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Welcome to the magical month of May - a time to celebrate new beginnings and personal growth! With all the flowers popping up and trees blooming, we artists can't help but be inspired. Nothing helps us grow more than when we seek out those teachers & mentors who inspire and challenge us to learn new things and become better versions of ourselves. Here at RG we LOVE our Teachers ~ We're happy to offer an ongoing advertising opportunity on our RG Community Teachers Database - A curated list of Artists & Teaching Professionals in NYC. If you teach at any of our 4 RG locations, this list is a great way to promote your class to a wider audience. Your info will be accessible to our community via our website, Monthly Newsletter (60K+ Subscribers) and Social Media platforms (20K+ Followers). And the best part is... It's FREE to be included through June 30th.
Visit RipleyGrierCommunity.com for more information.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Earth Day Event - Free plants for all!!! RG "Plant Lady" Jaye Maynard, Jeannie and I had a great time greeting guests in our RG520 elevator lobby, and sharing gardening advice and a FREE Seedling to take home. For those of you who stopped by - we'd love to get updates about your plant's progress! You can use the hashtag #RGplants to tell their story. 🌱♥️
We'd also love to hear about YOUR progress. We're here for you ~ let us know how we can help you grow!!!
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See you at the studios.
Graham McCarty ~ RG Creative Director
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Patricia Ripley & Butch Grier got MARRIED!!!
After 42 years of "dating", the beloved owners of RG officially got married on April 11th 2025 in Key West, FL.
Wishing them many more years of love and happiness.
Congrats, you two crazy kids!!!
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Welcome to our Community
With our commitment to fostering growth and creativity, we’re excited to introduce new opportunities and exclusive loyalty incentives designed just for you. RG Community Classes, led by acclaimed arts professionals, provide valuable experiences for artists at all levels to learn and grow. Additionally, our RG Premiere Membership program offers exclusive perks, discounts and special amenities designed to enrich your artistic journey.
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Vinyasa & Meditation
Wednesdays 12-1pm
@ RG 520 8th Ave.
Stretch, Breathe & find your inner Zen at RG. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this class is perfect for all levels.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind and connect with your mind, body, and soul.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot now.
| Email PatRipleyNY@gmail.com for more information. | |
An exclusive collection of spaces for focused creative work.
Located @ RG Studios 520 8th Ave. 10th Floor
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Professional Voice-Over / Podcast Suite & Soundproof Booth, and an On-Camera / "Self-Tape" Studio (pro lighting & backdrops).
All size spaces for Private Lessons, Play Readings, Photo-shoots, Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, classes, etc.
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JOIN OUR DIGITAL REWARDS PROGRAM
Collect 5 "stamps" and receive $5 OFF your next studio rental.
Get the "STAMP ME" APP today, and receive one FREE stamp. For more information, visit the reception desk at any RG location.
| Help us support World Central Kitchen | |
World Central Kitchen is an incredible team of "food first responders", mobilizing with urgency to provide fresh, hot meals to those impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
"A nourishing meal in a time of crisis is so much more than a plate of food - it's hope, it's dignity, and it's a sign that someone cares." - WCK
Ripley-Grier Studios provides ongoing contributions for WCK by selling merch and providing donation boxes at all 4 RG locations. Click the link below to donate directly to World Central Kitchen.
| Thank You for your Love and Support. | |
NO MORE STARVING ARTISTS
Episcopal Actors' Guild
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For 100 years, the Episcopal Actors' Guild has been helping NYC's professional actors, singers, and dancers keep a roof over their head and put food on the table when times are tough. EAG's Emergency Aid & Relief Program can provide financial grants for rent, utilities, or medical bills. And their Actor's Pantry provides food assistance to performing artists experiencing hunger and food insecurity.
Are you a performer in need of assistance?
Or are you in a position to aid in EAG's efforts?
Visit ActorsGuild.org for more information.
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Beautiful May, a true gift.. What a lovely month we have in May, a month of new temperatures and new projects. The winds will diminish and the flowers will not have to withstand the cold, very breezy air. We can clean our homes, yards, properties as well as our apartments. We can inspect and review our belongings. Old, worn, outdated Winter clothes to be pulled out and culled from our closets and storage areas. Sell, give away, trash or store. You have the power. Same with old carpets, curtains, towels, sheets, covers etc. Look around and make your living space "liveable". Free up you living spaces of clutter and "old" things, help free your mind. Clean collectibles and closet areas. Exchange the air by opening windows on special weather days and use fans and filters. Time to go "outside", turn off the TV and computer, put down the phone, commune with nature and your fellow hobbits. Eat lighter, exercise with fun and vigor, socialize and make new friends. Start projects that give you creative satisfaction and finish them. Do not procrastinate any longer. Fulfill your work duties and relationship efforts with aplomb. May is a gift and it signifies the "warmer" days to come and to enjoy. Put off trips and adventures no longer. Plan ahead. Take forays with meaning and joy in your heart.
