tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52728781852933625132024-03-13T06:05:40.668-04:00New York Daily Dose - One thing to do in New York City, every day.One thing to do in New York City, every day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-91863180953841024582011-04-16T11:43:00.000-04:002011-04-16T11:44:47.908-04:00Record Store Day“Damn the man. Save the Empire.” It’s Record Store Day! Grab your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">earbuds</span> and head over to more 50 independent record stores in NYC as they celebrate the culture of independent music. Since 2008 Record Store Day has been an all-out one-day festival of modern independent music with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">DJs</span>, special performances, limited edition vinyl and promo-releases, meet and greets and much more!<br /><br />Various locations<br />Various times<br /><a href="http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home">Info</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-71269447280233789912011-04-15T14:55:00.001-04:002011-04-15T14:58:34.074-04:00Audophile at the Brooklyn MuseumNYC synthpopper MNDR jump starts the L Magazine's Spring/Summer concert series today! The first of a three-part Audiophile series, which also features MEN on May 13, and Theophilus London on June 10, will rock the Brooklyn Museum in celebration of independent out-of-the-box artists. Bring your dancing shoes!<br /><br />Brooklyn Museum<br />200 Eastern Parkway<br />Brooklyn, NY 11238<br />(718) 638-5000<br />7pm<br />Free with $10 museum admission (RSVP)<br /><a href="http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2011/04/05/introducing-audiophile-our-concert-series-at-the-brooklyn-museum-featuring-mndr-men-and-theophilius-london">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Eastern+Parkway+Brooklyn,+NY+11238&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=200+Eastern+Pkwy,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11238&ll=40.671655,-73.968544&spn=0.01302,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Eastern+Parkway+Brooklyn,+NY+11238&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=200+Eastern+Pkwy,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11238&ll=40.671655,-73.968544&spn=0.01302,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-46760543516454663782011-04-14T14:59:00.002-04:002011-04-14T15:23:59.107-04:00T.1912 at the GuggenheimNinety-nine years ago the Titanic set off on its maiden voyage across the frigid North Atlantic Ocean...and more than 1,500 people perished when the luxury liner struck an iceberg and sank to the ocean floor. This maritime tragedy has captured the hearts of generations and artist Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster has created an interactive recreation in the rotunda of the Guggenheim wherein audience members are the passengers aboard the fateful ship. The Titanic T.1912 embarks on its theatrical journey as The Wordless Music Orchestra performs Gavin Bryars' <span style="font-style: italic;">The Sinking of the Titanic</span> at 8:40pm and 10:40pm.<br /><br />Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum<br />1071 Fifth Ave.<br />New York, NY 10128-0173<br />(212) 423-3587<br />8:40, 10:40pm<br />$30, $25 members, $10 students under 25 with valid ID<br /><a href="http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/calendar-and-events?option=com_calendar&task=showevent&mt=1302757200&mh=+%40+8%3A40%26nbsp%3Bpm+%26+10%3A40%26nbsp%3Bpm&aid=3895">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=guggenheim+museum&aq=&sll=40.781419,-73.963008&sspn=0.015013,0.017424&ie=UTF8&hq=guggenheim+museum&hnear=&ll=40.781419,-73.963008&spn=0.006499,0.011759&z=15&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=guggenheim+museum&aq=&sll=40.781419,-73.963008&sspn=0.015013,0.017424&ie=UTF8&hq=guggenheim+museum&hnear=&ll=40.781419,-73.963008&spn=0.006499,0.011759&z=15&iwloc=A" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-5439001607182731992011-04-12T12:23:00.001-04:002011-04-12T12:29:45.707-04:00Stargazing at The High LineThe Amateur Astronomers Association of New York have begun stargazing season at The High Line! Every Tuesday, weather permitting, meet up with enthusiasts and experts to explore the celestial wonders of New York City’s night sky. Check in with <a href="http://www.thehighline.org/">The High Line</a>, call (212) 206-9922, or follow <a href="http://twitter.com/highlinenyc">@highlinenyc</a> on Twitter for meeting places, as they vary week by week.