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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 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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November 21st, 2007 by susan j
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There’s the Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade, of course, but not everyone is a parade person. If you’ve already been there, done or you just want to see the sights instead, then NewYorkology has you covered. Here is their guide to . The list includes the Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and other popular New York City tourist attractions. Check back soon for our guide to attractions that are open on Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 16th, 2007 by susan j
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There’s something magical about New York City in the winter: the festively decorated windows along Madison Avenue, the aroma of peppermint and chai wafting out of the coffeeshop on the corner, and, of course, the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree (pictured above).
In the spirit of the holiday season, we’ve compiled a list of 10 NYC holiday happenings that would make even Scrooge want to join in the fun.
- - October 6 - TBA
- - November 19-January 1
- - November 20-January 6
- - November 22
- -November 23-December 30
- City Sights NY “Lights of the Holiday Tour” - November 23-January 1
- - November 28
- - November 23-December 24
- - December 4-December 11
- - November 9-December 30
Check back for more details and other fun wintertime activities. Feel free to leave a comment to let us know about your favorite holiday tradition!
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November 15th, 2007 by jamie a
November 14 - 18
During , you can celebrate the Dutch arts of the city. This event is put together by museums, galleries, historical societies, and preservation groups and culminates with a celebration of Dutch-American Heritage Day on November 16.
Thursday, November 15 (6- 9 pm)
Sunday, November 17 (12 - 5 pm)
Support the Schneider Children’s Hospital when you attend There’ll be holiday art, live music, cocktails, and an official Cat in the Hat costumed character for photo ops!
Thursday, November 15 (5-9 pm)
Check out the preview opening of at the Brooklyn Museum. All proceeds go to benefit the museum’s decorative arts collection.
November 16 - January 6
Beginning on Friday, see the Bronx Zoo in all its holiday glory during ! In its 11th year, see the animals who stay up late, participate in nightly entertainment, and enjoy over half a million twinkling lights.
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November 14th, 2007 by susan j
Thanksgiving parade, 2003
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Next Thursday marks 81st annual . According to , this year’s parade features appearances by Idol winner Jordin Sparks, Dolly Parton, the casts of Broadway musicals including Legally Blonde and Mary Poppins, and, of course, Radio City’s Rockettes ®. It will also introduce : The Care Bears™ Winter Fun-derland, International Cele-bear-ation Clock Tower, M&M’s® Chocolate Candies on Broadway, and Music Bigger Than Life (a rock music tribute). Read a historical overview of the parade on .
If you’re planning to join the thousands of spectators in Columbus Circle, Broadway or 34th Street, recommends that you dress warmly and bring a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa (the forecast temps for temps in the 40’s and 50’s, but you never know!). Heather also notes that many people arrive before 6:30 am to stake out a prime spot for parade-viewing, which many say is at 61st and 72nd on Central Park. But even if getting up in the wee hours of the morning isn’t your cup of Starbucks chai latte (not mine either, especially on vacation), then you can always watch the parade broadcast on from 9 am to noon. Here’s wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!
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November 8th, 2007 by jamie a
November 6 - 11
Get ready to laugh with the . With an incredible list of performers including Robin Williams, Lewis Black, Conan O’Brien, and Sarah Silverman, it’s bound to be a hit. Check out from the Daily News.
Friday, November 9 - Sunday, November 11
Attention Chocoholics! is this weekend. Get your tickets to enjoy culinary demonstrations, fashion shows, children’s activities, and most of all, chocolate.
Sunday, November 11
marches down 5th Avenue this Sunday. Since 1929, the Veteran’s Day commemoration begins with a wreath laying ceremony at 10 am at the Eternal Flame in Madison Square Park and continues on with the parade.
November 9 - November 11
will be held at Pier 92 this weekend, showcasing the best in modern Asian art. From panels and discussion to performances, discover new works of art to take your breath away from 80 artists hailing from 10 different countries.
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November 2nd, 2007 by jamie a
Thursday, November 1 - Saturday, November 3 (10 am - 4 pm)
For a rare city appearance, join juice as they install a 1,500 sq. ft free-standing cranberry bog in Rockefeller Plaza. Chat with cranberry farmers and enjoy special giveaway treats all while learning about how cranberry juice is made!
Thursday, November 1 (Ongoing)
Join the as they open up their new Greek and Roman Galleries, considered “a museum within a museum” after five long years of construction. This marks the conclusion of a 15-year redesign of the Met’s collection of classical art.
Friday, November 2 - Friday, November 9
Introduce your children to the of intsruments at a special 45-minute concert and learning experience at Carnegie Hall. For a special price of just $6.00, it’s a perfect daytime activity for the whole family.
Sunday, November 4
Cheer on over 37,000 people as they tough it out to run the ! It’s a spectacular sight with ten entertainment zones featuring live bands and loads of cheering fans inspiring the runners to cross the finish line in Central Park.
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October 25th, 2007 by jamie a
Friday, October 26 - Saturday, October 27 (6-9 pm)
At South Street Seaport, check out the haunted “Ship of the Dead.” Rated PG-13, this is for the braver kids and parents. With gargoyles, ghosts, fog, and eaters of the living flesh, be prepared to sleep with the lights on when you get home!
Saturday, October 27 (3 pm)
At the Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Lincoln Center, kids and parents can catch a reading of the new book by Roz Chast and Steve Martin. An imaginative and funny romp around the alphabet, this is a wonderful learning book that children and parents will both enjoy.
Saturday, October 27 (10 am)
Every Saturday in October, Bike the Big Apple offers a . Highlighting French influence in the city from the Ecole de Beaux Arts to tales of block parties for Basille Day in the trendy meatpacking district, this is a must-do for any Francophile.
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