SYLVIA WEINSTOCK, WHOSE CAKES BECAME THE STARS OF CELEBRITY WEDDINGS, HAS DIED AT 91
The self-taught baker reinvented herself at age 50, becoming the world’s most celebrated wedding cake designer. She was also a true Tribeca pioneer.

ROBERT JANZ, WHO PAINTED THE STREETS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD, HAS DIED
For decades, Janz’s work explored the fleeting, the impermanent, and in his last decade, he found obvious and brilliant parallels between art and life.

SEEN & HEARD
Let the day drinking begin: The ballfields viewing platform has reopened. Plus 15 Broad will fulfill holiday wishes; Chinatown will get $20 million for a street revamp; Seasonal Whispers is back open.

WHAT’S DOING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
There are tree lighting parties around the neighborhood, along with celebrations for Hanukkah and a few visits from the big man.

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ART IN TRIBECA: FRANK STELLA AT 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER
The American legend created the sculpture in 2017 as a three-dimensional version of his 1962 homage to Jasper Johns.

DIG OUT YOUR SKATES
The Brookfield rink is open. Plus a matching donation challenge for the Seaport Coalition; a documentary promo at Wagner; a local fitness instructor starts her own gig.

SEEN & HEARD
Erika Bloom Pilates coming to Tribeca. Plus Hionas Gallery reopens with a group show; a new subterranean bar at the Walker Hotel; Bubby’s art on the Upper East Side.