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2007
December 7th, 2007 by susan j
Ground floor gallery at NYC’s New Museum
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In celebration of its 30th birthday, the reopened its doors on December 1st at 235 Bowery St. in downtown Manhattan. This provocative mesh-wrapped structure is the first art museum ever constructed from the ground up in downtown Manhattan. Designed by Tokyo based architects, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, the building appears as seven rectangular boxes stacked on top of each other rising 174 feet above street level. The Bowery and the New Museum of Contemporary Art work well together in their effort to be open, creative and unprejudiced.
If you were at the Met Museum on last Monday, you would have seen the press swarming all over. What’s new? The grand opening of the new galleries for 19th and early 20th century European Painting and Sculpture. The Met opened 8,000 square feet of gallery space to view these works from the 1800’s to the early 20th century. While you are there, check out the 18th century that are happening throughout December. And plan to do some of your shopping at the Met Store and save 10 % with your New York City Explorer Pass. Check back for more updates on museums and culture in New York City!
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December 6th, 2007 by jamie a
Thursday, December 6 (7 pm)
Join Susan Howe, author of My Emily Dickinson, for at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Thursday, December 6 (6-9 pm)
The #1 cupcake blog will be celebrating its three year anniversary with a party at Beauty Bar. The best cupcake-inspired outfit will win a prize and there will be (of course) cupcakes for all.
Saturday, December 8 (10 am - 8 pm)
takes over the Metropolitan Pavilion with over 200+ vendors, DJs, dancing, food and drinks, and not to mention special guest Amy Sedaris!
December 7 - December 10 (8:30 pm)
Get ready to laugh at the all-ages at the Laugh Factory Off-Broadway Theater.
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December 5th, 2007 by susan j
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Now that the stagehands strike has ended, producers are discounting tickets to encourage theater goers to come back to Broadway. Bloomberg news service reports that on the Great White Way, so they’ve cut ticket prices to help restore consumer confidence.
A sampling of the shows on sale:
- The Color Purple … $26.50-$59 (50% OFF)
- Avenue Q … $46.50-$72.50 (45% OFF)
- The Drowsy Chaperone … $52.25-$76.25 (40% OFF)
- A Chorus Line … $55-$65 (50% OFF)
- Spring Awakening … $55-$85 (35% OFF)
- Curtains … $59.50-$78.50 (45% OFF)
- Spamalot … $60-$75 (45% OFF)
- Legally Blonde … $67.50 (40% OFF)
- Mamma Mia! … $69 (40% OFF)
I have been wanting to see Spring Awakening, so this may be my chance! .
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December 4th, 2007 by jamie a
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This past weekend, I traveled on the Lucky Star bus (no, not quite as scary as it sounds) to the city with my neighbors to sell Christmas trees and handmade wreaths at the . My friend Annie’s father, Joel Podkaminer of Trumansburg Tree Farms located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, has been selling trees at the market for more than 25 years.
Eager to be a part of this tradition, Annie, Cassie, and I joined the team outside at the market from 6 am to 6 pm decorating wreaths with berries, pinecones, and red ribbons for the holidays. Families came and allowed their children to pick out their tree for the season, choosing trees from short and stout to tall and lanky. There were Douglas and Fraser Firs to choose from, as well as White Pine garland with Boxwood woven in with the needles.
It was a wonderful experience to see people so excited about carrying their new tree home to their apartment to make it their own with ornaments and sparkling lights. To my surprise, the “Charlie Brown trees” sold incredibly fast, with shoppers wandering up to our tables saying, “That tree is JUST what I wanted!” If you’re looking for the perfect tree or wreath to adorn your home, Joel’s your one-stop shop!
The market abounds with barrels of piping hot apple cider, tables full of apples and fresh cheeses, as well as baked goods like giant ginger molasses cookies and monster-sized muffins. It’s a wonderful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, providing a sense of small-town community within the shadows of the skyscrapers.
Be sure to check out the market for gifts as well as holiday decorations. With products ranging from homemade jams and jellies to Poinsettias, you’re sure to find something uniquely perfect while also supporting independent farmers and the market!
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December 3rd, 2007 by susan j
Times Square
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Do you ever wish for a website that offers personalized travel recommendations based on your favorite activities, foods, and more? Sort of like but for trip planning instead of buying books and DVDs? Well, may have just the ticket. Their quiz “” helps all types of travelers choose hotels, dining options, events, and more according to their travel style.
When I took the quiz, my results showed that I’m an “Explorer” (not surprising since I manage the Explorer Pass Blog, and no, I’m not making this up for the sake of a cheesy one-liner). Here’s what the quiz said: “You’re eager to check out anything and everything New York City has to offer—as long as it’s off the beaten path. If something is trendy, you’re already over it. You catch the latest off-off-Broadway shows before they become big and get your art fix at MoMA’s P.S.1.” Yup, sounds just like me! .
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November 30th, 2007 by susan j
After 19 (!) days of silence on Broadway due to a stagehands’ strike, last night marked the first performance in over two weeks for many Broadway shows. The NY Times ArtsBeat blog has comprehensive coverage of the , and Playbill online reports that the League of American Producers is putting on a at noon today to celebrate the end of the strike. Now that the strike has ended, you can check out !
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November 30th, 2007 by susan j
Macy’s NYC, Christmas Eve 2006
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If you’re headed to the Big Apple this Christmas, then you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that plenty of holiday activities and tourist attractions are open on December 25. For instance, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck, and Madame Tussauds New York all remain open on the big day. Our friends at NewYorkology have compiled a more complete list, so .
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November 29th, 2007 by jamie a
November 19 - December 29
The is underway in Vanderbilt Hall with offerings from jewelry to fun gifts for kids. Keep warm at this great indoor festival and get your holiday shopping done in a snap.
November 28 - December 31
perform their masterpiece Revelations as well as a rotation of their new pieces at New York’s City Center for the next month. Each day is different, so be sure to check the schedule!
Saturday, December 1 (9 am)
Join the New York Bird Club with a guided tour of Central Park. Lead by an experienced birdwatcher, this tour will make use of your binoculars by showing all the wildlife that Central Park has to offer.
Sunday, December 2 (10:30 am - 2:30 pm)
Celebrate Hanukkah at the 92nd Street YMCA with their ! Bring the whole family and build a Menorah, make your own candles, make your own olive oil, and decorate a dreidel! You can also enjoy live musicians, storytelling, and the 2nd annual latkes cook-off.
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November 28th, 2007 by susan j
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We’ve recently joined the world of , and we’d love to connect with fellow travelers and Explorer Pass users. If you’d like up stay to date on special sales, travel news, and other tidbits, then !
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November 27th, 2007 by susan j
Rockefeller Christmas Tree, 2005
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Tomorrow is Rockefeller Center’s annual Christmas tree lighting, and this year’s tree is “going green.” The Associated Press reports that the 84-foot Norway spruce will sport (LEDs). Musical guests for this star-studded event will include Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Barry Manilow. 8-9 Eastern Time, and the tree will remain on display until the first week of January, when it will be cut into lumber and used to build homes by .
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