<br /><br />The High Line<br />Locations vary<br />Every Tuesday at dusk<br />Free<br /><a href="http://www.thehighline.org/events/all/2011/4/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=high+line+park&aq=&sll=40.746688,-74.006932&sspn=0.006763,0.009849&ie=UTF8&hq=high+line+park&hnear=High+Line+Park,+529+W+20th+Street,+Suite+8W,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.747257,-74.010601&spn=0.013005,0.023518&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=high+line+park&aq=&sll=40.746688,-74.006932&sspn=0.006763,0.009849&ie=UTF8&hq=high+line+park&hnear=High+Line+Park,+529+W+20th+Street,+Suite+8W,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.747257,-74.010601&spn=0.013005,0.023518&z=14" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-52186166499112900412011-04-11T13:19:00.002-04:002011-04-11T14:33:40.769-04:00The Mother F**cker with the Hat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themfwiththehat.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTvwNrg_LdkJKxi6Gcz5-nTWF0Bi1d0jLL7LAg8VL1rxBn6A3skOoSTSZZf_dFUjjC6YEMQg758QiyJtcIOypb8JnrkaoS-2HiT9qReFv2bTmLTL3dN4H64efmR6p7pZpp8OPBxnqFEpU/s320/Chris+Rock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594395905746432850" border="0" /></a><br />Comedian Chris Rock makes his Broadway debut in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ <span style="font-style: italic;">The Mother F**cker with the Hat</span>. While seemingly a far cry from stand-up, the “dark, dark comedy” retains some of its humor as Rock plays a drug counselor to a recovering addict who is still shacked up and madly in love with his not-so-sober ladylove. Don’t miss the opening night of this tale of love and fidelity...and certainly don’t misplace your hat.<br /><br />Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre<br />236 West 45th St.<br />New York, NY 10036<br />(212) 239-6222<br />6:30pm<br />$76 and up<br /><a href="http://www.themfwiththehat.com/">Tickets</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=236+West+45th+St.+New+York,+NY+10036&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=236+W+45th+St,+New+York,+10036&ll=40.7587,-73.987341&spn=0.013003,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=236+West+45th+St.+New+York,+NY+10036&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=236+W+45th+St,+New+York,+10036&ll=40.7587,-73.987341&spn=0.013003,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-44579199740635226242011-04-07T14:20:00.001-04:002011-04-07T14:52:30.863-04:00A Cupcake to Save Promise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.savingpromise.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=40&cntnt01returnid=90"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52WvqgF4I7qqAaMU-bvXxBoYdMeM6vRJTujPEnQgM4cEjO0eXpRDI9qzAsGYdsbGehI3rmOjY1ioNPUQ8NoPQhdWOX31MrhPPMQ5jtkibR2QJ2Q7lUR87aC1tiY1670nmS791bJ_wDBvs/s320/magnolia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592916374773306642" border="0" /></a><br />What could make a Magnolia cupcake even better? Try sharing the sugar high with a favorite celeb while raising money and awareness to help end domestic violence. That’s right! A city-staple for sweets, Magnolia Bakery, has teamed up with national domestic violence awareness organization Saving Promise along with Federico Castelluccio (<span style="font-style: italic;">The Sopranos</span>), Peter Greene (<span style="font-style: italic;">Pulp Fiction</span>), Nole Marin, David Vadim, Kenny Simmons, Mike Notar, and more to sell cupcakes in an effort to raise $50K in support of a very worthy cause.<br /><br />Magnolia Bakery<br />200 Columbus Ave.<br />New York, NY 10023<br />(212) 724-8101<br />3-7pm<br /><a href="http://www.savingpromise.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=40&cntnt01returnid=90">Info</a><br /><br /><cener><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Columbus+Ave.+New+York,+NY+10023&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=200+Columbus+Ave,+New+York,+10023&ll=40.775537,-73.980646&spn=0.012999,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Columbus+Ave.+New+York,+NY+10023&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=200+Columbus+Ave,+New+York,+10023&ll=40.775537,-73.980646&spn=0.012999,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></cener>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-16906599957997163372011-04-06T12:24:00.003-04:002011-04-06T12:53:44.273-04:00Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thegarden.com/events/rod-stewart-stevie-nicks-0311.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Sl__YaLRyeAgEmgsKMs8_u-xseeZ-ZdYD9vsh3ik0BiIUYn6XKra5jZIJiedSpjzLA3ckIsHCelOPyEuEHjj4c7jVt5GMvVrQcsAH-xmyLLF9Tc4RCm414EjQOlkA8Xe6ytpDx1mwbDy/s320/stevie+nicks+and+rod+stewart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592514386437823122" border="0" /></a>The Heart & Soul Tour draws to a close tonight as music legends Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart take the stage at Madison Square Garden for their final performance together. Expect great things from this duo tonight as they belt out the rock n’ roll hits from each of their decades-long careers. Grab a seat (limited tickets are still available), but don’t sit down...this show is gonna move you, heart and soul!