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Next door to The Herald Square Hotel Listen to Jazz,
Have some Wine & Chocolate Spend the Night with Friends & Us!
 ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar
11 West 31st Street • (212) 714-2992 phone • (212) 714-2996 fax
The proprietors are committed to providing an impeccable, first-class dining experience. The unique menu, coupled with a selection of over 90 fine wines and champagnes from all over the world, creates a truly remarkable experience. AYZA café, wine and chocolate bar, offers its patrons first-rate food and wines in an elegant, yet comfortable Mediterranean Cuisine,
http://www.ayzanyc.com
Join us for live Jazz music on Mondays
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 2009 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
November 10, 2008 - December 30, 2008
The 2008 Radio
City Christmas Spectacular returns to Radio City Music Hall with
a dazzling new opening number! Join the entire cast and the world-famous
Rockettes as they perform show-stopping favorites like the "Parade
of the Wooden Soldiers" and the majestic "Living Nativity"
http://www.radiocitychristmas.com/
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ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
December 2nd, 2009
212-632-3975
The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting ceremony is always a fun event, full of pomp and celebrities. Festivities begin around 6:45pm, and the lighting takes place at 8:55pm sharp! Last year, more than 30,000 multicolored, 7 1/2-watt bulbs were strung on over 5 miles of electrical wire to decorate the tree. Each branch wass individually wrapped to achieve the full lighting effect and there were no other ornaments on the tree except for the star on top. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is located in the Plaza center, at 50th Street and 5th Avenue The tree may be viewed around the clock, but you will want to see it when it is lit.
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 Kids' Night on Broadway 2010
takes
place in early February in NYC
Tickets will go on sale in November. See list of participating
shows.
* Get info on Kids' Night on Broadway across the U.S.
* Download the 2010 KNOB souvenir Playbill (pdf file)
* Sign up here for info on KNOB and other offers.
http://kidsnightonbroadway.com/about.shtml
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 Irving Berlin's White Christmas
November 13, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Marquis Theatre
It wouldn’t be Christmas without hearing the dulcet strains of “White Christmas,” Irving Berlin’s iconic song celebrating the sweetness of the holiday spirit. Now on Broadway, White Christmas the musical is both a celebration of the old-time Bing Crosby flick and a variety-show ode to the most joyous season of the year. A reinterpretation of the classic film, the show also features many more of Berlin’s classic tunes.
http://whitechristmasthemusical.com/
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Grand Central Holiday Gift Fair
November 23 – November 24, 2009
Grand Central Terminal
212-340-3404 • 212-340-4895
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair, now in its 11th year, offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all indoors in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall.
http://grandcentralterminal.com/
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8th Annual Grand Central Holiday Train Show
November 25, 2009 – January 18, 2010
(212) 878-0106
New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex Grand Central Terminal, 42nd StThe New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store at Grand Central Terminal is back with its eighth annual Holiday Train Show, featuring a working train layout with Lionel trains running on eight separate loops of track through a 34-foot long miniature New York City scene. Vintage trains from the museum's collection, made by Lionel, American Flyer and Louis Marx & Company, will also be on display. |
 Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Monday November 30, 2009
212-875-5000 • 212-875-5330
Once again this holiday season, the West Side Lincoln Square neighborhood will be transformed for a night into New York's largest holiday festival. Beginning with a tree lighting in Dante Park, Winter's Eve's festive atmosphere also includes many different street performers, food from some of the 'hood's best restaurants and fun activities, inside and out, for kids and grown-ups alike, as we bid November adieu.
http://winterseve.org/ |
Union Square Holiday Market
November 25 – December 24, 2009
Union Square
More than 100 red-and-white booths fill Union Square Park for its 14th annual holiday market. You’ll find plenty of affordable, quality items, as well as coupons for local businesses at the information booth. Your wallet will thank you—and friends and family on your list will, too.
The holiday markets at Bryant Park, Union Square and Grand Central Terminal
have a great selection of vendors selling gifts for everyone in the family.
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 "BELLO IS BACK!"
NOW Thru January 18, 2010@ Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center
Playing under its big blue tent in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center,
If music be the food of love, Play On! So begins the Big Apple Circus 32nd season The music is a jazzy mix of classical, rock and soul; the food is popcorn and; young and old will love our all new show, Play On! -a symphony of astonishment and humor propelled by the best band in the land!
www.bigapplecircus.org/ |
Wintuk.
Cirque du Soleil, A Magical Winter tale for the family @
Madison Square Garden
NOW Through January 4th 2010.
