The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is typically lit on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. The 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is going to be Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City, United States

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Thanksgiving Day throughout the USA celebrates the harvest with a traditional family feast. In New York City the holiday is further celebrated with this spectacular and colourful parade through the streets of Manhattan - in one of the Big Apple's most eagerly anticipated events. Stars and celebrities appear among the many floats, but are dwarfed by 15 or more 'falloons' (a cross between a float and a balloon) representing familiar cartoon characters. There are more than 50 balloons in all, which are inflated on the evening before the Parade as part of the warm-up. Over 30 clown groups, 10 marching bands and dozens of school bands also form a part of the spectacular. Good vantage points include Columbus Circle and Times Square, but get there early for a place near the front of the big crowds.

Halloween Parade NYC

Saturday, October 31, 2009 Starting at 7 p.m.


Join Us !
All Those in Costume are Welcome to Join Hundreds of Puppets, 53 Bands of Different Types of Music, Dancers and Artists, and Thousands of other New Yorkers in Costumes of their Own Creation in the Nation’s Most Wildly Creative Public Participatory Event in the Greatest City in the World !
Line-Up !
For all those in costume is on 6th Avenue South of Spring Street and North of Canal between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Alert ! ONLY enter the line-up on 6th Ave. from the East and South between Canal and Spring !
Watch !

Live: On 6th Avenue from Spring Street to 21st Street from 7 - 10 p.m.

TV: NY 1 Television from 8 - 9:30 p.m.

$31.00 Spa Treatments / October

$31.00 Spa Treatments through October

2 mi
Skintology Laser Hair Removal Spa
181 7th Ave
between 20th & 21st
New York City, NY
USA, 10011
(212) 989-6555




2 mi
Chris Chase Salon
182 Ninth Avenue at 21st Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10011
(212) 206-7991




2 mi
Senses NY Salon and Spa
138 5th Ave # 2

New York City, NY
USA, 10011
(212) 242-7979




1 mi
TriBeCa MedSpa
114 Hudson Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10013
(212) 925-9500




1 mi
Medical Aesthetics
73 Spring Street Suite 606

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 966-3991




1 mi
Beauty Jewel Spa & Laser Skin Care Center
146 West 4th Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 505-0600




1 mi
Be Mini Spa
173 Ludlow Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10002
(212) 253-5665



1 mi
Dandie
100 Stanton Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10002
(212) 598-4490



1 mi
Ling Skin Care Day Spa
191 Prince Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 982-8833



1 mi
Lush Essential Hand & Foot Spa
98 Thompson Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 625-1839

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their annual Light The Night Walk in Manhattan on October 15, 2009. Thousands will walk from South Street Seaport across the Brooklyn Bridge and back to build awareness of blood cancers and fund research for cures.
http://www.lightthenight.org/nyc/

CONCERTS October 09

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10/16 Al Green
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill


10/16 Mika
United Palace Theatre


10/17 Al Green
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill


10/21 Australian Pink Floyd Show
Paramount Theatre - Asbury Park


10/21 Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley
Madison Square Garden


10/22 Bob Weir and Ratdog
Beacon Theatre


10/23 Bob Weir and Ratdog
Beacon Theatre


10/23 David Foster and Friends
WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden


10/23 Leonard Cohen
Madison Square Garden


10/23 Nanci Griffith
Town Hall
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Please contact venue or ticket master for tickets

NY Film Festival 09

The New York Film Festival
September 25 - October 11, 2009
View Calendar >>

Main Slate
The NYFF Main Slate selections will screen at the fully renovated Alice Tully Hall, with reserved seating, except where otherwise noted.

Click on the SHOWTIME under Buy Tickets to purchase online. Tickets are also on sale at the Alice Tully Hall box office. Please note: Ticket availability may be limited for some screenings. On a daily basis, tickets are often released for sale ~ so please check back or for more information call 212-875-5050.

Tickets may be available through The Film Society Patron Program. To schedule your Patron tickets or to learn more about becoming a Patron, please contact Rob Mooney, Patron Programs Coordinator, at 212-875-5668 or via email at rmooney@filmlinc.com.


