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Met Gala 2014

CityBuzz counts down the best dressed at the 2014 Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, is the one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Its collections span more than 5,000 years of visual culture from every corner of the globe.

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Go Green In Style At The High Line Park!

HighLine The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line. It is a great vantage point to look at New York from a different viewpoint. The High Line is fully wheelchair accessible. The High Line is located on Manhattan's West Side. The park runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. The first section of the High Line opened on June 9, 2009. It runs from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street. The second section, which runs between West 20th and West 30th Streets, opened June 8, 2011. The summer hours for The High Line are in effect now with the park open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. All ages can enjoy the beautiful High Line! Visit thehighline.org for more information.

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New Museum: Paweł Althamer’s The Neighbors

This exhibition includes a new presentation of Paweł Althamer's work, Draftsmen’s Congress, originally presented at the 7th Berlin Biennial (2012). The blank white space of the New Museum’s Fourth Floor gallery is transformed through the gradual accumulation of drawings and paintings by Museum visitors and a wide array of invited community organizations. The exhibition also features a number of Althamer’s iconic sculptures and performative videos. For “The Neighbors,” Althamer has initiated a coat drive for the Bowery Mission, the Museum’s neighboring organization, which has been serving the homeless and hungry since 1879.

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Visit The Past At The American Museum Of Natural History

AMNH The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures. Current exhibits include Whales: Giants of the Deep which transports visitors to the vibrant underwater world of the mightiest animals on Earth. Also visit Frogs: A Chorus of Colors where you can explore the rich diversity of frogs and learn about their evolution, biology, and the threats they face in the world's changing environments. Also Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture where you can take a journey around the world and through time. Stroll through an ancient market, cook a virtual meal, peek inside the dining rooms of illustrious individuals—and consider some of the most challenging issues of our time. Visit amnh.org for more information.

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Visit The New Museum

New Museum Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan’s only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program. The New Museum is devoted entirely to contemporary art from all over the world. Its exhibitions are often shocking, controversial, and they attract great criticism. But isn’t this what contemporary art is all about? The building of the New Museum, located on Bowery and Prince, is a contemporary art piece in itself. The Japanese architecture firm designed the building as a series of gigantic boxes, the museum’s galleries, placed on top of each other. It is truly a monument of contemporary art. Located in the Lower East side, where most buildings are old and poorly maintained, the building of the New Museum definitely stands and makes a strong statement – contemporary art exist, and it matters. The New Museum seems to reject everything that is bourgeois or old, making space for a new direction in art and culture – modernity. This summer, the New Museum will present the first major New York museum exhibition of the work of Ellen Gallagher. Spanning the past twenty years, “Don’t Axe Me” will provide one of the first opportunities to thoroughly examine the complex formal and thematic concerns of one of the most significant artists to emerge since the mid-1990s. The title of the exhibition, “Don’t Axe Me,” evokes her radical approach to image, text, and surface—drawing equally from modernism, mass culture, and social history. This focused survey at the New Museum will run concurrently with Gallagher’s exhibition at the Tate Modern, London (May 2013). Visit newmuseum.org for more information.

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Make Every Day Even Sweeter with Tache Chocolate

A great activity for any special occasion is taking a chocolate making class. It is a perfect opportunity to make custom chocolate gifts for all your friends & family or purchase a class as a gift! Whatever the case maybe, Tache's got plenty of chocolate to go around. Custom gift packaging and gift certificates are available upon request, too! Spend your hour and a half lesson in Tache's chocolate factory learning everything from cultivating, tempering, tasting, coating to decorating your own delicious chocolate delicacies. Make popular treats like chocolate mustache lollipops, caramel kisses, chocolate bars, mendients, grignotines (french chocolate clusters of dried fruit & nuts), or even invent your own! Principle teacher, chocolatier and owner, Aditi Malhotra, is a graduate of Switzerland’s Glion Institute, the French Culinary Institute and named by Zagat as one of their top “30 Under 30” chefs.

