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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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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NYCvisit.com has named the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem the
has been the home of so many incredible performers since opening in 1914 on 125th Street. Its Amateur Night performances include winners like Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder. The theater has launched the careers of countless others, among them are Billie Holliday, Bessie Smith, Michael Jackson, and Lauryn Hill.
In 1983, the theater was given national, city, and state landmark status and still offers an average of six events per week.
Celebrate Black History Month with a of the building, a stop at the museum store for a special souvenir, and then attend Amateur Night to see the best in up-and-coming talent!
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February 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 14 (7 pm)
Grab your sweetie or head out to meet someone new at the at Cafe Notte. There will be three hours of tastings paired with delightful appetizers.
Through February 23
Catch British comedian at the Union Square Theatre for his amazingly hilarious new show.
Friday, February 15 - March 8 (8 pm)
The Metropolitan Opera House presents , Verdi’s opera based on Shakespeare’s Othello, which is considered Verdi’s greatest accomplishment.
Saturday, February 16 (11 am)
Test your presidential and White House knowledge with the New York Historical Society during the .
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February 13th, 2008 by jamie a
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TripAdvisor.com recently published an article on the including spots in the Big Apple, making New York City the only contender with two places on the list.
They write that “There is no better place to offer up your heart than the heart of Manhattan, Central Park. With a number of different venues to profess your love — be it on a bridge, a secluded patch of grass, among a crowd, in a boat, or on an ice rink — Central Park is the one-stop-shop of romantic proposal locales.”
As for the Empire State Building, TripAdvisor says, “Feel on top of Manhattan while proposing at the observation deck at the Empire State Building, home to legendary movie proposals. With spectacular 360-degree views, make the moment happen in style at the world’s most famous skyscraper.”
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February 12th, 2008 by jamie a
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, the .
Fellow bloggers over at recently posted about the special, writing that the tour includes artwork such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Matisse’s “The Dance.”
If your significant other is into art and/or going to museums, this is a perfect gift for the holiday!
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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Roxanne, director of special projects over at the New York Transit Museum, alerted us to some great upcoming events in a comment on our blog. Thanks for reading, Roxanne!
From February 12 through June 1, 2008, the exhibit will be shown at the museum’s Grand Central Station Gallery Annex and Store. This exhibit celebrates what the introduction of the Metro-North railroad meant for commuters to the city. Since 1983, this railroad has been helping revitalize the entire industry and is very proud to be celebrating its 25th anniversary.
On February 26th, join the museum for a free lecture entitled on the historic AC electrification of the railroad from 6:30 - 8 pm. The lecture will be held on the Northeast balcony of Grand Central Terminal. The lecture will talk about the first regular train to be operated by electric power which traveled from Grand Central Station to New Rochelle in 1907 along with current evolutions and reconstructions in the system.
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February 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re a fan of the Bravo television show Project Runway (as I certainly am!) .
They’ve plotted out a guide of 10 Project Runway related spots to see, including Bryant Park, Mood Designer Fabrics, and Parson’s New School of Design. There’s also bars, like the Buddha Bar and Pink Elephant, where the contestants have been lured, only to be presented with their next seemingly-impossible challenge.
If you’re not a fan of the show, but love fashion just the same, they’ve also put together a list of The list includes everything from the Fashion Walk of Fame and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute to Femmegems and Girls Love Shoes.
You can also check out our post which details the current exhibits at the museum.
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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, February 2 - Friday, February 15
Head over to Cinema Village for the Manhattan premiere of , called the “Best British Film of the Year” by The Guardian.
Friday, February 8- March 2
Join acrobat artists The 7 Fingers of Montreal at the New Victory Theater for performances of , their new circus show. The San Francisco Chronicle calls them “…a circus of the 21st century with a beguiling blend of breathtaking skills.”
Saturday, February 9 (12-4 pm)
Celebrate the season with the with live music performances, sledding, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and the best of the New York Winter Farmer’s Market.
Ongoing until April 6
Catch the preview showings of at Studio 54. Presented by the Roundabout Theater Company, this musical unearths secrets and stories behind Georges Seurat and his painting Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.
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February 4th, 2008 by jamie a
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Crafters, stop buying those cards without any character and make your own this Valentine’s Day!
ReadyMade magazine and Anthropologie are sponsoring on Thursday, February 7th at 7:30 PM at 50 Rockefeller Plaza. The event will feature live demonstrations and free ‘love note kits’ so you can practice your new skills at home.
Space is limited, so be sure and reserve a spot by emailing rsvp@readymademag.com with ‘NYC’ in the subject line.
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January 31st, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, January 31 (7 pm)
Broadway star performs songs from her album Serious Playground: The Songs of Laura Nyro at Iridium Jazz Club.
Through February 2
The New York Philharmonic presents at the Rose Theater with conductor Lorin Maazel.
Saturday, February 2 (9 am -5 pm)
Grab some new things to read at the at the New York Hilton & Towers featuring 450 indie publishers along with guest authors and poets.
Through February 10
The Classical Theater of Harlem presents an updated production of by Euripides. The production is staged at The Gatehouse and poses the question of “Are we somehow complicit in disintegration and violence…even when it isn’t happening to us?”
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January 28th, 2008 by jamie a
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2008 marks the Year of the Rat for the , which will be celebrated in the city on February 7th. To kick off the festivities, a firecracker ceremony and cultural festival will run from 11 am to 3 pm. The firecrackers are lit to ward off evil spirits before the cultural performances take to the stage. Enjoy performances from singers and dancers to dragon, unicorn, and lion troupes marching the streets of Chinatown.
The best part of the celebration will take place on February 9th, when the will ring in the new year. From 1-5 pm, magical floats, marching bands, musicians, magicians, acrobats, and dragon troupes will amaze audiences. After the parade, there will be even more fun with a cultural festival on the streets with more performances.
If you’ve never experienced a Chinese New Year celebration before, make this the year!
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