New York Event Planning

Great Ideas For Fall Fun In The City!

2011-10-04T12:18:00.000-07:00

Ever find yourself at a little bit of a loss for fun activities in the fall? Well, you'll never be bored again thanks to Time Out New York's list of 101 things to do in New York City in the fall. The activities range from everything like the Halloween parade in the village, to brewing your own beer. You can check out the full list here, but these are a few of my favorite suggestions:

1. Visit the Chocolate Show
Held from November 10-13 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, this is every chocolate lover's dream! You can sample treats from 2 Chicks With Chocolate and Xocolatti among others and even check out demonstrations from the likes of Zac Young (Top Chef Just Desserts) and more!

2. Watch the Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation
Every year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features balloons of many popular characters. New Yorkers have the chance to not only see them at the parade but also being inflated the night before! Characters like Spider-Man and Sailor Mickey are usually blown up later in the evening, and you can see it at 79th and Columbus on Nov. 23.

3. Check Out the Quidditch World Cup
No, you didn't misread that- this year at Randalls Island's Icahn Stadium, Muggles from all nations will gather to compete in the Quidditch World Cup. Over 100 teams are participating at the games on November 12th and 13th and yes, they will be in costume.

Be sure to look at the whole list and pick your favorite fall activities. With over 100 suggestions, there's sure to be something for everyone to do this fall!

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Nolcha Fashion Week: New York Recap

2011-09-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

Nolcha Fashion Week kicked off with Fashion’s Night Out on September 8th, 2011. This year, Nolcha produced an Independent Pop Up Shop at the Opia Lounge on 57th Street. The event was hosted by The New York Post, Ricardo Ralph Lopez, Farasha Boutique, and Globalfashionbrands.com.

Seventeen fashion brands were presented at FNO; many of which are eco friendly. Press and Industry personnel had the opportunity to browse the different collections; visit the Kroma Makeup and Kiss Nails beauty bar; and sample cocktails provided by Don Q Rum. The first 100 shoppers who attended received gift bags with goodies from vitabath and LypSyl among others.

Nolcha Fashion Week continued on Monday September 12th at The Metropolitan Pavilion. The event featured 3 runway shows, and an all day Apparel and Accessories Exhibition. Visitors had the opportunity to browse the various collections at the exhibit or visit stations sponsored by Kiss Nails and Vitabath. The runway shows were scheduled at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm and featured 12 different collections.

Nolcha Fashion Week officially concluded on Wednesday the 14th with the closing party presented by Kiss Nails at The Sanctuary Hotel on West 47th Street.

Nolcha Fashion Week was a great success! For a more in depth look at the events of the week, or to learn more about Nolcha visit their website to view images or a list of participating designers.

If you are interested in Event Planning and Event PR, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

Summer Events Are Coming to An End...

2011-08-19T12:14:00.000-07:00

If you want to make the most of the last few weeks of summer and hit some fun activities before they're over, here's a list of the one's that I consider "can't miss":

Summer Streets

Tomorrow, Saturday August 20th is the final Summer Streets in NYC. Park Avenue will be closed to traffic from 72nd Street to the Brooklyn Bridge from 7am-1pm. If you're a runner, biker, rollerblader or are just looking for a beautiful walk down the middle of the street for miles and miles, this is the place to be. There will be water stops and bike rental locations set up along the way. If you miss it tomorrow, you won't see it again until next summer.

Outdoor Film Series at The James Hotel

If you couldn't get tickets to some of the most talked about films at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival than the James Hotel is where you want to be. Come enjoy dinner and an outdoor movie at the David Burke Garden. This Monday, August 22nd they'll be showing Last Night (starring Keira Knightly & Sam Worthington). If you can't make it you'll have one more shot on September 12th.

Williamsburg Waterfront Concerts

The name pretty much says it all, it's Williamsburg, the East River Park waterfront, and music...and there are still 4 concerts left, so get your tickets now:

8/31- Bright Eyes

9/8- TV on the Radio & Broken Social Scene

9/17- Widespread Panic

9/24- Fleet Foxes

Hair: The Musical

Hair returned to NYC this summer for a limited time run that ends on September 10th, if you haven't seen it before, it's totally worth it. If you've seen it before, well then you know why it's worth going back.

Rooftop Cocktails

Hit a roof top, any roof top! Soon the season for rooftop drinking & dining will be over, so make the most of the time you've got left. Some favorites:

Affordable: Me Bar

Amazing Empire State Building Views: 230 5th

Trendy & Swank: Top of The Standard

Easy Going Good Time: The Delancey

Art Meets Frozen Pina Coladas: Roof Garden Cafe at The Met

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Nolcha Fashion Week Takes New York

2011-02-18T10:55:00.001-08:00

Fall 2011 Nolcha Fashion Week kicked off last week at the Empire Hotel in NYC. It began on February 10th with a pop-up showroom at the Empire Hotel's rooftop lounge where 19 independent fashion brands from all over the world showed their collections to a select group of buyers, editors, and industry VIP's. Celebrity stylist Jess Zaino of Style Network & Glamour.com gave style tours of the showroom and an onsite Beauty Oasis was provided so that guests could partake in hair touch ups by Paul Mitchell and nails and lashes by Kiss.