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Harlem- 125th Street

125th Street in Manhattan has received a much anticipated facelift, and not a moment too soon. 125th Street is poised to become a new center piece attraction to anyone wishing to celebrate Black History Month. The new Arts and Cultural hub offers some of the most historical sites, not only beloved by the Black community, but around the World. Apollo Theater for instance, is just one of the familiar sites that has stood the test of time and still gives back to the community, though it's weekly amateur nights. Got what it takes for super stardom? Than start there. Hue-Man Bookstore and Cafe is a gold mine of African American intellectual pursuits, literature, and the coffee's not too shabby, either. Known of its extensive list of guests authors, we were lucky to catch a glimpse of non other than Bill Cosby! With guests like that, you're wondering just who'll show up next. Just down the street, stands the magnificent Abyssinian Baptist Church. From its halls every Sunday, a thunderous, praiseworthy procession of gospels sung by the in house choir. Just, heavenly. Studio Museum should be the next stop on you're Black History tour. The space is a showcase for Black artists, like Kira Lynn Harris. Last, but certainly not least, after you've worked up an appetite with all that site seeing, Visit Sylvia's where the food not only fills the belly, but feeds the soul. It's the taste of Harlem, featuring authentic southern style soul food. 125th Street is chuck full of history, artistic pursuit, journeys for the mind and for the soul. A definite must-visit for any and all.

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Seven’s Mediterranean Turkish Grill

150 West 72nd St. Your one stop destination for all cuisine Turkish! Seven's is a traditional Turkish restaurant, family owned, and renowned for its fresh but orthodox culinary prowess. One of the Co-Owners teaches us in the ways of Turkish dining by sharing what ingredients he says, makes for a good Turkish meal. Seafood, salad (lots of it), Appetizers, lamb, and beef, are combined in uniquely exotic ways and are the cornerstones of many Turkish meals. Seven's has been in business for over 35 years, run by the Brother's Seven. And on each morning, ever marinade is made fresh, ingredients are gathered daily and are the freshest around. You can tell how much pride the Brother's put not only into their business, but into their delicious food.

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POP!

Be bold on a budget at POP, a trendy clothing boutique in Brooklyn. The color coded inventory of POP will make your dive into the unique “in” style wares much easier. Whether your style is bold and colorful or muted and chic, POP has all fashion types under the Sun. Even if you don't know exactly what it is your looking for, the talented staff there, will offer personalized consultations on what style suits you best. Owner, Sheila Sharman, is the fiercely fabulous head of operations, whose love and passion led her to the founding and opening of POP. POP is located at 310 Grand St. Brooklyn. Why don't you POP in!

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Enjoy Central Park covered in snow!

Yes the downside is that summer is over and it is now getting colder, but the upside is that NOTHING beats Central Park covered in snow!

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David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center

The David Rubenstein Atrium, a vibrant public visitors’ and ticketing facility on Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets is open daily with an array of services for local residents, the general public, and the thousands of people who visit Lincoln Center and the surrounding community every day. Come to the David Rubenstein Atrium on Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets and explore: * A vibrant community gathering place to linger in and enjoy, with plenty of places to sit * A venue for free weekly performances as part of Target Free Thursdays * A resource for day-of discount tickets to available Lincoln Center performances * Food service from Chef Tom Colicchio's 'wichcraft café * A staffed Information Desk * Restrooms * A destination for free Wi-Fi access

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The Philadelphia International Auto Show

When: January 30 – February 7, 2010 Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center See new vehicles ranging from next year's models to high-concept cars. ADA_5616

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Manhattan Lyric Opera 3/13/2009

Manhattan Lyric Opera Mixed repertoire of opera, operetta and broadway. Elderhostel, The New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 (212) 971-0101 Chi-Lyric_Ardis_Krainik_The

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade 11AM-4PM

St. Patrick's Day Parade 11AM-4PM Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 86th Street. The St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of New York City's greatest traditions. On this day, everyone is Irish! The annual procession marches up past Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 83rd Street. The first parade in NYC took place in 1766 when Irishmen from the evolutionary War brought the tradition to our New World. The military units continued to march each year until after the War of 1812 when local Irish fraternal and beneficial societies began sponsoring it. st_pats+parade

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The Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show 135th Annual Dog Show will take place February 14-15, 2011 at MSG

The Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show 135th Annual Dog Show will take place February 14-15, 2011 at MSG * The Westminster Dog Show is a ticketed event. Tickets cost $20-145 each. * Entry is limited to 2500 dogs. * 170 breeds and varieties are judged during the two-day event 79731590

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New York City Restaurant Week Winter 2011 NYC Winter Restaurant Week runs January 24-February 6, 2011