Start meditation, yoga, or like physical/emotional/spiritual activities. Do some really gung-ho energetic projects; test yourself, don't get rusty. Experiment with food and do your best to go forward with fewer meals that depend on other living creatures' demise to satisfy your hunger.
See you at the Studios this Spring! Better and better, Patricia
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Hi Everyone! I had a busy April as I've been planning my big trip to Paris and London! I made time for one concert last-minute before leaving for Paris and it was to see the band Saint Motel. They've been one of my favorite bands for years and I've seen them a few times since 2017. I went down to Washington DC to see them the day before my flight to Paris. It was so worth the same-day trip! I made some friends there and 4 of us got to have a Q&A with them before the show. I talked to them about how I used to learn their songs on the sax in high school and wanted to tour with them. After the show the lead singer talked to me and said I should bring my instrument and join the sax player that joins them on tour next time! Of course it's not as easy as that, but it was really nice to know they were so happy that I had learned their songs.
During this trip with my Mom, I'll be seeing Twenty One Pilots in Paris. Then we'll be taking the train to London where I'll be seeing them again in Birmingham, both of their closing London shows, and possibly Manchester in between those. I'm so excited to see them a few more times this tour and to spend some more time in these cities!
Until next month, Jeannie
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We are proud to support many wonderful organizations.
World Central Kitchen ~ Broadway Cares ~ Make-A-Wish
Plan USA ~ Timothy Hill Ranch ~ The Actor's Fund
Smile Train ~ Wounded Warrior ~ Braking AIDS
Episcopal Actors' Guild ~ North Shore Animal League
Join us in supporting these and other helpful organizations. Contact our Creative Dept. at (212)799-5433 Ex. 214 for info.
| | Happy Mother's Day (May 11th) to all the Moms and women who nurture, inspire and encourage us. The ribbons of your love are woven around our hearts, and we owe so much of our success to you. Thank You. We love you! | The 78th Tony Awards Nominations will be announced LIVE here on Thursday May 1st at 9am. | |
Congrats to all our friends who are nominated!!
We'll see you at the TONY AWARDS on June 8th.
| This Memorial Day (May 27th), let's remember and honor those men and women who have fought and sacrificed their lives during the conflicts & wars throughout America's history. We are eternally grateful. | Congratulations to our Spring Employee of the Season ~ Angela Strauman!!! | RG Black-Box Theatre @ RG 305 W. 38th St. | |
Perfect for your staged reading, recital, or small performance.
Retractable audience seating, professional lighting & sound available upon request.
(Comfortably seats 75 people)
Call (212)799-5433 for info.
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RG T-Shirts (Adult & Youth Sizes), Hoodies, and more.
Available at all RG locations.
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Graham McCarty (5/5)
Jimmy Rivas (5/28)
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$12 PRACTICE ROOMS
*CASH PAYMENTS ONLY
or $17 with a Credit Card.
(Subject to availability of specific studios)
UNION DISCOUNTS
AEA / SAG / AFTRA
OTHER DISCOUNTS
5% OFF CASH PAYMENTS
(Advanced Bookings Only)
"SAME-DAY" RATES AVAILABLE
Call (212)799-5433 for info.
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Celebrate May
Teacher Appreciation Month
Small Business Month
Creative Beginnings Month
Family Wellness Month
National Physical Fitness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Military Appreciation Month
Zombie Awareness Month
May Day (5/1)
Star Wars Day (5/4)
Cinco De Mayo (5/5)
National Teacher's Day (5/6)
Small Business Day (5/10)
Mother's Day (5/11)
Drawing Day (5/16)
Armed Forces Day (5/17)
World Baking Day (5/18)
Talk like Yoda Day (5/21)
World Meditation Day (5/21)
Employee Health Day (5/21)
National Sing Out Day (5/25)
National Tap Dance Day (5/25)
Memorial Day (5/26)
National Creativity Day (5/30)
National Smile Day (5/31)
| Email Gmccarty@ripleygrier.com for more info about advertising | |
