By R Life, posted Nov 15th 2011 at 3:28AM
There are bands whose music you can’t stop listening to, and then there are bands whose live show can change your entire life. That’s Bad Rabbits, a slick funk five-piece with buckets of swagger and a singer, Fredua Boakye, whose ripping vocals have been compared to Prince. Their 2009 debut EP, Stick Up Kids, won hearts and bobbing heads from a party-ready audience just as diverse as the band itself.
These Boston natives have been busy touring ever since, sharing the stage with such pop heavyweights as Mike Posner, Travie McCoy, Far East Movement, and Foxy Shazam. Before they take a well-deserved break from the road, be sure to see them perform at one of our upcoming RLife LIVE shows:
11/16/2011 @ Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
11/17/2011 @ Renaissance Arlington Capital View
11/18/2011 @ Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
11/19/2011 @ Renaissance Waterfront Hotel Boston
By R Life, posted Oct 12th 2011 at 12:15PM
We’re big fans of any holiday involving candy and ghosts. To celebrate Halloween we teamed up with Madame Tussauds — the world famous wax museum — to haunt our 13th Floor suites with the “Dare to Check-In” Halloween package. At the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, our scary suite got spook-tested by the always-lovely Blake Lively.
Blake checked out the bone-chilling décor of twisted arms and grasping hands, the stares of life-like wax figures, drapes of cobwebs and chains, while enjoying a signature Renaissance blood martini. Blake smiled throughout her visit, pointing out the creepy crawly details of this eerie suite and enjoyed a tarot card reading. As dozens of media outlets around the world mentioned, this was Blake’s first public appearance following her recent break-up with Leonard DiCaprio. Immersed in her reading with our mystic, Blake was in high spirits. What her cards said remains in the chamber of secrets. But days later Blake was spotted snuggling with heartthrob Ryan Reynolds in Boston.
You, too, can enjoy the “Dare to Check-In” suite, available for four nights only this October 28th to 31st for $5,000 per haunting night. It is a unique package, for those who dare. Not only will ghoulish guests stay in a suite decorated by Madame Tussauds, but they will also get to evaporate into the After Dark VIP Tour of Madame Tussauds New York and receive complimentary chilling cocktails in R Lounge, the hotel’s popular restaurant and bar overlooking the dazzling action of Times Square.
By R Life, posted Dec 27th 2010 at 12:07PM
New Year’s IS New York, and you can win a chance to celebrate with us in the totally sold out Renaissance RLounge overlooking Times Square. Two lucky people can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, VIP experience compliments of RLifeTM LIVE.
Around 10pm on New Year’s Eve, we’ll shine a spotlight from the hotel down onto the Times Square crowd and pick one winner and a friend from the crowd. You’ll come upstairs to enjoy an invitation-only party at the RLounge complete with complimentary cocktails, Blue Ribbon sushi, performances by Rev Run and Bruno Mars, an exclusive meet-and-greet with the talent and front-row seats to the midnight ball drop… the very best seats to watch from.
Here’s exactly how you can get in the running: starting at 8pm on New Year’s Eve, Renaissance representatives will be at the corner of 48th and 7th handing out a limited number of “Pick me!” signs. Be there to grab your sign—then be outside of the Renaissance Times Square by 10pm and wave your sign when the spotlight turns on. If you’ve got a sign, you’re eligible to be picked; it’s the only way into this sold-out event. Good luck!
By R Life, posted Nov 30th 2010 at 10:02AM
The already-busy streets of Times Square get even busier each year on New Year’s Eve. Jam-packed with partiers waiting for the ringing in of the New Year, the bright city lights set the cold crowd aglow as anticipation for midnight begins. Stuck standing in the freezing snow for hours without much mobility, the people outside on New Year’s Eve will undoubtedly wish they were enjoying the action inside at the posh party at Renaissance Times Square. You could be at that party.
This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at the Living Room inside of Renaissance Times Square is bound to beat the shivering alternative outside. Each ticket to the party includes an all-night premium open bar, an intimate live performance by Bruno Mars, a direct view of the world-famous Waterford Crystal Ball, all-you-can-eat gourmet fare (including grub from New York favorites, Blue Ribbon), and late-night dancing to a surprise DJ. At midnight, guests not satisfied with the view of the ball from RLounge will be escorted to Times Square to check out the ball-drop in person.
Basically, you can do NYE in Times Square the good way or the bad way. And Renaissance isn’t the bad way. That’s all we’re sayin’.
Reserve your spot today, so you’re not left out in the cold.
By R Life, posted Nov 4th 2010 at 4:40PM
She’s a Robin Thicke fan. A Renaissance Hotels enthusiast. Our RLifeTM LIVE winner.