Twice a year, in January/February and June/July, there is a unique opportunity to experience some of New York City's finest restaurants for a fraction of the usual price. Throughout the city, restaurants participate in "Restaurant Week" where they offer a three-course lunch for $24.07 (& some even offer dinner for $35). Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try out a restaurant that may usually be out of your budget, or test some new restaurants with a little less financial risk. Check out my tips for enjoying Restaurant Week. tocqueville24_480

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New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center The Fall 2011 Collections at New York Fashion Week

The fashion industry's finest, and the celebrities who love them, are descending on Lincoln Center once again for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week from February 9-17, 2011. All of the hottest designers are showing their Fall 2011 collections to celebs and fashionistas in the tents at Lincoln Center this year. fashion_week_lincoln_center

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Holiday Fair at Grand Central Terminal

In many ways Grand Central is the heart of New York City, but for many locals (and commuters!) it’s also home to the best holiday market in town. The Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair is one of the city’s few indoor (read warm) markets featuring over 70 vendors selling jewelry, home décor accessories, clothing and toys. Through December 24th. http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/go/mallevents.cfm?eventID=2145364365 13_grand_central_station_lg1-794661

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Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum

New at the Brooklyn Museum is Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera. In the late 1930s Norman Rockwell adopted photography as a tool to bring his illustration ideas to life in studio sessions. Working as a director, Rockwell carefully staged his photographs, selecting props and locations, choosing his models, and orchestrating every detail. He created an abundance of photographs for each new subject, sometimes capturing complete compositions and other times combining separate pictures of individual elements. These photographs were the focus of a recently completed two-year project at the Norman Rockwell Museum that preserved and digitized almost 20,000 negatives. http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/norman_rockwell/ p10100511

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New York Train Show

See New York City in a different way at the NY Holiday Train show at the New York Botanical Garden through Jan 9th. There’s a quarter-mile of track along 140 New York City landmarks including the original Yankee stadium, St. Patrick’s cathedral and even a new flight center at the JFK airport. Each structure is crafted from small dried plants! And for extra holiday spirit check out the Discovery Center for Gingerbread Adventures where you can learn about the plants that give life and spice to the season’s favorite edible people. http://www.nybg.org/home-holiday-train-show.php 06train_600

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Visit The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York is lit with over five miles of lights. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Norway Spruce about 75 ft tall. The tree will typically be illuminated from 5.30 a.m. till 11.30 p.m. everyday, except on Christmas and New Year's Eve. On Christmas, the tree will stand illuminated for 24 hours and on New Year's day the lights will be turned off at 9.00 p.m. Xmas-Tree-Rock-2005-003-aaa

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Thomas Farley Goes For A Ride In NYC

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Winefest Vinobrani week at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden at 8 p.m

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 12:00 PM, with Live entertainment by Pajtashi Band Burcak. 01-bohemian-hall-and-beer-garden

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The Writing on the Wall: Text in Art from Picasso to Alighiero e Boetti Sept. 6, at 11:30 a.m

Museum lecturers, educators, graduate students, and occasionally curators lead talks in the collection and special exhibitions daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Audiences learn about the historical context and significance of modern and contemporary artworks through a process of looking and exchanging ideas with a lecturer. For further information go to www.moma.org/visit/calendar/events/10210 pablo-picasso

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Girls & Boys with DJ Quest Love and Talib Kweli Sept. 3rd 10:00pm

The biggest electro party in new york city is girls & boys, the 2000 plus people party that features some of the biggest and most cutting edge names in dance music. Every friday in the grand ballroom at Webster Hall. questlove

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Rihanna Free GMA Concert Aug. 20

Friday Aug. 20, Rihanna performs free in Central Park 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. rihanna2

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Bodies: The Exhibition

August 02, 10:00 AM at South Street Seaport bodies-revealed-exhibit

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Little Ireland, Chinatown, and Little Italy History and Tasting Tour

Aug. 02, 1:30 P.M. at NYC Discovery Walking Tours NY-NYC-LittleItaly

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Little Ireland, Cinatown and Little Italy Tasting Tour, Aug 2nd

A walk through these ethnic enclaves exploring the trials and triumphs of the American immigrant. Along the way, we will sample ethnic specialties from pizza and cannolli to spring rolls and dumpling. Stops include the Church of the Transfiguration; the site Five Points, made famous in Gangs of New York; Banco Stablile, Confucius Plaza, the residence of Dr. Sun-Yat-sen. little_italy_full