Main Slate
At Alice Tully Hall
Best available seat location for reserved seating.
>> Tickets: $20; $10 obstructed view (limited availability only at the Alice Tully Hall box office) ~ except where otherwise noted.
>> Rush Tickets: $10; one hour before showtime on the day of performance 50 rush tickets will go on sale ~ limit two tickets per person.
>> More ticket information
>> NYFF09 Complete Schedule in Calendar Format




OPENING NIGHT
Wild Grass / Les herbes folles
Alain Resnais, 2009, France, 113m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri Sept 25: 6pm*
Fri Sept 25: 8pm**



CENTERPIECE
Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
Lee Daniels, 2009, USA, 109m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat Oct 3: 7*
Sat Oct 3: 10*



CLOSING NIGHT
Broken Embraces / Los abrazos rotos
Pedro Almodóvar, 2009, Spain, 128m
Read more >>


Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 11: 5*
Sun. Oct. 11: 8*
*Closing Night Tickets: $40; $20 obstructed view (limited availability only at the Alice Tully Hall box office).



Antichrist
Lars von Trier, 2009, Denmark, 109m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 2: 9
Sat. Oct. 3: 1



Around a Small Mountain / 36 vues du Pic Saint-Loup
Jacques Rivette, 2009, France, 85m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Oct. 7: 9:30
Fri. Oct. 9: 3




The Art of the Steal
Don Argott, 2009, USA, 101m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Tue. Sep. 29: 9:15 Tue. Oct. 6: 2**
**Screening at the Walter Reade Theater ~ unreserved seating
>> Rush Tickets at the Walter Reade Theater box office.



Bluebeard / La barbe-bleue
Catherine Breillat, 2009, France, 78m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 11: 2




Crossroads of Youth / Cheongchun’s Sipjaro
An Jong-hwa, 1934, Korea, 74m
Read more >>


Buy Tickets
Sat. Oct. 3: 11AM



Eccentricities of a Blond Hair Girl/ Singularidades de uma rapariga loura
Manoel de Oliveira, 2009, Portugal/France, 64m
Preceded by
Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!
Bradley Kaplan, Ian Markiewicz, Albert Maysles, 1969-2009, USA 27 m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 5:30
Sun. Sep. 27: 9:15





Everyone Else / Alle Anderen
Maren Ade, 2009, Germany, 120m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: 9
Mon. Oct. 5: 6




Ghost Town
Zhao Dayong, 2008, China, 169m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Sep. 27: 2:15



Hadewijch
Bruno Dumont, 2009, France, 105m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: 6
Tue. Oct. 6: 9:15



Henri George’s Clouzot’s Inferno / L’Enfer de Henri-Georges Clouzot
Serge Bromberg and Ruxandra Medrea, 2009, France, 94m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: NOON



Independencia
Raya Martin, 2009, Philippines/France/Germany/Netherlands, 77m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: 3



Kanikosen
Sabu, 2009, Japan, 109m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Sep. 27: 11:30AM
Mon. Sep. 28: 6



Lebanon
Samuel Maoz, 2009, Israel, 92m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Thu. Oct. 1: 9:30
Fri. Oct. 2: 3



Life During Wartime
Todd Solondz, 2009, USA, 96m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Oct. 10: 9
Sun. Oct. 11: 11AM



Min Yè... (Tell Me Who You Are)
Souleymane Cissé, 2009, Mali/France, 135m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Mon. Oct. 5: 9
Tue. Oct. 6: 6



Mother / Maedo
Bong Joon-Ho, 2009, South Korea, 129m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 9: 6
Sat. Oct. 10: NOON



Ne Change Rien
Pedro Costa, 2009, France/Portugal, 103m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Thu. Oct. 8: 6



Police, Adjective / Politist, adj.
Corneliu Porumboiu, 2009, Romania, 115m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Mon. Sep. 28: 9:15
Tue. Sep. 29: 6



A Room and a Half / Poltory komnaty ili sentimentalnoe puteshestvie na rodinu
Andrey Khrzhanovsky, 2009, Russia, 130m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Sep. 30: 6



