Archive for the NYC activities category
December 17th, 2007 by susan j
After the Ball Drop in NYC’s Times Square
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New York City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square is legendary. No surprise then that NYC comes in at #2 for Yahoo! Travel’s . The other destinations include Boston, Miami, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Wherever you are this New Year’s Eve, we hope you have a great time!
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December 13th, 2007 by jamie a
Saturday, December 15 (7 pm)
Join the Union Square Barnes & Noble to welcome , chef, author, and food critic for a discussion of his book No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach. There will also be a book signing following the discussion.
Saturday, December 15 - Sunday, December 16
With highlights from their 2007 world tour, the will be performing at the Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing, NY.
Saturday, December 15 (8 pm)
presents their winter concert this Saturday at Saint Anne and the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights.
Saturday, December 15 (3:30 pm)
Have you always wished you could be in It’s a Wonderful Life? If so, head on over to the Metropolitan Playhouse for their annual ! You can draw lots for one of the parts or you can just sit back and watch!
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December 11th, 2007 by jamie a
The Rockettes
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New York City is brimming with special concerts, festivals, and other holiday-themed fun this time of year, so we’ve compiled a roundup to help you plan your trip to New York City.
November 9 - December 30
Celebrate 75 years of the this year! The New York Times says “the grand old show has been made over, from terpsichore to technology, kicking and singing into the 21st century while retaining and refining the glories of the 20th.”
November 23 - December 30
The New York City Ballet presents in all its stunning glory. Enjoy impressive special effects, complete with an on-stage snowstorm, as it whirls around the nimble dancers telling the classic tale.
December 8 (7:30 pm)
Ring in the season at the with the Cathedral Choristers and special guest artists Three Mo’ Tenors as they treat you to a performance of carols and seasonal music.
December 14 & 15
The New York Pops present featuring Doc Severinsen on trumpet, soprano Nicole Cabell, and the Fort Worth TCU Symphonic Choir all at grand Carnegie Hall.
December 19 - 22
Join the New York Philharmonic for a presentation of the classic favorite .
For even more holiday entertainment, has a jam-packed schedule for the season. Be sure and check out their website for more information on all kinds of shows that are sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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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 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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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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