The good times continued that evening with an invite only Cocktail Party to celebrate Nolcha Fashion Week. The following evening Nolcha celebrated the launch of their new e-commerce platform: www.GlobalFashionBrands.com, with a party at the Dream Hotel's Ava Lounge in Midtown, Manhattan.

NYC based PR agency AMP3 Public Relations handled the PR for Nolcha Fashion Week 2011. If you are looking for event pr, please contact AMP3 PR at 646-827-9594 or email: info@amp3pr.com.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

2010-11-08T11:38:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 30th from 7-9pm at Rockefeller Plaza between 48th & W. 51st Streets and 5th & 6th Avenues.

This is a change from past years, as the tree lighting ceremony usually takes place on December 1st. This years still will stand at 74 feet high and 40 feet in diameter. It will weight 12 tons....and then it will be decorated with 30,000 lights and crowned with a Swarovski crystal star.

Live performances will take place over the course of the ceremony, performers including Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow and Josh Groban are set to perform this year. Also slated to make appearances and sing are Jessica Simpson, Susan Boyle, Annie Lenox, Katherine Jenkins, Charice, Kylie Minogue, and Jackie Evancho.

The holidays are an especially beautiful and exciting time in New York City with events taking place daily and spanning across the city.

If you are interested in Event Planning or PR services, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

After The Final Deed With Trey Morgan

2010-10-21T11:55:00.000-07:00

AMP3 Public Relations client Trey Morgan recently completed an extensive philanthropic project entitled "30 Deeds, 30 Days". 30 Deeds, 30 Days was a project wherein Trey, a national radio personality and DJ at NYC's Z100, volunteered every day of September for a different charitable organization in NYC (30 total), all while holding down his radio job and making it home for dinner with his wife. Over the course of the 30 days Trey blogged/vlogged on his website www.30Deeds30Days.com and posted numerous pictures so that he could share his experiences with his fans and the community.

To celebrate the completion of 30 Deeds, 30 Days, we're having a celebration this evening, October 21st, at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in Tribeca. The celebration, entitled "After The Final Deed" (get it!!!) will include a cocktail reception, a screening of the 30 Deeds, 30 Days documentary, and then a live Q&A with Trey hosted by Tonic.com where Trey will reveal what the experience has taught him and what the future holds (*spoiler alert: there's talk of a potential book and reality show!!)

In a wonderful show of support, tonight's celebration is being sponsored by 4 amazing companies:

Given Liqueur: Given is the unique blend of premium agave tequila, all natural lime juice and Sauvignon Blanc grapes; handcrafted through an infusion process in the Cognac region of France. Best served over ice, Given Liqueur will be a wonderful addition to the evening.

Divvies: If you have food allergies (and even if you don't) Divvies is the snack brand for you. Developed by the Sandler family, Divvies snacks are dairy free, nut free, egg free treats that also happen to be delicious.

Ivy Bakery: Ivy Bakery is a fresh, custom, gourmet Brooklyn bakery headed by Daniellan Louie. From cookies to cupcakes to pies and more, they make it all, just the way you want it.

Tonic.com: Tonic.com is a website that truly lives up to it's tagline "Everything that's good with the world." Tonic is a positive news website dedicated to reporting the good that happens around the world each day.

If you would like to find out more about 30 Deeds, 30 Days or the 30 charitable organizations that Trey volunteered with, please check out the 30 Deeds, 30 Days website.

If you are interested in PR and/or event planning services, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

More August Fun in NYC

2010-07-27T14:05:00.000-07:00

On any given weekend in August you can pretty much count on the fact that it's going to be hot and there are going to be far less people in the city than you might expect. Many take the summer months as an opportunity to escape the concrete jungle for greener (and cooler) pastures, but if you stick around you might find that there are actually a lot of fun events that take place in the NYC summer months. Here are just a few activities & events to consider:

US Open Tennis

Whether you're a tennis fan or not, a trip to Flushing Meadow Queens to see a US Open tennis match is an amazing experience. The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year and has been known to both make or break the season and careers. The US Open is as iconic an event in American sports, as the Masters, the World Series and the Super Bowl. The US Open starts on August 24th with the qualifiers and ends on September 12th with a new Men's Singles title holder (as well as a Women's).

Summer Streets

Have you ever just wanted to walk down the middle of Park Avenue for as far as your eye can see without worrying about being run over by a taxi or bike messenger. Well during the month of August you can do just that. The city will temporarily close Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to motor vehicles and open it up to people on three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 7, 14, & 21). Here's your chance to play, run, walk or bike, whatever your heart desires. This year you can even swim, thanks to MacroSea. The pools, transformed out of unused shipping containers, will be set up near the Grand Central viaduct and free entry bracelets will be handed out for time slots on a first come, first served basis.

New York International Fringe Festival

For two weeks, from August 13th to 29th, NYC will be the setting for more than 1,000 distinct stage performances—running the gamut from absurdist comedies to social commentaries to hip-hop musicals—with participating theater companies from down the street and around the globe. Feel free to just choose a show or two, or buy a multi-day pass to get the full experience. FringeNYC is the largest multi-arts festival in North America. All tickets can be purchased online (for $15) or at the door (for $18).

If you are interested in Event Planning assistance in NYC, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

It's Restaurant Week in NYC!