<br /><br />Madison Square Garden<br />4 Pennsylvania Plaza<br />New York, NY 10001<br />(212) 465-6741<br />7:30pm<br />$54 and up<br /><a href="http://www.thegarden.com/events/rod-stewart-stevie-nicks-0311.html">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4+Pennsylvania+Plaza+New+York,+NY+10001&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=4+Penn+Plaza,+New+York,+10001&ll=40.750378,-73.993349&spn=0.013004,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4+Pennsylvania+Plaza+New+York,+NY+10001&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=4+Penn+Plaza,+New+York,+10001&ll=40.750378,-73.993349&spn=0.013004,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-23590673568622733592011-04-05T11:30:00.002-04:002011-04-05T12:13:16.725-04:00BKLYN HEARTS JAPAN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thebellhouseny.com/calendar.php"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeYGHkNbO8bTSShUoPjsdoZDRCBigR0Xy28JE68a3MU6dcynjtU3goufH3aaaPaQuVMJgniDiYXHEePdIrSFZ_i-I4uknsG6dX7HmyBk63mi65-RXBbOFvzhPM_6O8GuGP_ljZkeVQib7/s320/BKLYNJAPAN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592132718100852578" border="0" /></a><br />The aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan has been weighing heavily on the hearts of people across the world. In Brooklyn tonight, comedians and musicians gather at The Bell House for night one of the BKLYN HEARTS JAPAN Benefit for Disaster Relief. With appearances from Ra Ra Riot, Eugene Mirman, Todd Barry, Kristen Schaal, and dj sets from Au Revoir Simone’s Annie Heart and Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio, plus silent auctions, we can hardly think of a better way to lift spirits and raise funds for disaster recovery with all ticket proceeds going directly to GlobalGiving.org.<br /><br />The Bell House<br />149 7th St.<br />Brooklyn, NY 11215<br />7pm (+ 4/15)<br />$15 (or $25 for both nights)<br /><a href="http://www.thebellhouseny.com/calendar.php">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=149+7th+St.+Brooklyn,+NY+11215&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=149+7th+St,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11215&ll=40.673543,-74.007425&spn=0.013019,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=149+7th+St.+Brooklyn,+NY+11215&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=149+7th+St,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11215&ll=40.673543,-74.007425&spn=0.013019,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-11074403546115977442011-04-04T15:00:00.001-04:002011-04-04T15:00:49.881-04:00New York Tartan Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tartanweek.com/index.php"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiocmZHbs2BS_1ejyzJgFjdZa53uFlgSbLJ-9JFoBgOax4L59NYIXNYRT0ya-LYgW7HqCw_EYNdv14o1vXX_RZ0UrQh4wdr7MYAiCkbczRnwJ2BUSadx8Cu6cFY1dp6bGzzBmfLADC5t_/s320/tartan+week.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591804854587841810" border="0" /></a><br />Get to know more about the Scots than just their whisky, as New York Tartan Week continues! In the coming days, be sure to check out the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and “A Celebration of Tartan,” which explores the myths about tartan.... Then head to Whisky Live at Pier 60 on April 6 to mix and mingle with whisky enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and industry experts.... And of course don’t miss the pipers and drummers at the annual National Tartan Day Parade in Midtown at 2pm on April 9.<br /><br />Various locations and times<br /><a href="http://www.tartanweek.com/index.php">Info</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-32951755038092976392011-04-02T11:29:00.003-04:002011-04-02T11:34:47.940-04:006th Annual Pillow Fight Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.newmindspace.com/pillow-fight-nyc-2011"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QKzncSv1iaF_YD2ucJPKd3mGhWR9_dCIU4UvWSl0_jY9HFPwYsUUlJvNHq4xCBKhz86HOu-azABPufIukotPeRmmc5zl1WhPJRtzpFU1oWw8TeAylavAlwGzlwYLb1_h77Ceb-zLSGnp/s320/pillow+fight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591009757718948210" border="0" /></a><br />It’s the first Saturday in April and Pillow Fight Day has arrived! The 6th Annual NYC Pillow Fight Day (and 4th Annual National PFD) returns to Union Square today, brought to you by Newmindspace. Touted as an “urban playground movement [and] a playful part of the larger public space movement,” Newmindspace wants you to play! Join up with other featherless-pillow wielding and pajama-clad folks and (softly!) whack, swat and swing your cushy and fluffy sleep aids around and around...Just watch out for unarmed camera folks!