LOGISTICS + MORE

Part of the magic of the WorldBlu Live 2008 experience is convening in one of the most dynamic cities in the world - New York City!

WHERE WE MEET

We will meet in two different locations for WorldBlu LIVE 2008.

On October 16th the venue will be Lange Hall at 55 W. 13th Street.

On October 17th the venue will be the Jazz Performance Hall, Room 531 also at 55 W. 13th Street.

WHERE TO STAY

There are countless hotels in various price ranges to stay at in New York City near the Parsons The New School for Design.

Here is a list of several hotels near Parsons The New School for Design:

Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea
The Marcel at Gramercy
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Chelsea
Hampton Inn Manhattan Chelsea
Union Square Inn

WHAT TO WEAR

Attire for WorldBlu LIVE is business casual.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Performance ::

This year, WorldBlu LIVE 2008 has a very special partnership with the conductorless, Grammy-award winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. On the evening of Thursday, October 16th, all WorldBlu LIVE participants have a ticket to see the 2008-2009 season premier of this amazing democratic orchestra. It's an event you won't want to miss!

TRAVEL

Traveling to New York City from anywhere in the world is quite easy. You can travel to NYC by plane, train or car.

Traveling by Air ::

There are three airports you can fly into when you fly to New York City.

  1. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    JFK airport is located in Queens (at the south end of the Van Wyck Expressway) and primarily handles international flights.

    General Info: 718-244-4444

  2. LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

    LaGuardia airport, also in Queens (on the Grand Central Parkway), mainly handles domestic flights. If you're flying in from anywhere in the U.S., chances are you'll come through here.

    General Info: 718-533-3400

  3. Newark International Airport (EWR)

    Newark airport is in in Newark, New Jersey and handles both domestic and international flights. It's a bit further from the city than the other two airports, but it is generally less crowded and has more modern facilities.

    General Info: 973-961-6000

Traveling by Train ::

You can travel by train to New York City by coming into Grand Central Station. From Grand Central, you can take the subway to almost anywhere in the city.