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3. 10 Premieres at Lincoln Center Festival July 7-25

Picture 11The goal of the Lincoln Center Festival is to bring to audiences something they could not see anywhere else in the world. In a city as culturally crazy as New York, this is a lofty task, but this festival always delivers- and this year is no exception. In 18 days there will be 10 premieres and debuts, and 45 performances from 12 countries in over seven venues across New York City. The Lincoln Center Festival kicks off with the U.S. premiere of Musashi, a lavish production based on a legendary samurai story. Another highlight includes the works of Edgard Varese by Maestro Alan Gilbert and The New York Philharmonic. This festival is heralded by nearly every New York critic as one of summer’s highlights.

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1. King Tut Debuts in Times Square July 1-31

It hasking tut been 30 years since the famous boy king has made his presence felt in New York City, and King Tut NYC is quite a debut. Located in the Discovery Times Square Exposition- NYC’s first large-scale exhibition center, King Tut NYC will feature 10 galleries and more than 130 artifacts from the world of pharaohs. Highlights include King Tutanhkhamun’s iconic golden canopic coffinette and crown as well as an entire gallery that will for the first time showcase the latest DNA studies and forensic findings, like exactly how he died.

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2. Free Concerts Galore in Central Park July 1-31

Anyone who lives in NYC knows that Central Park is the place to go for amazing free concerts in the summer.  From SummerStage to GMA’s Summer Concert Series, there’s a plethora of options both day and night in Central Park.central park summer concerts In July, the SummerStage will feature the highly anticipated performances The Metropolitan Opera: Summer Recital Series as well as the critically acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company. The SummerStage also plays host to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show in July as world music like Istanbulive II. GMA’s star-studded stage lives up to its reputation this month with performances from Mary J. Blige, The GO-GO’s, Sheryl Crow and the Black Eyed Peas. All these concerts are free and open to the public, but there is always a long, long wait, so plan to get there early… very early.

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1. Play Me, I’m Yours Street Pianos June 1-30

Picture 89People in cities all over the world- London to Buenos Aires- have been spotting pianos in the street. They’re available for looking, touching, playing, and even decorating, and it turns out that it’s all actually part of Luke Jerram’s artwork.  Now, he wants people to participate and create music right in the streets of New York, so he has installed over 130 pianos in parks, train stations, bridges, markets, and ferries all over the city.  The majority of these pianos are already world travelers, having been as far around the globe as Sydney.  When the event started, there were only fourteen pianos, and now there are many more, so don’t be surprised when there’s a mysterious waltz coming from around the corner.

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2. Free Concerts Galore in Central Park June 1-30

Anyone who lives in NYC knows thatPicture 91 Central Park is the place to go for amazing free concerts in the summer.  They have a wildly eclectic selection that ranges from The New York Philharmonic to Miley Cyrus.  Good Morning America will be Partying in the USA with Miley on the 18th and then there’s Sarah MacLachlan on the 11th, Alicia Keys on the 25th, and the Jonas Brothers on the 21st.  While GMA's concerts are in the morning, they’re also broadcast on national television, which kind of balances it out.  Also, don’t miss Summerstage’s Melody Gardot and The New York Pops on the 1st, because as the largest independent pops orchestra in America, they know how to have a good time, too.

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3. Party With Prince Harry at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic June 27

Picture 92Some of the biggest names in Polo are competing in style on the historic Governor’s Island, in what has to be one of New York’s move posh and prized events of the summer: Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic.  Not only will HRH Prince Harry be there, who started this annual match to raise money for underprivileged South-African children, but he’ll be facing off with Nacho Figueras, the face of Ralph Lauren Fragrances, in this one-day only event.  Not to mention the fact that the VIP list last year included Madonna, Kate Hudson, Marc Jacobs, Chloe Sevigny and LL Cool J, and this year will be just as fabulous as years past. But no worries, the “common” guest can spring for a table, or have a champagne picnic on the beautiful lawn and feel good about it, because it’s all for a great cause.