Sweetgrass
Ilisa Barbash and Lucien Castaing-Taylor, 2009, France/UK/US, 101m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 2:15



Sweet Rush / Tatarak
Andrzej Wajda, 2009, Poland, 84m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 2: 6
Sat. Oct. 3: 4:15



To Die Like a Man / Morrer como um homem
João Pedro Rodrigues, 2009, Portugal, 138m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Sep. 30: 9:15
Thu. Oct. 1: 6



Trash Humpers
Harmony Korine, 2009, USA, 74m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Thu. Oct. 1: 10*
Fri. Oct. 2: 11:30*
*Screenings at the Walter Reade Theater ~ unreserved seating
>> Rush Tickets at the Walter Reade Theater box office.




Vincere
Marco Bellocchio, 2009, Italy, 129m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 8:30
Sun. Sep. 27: 6



White Material
Claire Denis, 2009, France, 100m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 9: 9:15
Sat. Oct. 10: 6



The White Ribbon / Das weiße band
Michael Haneke, 2009, Germany/Austria/France/Italy, 144m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Oct. 7: 6
Thu. Oct. 8: 9



The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming, 1939, USA, 103m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 11AM


Mission
America’s pre-eminent film presentation organization, The Film Society of Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 to celebrate American and international cinema, to recognize and support new filmmakers, and to enhance awareness, accessibility and understanding of the art among a broad and diverse film going audience.

As an independent constituent of the world’s foremost performing arts center, the Film Society of Lincoln Center presents a 363-day season that includes premieres of new films from an international roster of established and emerging directors; major retrospectives; in-depth symposia and high profile events. The Film Society is one of those rare institutions whose stature is matched by its popularity, each year welcoming an aggregate audience of more than 200,000 film aficionados, filmmakers and industry leaders of every nationality, age, economic and ethnic group. The organization has been a pioneer among film institutions and one of the film world’s most respected and influential arbiters of cinematic trends and discoveries. François Truffaut, R.W. Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, Pedro Almodóvar, Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson– over the last four decades there is scarcely a major director who has not been introduced to American audiences by the Film Society.

The Film Society is best known for two world-class international festivals – the New York Film Festival (the most famous and prestigious in the country), and New Directors/New Films (celebrating new cinematic artists). It runs a state-of-the-art year-round cinema, the Walter Reade Theater (capacity: 268), and publishes the country’s most respected cinematic journal, Film Comment. Each year the organization presents its annual Gala Tribute honoring legendary stars and industry leaders of our generation at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. At various times of the year the Film Society partners with Hollywood studios to present premieres and special live appearances.

Greenwich Village Halloween

The parade is an annual event that stretches over a mile in Greenwich Village, and according to the New York Times, it is “the best entertainment the people of this City ever give the people of this City. » With fifty thousand costumed participants, artists, dancers, circus performers and musical acts, it is not a surprise that it has become one of the largest events in the country. The key to the competition is creativity, and the wilder the costume, the better!

The parade started off in 1973 with mask maker and puppeteer Ralph Lee who staged a puppet show for the children of his friends, family and neighbours in the Village. After the second year, the «Theater for the new city» stepped forward to present the show on a larger scale, and by the eighth year, the audience had grown to 100 000 !

The Halloween Parade begins on Sixth Avenue at Spring Street, and continues north along Sixth Avenue to 23rd Street.
Who Participates in New York's Village Halloween Parade?
Nearly 50,000 people participate in the annual Halloween Parade, including costumed marchers, puppeteers, bands and more. Anyone who is interested in participating in the Halloween Parade can -- just arrive at the beginning of the parade between 6:30 and 8 p.m and you can join the fun.
New York's Village Halloween Parade Overview
A New York City tradition since 1973, New York's Village Halloween Parade is the largest Halloween celebration in the world. The parade features puppets, marchers and marching bands, as well as a limited number of floats and cars. New York's Village Halloween Parade is the only night time parade in New York City and is a fun and unique way to celebrate Halloween.
New York's Village Halloween Parade Tips
•Dress for the weather -- the temperature can drop significantly once the sun goes down.
•Be prepared for crowds -- this is a popular event, it's dark and it can be hard to keep your group together. Pick a meeting point and time in case you get separated.
•Parade watchers start lining up 2 hours before the parade begins -- with some persistance (& walking) you should be able to find a prime viewing spot up to an hour before the parade begins.
•This is a busy night for bars and restaurants along the parade route -- if you're planning dinner after the parade, consider making reservations (especially if you're in a group).

