<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338016\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/hotelQuickView.mi?propertyId=NYCZW&amp;brandCode=WI&amp;marshaCode=NYCZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Westin New York Grand Central<\/a><\/strong><br>212 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1663772603359&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Book your hotel room online\u202fnow<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto take advantage of the League-negotiated hotel discount of $169\/night + tax. Reservations at The Westin New York Grand Central must be<strong> made by January 6, 2023<\/strong> to secure the special rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-coral-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1663772603359&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">Book your hotel room<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338017\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Getting Around NYC<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338017\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>New York is very walkable and also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/plan-your-trip\/basic-information\/transportation-in-nyc\/getting-around\"><strong>many transportation options<\/strong><\/a> available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/tlc\/passengers\/your-ride.page\"><strong>Yellow taxis<\/strong><\/a> are available at airport taxi stands and can be flagged down on any NYC street. They can also be hailed via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridester.com\/nyc-taxi-apps\/#What_Are_the_Top_Talked_About_NYC_Taxi_Apps\"><strong>apps like Curb and Arro<\/strong><\/a>. At the Midwinter venues, the best availability for taxis will be in front of Lincoln Center on Columbus Avenue and in front of the Westin\u2019s main entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/new.mta.info\/map\/5346\"><strong>subway<\/strong><\/a> is a fast and easy way to get around the city. <a href=\"https:\/\/new.mta.info\/fares\"><strong>The fare is $2.75 per ride<\/strong><\/a> and can be paid via a MetroCard purchased in the station or by using a tap-to-pay credit card, debit card, smartphone, or wearable device. The closest subway to the Westin is the Grand Central\u201342nd St S\/4\/5\/6\/7 Station and the closest stops to David Geffen Hall are the 66 St\u2013Lincoln Center 1 Station and the 59 St\u2013Columbus Circle A\/B\/C\/D\/1 Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For trips to neighborhood areas that are not well-serviced by the subway (ex. going crosstown or going north or south on an avenue that doesn\u2019t have a subway line), the <a href=\"https:\/\/new.mta.info\/map\/5391\"><strong>bus is a good alternative<\/strong><\/a>. The fare is also $2.75 and can be paid by MetroCard, coins, or tap-to-pay. You can check on how soon a bus is going to arrive at the stop using <a href=\"https:\/\/bustime.mta.info\/\"><strong>MTA Bus Time<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition to the above, there are local car services, app-based rideshare apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/cities\/new-york\/\"><strong>Uber<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/rider\/cities\/new-york-city-ny\"><strong>Lyft<\/strong><\/a>, car-share services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipcar.com\/new-york-city\"><strong>Zipcar<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisecarshare.com\/us\/en\/home.html\"><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/a> (minimum 1 hour rental), and bike-sharing through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citibikenyc.com\/\"><strong>Citi Bike<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The MTA offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/new.mta.info\/tripplanner\/results\/The%20Westin%20New%20York%20Grand%20Central%2C%20East%2042nd%20Street%2C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2C%20USA\/40.75035080000001%2C%20-73.9738897\/David%20Geffen%20Hall%2C%20Lincoln%20Center%20Plaza%2C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2C%20USA\/40.7728691%2C%20-73.9831009\/1675018800\/A\/B%2CX%2CC%2CR\/X\/804\/false\/null\/null\"><strong>trip planner<\/strong><\/a> to help you get from one destination to the next.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-338018\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">COVID-19 Protocols<\/h2><div id=\"ac-338018\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Creating a healthy and safe environment for all participants is a top priority. To that end, please note that when checking in at the registration desk, all Midwinter Managers Meeting participants will be asked to show proof that they have received a COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/stay-up-to-date.html\"><strong>CDC guidelines for staying up-to-date<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is not required, we also strongly encourage registrants to wear a high-quality mask per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/doh\/covid\/covid-19-main.page\"><strong>local health guidelines<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-338019\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Questions?<\/h4><div id=\"ac-338019\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Please contact Member Services at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:member@americanorchestras.org\"><strong>member@americanorchestras.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Generous support for the League\u2019s Midwinter Managers Meeting provided by:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Young Concert Artists \u2013 Opening Session sponsor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Wallace Foundation \u2013 Opening Session funder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Boomerang Carnets | CIB \u2013 Sunday Evening Reception at Geffen Hall sponsor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advisory Board for the Arts \u2013 General Support <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photo: Discussions at the 2020 Midwinter Managers Meeting. 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