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1. Wine and More at Toast of the Town May 24

Picture 26Taking place in one of the premier wine and food capitals of the world, the Toast of the Town wine tasting festival is the place to go for wine enthusiasts or those just looking for a good time. There are over 500 world-class wines for people to taste. There is also music paired with gourmet dishes from New York’s top restaurants. The festival is organized by WineEnthusiast.com, which means many of the knowledgeable editors and writers of the site will be mingling and wine-tasting with the crowd. From wine experts to novices, everyone here will be enjoying the spectacular evening.

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3. Eclectic Ninth Avenue Int’l Food Festival May 15-16

Picture 28New York is famous for its street fairs, and none of the street fairs are more known than the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival in Hell’s Kitchen. Started in 1973, this food festival attracts more than a million people every year. The festival reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity that is Hell’s Kitchen. Besides the standard zepplois, funnel cakes, mozzarepas, and egg creams, there is a smorgasbord of unique foods that will only be found here. From Argentinian to Cajun to Moroccan to Peruvian food, the list here goes on and on. There are also over 200 street fair and flea market vendors selling various items. There is a stage with live entertainment on 55th Street on Sunday, featuring international music and dance like Egyptian belly dancing, Arabian scarf dancing and German folk dancing. If you’re bringing the family, there is also a children’s pavilion featuring games and activities. There is no admission fee, and the festival raises money for community groups in the neighborhood.

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1. Christie’s Goes Green for Earth Day Auction April 22

Picture 12Every April, we remember to celebrate the amazing planet we live on, and Christie's celebrates the green month with a celeb-filled Green Auction. This inaugural event, in conjunction with NBC Universal, is going to be huge. Hosts include Salma Hayek, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Vera Wang, and co-chaired by members of the Rockefeller family. Guests will be bidding on coveted artworks, like ones from Damien Hirst, and incredible experiences, like trips to Bali and Antarctica or dinner with Eli Manning, that will benefit four non-profit organizations: Central Park Conservatory, Conservation International, Natural Resources Defense Council and Oceana. For those who can't make it to the star-studded evening event, don't worry, as participants are encouraged to bid online, in real time, with Christie's LIVE. Christie's proves that "a bid to save the earth" is definitely glamorous.

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2. Star Studded TriBeCa Film Festival April 21-30

Picture 18Tribeca Film Festival invades lower Manhattan once a year and it’s always a star studded, must-see red carpet event, after all it was created by Robert DeNiro. One of the most important and popular independent film festivals, this year the parties and controversy have started early. Shrek Forever After will open the festival, and other films like My Trip to Al Qaeda, Last Play at Shea, and Edward Burns’ Nice Guy Johnny are sure to bring out the stars. One film, though, that is getting a lot of publicity, protests and defense (even a write up in the New York Times) is the transgender comedy Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives. With titles like these, this year’s Tribeca Film Festival will not disappoint.

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3. Hottest Debuts at NY Auto Show April 2-11

Picture 19There will be 32 highly anticipated debuts- 18 world introductions and 14 North American- at this year’s New York Auto Show. It is the new crop of hybrids that has the blogosphere and motor heads buzzing. Hyundai is set to debut its first ever hybrid, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, along with Porsche’s Cayenne hybrid and Lexus’ sporty compact hybrid, just to name a few. Other highly anticipated debuts include the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Gullwing doors, Ford Shelby GT500, Audi A8 and more . The New York Auto Show is only for 10 days, but you’ll definitely be hearing about what’s on display for months- or years- to come.

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3. Spring Comes Early at Macy’s Flower Show April 1-11

Picture 20Macy’s is already a must-see when visiting New York City, but this month there’s more of a reason to visit the iconic store. The Macy’s Flower Show, this year titled Spring Is In The Air, is invading the 8 floors of the gigantic department store. Highlights include 10 different garden environments, 30,000 different exotic trees, flowers, and plants, and a hot air balloon centerpiece. But, this is a store after all, and many of the retailers are offering discounts, promotions and specialized gardens on nearly every single floor. This is one of the most beautiful flower displays, and it’s all in the heart of Manhattan.

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4. 7 Premieres, 7 Parties at Gen Art Film Fest April 7-13

Picture 23April is the month for film festivals in New York and Gen Art is a great place for cool, cutting edge people and films. Now in its 15th year, the Gen Art Film Festival is a week-long festival showcasing 14 films (7 shorts, 7 features) from some of North America’s most talented emerging filmmakers. In the past it has introduced cutting edge filmmakers like Alan Cumming, Cary Fukunaga and the late Adrienne Shelly. A unique feature of this festival is that regular people can get tickets to the highly coveted and star studded after-parties.