Federal Cafe at the Hotel Reserve

Federal Cafe




Financial District
51 Nassau St.
New York, NY 10038 212-227-3007
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
If it just takes a good finance pun to draw in Wall Street diners, then the Federal Cafe—located in the Hotel Reserve—should have no problem filling seats. If wordplay doesn't do the trick, perhaps the $9.99 daily lunch special (11 a.m. to 3pm, full menu) might do the trick in this bear market. Federal's lunch menu runs the gamut from burgers to spring rolls to Greek salad, but the diner menu sticks closer to an Italian American theme. Owner Thomas Sima and his dad, the guys behind the Prime Cafe in the 26th Street Holiday Inn, have put together a greatest hits menu featuring veal parmigiana, chicken Milanese and prime aged steaks, all served in an understated dining room that would make any Midwestern business traveler feel at ease.


*****"I Stayed at the Reserve Hotel for a few days last week and experienced such a wonderful and refreshing time at the Federal cafe. Lana and Megan the two bar maids at the cafe were wonderful and overly accommodating , not to mention they make great drinks.The menu was primarily an Italian American theme so if your a pasta lover like myself this place will captivate your senses...."

Empire State Building

Empire State Building
One of the most popular attractions on our itinerary is the Empire State Building. Built in 1931, the building has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet tall. It is currently the tallest tower in New York City and the 2nd tallest building in the United States. A grandiose lobby galvanized with marble, granite, nickel and limestone is just the start of this amazing building.


Empire State Building Facts

With 22 miles of telephone wire and enough elevator cable to stretch from Manhattan to Baltimore, one is marveled by the building’s size, height, and history. The history of the building is a wonder in itself. During the great depression, it was decided to build the Empire State Building in an attempt to create jobs and cause a catalyst for the American economy. It turns out they needed 7 million man hours for construction to complete the project. The most amazing fact is the time in which it took to complete Gotham City’s new tallest tower. In just 18 fast-tracked months, the Empire State building was completed. By comparison, the new World Trade Center/Freedom Tower with 110 floors will take 5 years to complete. Construction on The Empire State Building was around the clock 24 hours a day. They opted to fast-track the building’s construction because they really wanted to prove to the world that the American workforce and spirit was strong and citizens should not give up hope on America.


After it was completed, critics argued that the building was not structurally sound enough to occupy. Thus, when it was completed in 1931 the occupancy rate was a meager 20%.


There is a lot more history about the Empire State Building, and the OnBoard New York Tour Guides explain it every day. The line to go to the popular observatory on the 86th floor can be long. With this in mind, we have discovered that the best time to go to the observatory is around 8:30pm in the evening, and you should purchase your tickets in advance by calling us at 1-646-919-8680 or 1-877-U-TOUR-NY

Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour

Greenwich Village Walking Tour

The Bottom Line
If you're looking for a delicious way to experience Greenwich Village while in New York City, the Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour is a great choice. On the three hour tour, your knowledgable tour guide will lead you around the neighborhood's winding streets, sharing the neighborhood's rich history and delicious foods.

Time: Tours start late morning to early afternoon
Check schedule and availability Duration: Approximately 3 hours Meet: Near 6th and Bleecker St.
(Exact location given once tickets are purchased.) Weather: Tour takes place rain or shine Dress: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Capacity: 16 people per tour guide Food: We taste on the go and are not seated. Included: All the food tastings (enough for lunch), bottle of water, and our Foods of New York Tours neighborhood guide.
Note: food tastings are subject to change without notice. Cost: $44 per person

Buy Online or Call (212) 209-3370

America’s Best Restaurants / Peter Luger Steak House

America’s Best Restaurants – Peter Luger Steak HouseThursday 30 July, 2009 8:15 am | Boutique Hotels, New York Hotels, Restaurants | Steven

Went out for steak last night to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and I guess I’ve still got beef on the brain. If only today’s feature would come to Texas (don’t really care where. I’d drive it.)