<br /><br />Bonus: Whack! Pillow Fight After Party at Hiro Ballroom ($10 with RSVP <a href="http://newyork.going.com/whack">here</a>)<br /><br />Pillow Fight NYC 2011<br />Union Square<br />East 14th St. & Broadway<br />3pm<br />Free<br /><a href="http://www.newmindspace.com/pillow-fight-nyc-2011">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Union+Square+park&aq=&sll=40.736901,-73.990302&sspn=0.00613,0.007939&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Union+Square+Park,+New+York,+10003&ll=40.735486,-73.990688&spn=0.013007,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Union+Square+park&aq=&sll=40.736901,-73.990302&sspn=0.00613,0.007939&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Union+Square+Park,+New+York,+10003&ll=40.735486,-73.990688&spn=0.013007,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-84778724630180937372011-03-31T12:28:00.002-04:002011-03-31T12:34:58.377-04:00Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera at Brooklyn Museum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/norman_rockwell/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLV2CVRanXISi059SinJtk8jn5Sp_3f_Id9FQN4BhbnLX37TteRYAJxYJcdw9VYi-V5WtOh8MgHdDSXUS0ZzTy1T6Sq8Jl796YnZnSWPXeJej3PRBGOaCVrn15JEJ4YSOTY2EOPnnhFPQ/s320/Norman+Rockwel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590282086676925698" border="0" /></a><br />While Norman Rockwell’s paintings are timeless, there are only 10 days left to check out the <span style="font-style: italic;">Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera</span> exhibit at Brooklyn Museum. On display in the Robert E. Blum Gallery on the first floor, you’ll find the a multitude of carefully-staged photographs that Rockwell used as tools to capture and depict real life in each of his illustrations. The exhibit, which closes on April 10, contains a selection from 20,000 digitized negatives alongside Rockwell’s completed paintings.<br /><br />Brooklyn Museum<br />200 Eastern Parkway<br />Brooklyn, NY 11238<br />(718) 638-5000<br />11am-10pm<br />$10 adults, $6 students<br /><a href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/norman_rockwell/">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Eastern+Parkway+Brooklyn,+NY+11238&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=200+Eastern+Pkwy,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11238&ll=40.671655,-73.968544&spn=0.01302,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Eastern+Parkway+Brooklyn,+NY+11238&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=200+Eastern+Pkwy,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11238&ll=40.671655,-73.968544&spn=0.01302,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-88107468738401851012011-03-30T12:55:00.002-04:002011-03-30T13:01:44.247-04:00Rob Pruitt: The Andy Monument<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.publicartfund.org/robpruitt/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AZPK2mGdWhJ3HNZxr8kYDF9Zim-SRA4N3UVDqmCshNSeAejwHt2M1UAp_CNzmzD8eY7xvaD3wCAWS_bl5fHRyyPn4C20NUpq-fePdCaD3pC0bUk1l3pyrXx7Uj119y106CRraXLFNzOA/s320/warhol.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589919028798319586" border="0" /></a><br />American icon Andy Warhol stands tall alongside George Washington and Mahatma Gandhi in Union Square....well, his statute does. The Andy Monument, designed and crafted by Rob Pruitt, stands on the same street corner where Andy’s factory once operated. The chrome and concrete sculpture pays tribute to the multi-media artist and his dreams of making it big in New York.<br /><br />Union Square Park<br />East 17th St & Broadway<br />New York, NY 10003<br /><a href="http://www.publicartfund.org/robpruitt/">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe width="275" height="200" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=East+17th+St+%26+Broadway+New+York,+NY+10003&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=Broadway+%26+E+17th+St,+New+York,+10003&ll=40.737112,-73.990259&spn=0.013007,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=East+17th+St+%26+Broadway+New+York,+NY+10003&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=Broadway+%26+E+17th+St,+New+York,+10003&ll=40.737112,-73.990259&spn=0.013007,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-1713676488497479062011-03-29T12:19:00.001-04:002011-03-29T12:23:26.084-04:00The World’s Largest Bake Sale Hosted by Sandra LeeThere’s hardly anything Semi-Homemade about The World’s Largest Bake Sale at Grand Central Station! Food Network star and New York Times bestselling author, Sandra Lee, and culinary companions, Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, Emeril Lagasse and Duff Goldman from "Ace of Cakes” set up shop at Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall today in order to raise $50,000 for the Food Bank of New York. Swing by and snack on sweet and savory treats from the likes of Ciao Bella Gelato, Junior's Restaurant, Magnolia, Manhattan Chili Company, Murray's, Zaro's, and 23 more top-restaurants.