2010-07-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

NYC Restaurant Week is finally here. Restaurant week is one of the most popular events in the city (especially since it only comes twice a year). New Yorkers wait all year for restaurant week to approach, it barely need any promotion, it's just known.

NYC Restaurant Week is actually the countries first ever restaurant week. It debuted in 1992 when it was developed as a one-time culinary event to welcome the Democratic National Convention to the City. Now, with over 275 local restaurants taking part (an all time high), this summers Restaurant Week 2010 stands apart as one of the City’s most exciting and anticipated events and a pioneer in the dining community.

Lunch during restaurant week will cost you $24.07 and dinner will set you back approximately $35, not bad at all by NYC standards. Keep an eye out for the restaurant week truck as well serving lunch around the city for busy officer workers.

Restaurants across the city (and its neighboring boroughs) are taking part and you can find just about any cuisine your heart desires.

Click here to find a full list of restaurants taking part in this years Restaurant Week.

Click here to check out restaurant week menus.

If you are interested in Event Planning assistance, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

What To Do When August Is Just Around The Corner

2010-07-16T06:59:00.000-07:00

August is fast approaching and with that comes a whole months worth of fun events to be a part of while basking in NYC sunshine.

Street Fairs (Just A Taste)

8.2- Avenue of the Americas Festival (btwn 42nd & 56th)

8.2- Madison Ave. Street Festival (btwn E.23rd &26th)

8.2- Lincoln Square Neighborhood Festival (Columbus btwn 66th & 72nd)

8.8- Village Visiting Neighborhood Festival (University Place btwn Waverly Place & 14th)

8.9- Dominican Day Parade (6th Ave. from 36th to 56th)

8.9- East 60th Street Fair (E. 60th btwn Madison & 5th)

8.15- 23rd Street Association Festival (6th Ave. btwn 14th & 23rd)

8.15- Seaport Community Coalition Street Festival (Water St. from Broad to Fulton)

8.16- India Day Parade and Festival (Madison from 23rd to 26th)

8.22- Our Lady of Pompei Festival (Bleecker btwn 6th & 7th)

8.23- Daytop Village Festival (Madison btwn 42nd & 57th)

8.29- West 4th Street Festival (W. 4th btwn 6th & MacDougal, Washington Square South btwn MacDougal & Washington Square East)

8.30- Amsterdam Avenue Festival (btwn 81st & 86th)

8.30- St. Matthews/St. Tomothy Neighborhood Center Festival (Amsterdam btwn 76th & 81st)

8.30- Seventh Avenue Festival (7th btwn 47th & 57th)

Central Park Summer Stage Concerts

8.4- Hot Chip, Hercules and Love Affair, & Holy Ghost! (Tix available on Ticketmaster)

8.8- The xx, Chairlift, & Jack Penate (FREE)

8.11- Gov't Mule (FREE)

8.15- Public Enemy & Blitz The Ambassador (FREE)

8.22- The Specials, Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears, & $mall Change (FREE)

Other

New York International Fringe Festival

Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center

Central Park Film Festival (Movies TBA)

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

New York City is the place to be no matter what month, but August is offering up some events that should not be missed. If you happen to be in the city during the month of August, why not blend in with the locals at one of these exciting cultural events and enjoy all that NYC has to offer.

If you are interested in Event Planning assistance, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

Enjoy a Literary Experience This Summer with Shakespeare in the Park

2010-07-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Shakespeare in the Park has been a NYC summer time tradition for the last 56 years. Nearly 1500 people turn up for each performance. Tickets are required (they're FREE) to attend Shakespeare in the Park, and are available first come first serve on the day of the performance at the Delacorte Theater beginning at 1pm. Doors open at 7:30pm with performances beginning at 8pm.

There is a 2 ticket limit per person, so be prepared. The earlier in the season that you wait for tickets, the shorter the line but as performances wane, the line gets substantially longer. With the season half over (it started in June) you'll want to make plans soon. See the schedule for both plays that are being performed below:

The Winter's Tale

Wednesday, July 7

Thursday, July 8

Sunday, July 11

Monday, July 12

Saturday, July 17

Wednesday, July 21

Thursday, July 22

Sunday, July 25

Tuesday July, 27

Friday, July 30

Saturday, July 31

The Merchant of Venice (Starring Al Pacino)

Saturday, July 3

Monday, July 5

Tuesday, July 6

Friday, July 9

Saturday, July 10

Thursday, July 15

Friday, July 16

Sunday, July 18

Tuesday, July 20

Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 24

Wednesday, July 28

Thursday, July 29

Sunday, August 1

Watch this video with the cast of Shakespeare in the Park:

If you are in need of event planning services in NYC, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

HBO Bryant Park Film Festival...The Place for New Yorkers to be on Monday Nights This Summer

2010-06-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

Pack a picnic, pick up a bottle of wine, don't forget a blanket, and head over to Bryant Park any Monday this summer to catch a FREE film and enjoy some time under the stars with friends or a significant other.

Every Monday through August a classic film will be showing in the park. The lawn opens at 5pm, so get there early to grab a good spot, and the movies typically begin between 8-9pm. This past Monday was the first showing in the series, Goldfinger for any James Bond fans out there.

