Archive for the NYC culture category
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 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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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 29th, 2008 by susan j
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For all you travel fiends who are headed to New York City this spring, we have good news. We’ve just added three new attraction options to the New York City Explorer Pass. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour (pictured above) are now included options.
Stay tuned for more for more updates to the Explorer Pass later this spring!
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January 28th, 2008 by jamie a
Chinese New Year Dragon Photo uploaded by
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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January 25th, 2008 by susan j
Union Square Theatre’s 2007 production of Mayuma Photo uploaded by grittycitygirl
New York City is world-renowned for its incredible theater scene. Millions of tourists flock to the Big Apple from all over the world to see shows on the Big White Way (in fact, I had one very memorable theater marathon where I saw Ragtime, Miss Saigon, and four other blockbuster musicals in just six days!).
However, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of funny, inspiring, and otherwise entertaining options playing Off-Broadway, too. These shows feature cutting edge playwrights in intimate venues, emerging actors before they get their big break, and established veterans who are returning to their theatrical roots. Depending on the show, it can be easier (and cheaper) to score tickets, too.
For more information on Off-Broadway shows, read Playbill.com takes a look at the 2008 Off-Broadway season. Or check the current Broadway and Off-Broadway listings. Whatever your taste in entertainment, chances are you’ll find it in NYC!
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January 24th, 2008 by jamie a
Through January 24 (7 pm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts , showcasing films from Indonesia, Croatia, the Philippines and other lesser-known movie-producing countries.
Through January 24
Enjoy the final days of the , held at the Walter Reade Theatre in Lincoln Center.
Thursday, January 24 (8 pm)
Discover for its final performance by the New York City Ballet.
Friday, January 25 (9:30 am)
, starting with an overview of the organization and its structure. Tours will introduce guests to the chambers, including exhibits, galleries, and a visit to the General Assembly Hall.
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January 22nd, 2008 by susan j
Toni Maticevski runway show at New York Fashion Week, Fall 2007 Photo uploaded by
New York City’s famous Fashion Week is coming up February 1-8. Although this week-long frenzy of runway shows and papparazzi is not open to the general public, you still get in on the action and feel like one of the fashion elite with a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Now through April 13, the Costume Institute on the museum’s ground floor features a special exhibit made possible by none other than fashion icon Manolo Blahnik. Titled blog.mode:addressing fashion, the exhibit showcases some forty costumes and accessories from the 1700’s to the present and invites visitors to share their thoughts online or through a “blogbar” in the exhibit galleries. Check out the exhibit’s blog to read about the fabulous shoes, accessories, and more!
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January 16th, 2008 by jamie a
Building on the hype of this years’ primaries for the presidential elections, David Mamet’s new play, November, follows a current president who’s about to lose his election bid. This new play stars Nathan Lane as Charles H.P. Smith, a president who’s in his last week in office with an approval rating in the single digits.
Mamet, in an interview for the New York Times said,” I was shocked, after Iowa, to find myself thinking, Well, you know, if there were the two candidates, McCain and Obama, either of them would probably make a hell of a president.” He’s thrilled that his show is opening when it is, tackling today’s tough current events.
To add a new twist to this show, Mamet will be keeping a blog as Charles H.P. Smith for the duration of the show’s run. We’re especially excited that the world of blogging is being used as a new venue of communication between actor and audience, inviting us into the world of the fine arts.
So, with all the excitement of the primaries surrounding you, why not join in the fun?
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