<br /><br />Grand Central Station<br />Vanderbilt Hall<br />82 East 42nd Street<br />New York, NY 10017<br />(212) 340-2583<br />11:30am-7pm<br /><a href="http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/go/mallEvents.cfm?eventID=2145383784">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=82+East+42nd+Street+New+York,+NY+10017%27&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=82+E+42nd+St,+New+York,+10168&ll=40.751939,-73.979959&spn=0.013004,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=82+East+42nd+Street+New+York,+NY+10017%27&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=82+E+42nd+St,+New+York,+10168&ll=40.751939,-73.979959&spn=0.013004,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-43716924991927465562011-03-27T07:00:00.001-04:002011-03-27T09:51:58.359-04:00Macy's Flower ShowIt’s time to stop and smell the roses... and hydrangeas, and daisies! Spring is in full bloom at the Macy’s annual Flower Show. The Towers of Flowers celebration blooms today with five flowering exhibits including Antebellum, Japanese, Hydrangea, Desert, and Tropical gardens, each boasting native species in captivating arrangements. This 2-week long exhibition includes an array of in-store promotions, fashion shows, musical performances, and cooking demos, too!<br /><br />Bonus: Complimentary guided tours (on the half-hour) at the Broadway + 35th St. entrance<br /><br />Macy’s Herald Square<br />151 West 34th St.<br />New York, NY 10001<br />(212) 695-4400<br /><a href="http://www1.macys.com/campaign/flowershow/index.jsp">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=151+West+34th+St.+New+York,+NY+10001&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=151+W+34th+St,+New+York,+10001&ll=40.748232,-73.985968&spn=0.013005,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=151+West+34th+St.+New+York,+NY+10001&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=151+W+34th+St,+New+York,+10001&ll=40.748232,-73.985968&spn=0.013005,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-47549592379404130852011-03-26T10:45:00.002-04:002011-03-26T11:02:26.308-04:00Martha Stewart Pie Pop-Up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.zagat.com/buzz/martha-stewarts-pie-pop-up-on-the-way"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGI906w9dwgcXXrA-nFoqNKhMM8TbuhfHMRyFdcaJZMgxXjRyyE2YBIoKItZAl0oALJWmCu1mSCiKmLHG8fwwAN5ktfjXLKYmUT-LUZWqLrNAwHm-FrK22zTYqtuKTx-wwiGNzcJJsUg1/s320/martha+stewart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588403149142429314" border="0" /></a><br />Martha Stewart is no longer confined to her home, much less the kitchen! Stop by Martha Stewart’s pop-up pie shop at Little Owl today for a slice (or two!) of sweet and savory heaven. As a special promotion for her new cookbook, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307405095/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theskint-20"><span style="font-style: italic;">New Pies & Tarts</span></a>, you’ll get to meet with the confectioners and contributors to the book and delight in their signature cream pies, fruit tarts, and savory galettes, which are all recipes straight from this delectable cookbook.<br /><br />Bonus: Raffles every hour!<br /><br />Little Owl - The Venue<br />93 Greenwich Ave.<br />New York, NY 10011<br />(212) 741-4695<br />Saturday + Sunday 10am-6pm<br />Free<br /><a href="http://www.zagat.com/buzz/martha-stewarts-pie-pop-up-on-the-way">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe width="275" height="200" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=93+Greenwich+Ave.+New+York,+NY+10011&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=93+Greenwich+Ave,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.737372,-74.001589&spn=0.013007,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=93+Greenwich+Ave.+New+York,+NY+10011&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=93+Greenwich+Ave,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.737372,-74.001589&spn=0.013007,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-51015621134465176932011-03-25T09:43:00.002-04:002011-03-25T09:45:48.826-04:00The End of Hibernation Comedy Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tktwb.tw/skinttickets"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvo2bsTyqTV9YVJb_QtLLO2S7DWAUd5jVbXA5Ln-UA3jTgMsdwKpEkXu1ojaxOdMFdv-lkrMbr47262Iq0LnwVjysWmzP3K0O0QD4pQzoJmQwva7IzZszAwqDaswHGkBAEUumYhN8dvxA/s320/bear.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588012904829062706" border="0" /></a><br />Winter blues be gone! Tonight at The Bell House,<a href="http://www.theskint.com/"> the skint</a> is celebrating spring with their End of Hibernation Comedy Party alongside ECNY-winning performers, Kurt Braunohler (“Hot Tub”), This American Life contributor Dave Hill, comedienne Brooke Van Poppelen (VH1, TLC), 16-time Moth Story Slam winner Adam Wade and musical guests Adira Amram & The Experience. Fill up on Oaxaca tacos and Robicelli cupcakes, and win raffle prizes. Plus, take out any lingering winter aggression on Punch Me Panda!