Please see below for a full summer schedule of movies at Bryant Park:

June 28th- Carousel
July 5th- The French Connection
July 12th- My Man Godfrey
July 19th- The China Syndrome
July 26th- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
August 2nd- Rosemary's Baby
August 9th- The Goodbye Girl
August 16th- 12 Angry Men
August 23rd- Bonnie and Clyde

*No chairs, tables, dogs, plastic sheets, tarps, bags, or pads are permitted on the lawn.
*Entry is on the 6th Avenue side of the park only
*All packages, bas, briefcases, backpacks, etc. will be inspected upon entry
*‘wichcraft is providing picnic pickups on Summer Film Festival nights

If you are looking for assistance with Event Planning in NYC, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Well the PR pros at Delta think they have your answer!

2010-06-18T08:11:00.000-07:00

June 18th-20th head over to Madison Square Park for the Delta Dugout. In preparation for the Subway Series games at Highlander Park, Delta Airline will have a Fan Fest entitled the "Delta Dugout". Consider it a Madison Square Park takeover.

The Delta Dugout will play host current as well as former Mets and Yankees players. Additionally there will be Wii Batting and fast pitch stations, a photo booth, fan giveaways, and games for kids. Fans will be able to enjoy stadium style concessions and beverages as well as specialty foods including the limited edition "Delta Dugout Dog" available at the Madison Square Park Shake Shack. Fans will also be able to enjoy live game coverage of the series on a Jumbotron in the center of the park.

Over the course of the three days, The Delta Dugout will be offering plenty of major league giveaways, including ticket packages to Mets and Yankees games, special ballgame events and round-trip domestic and international tickets on Delta. Delta will also be hosting the Sky360 Lounge where they will be showcasing elements of their premium BusinessElite in-flight experience, including lie-flat seats and information on their award-winning culinary offerings.

If you don't have tickets to the game, it certainly seems like the PR team at Delta has planned a great event and a great way for you to spend your afternoon. This event will be a great way for Delta to engage their fans and introduce Delta to new customers through the American pastime of baseball.

If you are looking for event planning assistance and are in the market for Event PR, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or e-mail info@amp3pr.com.

Puma Holds a Month of World Cup Events on South Street Seaport

2010-06-16T11:58:00.000-07:00

I recently discussed the new Puma City at South Street Seaport on the Consumer PR blog and thought I might take that post a little further on this blog to talk about some of the many events going on at Puma City all month long in honor of the World Cup.

-Every Wedensday night the Puma Social Club will be holding a "Puma Social Night" with live DJ's and drinks as well as Foosball, Video Games, Darts, Ping Pong...what more could you want in a night out.

-Every week day at Noon they have "Suits in Boots" an opportunity to escape the office for a little pick up soccer game on the Puma soccer pitch.

-Thursday June 17th @ 3pm take party in "Human Foosball"...it's exactly what it sounds like!!!!

-Don't miss a single second, catch all the games on the Jumbotron in the PUMA RED Beer Garden

-Watch DJ's and MC's battle it out at Puma Social Club on Saturday nights

-Are you a Gossip Girl Fan? Check out Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momson) and her band The Pretty Reckless on June 22 @ 9pm at the Puma Social Club

-On June 25th at 2pm head over to the Puma Social Club for a Social Media Happy Hour, have a cocktail and discuss social media for social change.

-Ever heard of "Soccer Tennis"? Neither have I, but if you head over to Puma City on June 28th at 5pm you can find out what it's all about.

-If you still haven't made it over, get yourself to Puma City on July 11th, the last day its open, for a chance to win a trip to the country of the team that wins the World Cup.

If you are in the market for event pr or consumer pr contact AMP3 Public Relations at info@amp3pr.com or 646-827-9594.

4th of July 2010, Destination: Governor's Island

2010-06-04T12:06:00.000-07:00

Are you planning on spending the 4th of July in the city this year? Don't know what to do?

Well here's an idea, head out to Governor's Island for some free summer fun. Let's not save the best for last though...She & Him will be joining in the Governor's Island 4th of July festivities with a FREE show at The Beach on Governor's Island at 4pm.

If you need more, well here's what to expect for the rest of your day:

Watch Roseanne Cash play a FREE show at 2pm.
Rent a bicycle and go for a spin on some of the 5 miles worth of car free paths.
Play miniature golf on the new 9 hole mini golf green.
Get a good spot and relax on Water Taxi Beach before the She & Him show.
Pack a picnic or grab some snacks at the Beach Grill or Backstage Cafe.

Most of all enjoy your summer in NYC

Museum Mile Festival- June 8th, 2010

2010-05-03T08:46:00.000-07:00

Plenty of time to save the date for the 2010 Museum Mile Festival. The event will be taking place on Tuesday, June 8th, from 6-9pm.

So what is the Museum Mile Festival? The Museum Mile Festival is an annual festival (32 years and running) that shuts down traffic on 5th Avenue for a large scale block party. There will be 23 car free blocks from 82nd to 105th for your enjoyment. The festival includes entertainment spanning music and art (including face painting and chalk drawing for the kids) but by far the best part is that all 9 museums that make up Museum Mile open and offer free admission.