If you take your steaks seriously at all, you’ve probably heard of Peter Luger Steak House, a Brooklyn landmark voted by the Zagat Survey as the #1 steakhouse in New York City for an incredible 24 years running. Opened in 1887, the place is almost whimsically old-fashioned, boasting a Zen-simple menu, bizarre payment options, uber-manly décor and, oh yeah, some righteous steaks.


Before we get to some of the more unusual features of Peter Luger, let’s start with what everyone can agree they get just right: the steaks. Most high-end steakhouses tout USDA Prime beef, but according to Peter Luger’s buyer, Jody Storch, that’s really just the beginning. Meat is purchased daily after Jody’s discerning examination. Not even most Prime beef meets her exacting standards. You could say she only buys the prime of the Prime. (See her in action)

The highest quality beef on-hand, Peter Luger dry ages every steak in-house. Dry aging allows moisture to evaporate from the meat cuts slowly, intensifying the rich beef flavor without over-dehydrating the steaks. After several days (I’ve seen places take it to 48, though I’m not sure about Peter Luger), the meat is finally ready and sent upstairs to the restaurant.

Don’t expect a full page of different cuts to choose from. Peter Luger specializes in the Porterhouse steak, offered by number of diners rather than weight. You can order a single for yourself, or make it monster serving up to four people, served to the table on a 400-degree plate and already cut up for your convenience.


Appetizer offerings are just as straight-forward: a plate of sliced tomatoes with sauce, tomatoes and onion with sauce, a nice Caesar salad, or the heart-threateningly delicious extra thick bacon by the slice. There’s nothing fancy about any of it, but when you use top-quality ingredients and prepare them just right, there’s really no need to be.

Oh, for dessert, it’s got to be the pecan pie. They have other options, but this is the one you want.

Another standout feature of Peter Luger Steak House is that they do not accept credit cards. Either you pay cash or you order a Peter Luger Card, essentially an in-house dining card. They also have a store, selling everything from memorabilia to their signature Peter Luger Sauce to the steaks themselves, butcher shop-style. You can even have uncooked steaks mailed to you.

Though it seems old-fashioned at times (and hey, maybe that’s part of the charm), what really counts is the meat, and these steaks just can’t be beat. Beef-lovers the world over owe themselves a visit to Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn. Learn more about this restaurant here.

I’ve got a couple options I want to mention in New York City today, both of them in Manhattan but still pretty close to the steakhouse:

•Hotel Reserve - an awesome boutique Manhattan hotel located right across from the Federal Reserve Bank near Wall Street. It’s an awesome location for corporate travelers and really anyone who wants to experience the Big Apple.

•Hilton Garden Inn New York / Tribeca - Thanks to the Tribeca film festival, this area of south Manhattan is getting a lot more attention of late, and this fresh, welcoming Hilton offers a nice stay at a good price.

BASE BALL AUGUST NYC

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox. MLB Baseball Game
August 28, August 29, August 30
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals. MLB Baseball Game
August 4, August 5
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. MLB Baseball Game
August 1, August 2, August 3
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants. MLB Baseball Game
August 14, August 15, August 16, August 17
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies. MLB Baseball Game
August 21, August 22, August 23, August 24
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves. MLB Baseball Game
August 18, August 19, August 20
New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers. MLB Baseball Game
August 25, August 26, August 27
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays. MLB Baseball Game
August 10, August 11, August 12
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox. MLB Baseball Game
August 6, August 7, August 8, August 9
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun. WNBA Basketball Game
August 21

Free stuff NYC

Case of the Mondays Stand Up Show
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Manchester Pub (920 2nd Ave bet 48th & 49th St)
Cost: Free