CirqueduSoleil.com |
 NYC Horror Film Festival
November 18 – November 22, 2009
Tribeca Cinema • 54 Varick St
Hot on Halloween’s bloody heels, the NYC Horror Film Festival comes to roost at Tribeca Cinemas. Since 2001, the fest has taken pains to recognize the pioneers of horror—too often unsung—who make our nightmares dreamy. It also pushes the envelope with screenings of new films (short and feature length), an awards ceremony and a place where fans of the dark and terrifying can mingle.
http://nychorrorfest.com/
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Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche
November 24, 2009 – January 6, 2010
The Metropolitan Museum of Art • 212-535-7710• 212-570-3825
To see a timeless Christmas tradition, go to the Medieval Sculpture Hall at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and behold a tree surrounded by 18th-century holiday decorations—cherubs and angels hang on the blue spruce, and a detailed Neapolitan Nativity scene spreads out below. Accompanied by seasonal music and tree lighting ceremonies, this is a true holiday delight; the forecast says that tidings of comfort and joy are likely.
http://metmuseum.org/
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South Street Seaport
Pier 17, Fulton & South Sts
212-732-8257
South Street Seaport has changed dramatically since the Fulton Fish Market moved to Hunts Point in the Bronx in 2005. Today, Pier 17’s shopping and dining attracts visitors and Financial District professionals alike. Savor a Sedutto’s ice cream cone as you take in sweeping riverside views. Families will enjoy exhibits on the Seaport’s history by day, while adults can sip absinthe at the Spiegeltent by night.
http://www.southstreetseaport.com
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New Amsterdam Market
September 13 – December 20, 2009
South Street Seaport
Free; 11am–4pm; occurs four Sundays between Sept. 13 and Dec. 20 212-732-8257 • 212-964-8056
Celebrate the agricultural bounty of the region that Henry Hudson called "the finest for cultivation that I ever in my life set foot upon." The market's farmers, grocers, butchers, cheesemongers and other vendors will be selling local products, including fresh, seasonal produce, meats and dairy, wild-foraged greens, breads, cheeses and cured meats, fruits, wine and cider. Other offerings include picnic baskets and prepared foods that can be enjoyed along the piers or brought on the water taxi to other Harbor Day events.
http://www.newamsterdammarket.org/
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South Street Seaport Tree Tighting
November 27, 2009
If you're seeking a thousand points of holiday light off of the beaten path, head down to the South Street Seaport, where a 50-foot tree gets lit up on Old Fulton Street the day after Thanksgiving, accompanied by carolers and a festive atmosphere. There are plenty of stores around to kick off your holiday shopping once the tree is aglow. |
NYC Service takes an innovative approach to empowering New York City's diverse, dynamic and talented residents to contribute to civic service efforts. Building on the City's lauded tradition of volunteerism and social entrepreneurship, the project's mission is to help people in each of the five boroughs discover what they can give to their neighborhood and neighbors. By emphasizing the fact that "everybody's got something to offer," the initiative addresses the unique nature of social service and urges all New Yorkers to devote themselves to volunteering.
http://www.nycservice.org/
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Madison Square Park
Historic Madison Square Park is the vibrant center of Manhattan's Flatiron District offering flourishing gardens, lush lawns and cultural programs for all ages. Located on 6.2 acres between 23rd and 26th streets and Fifth and Madison avenues, the park has become an oasis for those who live and work nearby.
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/ |
 TOP
OF THE ROCK™
An experience in history and scenery that culminates
with unparalleled views of New York City from the newly renovated
Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. The view
itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and
stretching for miles in every direction. It includes a panorama
of Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan that can't be
found anywhere else. New York's other landmarks are visible as well,
including the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River,
the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.
It is, quite simply, the most spectacular view in NYC.
www.topoftherocknyc.com |
 TADA!
Youth
Theater
15 West 28th Street (Between Broadway
and 5th) (212) 252-1619
TADA! is a multi-faceted and multi-cultural
organization that emphasizes diversity in all areas of its operations.
We offer a subsidized ticket program for mainstage shows; arts education
in a wide variety of schools in low-income communities in all five
boroughs; maintain a free training/youth development program for
NYC kids ages 8-18, and offer teens the opportunity to critique,
perform in and be audience members for a playwriting contest and
reading series.Ý The children we serve, the programs we develop,
our audience members and our staff fully represent the diversity
and vitality of New York City.
http://www.tadatheater.com |
Events in Central Park New York City 2009
Central Park is a large public, urban park in the heart of New York City and is host to approximately twenty-five million visitors each year. Central Park has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963. The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and architect Calvert Vaux. While much of the park looks natural, it is in fact almost entirely landscaped. It contains several natural-looking lakes and ponds, extensive walking tracks, two ice-skating rinks (one of which is a swimming pool in July and August), the Central Park Zoo, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, a wildlife sanctuary, a large area of natural woods, a reservoir with an encircling running track, and the outdoor Delacorte Theater which hosts the "Shakespeare in the Park" summer festivals. 85% of the park's operating budget comes from private sources via the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the park pursuant to a contract with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
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 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
In 2009 the 83rd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held on Thursday, November 26th from 9am to noon. The parade is FREE, so find a spot along the parade route early! In order to get a good viewing spot we suggest you arrive before 8:00am to stake your place along the route. If you are really serious about being in the front row, consider arriving before 7:00am. The average morning temperature at this time of year here in New York is about 40 degrees (5 degrees Celsius) and it goes without saying that you should be sure to wear warm clothes, ideally in layers that you can remove as the day warms up. It is a good idea to bring a thermos full of something warm. The parade begins at 9:00am at 77th Street and Central Park West and snakes its way down to Macy's flagship department store at Herald Square, 34th Street and 6th Ave. The entire parade lasts about three to four hours. However, the duration of the parade for spectators will depend on where you view it from: near the beginning of the route, it will last about 1 1/2 hours, closer to Macy's, the parade will last closer to 3 hours.
http://www.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jsp |
  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2009
The Big Balloon Inflation!