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5. Celebrate World Champion Yankees in SoHo April 17

Picture 24Right on the heels of the New York Yankees home opener on April 13th, the Pop International Galleries in SoHo will be celebrating reigning the World Series winners, New York Yankees, with the unveiling of the Official World Series Victory Piece. Famed sports artists Stephen Holland will be on hand to present another three works of art featuring the Yankee’s most beloved and feared players: A-Rod, Mariano Rivera, and, of course, Derek Jeter. If you can’t get the opportunity to see them play ball, this event is open to the public to allow everyone to enjoy at least a beautiful representation of the famed players.

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1. NYC’S First Official Oscar Party March 1-7

New York is usuallyPicture 10 the first on every trend, but this time they’re following a great one that has been going on across the US for years: an official Oscar party. On March 7, NYC & Company will be hosting the first ever “Oscar Night and the City,” NYC’s Official Oscar Night American celebration. Located at the prestigious Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, this event is as glamorous as the one in Hollywood with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception and an official broadcast viewing party where you can have either a “starring role” or “supporting role,” depending on your tickets. For those who can’t make the Oscar bash, NYC & Co is hosting events for the entire week leading up to the broadcast with an Oscar-winning movie marathon featuring NYC-themed films and several exhibits, all at Lincoln Center.

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2. Everyone’s Irish at St. Patty’s Day Parade March 17

Every othPicture 11er city has their St. Patrick’s Day Parade situated nicely on the weekends, but in New York, they shut down the streets of New York to party in the middle of the week! On Wednesday March 17, the self-proclaimed oldest (since 1762), biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the WORLD takes over Manhattan. Starting at 44th street and moving uptown on 5th Avenue, the parade passes landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the American Irish Historical Society before ending at the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 86th Street and 5th Avenue. The parade is always a loud and lively event, and regardless of your nationality, a “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” pin will always be greeted with a warm reception here!

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3. Prestigious AIPAD Photography Show March 17-21

Picture 15In conjunction with the Association of International Photography and Art Dealers, the annual AIPAD Photography Show New York is one the most important international photography events. In its 30th year, more than 70 of the world’s best fine art photography galleries will be coming together at the Park Avenue Armory to show off museum-quality work from contemporary, modern and 19th century photographs to photo-based art, video and even new media art forms. For those who want to celebrate the show in true high art fashion, a Gala Preview will be held on March 17th to benefited the John Szarkowsi Fund, which is an endowment for photography acquisitions at the beloved MoMA in New York.

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4. American Idiot- Broadway Style- Opens March 24

What happens when you takePicture 2 a Tony Award-winning director and a Grammy Award-winning album and put it together on stage? The new musical American Idiot. Based on Green Day’s politically charged hit album, this rock opera is moving to the big stage of NYC after an amazingly successful run in Berkeley, California. It is about a group of young, working-class men who come to America from the Middle East and find themselves in the confusion of post-9/11 America. It’s the same great storyline in NYC, but with a twist; Michael Mayer, the director of the smash Spring Awakening, will also be directing this cutting edge musical.

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5. Pier Antiques & Fashion Alley is NYC’s Largest Show March 13-14

Antiques Picture 3and fashion are two of the best exhibition markets and so when New York combines both of them under one roof, the result is massive. The Pier Antiques Show & Fashion Alley features over 500 shops and galleries showcasing major designers and decorators from all over the country. In its 35th year on the Hudson River, The Pier Antiques Show is New York City’s largest antiques, art, style and collecting event. Find everything from jewelry and vintage designers to ceramics, folk art, furniture and more in one weekend.

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2. Prestigious Purebreds at The Westminster Dog Show Feb. 15-16

Picture 19For the 134th year, The Westminster Kennel Annual Dog Show will crown the most desirable purebred dog as Best in Show. Known as the Superbowl of the dog world, this is a landmark event for all dog lovers as it is America’s oldest and most prestigious dog show. A limited 2,500 champion-only dogs compete for the coveted prize and this year there are some brand new additions to the mix. Three new breeds have been allowed to compete for the first time: Irish Red and White Setter, Norwegian Buhund, and Pyrenean Shepherd. Will the Sussex Spaniel “Stump” defend the title or will a pug or newbie Pyrenean Shepherd grab the first prize? The only way to find out is at the Garden for two days in Manhattan.