Last Thursday, we flew Angela Sullivan to NYC for an overnight experience we hope she won’t soon forget. Read her awesome account of the night and see more pics after the jump…
By R Life, posted Nov 2nd 2010 at 3:16PM
We love magical nights. Those nights when you step out of your door, turn the corner, and run right into your favorite celeb. Basically, nights when you know something really good is going to happen. That was exactly the feeling on Thursday night in New York’s Times Square and downtown Chicago as RLifeTM LIVE launched into full gear.
At the RLounge in Times Square, Solange Knowles kicked off the evening DJing a 2-hour set of some of the freshest R&B classics to date. As the dance floor started bumping, Robin Thicke took to the stage and rocked the crowd with his slick demeanor and soaring vocals. After his show, Samantha Ronson donned the DJ booth and cranked it up with some high-energy dance and hip-hop hits. Additional celeb sightings included Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, as well as Friday Night Lights star, Minka Kelly.
The night was just as busy at Renaissance Chicago Downtown. With their pop-meets-rock-n-roll flair, rising stars Neon Trees performed their smash hit, “Animal,” to an animated crowd of partygoers. We also celebrated the 1-year anniversary of our acclaimed Bar Novo.
And thanks to the intimate setting of both of these events, everyone in the room had a front-row view of the performance. Just like running into a celebrity – except this time, they’re there just for you.
Of course, there’s more fun to be had. Check out our Facebook page for more info on upcoming RLife LIVE events and featured artists, as well as photos from the NYC and Chicago launches.
See Neon Trees, Robin Thicke & Sam Ronson after the jump…
By R Life, posted Oct 28th 2010 at 9:56AM
At Renaissance, one of the best parts of the job is introducing our guests to fresh new experiences. That’s why we’ve grown accustomed to having our finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment. And hence, in the spirit of discovery, we’re ushering in a new era of entertainment with the launch of RLifeTM LIVE.
This series of live performances, culinary and arts events and more, aims to bring you the next new discovery – whether you’re a guest, Renaissance fan, cultural connoisseur, or (swoon!) all three. Launching first with music, the program kicks off tonight and will feature an eclectic fleet of emerging artists on the verge of super stardom.
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, R Lounge: three-time Grammy-award-winning R&B artist Robin Thicke with special DJ performances by Sam Ronson and Solange Knowles
The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel: emerging hip-hop artist K’NAAN will perform for hotel guests and San Fran urbanites
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel: featuring Neon Trees—a band known for their catchy hooks and rock influences
Check out a photo of Neon Trees after the jump…
UPDATE: The launch event in San Francisco has been postponed due to the World Series home game. Updates coming soon!
By R Life, posted Sep 22nd 2010 at 1:26PM
R&B singer Trey Songz celebrated the release of his album, “Passion, Pain & Pleasure,” and recent success at the Renaissance Times Square’s R Lounge. The rising star celebrated with fellow label mates, like Estelle, and noshed on Blue Ribbon bites till the wee hours of the morning.
Trey will soon be on tour coming to a city near you with the original R&B heartthrob, Usher.
Looks like R Lounge is primed to become a hot spot for stars looking to steal away from the madness of Times Square. Enjoy the view!
And if you love Trey, check out more photos of him at the R Lounge on Facebook…
By R Life, posted Sep 1st 2010 at 10:30AM
If you’re a fan of Bethenny Frankel, then you already know that she’s a natural-foods chef, New York Times best-seller, nutrition and wellness expert, television personality, and new mom with the body of a 21-year-old. Busy women everywhere look to Bethenny for life guidance, and she recently spoke at Renaissance Times Square to dish out some of that sought-after advice.
Drugstore.com asked the quintessential modern mom to meet with bloggers in NYC to discuss the products from the website she and her family can’t live without. From Ziplock bags to St. John’s Wort, Bethenny revealed her personal shopping list to the writers at Renaissance.
Bethenny is an inspiration to hard-working women everywhere and we can’t help but say it… she’s a Renaissance Woman.
Want to see more pictures from the event? Check out the album on Facebook…
By R Life, posted Jul 14th 2010 at 10:42AM
People use a lot of words to describe New York City. “Expensive” is one of those words. And sure, this adjective fits the bill. Usually. But one thing travelers often overlook is the abundance of free stuff in New York.
During the summers, concerts at Central Park’s Summer Stage are the fee-free place to be. Make sure you go—especially if you’re staying at Renaissance New York Hotel 57 or Renaissance New York Times Square. Both hotels are within walking distance from the park. Check out the Central Park Summer Stage concert calendar to finalize your plans.
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