Manhattan School of Music's Marshmallow Madness" with Maui Wowi Cocoas

Manhattan School of Music took a study break with Maui Wowi's hot cocoas and frozen cappuccinos. The event was dubbed "Marshmallow Madness," and included a make-your-own marshmallow animal, and for those who stuck around, a free for all marshmallow fight. Who knew musicians could be so rowdy!

Manhattan School of Music Rings in Start of School with Maui Wowi Smoothies

It was another drizzly day (we always seem to bring the rain to Manhattan School of Music -- sorry!) but that didn't dampen the spirits of the students arriving from all over the world to attend one of the best music colleges in the nation. It didn't hurt that everyone got a Maui Wowi smoothie to get the semester off to a good start.

Manhattan School of Music: Smoothies on the Hudson

One of the best views in New York is from the Manhattan School of Music's 18th floor terrace. Returning and incoming students stopped by to be greeted by the school's president, Robert Sirota. Our espressos and cappuccinos were great, but the view and summer sunset was even greater. It was also fun to mingle with these brilliant students: one of them, a classical guitar player, turned me on to Pepe Romero, who serenaded us via Pandora on our way home.

Welcome Back Event at Manhattan School of Music

Manhattan School of Music is one of the best jazz vocal institutions in the country -- so my daughter Roxy tells me. She should know: she's off to the Boston Conservatory next week to start her own college adventure. There certainly was a local of vocalizing the other night when we made smoothies for an orientation/welcome back event at MSM. It was a hot night in the Big Apple.

Rites of Spring Celebration at Manhattan School of Music

If you look closely you can see the rain coming down in sheets yesterday on the terrace of the beautiful Manhattan School of Music. But their spring celebration wasn't a washout at all (except for the tie-dye shirt activity). The party moved inside with caricaturists, yummy food and Maui Wowi smoothies. We set up our tiki bar outside before the rain and shuttled back and forth between the bar and our indoor serving area. Fortunately, our hosts had plenty of dry t-shirts for us to wear!