<br /><br />Bonus: dance party with Happy House after the show!<br /><br />The Bell House<br />149 7th St.<br />Brooklyn, NY 1215<br />Friday, March 25<br />7:30pm doors, 8:30pm show<br />$10 admission<br /><a href="http://tktwb.tw/skinttickets">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=149+7th+St.+Brooklyn,+NY+1215&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=149+7th+St,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11215&ll=40.673543,-73.991804&spn=0.013019,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=149+7th+St.+Brooklyn,+NY+1215&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=149+7th+St,+Brooklyn,+Kings,+New+York+11215&ll=40.673543,-73.991804&spn=0.013019,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-5305940408992006072011-03-24T10:52:00.003-04:002011-03-24T10:58:29.599-04:00Serge Gainsbourg Exhibition at FIAF Gallery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fiaf.org/events/spring2011/2011-03-24-gallery.shtml"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWwfplO7E7cSpICSn7_LncUkP6Mp4lt5_8wztSmGOheij2CD-pNsZ7MDybEtKURVCYf6KiNrpivP2yP9gyFw1NCPPdaJUtP8fTS5OEybbEIu-avfbFXeKhGApXkqpmzsEKRGyYiNuLU5Q/s320/Serge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587660614233401090" border="0" /></a><br />Be mesmerized and captivated all over again by the iconic Serge Gainsbourg. <span style="font-style: italic;">Initials L.G.</span> remembers the famous French singer and artist and his untimely death 20 years ago. Featuring rare portraits and photos from the likes of Helmut Newton, William Klein, Patrick de Spiegelaere and Tony Frank, <span style="font-style: italic;">Initials L.G.</span> pays tribute to his life and legacy.<br /><br />FIAF Gallery<br />22 East 60th St.<br />New York, NY 10022<br />(212) 355-6100<br />11am-6pm<br />Runs through April 23<br />Free<br /><a href="http://www.fiaf.org/events/spring2011/2011-03-24-gallery.shtml">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22+East+60th+St.+New+York,+NY+10022&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=22+E+60th+St,+New+York,+10065&ll=40.763836,-73.970518&spn=0.013002,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22+East+60th+St.+New+York,+NY+10022&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=22+E+60th+St,+New+York,+10065&ll=40.763836,-73.970518&spn=0.013002,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-2022946801623637212011-03-23T07:00:00.001-04:002011-03-23T07:00:26.441-04:00Merce Cunningham Dance Company at The Joyce Theater<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joyce.org/performancestickets/calendar_detail.php?event=355&theater=1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXh_6DKrxMmHR4yE188BRz8QEj3trn3BlLOUlPXBV8JCtIP0futh2s6PgHqL8qMAwMhT5MeQJDBUjzj-nhODM8qkySc53pZ6zjUyWqx0x7z3TngXekkgdMLAW2rRn9QzPKsd-mDuLTHQWO/s320/Merce.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586889866767125378" border="0" /></a><br />Since 1953, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company has been a purveyor of the avant-garde in dance. The company revisits The Joyce Theater before disbanding to perform its final leg of its two-year Legacy Tour. Watch as Cunningham’s repertory program dancers grace the stage and perform <span style="font-style: italic;">CRWDSPCR</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Quartet </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Antic Meet</span>, not seen since 1969.<br /><br />The Joyce Theater<br />175 8th Ave<br />New York, NY 10011<br />(212) 242-0800<br />7:30pm (runs through 3/27)<br />$10 and up<br /><a href="http://www.joyce.org/performancestickets/calendar_detail.php?event=355&theater=1">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=175+8th+Ave+New+York,+NY+10011&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=175+8th+Ave,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.74277,-74.000559&spn=0.013006,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=175+8th+Ave+New+York,+NY+10011&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=175+8th+Ave,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.74277,-74.000559&spn=0.013006,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-45864549948171054482011-03-22T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-22T07:00:06.346-04:00New York City Opera’s Spring Season OpensThe New York City Opera commences its 2011 season today at its newly renovated home in the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. With some of the most reasonably priced opera tickets around—one quarter of the performances are less than $25—“The People’s Opera” continues to promote great opera with a modernized and popular attitude. City Opera kicks off the season with the premier of Gaetano Donizetti’s <span style="font-style: italic;">Elixir of Love</span>.