Quality Time: Halloween 2015

halloweentable__ — Photographed at the Craft Studio. Photo by Andrew Schwartz.

[Editor’s note: Click HERE for a list of local Halloween events!]

Planning a Halloween party this year? Get set for the most festive fete ever with our top picks for crafts, sweets, and DIY decor!

Each element of the spooky treats table you see here can be re-created at home–simply click the links below to find how-to and where-to-buy information for each project and its materials (also pictured in the slideshow below). Happy Haunting!

*Embellished Ball Jars — Click HERE!

*Glitter Pumpkins — Click HERE!

*Ghost Decorations — Click HERE!

*Paper Bat Cones — Click HERE!

*Twine & Paper Banner — Click HERE!

*Finishing Touches — Click HERE!

Note: We set up our treats table at the Craft Studio on the Upper East Side, and used sweets from Treat House. For more Halloween crafts, and plenty of other seasonal projects and happenings, visit craftstudionyc.com! For the gourmet crisped rice treats you see here, which come in seasonal looks and flavors, try the Halloween offerings from Treat House (available locally on the UES and UWS). Visit treathouse.com for more info!

Embellished Ball Jars
Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Glitter Pumpkins
Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Ghost Decorations
Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Paper Bat Cones
Click to download our template! Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Twine & Paper Banner
Click to download our template! Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Finishing Touches
Photo by Andrew Schwartz

Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

The Morgan Library &amp; Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879&ndash;1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. The exhibition will trace Greene&rsquo;s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world&rsquo;s great research libraries. Through extraordinary objects―from medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits―the exhibition will demonstrate the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive, and honor her enduring legacy.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.