About Jamie A
In addition to writing and taking photos during her trips, Jamie loves to find hidden gems, cheap eats, and kitschy Americana attractions. She hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, went to college in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, studied abroad in Norwich, England, and moved to Boston in May of 2007. She also enjoys writing poetry and lyric essays, reading lots of books, being a foodie, listening to girl group tunes from the 1960s, crafting, and dinner parties with her friends.
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March 14th, 2008 by jamie a
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Celebrate the upcoming spring season and get out there for ! From the world’s largest parade to authentic pubs serving up the best Irish brews, everyone can have a for the holiday, Irish or not.
To experience the true meaning of Saint Patty’s day in the city, the parade is a must-see. The largest parade marches right up 5th Avenue and generally attracts more than 100,000 participants. If you’d like a smaller celebration, all five boroughs have parades, so there’s certainly more to see.
To learn about the Irish heritage of the city, be sure and book a tour with Big Onion Walking Tours’ Irish New York. Get to know “Little Ireland’ on the Lower East Side and appreciate the impact that Irish immigrants had in making the city what it is today. Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Irish Arts Center will also be offering themed concerts so you can get your fill of Irish tunes & entertainment.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all our readers!
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March 7th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re taking your kids to the Big Apple, you certainly want to make sure they get the most out of their experience. With a city so huge, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with .
We’d recommend , the for stunning 360 degree views of the city, and the to see the sights by bicycle!
To help you out, Budget Travel has compiled a list of for their family travel handbook. Their choices are a bit out of the ordinary from what you might expect, but they’ve got plenty of good reasons for their choices. For NYC, they’ve included the Ellis Island Museum, saying “About 40 percent of Americans are descended from someone who immigrated through this station. Visiting is a powerful experience.” Ground Zero is also included on the list, encouraging families to visit and see the WTC Tribute Center.
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March 5th, 2008 by jamie a
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While you’re in New York City, there’s a definite list of must-sees and . If it’s your second or third time visiting the city, perhaps you’re in the mood for something new and exciting.
Rick Bell, the head of the Center for Architecture, has put together a list of and it does not include the Empire State Building. He says, “Everybody knows what the Empire State Building looks like…” so he wanted to include some hidden gems that people might not find on their own.
His list includes the Conde Nast Building, known as the first “green” skyscraper, the Chrysler Building, a superb example of classic Art Deco design, and seemingly unlikely candidates like the Prada store and the SoHo location of Apple. There’s something for everyone on his list, whether you’re a or love the sleek style of modern design.
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March 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re looking for something inspiring in the city, Budget Travel has just published an article about .
Currently working on the special effects for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, the exhibit at the Guggenheim focuses on two decades and eight major installations of his career. Entitled I Want to Believe, it includes nine cars suspended from the dome of the museum.
The article reads, “Suspended by cables, seven white Chevrolet Metro sedans are pierced with tubes of blinking yellow, red, green and blue lights to simulate the stages of a bomb explosion. They appear to be floating in mid-air as the cables aren’t very visible. An eighth car is parked in the lobby; the ninth car occupies the sixth floor”
If this exhibit is any indication, the ceremonies of the Olympics are going to be quite a show.
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February 29th, 2008 by jamie a
Head over to Madison Square Garden this weekend for the!
On Saturday, the gymnasts start competing at 11:30 am with the Senior Mens and Women’s All-Around. Not only can you see some amazing feats of strength and endurance, but you can also participate in your own activities in the .
From testing your own strength in the Tyson Fitness Challenge Zone to telling America why your mom deserves to win the gold medal and a VIP package to the 2008 Olympic Games, there’s tons of fun for adults and children alike.
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February 28th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 28 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Teen contributors from will be reading at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Through March 2
Marvel at site-specific sculptural works at the at Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, Queens.
Through March 16
The New York Historical Society hosts , which chronicles Audobon’s work before his masterpiece, Birds of America.
Through March 23
Check out the stage adaptation of Hitchcock’s at the American Airlines Theatre.
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February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re up for a different kind of night out on the town, The New York Times has written a fabulous article entitled to entice you to think of the art world as a party locale.
The article gives a profile of the new, after hours parties that the Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim, The Whitney, The Rubin Museum, The New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Brooklyn Museum are offering. These parties drawn in locals and tourists alike, looking to dance, drink some delicious cocktails, and most of all, appreciate the art surrounding them.
You’ll certainly meet some new friends who like the same artsy things you do, therefore making art after dark a tradition in your schedule!
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February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
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, New York’s famed bookstore, has been named to CNN’s list of
Founded in 1927 and still run by the original owners, it boasts of “18 miles of books” including used, rare, and new best-sellers.
Christina Foxley, Director of Store Events, says, “Our stock is constantly changing. One hour we might have a book, one hour we don’t. You never know what you might find.”
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 21 (7 pm)
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is hosting a lecture entitled , chronicling the life of Louis Armstrong’s wife. The event is free, but does require registration, so be sure and call ahead.
Friday, February 22 (8 pm)
Head over to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a performance by , a new and alternative take on chamber music.
Saturday, February 23- Sunday, February 24
The Merkin Concert Hall presents , a festival celebrating the Japanese aesthetic concept of “ma.” Along with traditional works, this festival will also host the world premiere of three new pieces.
Saturday, February 23- April 6
It’s the opening weekend of the at the New York Botanical Garden!
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February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
If you’ve caught the wanderlust bug and you love reading travel stories, you’ll love the featured on the The New York Times website.
From a mother and daughter traveling to see their family in Sweden to a tour guide traveling along the Silk Road in China, there are 17 fascinating stories complete with beautiful photography.
Do you have a great story you’d like to tell us about your travels?
Let us know in a comment!
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