Every year on Thanksgiving Eve from 3pm to 10 pm, thousands of New Yorkers and visitors converge on the Upper West Side's Central Park West to watch the giant balloons get their fill of helium. The event grew out of a fascination with seeing how these magical creations come to life. Both children and adults crowded together on this cold November night to see their favorites.
http://www.nyctourist.com/macys_news_balloons.htm
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New Year's Eve 2009
Times
Square NYC
Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year's Eve at the symbolic center of New York City has become more than just a celebration - it's a global tradition. The world holds its breath...and cheers as the clocks strike twelve. As the famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from the flagpole atop One Times Square, an estimated one million people in Times Square, millions nationwide and over a billion watching throughout the world are united in bidding a collective farewell to the departing year, and expressing our joy and hope for the year ahead.
http://www.timessquarenyc.org/ |
 New York National Boat Show
January 20-24, 2010
Tens of thousands of boating and fishing enthusiasts start their season at the New York National Boat Show. With its 101-year long history the show is recognized as THE place to see the latest and greatest in boating. From yachts and cruisers to bass and pontoon boats, from canoes and kayaks to fishing boats and personal watercraft, from electronics and engines to fishing gear, from financing and insurance to travel destinations, you'll see it here first.
http://www.nyboatshow.com/ |
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Winter Cheer
Giant parade floats, high-kicking Rockettes, elaborate train sets—New York City has all of your favorite holiday traditions. The season starts off with the opening of Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, which has delighted audiences for more than 75 years. Dance lovers have another annual treat, too: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet. For train enthusiasts, the city has two amazing displays—eight loops of tracks run through the MTA’s Annual Holiday Train Show, while the New York Botanical Garden’s extravaganza features 140 New York landmarks past and present, all made from natural materials. And, of course, who could forget shopping? The holiday markets at Bryant Park, Union Square and Grand Central Terminal have a great selection of vendors selling gifts for everyone in the family.
Trees Around Town
New York City gets even greener this month. On November 8, Million Trees NYC Fall Planting Day, volunteers will be planting 15,000 trees in all five boroughs. Later in the month, be sure to visit some of the city’s impressive Christmas trees around town. On November 25, on the Upper East Side, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will unveil its annually displayed Christmas tree, decorated with hundreds of candles, and an 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene, a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Across the park, the American Museum of Natural History is decorating its tree with more than 500 origami animals. The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28, there will be a tree-lighting ceremony at South Street Seaport for its 50-plus-foot tree, complete with caroling by the Big Apple Chorus.
Hidden
Hotspots
After the day’s work is done, bring the crew to Southside,
an underground (literally) bar and lounge for drinks. For a bit of speakeasy
glamour, head over to Please
Don’t Tell, in the East Village, a clandestine bar accessed
through a vintage phone booth, or to Apothéke,
an unmarked bar tucked away on a small street in Chinatown (look for the
Gold Flower Restaurant sign). Later in the evening, for more of a party
scene, stop by Chelsea’s Cain
Luxe
Arts
Scene
Venture into one of the City’s museums and theaters, which have some wonderful and rarely exhibited art on display. The Jewish Museum, highlighting artwork created for the avant-garde stage. Be sure to visit two different and compelling visions of the United States at a couple of photography exhibits: the Whitney
Museum of American Art presents William Eggleston’s work, covering the period from 1961 to 2008, and the Alice Austen House. Or for a trip back in time, stop by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Museum of Arts
and Design moves to Columbus Circle—doubling its current exhibition space and boasting sweeping views of Central Park. Meanwhile, a childhood favorite makes an appearance at the Morgan Library & Museum with. These memories of yesteryear make way for another look into the past this one dating back to the 8th century when is on view at the Rubin Museum of Art. Hitting closer to home, Drawn
by New York: Six Centuries of Watercolors and Drawings at the New-York Historical Society, highlights the museum's extensive collection. And at the Museum of Modern Art
Eats
New American cuisine. Parlor Steakhouse, serving classic cuts and raw bar specialties on the Upper East Side. In Brooklyn, meanwhile, James blends European influences and seasonal American fare for a menu that’s got the right mix of the standard (herb-crusted halibut, dry-aged shell steak) and the unexpected (fava bean ravioli, ricotta cheesecake beignets). Plus, be sure to grab a bite at some of New York’s newest restaurants, including Red Egg, whose Chinese-Latin
fusion menu mixes dim sum with Peruvian specialties, and SoHo’s
Via dei Mille, which serves small plates of rustic Italian fare.
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FÍtes
de NoÎl The Pond at Bryant Park