"Case of the Mondays is a new bi-weekly stand-up show in Midtown. This recession-proof show (no cover, no drink minimum) features comics who have performed at Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Laugh Lounge, etc. What better way to kick off the week then to watch live comedy while snacking on buffalo wings? And as you take advantage of the Monday night special of 20% off your bill, you can enjoy this week's lineup, which includes Jonathan Powley, Phoebe Robinson, Mark Normand, Harris Bloom, Ray Marshall, and Kyle Senor-Ocasio! Be sure to arrive early as seating is limited."
RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups - Sex and The City
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Wednesday, August 12th
Time: Dusk (around 8:30pm)
Location: Pier 54 (14th St. and the Hudson River)



On top of getting to watch movies overlooking Hudson River on beautiful summer nights, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year's they "know what you did last summer" and screen films released in 2008. Tonight Carrie comes to the big screen in the Sex and The City movie.

Pool Parties on the Waterfront: Del the Funky Homosapien
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Sundays through August 30th
Time: gates at 2pm
Location: Kent St btw. N 8th and N 9th Sts on the East River, W'burg)
Cost: Free

With the McCarren Pool under renovations, the Williamsburg Pool Parties move to the waterfront this summer with seven weeks of free shows. In edition to the free music there will be "DODGEBALL, basketball, DJ’s, bands, burgers the works!" for you to enjoy. Afterparties at Public Assembly. This week features Del tha Funky Homosapien, Gravytrain!!!, DD/MM/YYYY, and Kenan Bell. Full line-up below. All ages

Close Encounters at Bryant Park
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Monday, August 17th
Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish)
Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves)
Cost: Free


Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight is the film of the season at they will showing Close Encounters of the Third Kind. "Steven Spielberg’s scifi blockbuster stars Richard Dreyfuss as a regular guy whose strange obsessions and journey turn fantastically clear at Devil’s Tower. Co-stars Teri Garr as his frustrated wife, and Francois Truffaut, the legendary French director, as a scientist seeking communication with extraterrestrials."

RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups - Pineapple Express
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Wednesday, August 19th
Time: Dusk (around 8:30pm)
Location: Pier 54 (14th St. and the Hudson River)
Cost: Free

On top of getting to watch movies overlooking Hudson River on beautiful summer nights, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year's they "know what you did last summer" and screen films released in 2008. Tonight is the finale of this summer's series, and what better way to go out than with last year's stoner classic Pineapple Express.


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The Magnificent 7 at Bryant Park
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish)
Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves)
Cost: Free

Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight, get a look at The Magnificent Seven. "One of the most beloved Westerns of all time with one of the greatest scores of all time (by Elmer Bernstein). Seven mercenaries, including Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, and Charles Bronson are hired to protect a Mexican village under siege by large group of bandits led by Eli Wallach."

Dance Hip Hop NYC

Hip Hop Generation Next
Thursday, August 6, 2009

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Email this EventAdd to Calendar Outlook Yahoo! Calendar Google Calendar iCalFrom New York City and Chicago to South Korea and Sierra Leone, five crews from three continents reinvent hip hop dancing with breathtaking virtuosity, jawdropping kineticism, and explosive rhythms. Sierra Leone’s rap superstars the Dry Eye Crew bring their deeply political, empowering, and explosively celebratory blend of hip hop and dancehall.

Location
Damrosch Park

Damrosch Park
Manhattan
Cost
Free
Contact Number
(212) 875-5000

Free NYC "Really"

07/27/08_________________________________________

Free Sunset Qi Gong Classes
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Every Monday from June 1 through September 14, an experienced instructor will lead…
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
Category: Athletic Events, Education
Cost: Free


HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival: The Defiant Ones
8:00 p.m.
The nation’s premier outdoor film festival brings classic films to the big screen for…
Location: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Category: Accessibility, The Arts, Cultural
Cost: Free

Bryant Park Chess Lessons
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn strategies, tactics, unexpected attacks, and unusual combinations in Bryant Park from…
Location: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Category: Accessibility, Cultural, Kids
Cost: Free

Piano in Bryant Park
12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Ragtime, jazz, and more from the city’s best pianists on the park’s custommade…
Location: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Category: The Arts, Cultural
Cost: Free

07/28_____________________________________________________________

Bryant Park Tai Chi
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. Classes…
Location: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Category: Athletic Events, Cultural, Education
Cost: Free

07/29_________________________________________________________________

Rocket Park Mini Golf
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
How do rockets blast off into space and come back home safely? Scientists and astronauts…
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: $6 adults, $5 children.