<br /><br />New York City Opera<br />20 Lincoln Center Plaza<br />New York, NY 10023<br />(212) 870-5570<br />7:30pm<br />$12-140<br /><a href="http://www.nycopera.com/">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=20+Lincoln+Center+Plaza&aq=&sll=40.744656,-73.997383&sspn=0.100662,0.218697&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lincoln+Center+Plaza,+New+York&ll=40.772547,-73.984251&spn=0.013,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=20+Lincoln+Center+Plaza&aq=&sll=40.744656,-73.997383&sspn=0.100662,0.218697&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lincoln+Center+Plaza,+New+York&ll=40.772547,-73.984251&spn=0.013,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-6997274921439361642011-03-21T09:15:00.003-04:002011-03-21T09:19:30.869-04:00Dine in Brooklyn Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.visitbrooklyn.org/pdf/dib2011.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-l8e1_-fjEPGamGGLOag9UVtEx9TkbFfyO1csYa8RLrdWYwjnxvN6Q_0x57o5msfp_DWZIS4J5bF5EDnQf5ch7vTIIl-SpEN0eEEkPCQSbOspRgaShe2sGjd3oVZaJP6nyI_BBJqT1SCH/s320/dine+in+brooklyn.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586521780118327090" border="0" /></a><br />Always wanted to try that French place out in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn? Well, now is the time! Dine in Brooklyn is back! For 10 days, over 200 restaurants in almost every Brooklyn neighborhood are serving up some delicious deals on tasty meals. Whether it’s brunch, lunch or dinner, or if you’re hungry for soul food or sushi, this week you can enjoy special menus and 3- and 5-course meals for only $20.11 for lunch and $25.00 for dinner. That way both you and your wallet will stay full.<br /><br />Bonus: More than 20 restaurants are offering 2-for-1 brunch, lunch, and dinner deals. Yum!<br /><br />Dine in Brooklyn<br />Various locations. Map <a href="http://www.visitbrooklyn.org/pdf/dib2011.pdf">here</a> (pdf).<br />March 21- 31Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-33773452398396707482011-03-20T09:50:00.000-04:002011-03-20T09:51:44.732-04:00Free Macarons Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.macarondaynyc.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiZYE9OtrCHDeR8OM9fNsEgESrVDDznrJn_XxZW5YocL58P4kSlGAHS3s4yEROV8boVBLVILlPSzgwjylOx-njxzZGMRSZYpu65pDRsS5F79kak3BUeGUrE7C_S4M-bmM3siLKOuY1Qs/s320/macaron.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586158845944749378" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Joie</span>! It’s Macaron Day! Today, enjoy a free petite pastry from 16 bakeries across the city. Macaron Day NYC was founded in 2010 by famous confectioner, François Payard and coincides with Jour du Macaron in Paris, France. Delight in the almond joy of the macaroon at Almondie Bakery, Bouchon, of course the Macaron Café. Plus, today, a portion of each bakery’s sales of macarons go directly to support City Harvest.<br /><br />Various locations<br />Free<br /><a href="http://www.macarondaynyc.com/">Info</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-19379742030910342011-03-19T09:44:00.002-04:002011-03-19T09:52:31.680-04:00Get Real NY Craft Beer & Food Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://getrealny2.eventbrite.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUCLjXWqZjlGpudcjvluXlNbAQLJOs5rcXGP_icD0QjMR84AbWYBoQ6xmtFxoNtv2XGPWUHI11MLel7WqJ3l_FAkZLZyIiN9plH35mIxTiVGByUz_vrdPTSUjIu0-hkYU3yIhEVIYzSyv/s320/get+real.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585788026817033762" border="0" /></a><br />It’s rare. It’s hoppy... and it’s delicious! It’s Get Real NY’s Craft Beer & Food Festival! This weekend, it’s “March Madness” and “Sunday Funday” at the Altman Building where, in 3 delicious hours, you’ll get to sip on more than 80 (!) brews from local and North American breweries. Plus, sample artisanal foods from more than 20 NYC food trucks and restaurants. Featuring a cask bar with the likes of Sierra Nevada Harvest, Green Flash Double Stout and Lagunitas Brown Shugga, plus food vendors like Brother Jimmy’s, Luke’s Lobster, and Murray's Cheese, the Craft Beer and Food Festival has something for everyone!<br /><br />Bonus: Get a souvenir glass with admission!<br /><br />The Altman Building<br />135 West 18th St.<br />New York, NY 10011<br />Saturday 12-3pm<br />Sunday 12-3pm, 5-8pm<br />$60<a href="http://getrealny2.eventbrite.com/"><br />Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=135+West+18th+St.+New+York,+NY+10011&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=135+W+18th+St,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.740494,-73.996353&spn=0.013006,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=135+West+18th+St.