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3. Travel the World in a NY Minute at the NYT Travel Show Feb. 26-28

Picture 22Escape the brutal cold of New York City winter and head to the New York Times Travel Show in late February. This annual buzzed about event features 500 fabulous destinations across the globe as well as stage performances, travel seminars, as well as travel agents who can book trips on the spot. The New York Times has one of the most prestigious travel sections of any newspaper in the world and all your favorite journalists will be on hand to give seminars on where to go, what to do when you’re there, and other helpful hints and advice to make your next trip go from great to insanely amazing. On top of all the great information, there will be prizes and travel giveaways as well as travel deals for those who aren’t lucky to snag an entire trip for free!

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4. Lion Dancing & Firecrackers for the Chinese New Year Feb. 14

Picture 25It’s the year of Tiger in 2010, which means that it’s going to be fiery year. Start it of with the New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival- one of the few days a year you can legally set off firecrackers and rockets in Manhattan. Along with the amazing explosions will be lion dances, drumming, and giveaways/contests of traditional Chinese New Year items. After the Firecracker Ceremony, make sure to join in on the festival parade through the streets of Chinatown.

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5. Have a Feast During NYC Restaurant Week Jan. 25-Feb. 7

Picture 24New York City is known for having one of the best culinary scenes in the world and Restaurant Week is a time for all New Yorkers to take advantage of the incredible talent without gasping at the bill. For just $24 for lunch and $35 for dinner, people can enjoy a gourmet three-course meal that has been put together by industry heavyweights like David Burke, Mario Batali, and Bobby Flay. Some 200 restaurants participate in the two week long event including award winning restaurants like Tabla, Megu, Nobu, Rosa Mexicana, Spice Market, and the list goes on and on and on. Reservations begin on January 12th so make sure to book for the coveted restaurants early- and frequently!

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1. NYC Ballet Winter Season Begins 1/5-2/28/10

If you weren’t able to see the ultimate ballet, The Nutcracker, this pasPicture 11t holiday season, there’s no reason to feel like you missed out. The highly acclaimed New York City Ballet’s winter season begins in January and the repertoire is filled with many different performances. The season will kick-off with Balanchine’s gorgeous A Midsummer Night’s Dream and in the month of January will also include Romeo + Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, and All Russian. A highlight of the season- and the month- is on January 22nd. In honor of founder George Balanchine’s birthday, the one-night performance will feature dance inspired by three countries that most influenced the legendary founder.

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2. Have a Feast During NYC Restaurant Week 1/25-2/7/10

Picture 10New York City is known for having one of the best culinary scenes in the world and Restaurant Week is a time for all New Yorkers to take advantage of the incredible talent without gasping at the bill. For just $24 for lunch and $35 for dinner, people can enjoy a gourmet three-course meal that has been put together by industry heavyweights like David Burke, Mario Batali, and Bobby Flay. Some 200 restaurants participate in the two week long event including award winning restaurants like Tabla, Megu, Nobu, Rosa Mexicana, Spice Market, and the list goes on and on and on. Reservations begin on January 12th so make sure to book for the coveted restaurants early- and frequently!

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3. NYT Art & Leisure Weekend 1/7-1/10/10

Picture 9The New York Times Art & Leisure Weekend is an incredible opportunity to learn from major stars of the film, television, culinary, and dance worlds- that are interviewed by some of the most prestigious journalists in the world from the New York Times. Each seminar is better than the next covering all aspects of art and entertainment. Listen in as Frank Bruni interviews the stars of Top Chef, Journalist Patrick Healy interviews Natalie Portman, Journalist Bill Carter interviews Jimmy Fallon, Journalist Jason Zinoman interviews the makers of Cirque du Soleil and much more. From soap opera stars to chefs, this an incredible way to spend a glamorous New York weekend– and possibly get a few tips from the pros.

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4. MLK Weekend Harlem Style 1/16-1/17/10

Picture 7In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., NYC Discovery Walking Tours is hosting a special tour through the prominent African American neighborhood of Harlem. Highlights of the tour include Blumstein’s, where the famous assassination attempt on Dr. King happened in 1958. Visitors will also see the legendary Apollo Theater and Lenox Lounge, where Billy Holiday performed. The MLK, Jr. Harlem Walk is a great way to see a cultural diverse neighborhood of New York and celebrate the memory of MLK, who walked those same exact streets 50 years ago.