Participating museums include:

El Museo del Barrio - 105th Street
Museum of the City of New York - 103rd Street
The Jewish Museum - 92nd Street
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution - 91st Street
National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts - 90th Street
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 89th Street
Neue Galerie New York - 86th Street
Goethe-Institut New York/German Cultural Center - 83rd Street
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 82nd Street

What to know? The Museum Mile Festival takes place rain or shine and brings in attendance that can reach 50,000 people, so be prepared for crowds and a great time.

How to get here:
4/5 to 86th Street
OR
6 to 86th, 96th and 103rd Streets

As Event Planning goes, the Museum Mile Festival takes a lot of work to bring to fruition year after year, and yet its organizers continue to pull it off with success. Thanks to the City of New York and the participating museums an incredible annual event has become part of the summer landscape of this city. Whether you're an art enthusiast or not, this event allows everyone to come together and share pride in the city we call home. Mark June 8th on your calendar and tell your friends where you'll be.

-Ashley for AMP3 Public Relations

The Met Costume Institite Gala 2010

2010-04-26T13:09:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Met Costume Institute Gala will be held Monday May 3rd. That's exactly a week from today. The theme for this years gala is American Women: Fashioning a National Identity. This years Gala has been planned under the reign of first timer and new Director of Special Events for Vogue Magazine, Sylvana Soto-Ward. Soto-Ward was the replacement for Stephanie Winston Wolkoff who resigned from her post last summer after 10 years planning the Gala and a reputation as the driving force behind the success of the Gala.

After the resignation of Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, there was quite a bit of talk about the budget for the 2010 Gala being slashed as well by Conde Nast. Sylvana Soto-Ward, who began her career at Vogue in 2003 as assistant to Anna Wintour herself, would have had her work cut out for her planning a budget friendly event this year. WOULD HAVE. Except that the Gap stepped in as sponsor for the 2010 Gala and with the Gap came a substantial amount of financial backing.

The 2010 Met Costume Institute Gala will be as big and bright as usual. Hosting the event this year is Oprah Winfrey (already set to wear Oscar de la Renta) , Patrick Robinson, Head Designer for the Gap, and Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief of Vogue Magazine. The Gap, in collaboration with designers including Thakoon, Rodarte and Alexander Wang, will be dressing hot young starlets including Natalie Portman and Jessica Alba as well as musician M.I.A.

Talk of cheap liquor, plastic cups and fewer celebrities at the Met this year is a thing of the past, there's no doubt that all the stops will be pulled out as usual. I think we'll all be staying tuned to see how this years event compares to years past.

-Ashley for AMP3 Public Relations

The Dead Live On...Something Different For a Lazy Weekend

2010-04-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

Maybe you've seen the marketing around town, maybe not, but if you're looking for something interesting and different to do on a Sunday afternoon, why not take stroll over to The New-York Historical Society. The NYHS is currently hosting an exciting event, the first large scale exhibition of materials from the Grateful Dead Archive (normally housed at the University of California Santa Cruz). Whether you're a Dead fan, a jam band fan, a free spirit or just a bored soul, you'll probably find something of interest in what this exhibition is offering. The exhibition will chronicle the history of the Grateful Dead including their music and career longevity through an array of original art and documents related to the band, their performances, and productions. It will also provide a unique glimpse into the political and social upheaval and artistic awakening of the 1960's and 1970's, a tumultuous and transformative period that has shaped our current cultural and political landscape.

The exhibit will examine how the Grateful Dead's origin in northern California in the mid-1960's was informed by the ideology and spirit of both the Beat Generation and the burgeoning Hippie scene, including experimentation with LSD and the Acid Tests. It will also explore the way in which the band's refusal to follow the established rules of the record industry revealed an unexpected business savvy that led to both innovations in a rapidly changing music industry and also a host of consumer-driven marketing enrichments that kept fans in frequent contact with the band.

The Grateful Dead's time in New York will be viewed in the context of cultural traditions and events unique to New York, but also as yet another stop on a long, strange touring trip that included dates in New York, San Francisco, and everywhere in between. As the band crisscrossed the country, from coast to coast, they played in and around New York City on a regular basis, from early dates at Greenwich Village coffeehouses, impromptu performances in Central Park and at Columbia University during the 1968 Student Strike; to concerts at mid-sized venues, including the Fillmore East, The Academy of Music and the 46th Street Rock Palace in Brooklyn during the 1970s; and, ultimately, to performances at larger halls and stadiums such as Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Giants Stadium.

Museum Info
Admission: $12 for adults
Address: 170 Central Park West between 76th and 77th Streets
*For the Grateful Dead exhibition, please use the entrance at 2 West 77th Street
Subway: B or C to 81st Street
Bus: M10 to 77th Street; M79 to 81st Street and Central Park West

-Ashley for AMP3 Public Relations

2010 Big Apple BBQ Block Party

2010-04-15T07:31:00.000-07:00

It's almost that time again, the 8th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party is right around the corner. Break out your bibs and your appetites and find out what this event is all about.

The Eighth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party will be held in Madison Square Park June 12-13, 2010, from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country’s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Madison Square Park, the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far.

Admission to the event is free. Come take in the sights, sounds and smells, from great live music to engaging seminars and cooking demonstrations – without ever dropping a dollar. Or enjoy the country’s best barbecue as well which is available for only $8 per plate.

