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New York Chapter Outing at NYBG

New York Chapter Outing at NYBG

Thu Nov 7, 2024 7:00 PM

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On a dark, cool night, under the glow of the moon…New York Botanical Garden comes alive with the magic of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail.
Join us for an outdoor evening of festive lights at the New York Botanical Garden for their The Nightmare Before Christmas themed light trail on Thursday, November 7th – 7pm entry time. Please purchase your tickets directly on their website here: https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/tickets/
Once you have purchased your tickets, please RSVP here so we know you will be joining us! Bring the kids! All are welcome!

CMA 20th Anniversary Celebration and NY Holiday Party

CMA 20th Anniversary Celebration and NY Holiday Party

Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:00 PM

Scholastic Building, 10012

Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of CMA and kick off the holiday season in style! There will be food, drinks, music, dancing, games and more, held in the beautiful Scholastic building in SoHo. Let’s toast our community that champions career development, inspires innovation, and celebrates storytelling that makes a difference!

Wednesday, November 20th

6pm – 9pm

Scholastic Building

130 Mercer Street

New York, NY 10012

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Come join us for our 20th anniversary and kick off the holiday season in New York City! Enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, games, and more as we celebrate our community and 20 years of championing career development, inspiring innovation, and storytelling that makes a difference 🎉

CMA NY members, make sure to use the ticket access code we emailed to unlock the early bird tickets — available only until this Friday, November 8th. Get yours at the link in bio!

📆 Wednesday, November 20th | 6 pm – 9 pm
📍Scholastic Building, SoHo, NYC

Come join us for our 20th anniversary and kick off the holiday season in New York City! Enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, games, and more as we celebrate our community and 20 years of championing career development, inspiring innovation, and storytelling that makes a difference 🎉

CMA NY members, make sure to use the ticket access code we emailed to unlock the early bird tickets — available only until this Friday, November 8th. Get yours at the link in bio!

📆 Wednesday, November 20th | 6 pm – 9 pm
📍Scholastic Building, SoHo, NYC
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On a dark, cool night, under the glow of the moon… the New York Botanical Garden comes alive! Join your New York CMA family for an outdoor evening of festive lights at the New York Botanical Garden (@nybg) for their The Nightmare Before Christmas themed light trail on November 7th at 7pm. Please purchase your  tickets directly on their website (https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/tickets/). Once  you have purchased your tickets, please RSVP with the link in bio so we know you will be joining us!  Bring the kids!  All are welcome! 

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #KidsEntertainment #NightmareBeforeChristmas #CMACommunity #NewYorkEvents #CMAEvents #New YorkBotanicalGarden #HolidaySeason

On a dark, cool night, under the glow of the moon… the New York Botanical Garden comes alive! Join your New York CMA family for an outdoor evening of festive lights at the New York Botanical Garden (@nybg) for their The Nightmare Before Christmas themed light trail on November 7th at 7pm. Please purchase your tickets directly on their website (https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/tickets/). Once you have purchased your tickets, please RSVP with the link in bio so we know you will be joining us! Bring the kids! All are welcome!

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #KidsEntertainment #NightmareBeforeChristmas #CMACommunity #NewYorkEvents #CMAEvents #New YorkBotanicalGarden #HolidaySeason
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Yesterday, some of our members got a chance to head to Broadway to see Hell’s Kitchen (@hellskitchenbway) — from the creative minds of Grammy Award-winner @aliciakeys and Pulitzer Prize-finalist playwright @saymorediaz!

More events coming your way soon 👀 become a member and be the first to know — link in bio!

#childrensmediaassociation #cmaevents #cmacommunity #mediaindustry #musicindustry #networking #hellskitchen #broadway

Yesterday, some of our members got a chance to head to Broadway to see Hell’s Kitchen (@hellskitchenbway) — from the creative minds of Grammy Award-winner @aliciakeys and Pulitzer Prize-finalist playwright @saymorediaz!

More events coming your way soon 👀 become a member and be the first to know — link in bio!

#childrensmediaassociation #cmaevents #cmacommunity #mediaindustry #musicindustry #networking #hellskitchen #broadway
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Here’s to 20 years of inspiring, empowering and supporting one another 🎉

Here’s to 20 years of inspiring, empowering and supporting one another 🎉 ...

A message to our wonderful community 💌

A message to our wonderful community 💌 ...

Stay tuned for some exciting news later this week! 👀

Stay tuned for some exciting news later this week! 👀 ...

When developing formative content, critical and intensive research is needed to bring it to life! 🧐 Interested in learning more?

Join us for a conversation on research and its significant role in content development with Kim Foulds (Vice President, Content Research & Evaluation at @SesameWorkshop) and Lewis Freeman (Senior Lecturer at Fordham University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, and also on the CMA Board of Advisors)!

RSVP at the link in bio today to save your spot. Bring your notes and thinking caps and we hope to see you there! 📝

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMACommunity #CMAEvents #MediaLiteracy #EducationalMedia #DigitalLearning #Medialndustry #ContentResearch #ContentDevelopment #SesameWorkshop

When developing formative content, critical and intensive research is needed to bring it to life! 🧐 Interested in learning more?

Join us for a conversation on research and its significant role in content development with Kim Foulds (Vice President, Content Research & Evaluation at @SesameWorkshop) and Lewis Freeman (Senior Lecturer at Fordham University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, and also on the CMA Board of Advisors)!

RSVP at the link in bio today to save your spot. Bring your notes and thinking caps and we hope to see you there! 📝

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMACommunity #CMAEvents #MediaLiteracy #EducationalMedia #DigitalLearning #Medialndustry #ContentResearch #ContentDevelopment #SesameWorkshop
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Are you part of the CMA Bay Area community or thinking about joining? Join us for a virtual event to meet the chapter's leadership team! Hear their career journeys, learn about CMA's goals, and get a sneak peek of upcoming events. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions! Don’t miss this chance to connect and get involved -- link in bio to save your seat! 

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CommunityConnection #VirtualNetworking #CMAEvents #BayAreaEvents #MediaIndustry #QandA #KidsEntertainment

Are you part of the CMA Bay Area community or thinking about joining? Join us for a virtual event to meet the chapter`s leadership team! Hear their career journeys, learn about CMA`s goals, and get a sneak peek of upcoming events. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions! Don’t miss this chance to connect and get involved -- link in bio to save your seat!

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CommunityConnection #VirtualNetworking #CMAEvents #BayAreaEvents #MediaIndustry #QandA #KidsEntertainment
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🎃 Spread some Halloween cheer! Join us at @americanwhiskeynyc to assemble goodie bags for kids fighting cancer for @rmhc. Enjoy light bites and network with other members! RSVP with the link in bio. FREE for members! 

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMAEvents #Halloween #GiveBackTogether #NewYorkEvents #Networking #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #MediaIndustry

🎃 Spread some Halloween cheer! Join us at @americanwhiskeynyc to assemble goodie bags for kids fighting cancer for @rmhc. Enjoy light bites and network with other members! RSVP with the link in bio. FREE for members!

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMAEvents #Halloween #GiveBackTogether #NewYorkEvents #Networking #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #MediaIndustry
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