+New+York,+NY+10011&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=135+W+18th+St,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.740494,-73.996353&spn=0.013006,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-1592475658390982352011-03-18T10:44:00.001-04:002011-03-18T10:48:34.973-04:00Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend at the Barrow Street Theatre<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.barrowstreettheatre.com/whats-on/birbiglia.asp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh242g3tkLSb-A2jZhtsBEuq7lMrNxGtSOhPampJo0V_eAKdkCn_OG_SPHvPu54P9MM8Yl94kxop3TLyCjwpdBKngCvqpDfrXONVqzwbL_pwfcHOrXHR6_XJGKtxJoyefRDCYx_pB15Hai/s320/Mike+Birbiglia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585431521825074562" border="0" /></a><br />Comedian and author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439157995/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theskint-20"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sleepwalk with Me: and Other Painfully True Stories</span></a>, Mike Birbiglia, performs his new one man show, <span style="font-style: italic;">My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend </span>tonight at the Barrow Street Theatre. Directed by Seth Barrish (<span style="font-style: italic;">Margot At the Wedding</span>), <span style="font-style: italic;">My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend </span>chronicles the most awkward, embarrassing, and outright hilarious romantic blunders of Mike’s life. As painful and funny as the stories are, in the end everyone makes out!<br /><br />Barrow Street Theatre<br />27 Barrow St.<br />New York, NY 10014<br />(212) 243-6262<br />$35.50 and up<br />8pm Tues-Fri<br />4, 8pm Sat-Sun<br />Through May 15<br /><a href="http://www.barrowstreettheatre.com/whats-on/birbiglia.asp">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=27+Barrow+St.+New+York,+NY+10014&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=27+Barrow+St,+New+York,+10014&ll=40.73243,-74.00322&spn=0.013008,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=27+Barrow+St.+New+York,+NY+10014&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=27+Barrow+St,+New+York,+10014&ll=40.73243,-74.00322&spn=0.013008,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-2900743571675780792011-03-17T08:19:00.002-04:002011-03-17T08:56:26.452-04:00St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSince 1762, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a staple of New York City culture. Don’t miss this year’s display, as it celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the first parade up 5th Avenue. And to celebrate the luck of the Irish, world renowned author, Mary Higgins Clark will lead the parade as Grand Marshall. Starting at 44th St. & 5th Ave, the parade marches all the way up to 86th St. Be sure to grab your spot for the best views!<br /><br />Parade begins at 44th St. & 5th Ave.<br />New York, NY<br />New York, NY 10036<br />11 am-3pm<br />Free<br /><a href="http://nycstpatricksparade.org/">Info</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272878185293362513.post-3754762374899333592011-03-16T09:21:00.003-04:002011-03-16T09:28:39.273-04:00New York Dolls at Bowery Ballroom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/5911"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiq3rI7dp9_P-06wUcZr-9PAFNN6CYlPaFkyt0IKQsZ4AuKgX_AiSjZNQyHr_KXHwkSUQ7Jo7TZJxJT245eoVAeo016R5Yewf5egyKfkDR2ZpOufZqfWjKu1FmdrqdAB2tGok3HMbXlO-N/s320/New+York+Dolls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584668849500453154" border="0" /></a><br />1970s punk rock legends the New York Dolls may no longer be dealing with any personality crises as they're back on their home turf tonight. The band, which reunited in 2004 at the behest of Morrissey, is promoting their 5th full-length album, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G7XCVC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theskint-20"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dancing Backwards in High Heels</span></a>. Catch them tonight and tomorrow (with fuzzy pop rock band, Make Out) at the Bowery Ballroom.<br /><br />Bowery Ballroom<br />6 Delancey St.<br />New York, NY 10002<br />(212) 533-2111<br />9pm (and 3/17)<br />$35<br /><a href="http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/5911">Info</a><br /><br /><center><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6+Delancey+St.+New+York,+NY+10002&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=6+Delancey+St,+New+York,+10002&ll=40.720396,-73.997812&spn=0.01301,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" width="275"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6+Delancey+St.+New+York,+NY+10002&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=6+Delancey+St,+New+York,+10002&ll=40.720396,-73.997812&spn=0.01301,0.023518&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com