Last year's pitmasters came from as far away as Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri and Mississippi, though there were also quite a few stand out local pitmasters from good ol' New York City. Each pitmaster serves up their own regional style of barbecue and lines can get long some come early.

If you are a barbecue devotee, you might be interested in the Fast Pass which is on sale now. The fast pass is $125 and benefits include a $100 redeemable value good for food, beverages, and merchandise as well as exclusive access to express lines throughout the weekend.

This June weekend is won't you won't want to miss. What's better then a beautiful summer day in the sun enjoying good tunes and the country's best barbecue? Nothing some come out and join in the fun!

Details
Madison Square Park (between 23rd and 26th Streets and 5th and Madison Avenues)
June 12-13th 2010
11:00am- 6:00pm

Getting There
Subway:
6 to 23rd
N/R to 23rd

Parking:
SW Corner of 28th Street & Park Ave. S.
24th Street between Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.
30th Street between 5th Ave. & Madison Ave.

*Proceeds from the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party support the Madison Square Park Conservancy, the organization responsible for the beauty, ongoing maintenance, and programming of this historic park.

-Ashley for AMP3 Public Relations

Spring 2010 Event Guide to NYC

2010-04-08T10:04:00.000-07:00

Tribeca Film Festival

There’s nothing like New York City in spring and what better way to celebrate that then enjoying the 9th annual Tribeca Film Festival. The festival is known for its tradition of honoring NYC films, filmed on NYC streets, by NYC filmmakers, inspired by the city we love. The 2010 festival kicks off on April 21and runs until May 2 with tickets for the general public going on sale April 19^th. Pick a film, buy a ticket, and feel the love for NYC.

Are you looking for more than that?

Have you always thought about writing your own movie? Well Barnes and Nobles is hosting free events focusing on screenwriting. Put your ideas on paper with the help of panelists that include NYC's own screenwriter/director/actor Edward Burns.

Maybe you're a big sports nut and what you really want to do is celebrate the spirit of competition. Well sit in on a panel discussion with ESPN Film executives as they discuss the future of sports films. Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of rapper turned director Ice Cube who will be making an appearance on the panel. Later catch his film Straight Oughta L.A. as part of the festivals Tribeca Sports Film portion.

Did you love the book Freakonomics? Well catch the documentary on Saturday May 1st at 3pm at the Directors Guild Theater and then stay for the panel discussion with the films directors and the books writers.

Are you a comedy fan? Well catch the documentary Saturday Night directed by actor James Franco. It's a look behind the scenes of what going into making the popular Saturday Night Live. Stay after the film for a discussion with the actor turned director as well as cast members for the show. It's sure to have you laughing out loud.

Spring in NYC is an amazing time of year and the events are just beginning.

-Ashley for AMP3 Public Relations

New York department stores holiday displays!

2009-11-25T14:15:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite things about the Holidays in New York City is the holiday window displays at all the department stores. This year, be sure to check out these major department stores and the neat and creative themes they've picked. All different but fun in their own respective ways, these displays will surely make you feel giddy inside like a kid again.

Barneys New York: Forget tinsel and snow-covered Christmas trees, for Barneys this holidays, it's Saturday night! Two dozen "Saturday Night Live" favorites have been transformed into life-sized ornaments to hang in the Madison Avenue windows. Faves include Will Ferrell as Janet Reno and Mike Myers as Linda from "Coffee Talk." The concept behind the window displays is that the quirky characters would be people you would see at those awkward yet fun family holiday parties.

Bergdorf Goodman: Inspired by the imaginative works of Lewis Carroll, author of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through The Looking Glass," the theme of the display is "Compendium of Curiosities," which features scenes that are both over-the-top and obsessive in their construction. For example, a library scene is made entirely of intricately cut pieces of paper. Another display of winding staircases is made of antique wood and finally, a third contains murals made from shattered and reassembled Venetian mirrors.

Macy's: Inspired by the movie, "Miracle on 34th Street," this classic story tells the tale of Santa Claus in its window displays and honors the theory that miracles do happen!

New York Comedy Festival - November 4-8, 2009

2009-10-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

It's not often that popular comedians join forces together to put on a show or two. So when I heard that there was going to be 5 days of various stand-up comic shows from people like Ricky Gervais, Tracy Morgan and Andy Samberg, I was thrilled. The New York Comedy Festival, in association with Comedy Central, is a series of large-scale shows taking place at venues all across New York City on November 4-8. More than 150 comedians, including several star comedians, are expected to perform over the course of the festival at venues like Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and Madison Square Garden. Here are the highlights of the festival:

November 4:
"STAND UP FOR HEROES" a special benefit presented by NYCF and the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall featuring Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Colbert.

November 5:
DANE COOK "Dane Cook and Friends" at Madison Square Garden, 7:00pm
RICKY GERVAIS "Out of England II" at Carnegie Hall, 8:00pm

November 6
TRACY MORGAN "Tracy Morgan's Hard Knock Life" at Carnegie Hall, 8:00pm
ARTIE LANGE "Artie Lange Live" at Beacon Theatre, 7:30pm

November 7
MIKE EPPS "The Mike Epps Is Rottin' in the Apple Comedy Show" at Beacon Theatre, 8:00pm
PATTON OSWALT "Patton Oswalt Live" at Town Hall, 8:00pm
THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA - PANELS TBA, 2:00pm and 5:00pm

November 8
BILL MAHER "An Evening with Bill Maher" at Avery Fisher Hall, 7:00pm
ANDY SAMBERG "Andy Samberg and Friends Live from Town Hall" at Town Hall, 8:00pm

For more information on the line-up and to buy tickets, visit www.nyccomedyfestival.com.