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5. Music from Around the World at globalFEST 1/1/10

Picture 6Music fans love to be the first to “discover” bands and for seven years globalFEST has been a festival that showcases artists from all over the world whoare on the brink of U.S. success. All the acts are unique in their style and culture as they generally represent music that is different from what we hear Stateside. In January, such diverse styles as French Gypsy jazz with breakbeats, Argentine club sounds, Afro-Colombian music, Central Asian avant rock, New York salsa, and so much more will be playing. This festival always brings unique music that you can discover before all your friends.

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1. Tim Burton’s Debut at the MoMA 12/1/09 – 12/31/09

You did not read that wrong, the famed visionary filmmaker Tim Burton has an exhibition open at the Museum of Modern Art. Highly-anticipated by many publications across the U.S., Tim Burton's art work ranges from never-before-seen sketches from his childhood to his major Hollywood success. The exhibition contains over 700 examples of art from drawings, painting, photographs, concept art, storyboards, puppets, maquettes, costumes, and moving image works. If you love his movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, and Edward Scissorhands, you will definitely be intrigued by the brain- and art- behind the famous movies.

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2. Join the Celebs at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting 12/2/09

The holiday season hasn't begun until the tree is lit at Rockefeller Center in NYC. This year is destined to be as momentous as years past, with celebrity guest performances including living legend Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and even The Muppets! Stars and thousands of on-lookers always surround the world's most famous Christmas tree. Make sure to get there early if you want to see the performances starting at 6:45pm and lighting of the tree at 8:55pm sharp!

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4. NYE with New Yorkers- Not Tourists- at Capitale 12/31/09

New York is famous for many things, including the Times Square Ball Drop, but most New Yorkers shudder at the thought of spending their special night in the middle of tourist central. Instead, most New Yorkers are out at the clubs, where they are warm and treated to incredible drink specials. Capitale, voted the #1 event space in the country, is having an incredible NYE event with a six-hour open bar, appetizers, buffet, an assortment of desserts, and a champagne toast at midnight. Party at the super-chic Capitale where the likes of Eva Mendes, Beyonce, and Jay-Z have been spotted.

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5. Holiday Window Shopping in Style 12/1/09-12/31/09

It's always fun to see how stores get into the holiday state of mind, but New York's retailers take it to a new level. Shopping doesn't even need to be done to get a full entertaining experience from Fifth Avenue. The likes of Cartier, Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Barney's are known for the extravagant holiday windows and displays. Not only are the windows and mannequins all dressed up, some of the retailers decorate the outside buildings and sidewalks. You can't help but get into the season with a walk along Fifth Avenue in December.

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83rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

In most American homes, Thanksgiving is not complete without the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The legendary parade is broadcast throughout the U.S. and in New York it brings the city that never stops moving to a stand still along Broadway. The parade is filled with massive balloons, the nation's best marching bands, and award-winning performers. This year there is a new parade route so make sure to check the website for details.

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Sotheby’s Art Auctions

Sotheby's is synonymous with high-quality art, so make sure to check out Sotheby's Russian Art auction at the beginning of the month. If you can't make it to this one, there are many more events during the month including the Contemporary Art Auctions, Finest and Rarest Wines, and the Latin American Art auction.

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New York Comedy Festival

There is not better necessity than laughter than during a time of crisis (a.k.a. the recession) so make sure to check out the New York Comedy Festival. Headliners include comedy giants like Dane Cook, Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, and SNL alums Andy Samberg and Tracy Morgan. This is an event guaranteed to leave your cheeks sore from laughing.

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Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk Begins

cyr_ringMove over Rockettes, a new holiday show is in town. The legendary performance group Cirque du Soleil brings their winter-inspired performance to Madison Square Garden just in time for the winter season. The show is about a boy's quest for snow, but is definitely all show with incredible acrobatics, theatrical effects, and melodic songs.

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Tastings New York

tastingsnycThere is a lot more to do at Tastings New York than simply taste. Divided into four sections, cook, eat, drink, live, this event is filled with tons to do, learn, and taste. Sample the best from New York's Zagat rated restaurants and world renowned chefs the first weekend of November.
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