One of the most anticipated events of the year in New York City is the opening of the Rink at Rockefeller Center.

The rink is now open for the 2012-2013 winter season, and the First Skate of the Year will feature Broadway's CHAPLIN Star Rob McClure performing antics with Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of The Sea Grill and Chef Antonio Prontelli of Rock Center Cafe.

New this year is the launch of VIP Express Skating all day, allowing guests to bypass the line and enjoy hot cocoa and a personal skate concierge.

First opened on Christmas Day in 1936, The Rink at Rockefeller Center is now one of New York City's most visited sites. The Rink also boasts night skating, a heated house for changing skates, and dining with scenic views of the rink at The Sea Grill and Rock Center Cafe. Photos of the First Skate are available upon request. For more information please visit www.TheRinkAtRockCenter.com.

THE RINK AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER
5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets
New York, NY 10020

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