Central Park Tours: From the Maine to the Mall
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you through Central Park's most picturesque and…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature, Tours
Cost: Free

FULL: Free Karate Clinic
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Please note: This event is full and registration is closed. Children and adults ages 8…
Location: Forest Park, Queens
Category: Athletic Events, Kids
Cost: Free

Sunset Wednesday
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us every Wednesday evening in June and July. Enjoy a free New York State wine tasting…
Location: Wave Hill, Bronx
Category: Cultural
Cost: Free with admission to the grounds

Dancing Under the Stars
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bring your dancing shoes and join us for this very popular free summer series! Instructors…
Location: Little Bay Park, Queens
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free

Summer Stage July 18th

Q-Tip
Chester French
Little Dragon
Benji B
Saturday, July 18, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The beloved hip hop innovator and Renaissance man shares the day with musical trailblazers from around the globe.
Presented in association with Giant Step.

Les Halles "Hotel Staff Pick of the Week"

Brasserie Les Halles is a typical Parisian brasserie, bustling and lively, serving the fresh and simple dishes of France's everyday cuisine. "Les Halles" is the old market district of Paris where for centuries, all kind of food stalls, restaurants, brasseries, bistros and cafes fed people from all walks of life, around the clock. Brasseries differ from the other establishments by being larger, serving nonstop for extended hours and having many offerings of small or large dishes of fish, meats, poultry and vegetable prepared simply or with century-old elaborate recipes.

Current feature Films Shooting in NY

http://www.nyc.gov/html/film


Films and television programs currently in production in New York City.

Films:
The Bounty
Boy Wonder
Bye Bye, Fruit Fly
Collin Hearts Kay
Couple of Cops
Date Night
The Fourth World
Happy Thank You More Please
Morning Glory
No Job for a Woman
Rabbit Hole
Remember Me
The Resident
Salt
Sorcerer's Apprentice
Step Up 3D
Summertime
Untitled Nancy Meyers
Weakness
When the Devil Comes

Primetime TV Shows:
Boardwalk Empire
Royal Pains

Daytime, Late Night, News, and Talk Shows:
20/20
All My Children
As The World Turns
The Early Show
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show
Dateline NBC
Entertainment Tonight
Fox and Friends
Good Day New York
Good Morning America
Guiding Light
The Insider
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Show with David Letterman
Martha
The Maury Show
One Life to Live
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Today, Weekend Today Show
The Tyra Banks Show

Cable and Other TV Shows:
Close Up Now
Dr. G: Most Shocking Autopsies
The Electric Company
Fugitive Chronicles
In the Life
Love Taxi
Models of the Runway
MTV Sunblock
My Fair Wedding
NOW on PBS
NYC TV
NY Reality
Project Runway
Real Estate Road Test
Real Sports
Reel 13
Sesame Street
Sixx Design
Taxicab Confessions
Throwdown with Bobby Flay
Trvsrv
VH1 Top 20 Countdown
Worldwide Tribe

MOVIES - Regal Battery Park Stadium 11 "WEEK ENDING OF 07/10/09"

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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D NEW! (PG)
Digital 3D Showtimes More Info
12:00 2:25 4:504:50 7:157:15 9:409:40

Public Enemies NEW! (R)
10:50am 1:50 4:504:50 7:507:50 11:0011:00

My Sister's Keeper (PG-13)
11:20am 2:00 4:254:25 7:107:10 9:459:45

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13)
12:50 1:40 3:10 4:10 5:105:10 6:306:30 7:307:30 8:308:30 9:509:50 10:5010:50

The Proposal (PG-13)
12:30 3:00 5:305:30 8:108:10 10:4010:40

Year One (PG-13)
1:55 4:20 6:506:50 9:309:30

The Taking of Pelham 123 (R)
12:10 2:30 5:005:00 7:457:45 10:1010:10

The Hangover (R)
12:40 3:20 5:405:40 8:208:20 11:0511:05