Summer in the City II is a continuation of last post. New York City events for August 2009 (plan ahead) include:
FREE Lincoln Center out of Doors events and of course continuatin of films at Bryant Park
with August films including Kramer vs. Kramer, The Magnificent Seven and Close Encounters.
For a New York Resident mini-vacation in July head out to the Tree House on City Island, enjoy a truly amazing dinner, then walk across the avenue to enjoy Saturday Night Jazz. There is a $10 cover at the time of this posting, but if the future July gigs are as good as yesterday's- worth every penny.
City Island is billed as the Cape Cod of the city and accessible by #6 train and #29 bus. Or if you land on another train route #5, #2, #4 or the D then it is the #12 to the #29 connect at Pelham Bay Station- use the MTA map planner on the blog.
Hmm maybe I need a full post on City Island.
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Summer in the City
Well last we spoke it was fall and now whoosh it is Summer in the City again. Activities abound and perhaps to jump start I should send you to the River to River Festival
In the spirit of the economic challenges most of us face let's check out free stuff in the city, like the Monday night film festival and after work concert series in Bryant Park.
Bryant Park is located behind the New York Public Library Main Branch at 42nd Street. The library itself is a wonderful Summer in the City excursion and the NYPL website has information about a variety of summertime activities.
Thanks NYC taxpayers and all those who fund these events.
In the spirit of the economic challenges most of us face let's check out free stuff in the city, like the Monday night film festival and after work concert series in Bryant Park.
Bryant Park is located behind the New York Public Library Main Branch at 42nd Street. The library itself is a wonderful Summer in the City excursion and the NYPL website has information about a variety of summertime activities.
Thanks NYC taxpayers and all those who fund these events.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Jazz in New York City
New York City is a Jazz lovers dream come true this summer. Most days you can find a free or affordable performance in any of the 5 boros. There's jazz for the purist and performances with blues and rock. Even BAM- (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is hosting lunchtime concerts at Metrotech.
There's jazz in Harlem Meer and the Charlie Parker Festival as well as jazz at Scandanavia House.
If you are interested in Smooth Cruises it's a good idea to order tickets early. I've been watching each cruise sell out.
There's jazz in Harlem Meer and the Charlie Parker Festival as well as jazz at Scandanavia House.
If you are interested in Smooth Cruises it's a good idea to order tickets early. I've been watching each cruise sell out.
Friday, March 7, 2008
March Events New York City
If you’re travelling to New York City to cheer on your favorite basketball team during March Madness, there are other things to do and see while you are here.
The 11th Annual USA Memory Championship will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Con Edison Grand Auditorium, 4 Irving Place (14th Street) in New York City and is FREE for spectators.This annual event is for "Mental Athletes" to compete in events like memorizing a string of 1,000 random digits, or two decks of shuffled cards, 99 names and faces, 100 spoken words and an unpublished 50 line poem. This year’s tournament includes challengers from around the country. The winner of the USA Memory Championship qualifies to compete against the champions of other countries in the World Memory Championships.
Then on March 9 there’s the New York Open Judo Championship held at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South with participants from 23 countries.
And not to miss the The Pier Antiques Show at Pier 94, 55th Street & 12th Avenue, Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2008. The Pier Antiques Show will have thousands of shoppers and about 500 exhibitors . Items will include art and antiques, collectibles , interesting modern furnishings as well as vintage fashions. Admission is $15 with children under 16 accompanied by an adult FREE. http://www.stellashows.com/.
Of course New Yorker’s and visitors alive will enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday March 17, 2008. After the parade head to McSorley's , New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon. Established in 1854. McSorley's offers a uniquel pub experience with sawdust-covered floors, and the legendary backroom where the ale flowed during Prohibition. Women have only been welcomed at McSorley's since 1970 (and the ladies’ room was installed sixteen years later). There are only two kinds of beer available – McSorley’s Light and McSorley’s Dark – and you’ll have to belly up to the bar to get a pint. There are no stools.15 E 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, 212-473-9148. Take the #6 train to Astor Place.
Molly's Pub & Restaurant, Shebeen is a traditional Irish pub with sawdust on the floor and a log-burning fireplace. This pub is famous for its Shepherd's Pie and pints of Guinness. Reasonable prices. Molly's is located at 287 3rd Avenue near 22nd Street, 212-889-3361Take the #6 train to 23rd Street
And the China Institute has an exhibition, Tea, Wine & Poetry: Qing dynasty literati and their drinking vessels from March 24–June 16, 2008. The China Institute is located at 125 East 65 Street and hours are Monday–Saturday ~ 10 AM–5 PM and Tuesday & Thursday ~ 10 AM–8 PM
The 11th Annual USA Memory Championship will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Con Edison Grand Auditorium, 4 Irving Place (14th Street) in New York City and is FREE for spectators.This annual event is for "Mental Athletes" to compete in events like memorizing a string of 1,000 random digits, or two decks of shuffled cards, 99 names and faces, 100 spoken words and an unpublished 50 line poem. This year’s tournament includes challengers from around the country. The winner of the USA Memory Championship qualifies to compete against the champions of other countries in the World Memory Championships.
Then on March 9 there’s the New York Open Judo Championship held at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South with participants from 23 countries.
And not to miss the The Pier Antiques Show at Pier 94, 55th Street & 12th Avenue, Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2008. The Pier Antiques Show will have thousands of shoppers and about 500 exhibitors . Items will include art and antiques, collectibles , interesting modern furnishings as well as vintage fashions. Admission is $15 with children under 16 accompanied by an adult FREE. http://www.stellashows.com/.
Of course New Yorker’s and visitors alive will enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday March 17, 2008. After the parade head to McSorley's , New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon. Established in 1854. McSorley's offers a uniquel pub experience with sawdust-covered floors, and the legendary backroom where the ale flowed during Prohibition. Women have only been welcomed at McSorley's since 1970 (and the ladies’ room was installed sixteen years later). There are only two kinds of beer available – McSorley’s Light and McSorley’s Dark – and you’ll have to belly up to the bar to get a pint. There are no stools.15 E 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, 212-473-9148. Take the #6 train to Astor Place.
Molly's Pub & Restaurant, Shebeen is a traditional Irish pub with sawdust on the floor and a log-burning fireplace. This pub is famous for its Shepherd's Pie and pints of Guinness. Reasonable prices. Molly's is located at 287 3rd Avenue near 22nd Street, 212-889-3361Take the #6 train to 23rd Street
And the China Institute has an exhibition, Tea, Wine & Poetry: Qing dynasty literati and their drinking vessels from March 24–June 16, 2008. The China Institute is located at 125 East 65 Street and hours are Monday–Saturday ~ 10 AM–5 PM and Tuesday & Thursday ~ 10 AM–8 PM
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