Fashion's Night Out on September 10th!

2009-08-26T08:32:00.000-07:00

As part of NYC's plan to help stimulate the economy in the city and boost consumer confidence, the City of New York paired up with Vogue, NYC & Company and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to create Fashion's Night Out 2009 - A Global Celebration of Fashion.

The night falls on the first night of New York Fashion Week, which will bring several festivities, complimentary gifts and celebrity in-store appearances to stores across all 5 boroughs. In addition, over 700 stores and designer retailers will stay open late (until 10 or 11 PM). Thirteen other countries around the world, including the United Kingdon, Italy, Japan and Brazil are to take part in the incentive to create evening events in their respective fashion capitals.

This event is certainly not something to be missed - it is rare to see the designers unite with their city in such a public manner. But this sense of unification between designers, the city and its consumers is a rather exciting one, and I am ecstatic to see the way Fashion's Night Out unravels come the second week of September.

Tickets or invites are not needed to enjoy the festivities of the night.

To read more about Fashion's Night Out, visit the website at http://fashionsnightout.com/.

- Sabina for AMP3 Public Relations

Remember those days when arcade games were only 25 cents a play?

2009-08-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite, yet relatively unknown museums in the area, The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, just opened up an exhibition today featuring 14 classic video games in their original arcade version. The games - which range from Nintendo favorite Donkey Kong to classics like Ms. Pac-Man and Space Inavders - are on rotating display and available for play in the musuem's "Interacting with the Screen" section. Aspiring gamers can get 4 tokens for a mere $1 in order to play the games and there will be daily talks by educators about early video game technology. The exhibit is opened until October 1st, so if there is a day where you're feeling like you need to channel your inner kid or you're feeling nostalgic for your childhood, this exhibit should be a nice trip down memory lane. Chomp away, Pac-Man fans.

- Sabina for AMP3 Public Relations

Summer Film Series in the City

2009-08-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

A major highlight of spending summer in the city is all the outdoor film series that take place around Manhattan - and Brooklyn too. Although the end of summer is only a mere month away, there’s still time to check out some of the series located at various parks. With the prices of movie theater tickets rising to as high as $20, this is definitely a cheap, fun way to relax and watch movies in the New York City summer breeze.

1) HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival – The most well known film series in the city, hundreds of NYC dwellers cram into Bryant Park to see some favorite classic movies such as The Magnificent Seven and Third Encounters of the Close Kind. But make sure you get there early - the lawn usually fills up by 6 PM. Every Monday at sunset until Aug 17. Lawn opens 5PM.

2) Central Park Film Festival – Central Park seems to offer everything from Shakespeare in the Park music at SummerStage. And now for 5 nights in mid-August, films like Sex and the City and Oceans’ 11 will be shown in the park (Rumsey Playfield to be exact), with a viewer’s choice pick shown on Saturday the 22^{nd. Aug 18–22 at 8PM; gates open 6PM. Enter at Fifth Ave and 69th St.}

3) Movies with a View – Head over to the park near Brooklyn Bridge on a Thursday evening where not only will films like Edward Scissorhands will be shown, but music and short films will be present as well. And all of this is back-dropped against an incredible view of Manhattan at night. Empire–Fulton Ferry State Park. Every Thursday at sunset until Aug 27.

4) River Flicks – Showing movies every Wednesday and Friday at Hudson River Park, moviegoers can expect a plethora of choices, from Tropic Thunder to Ghostbusters. Even better – the popcorn is FREE! Wednesday: Pier 54 at 14th St at the Hudson River. Friday: Pier 46 at Charles St at the Hudson River Every Wednesday and Friday at sunset until Aug 21.

5) Summer on the Hudson - Movies Under the Stars – Showing more classic, yet timeless films, Riverside Park is a great place to see older movies that can be as fulfilling (but not at all as boring) as a history lesson. Pier 1 at W. 70th St at the Hudson River. Every Wednesday at 8:30PM until Aug 12.

Subway Smarts

2009-07-07T08:18:00.000-07:00

(image from NYT.com)

I am not a subway expert. Anytime I need to go somewhere that's not along my work route, I'm on hopstop.com, getting directions, writing down what exit to take to leave the subway station, and drawing in a little map to help me out along the way. The times that I pick the subway car that will deposit me right in front of the exit are unexpectedly delightful. You don't get caught at the end of the line going through the turnstiles or waiting at the bottom of the steps for the traffic to move. Now, there's an app that addresses that:

Maps of Subway Platforms, Now on Your Mobile Phone

Props to Exit Strategy NYC, the brains behind this mobile app.

Things to do this Summer: Summerstage

2009-07-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

When discussing the pantheon of cool things to do this summer - Restaurant Week, Summer Streets, Shakespeare in the Park - we must not omit Summerstage in Central Park!

