AN EMPTY ECCO
M. sent along this picture of Ecco! in a sad empty state. More to come on the new tenants.

HAMILTON EXPERT AT FRAUNCES TAVERN
The historic watering hole’s museum will host Barbara Chernow, an expert on all things Alexander Hamilton, who will discuss the importance of the founding father as well as how historical research impacts our perceptions of the past on Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:30p. $10, $5 for members.

SATURDAY KIDS SHOWS AT HUDSON EATS
Hudson Eats will host weekly performances by magicians, musicians and storytellers on Saturdays through April 25 from 10a to noon.

WINTER FARM SHARE AT THE SEAPORT
The Fulton Stall Market’s Winter Farm Share started up last week, but you can join up any time over the 11-week season through March 19 and have the cost pro-rated. Pick-up is on Thursdays from 5:30–8p at the market, 91 South St., but the market will also hold shares until Saturday if you want to pick up on a different day. Offerings include vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, pasta, mushrooms, soup, seafood, chicken, beef, and/or pork, as well as a new frozen share option featuring a rotation of quiches, pot pies, tamales, knishes and turkey sausages. For more info: 212-349-1380 or info@fultonstallmarket.org. Rates and sign up are here.

YEAR OF THE RAT
The China Institute has a bunch of events for the new year scheduled in the next couple weeks held at the Oculus. Schedule here.