The owner of Ottomanelli By The Water is about to build a stage with the Midtown Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.
So here’s the question. Are you ready to perform?
Frank Ottomanelli plans to host countless events on the new stage in Hunter’s Point Park South. Music. Dance. Comedy. Theater. Almost anything, really. And he wants local artists of all ages to participate. All spring. All summer. All the time!
Outsiders are welcome, too. Send an email to [email protected] to perform in an awe-inspiring spot.
The lifelong butcher and food entrepreneur plans to add an oyster bar, flowers, tables, chairs, lighting, and other amenities to the area where the 16-foot-by-12-foot stage will be. He also hopes to hire crafters to lead workshops for children in the vicinity.
Community Mural
It appears that Ottomanelli is building a mini-arts center in Hunter’s Point. He’s also seeking submissions for a community mural that snakes through his venue. (See below) Click here to submit a proposal. An Advisory Committee will blindly review proposals with a special eye towards appropriateness and compliance with the Community Togetherness theme. Selected artists get a $500 stipend and reimbursement for all materials (ie. exterior paint, brushes, MDO board) used in the project.
Ottomanelli By The Water’s address is 52-10 Center Blvd. in Long Island City. Currently, it consists of a concession stand, covered and uncovered dining areas, an open outdoor space, and the growing mural. The East River flows by the property, which is also near NYC Ferry’s LIC stop.
Top and middle images: Ottomanelli By The Water;
bottom image: Rob MacKay