Summerstage is held at Rumsey Field (between 72nd and 79th Street entrances off 5th Ave.). Many of the programs are FREE (well, they're going to ask you for donations every step of the way). Some of the concerts are benefits, like the Pretenders, Umphrey's McGee, and Cat Power. (which means you pay for a ticket, which in turn goes to support the full season of free programming). The line-up is a diverse schedule, with alternative rock, dance performances, movie nights, dance music, rap, hip hop, even kid-friendly programming. I highly recommend checking out Summerstage!

Here's what to know before you go:
1. Remember this is a field (turf) and not a stadium. Don't expect to sit in a seat. They have may bleachers, but those go quickly. Bring a blanket/towel to sit on.
2. If an act is playing that you really want to see, don't think you can just waltz in when the concert starts. Be prepared to wait in line!! I think Calle 13 and Chester French will draw huge crowds at their upcoming shows, which means people will be lining up early to see them...maybe as early as 11am for a 3pm show (doors open at 2pm). Just because there aren't assigned seats doesn't mean everyone will fit on to the field. You may have to wait in line after the show has started due to the field being 'at capacity'. When this happens, they'll let 50 people in once 50 people leave. Do you want to be stuck in line when the band you wanted to see is onstage??? The point is, the earlier you get there, the better chance you'll have of actually getting in to see the band.
3. They sell food at the field, so you can get a burger, fries and beer. But you're welcome to bring things in - just no alcohol or glass containers.

Summerstage is a lot of fun. You're missing out if you don't go.

Shakespeare in the Park Update!

2009-06-30T07:56:00.000-07:00

Last Tuesday, I was lucky enough to win tickets from the virtual line to see the Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park. I was soo happy I got to see the production. I highly recommend bookmarking the virtual line sign-in and checking in first thing everyday. That's been my strategy the past two summers and it got me into Hamlet and now, Twelfth Night. I loved the costumes, the set, the music, the acting....it really was a splendid evening. Plus it didn't rain! Anne Hathaway was great as Viola/Cesario. I thought she nailed her performance. Hamish Linklater as Andrew was a cartoon come to life, and I mean that in the best way possible! His delivery, gestures, posture - it all seemed so effortless! For me, a measure of whether I'm enjoying sometime like a show/movie/concert is how frequently I check my watch. I was so absorbed in enjoying the performance that time flew by (show started around 8:15pm, ended by 11:20pm, with maybe a 20 minute intermission). Also, I think I smiled the whole way home. Big thanks to the Public for creating such an fantastic show and offering tickets to New Yorkers for FREE! Is this city great or what?

You only have until July 12 to see this amazing show, so either go stand in line, or click here to sign up for the virtual line:
http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/126/219/

Here's what the NYT thought of the production, published last week:
I Love You, You're Perfect. You're A Girl?

FYI: There is absolutely no photography/use of cell phones/mobile devices. The ushers are very serious about this, so don't plan on taking pictures of the actors!

NY Restaurant Week

2009-06-16T13:29:00.001-07:00

Ok folks, mark your calendars because in less than a month it will be NY Restaurant Week!
Here's an NYT article with more information.

Here's a cute little clip featuring many of the chefs participating in Restaurant Week discussing their favorite meal:

arghhh.....anyone else hungry now?

Shakespeare in the Park

2009-06-02T12:08:00.000-07:00

One of the great traditions of summers in New York is attending Shakespeare in the Park. The productions take place at Delacourt Theater in Central Park. The shows are organized by the Public Theater, and they usually manage to land some major talent. This summer's productions include Twelfth Night and The Bacchae. Anne Hathaway is taking a stab at Viola in Twelfth Night. I saw Hamlet last summer and I really enjoyed the experience. Watching great actors perform Shakespeare outdoors in a lush, green surrounding? Sounds good to me, especially since it's closer to my apartment than the Theater District. Tickets are FREE and you can find out more here.

Here's a little clip highlighting some things to do in Central Park:

Get inspired and get outside this summer! There are tons of free events happening this summer in New York. Don't get left out!

One-Upping Your Brunch

2009-06-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

With the fluctuating temperatures that May presented us with, New Yorkers are collectively anticipating the summer sunshine and sweater-less freedom that June brings us. On weekends, higher temperatures bring the masses to the streets, primarily to restaurant patios where brunch becomes the event to plan all else around.

With a plethora of mimosa and bloody mary-infused brunch spots throughout the city, choosing where this weekend's festivities will ensue can be monotonous. Apart from the oh-so-cheap all you can drink brunches, some restaurants have recognized the need for diversity and have introduced unique ways to set their brunchtime spot apart from the rest. From variations on old cocktail classics to surroundings that make it hard to concentrate on the food, here are a couple of New York favorites that may just end up in this weekend's plans:

1. Boozy Bluegrass Brunch: With exceptional comfort food and your trusty bloody mary, this brunch at Nolita House is complete as your meal is accompanied by a four-person bluegrass band nestled in the corner of this small, often-packed spot. It kind of feels like a continuation of the previous night or as if you're in a house party with 50 of your closest friends.

2. Afternoon Tea...For Adults: Tea parties with your grandmother or like you had when you were a kid with your stuff animals don't compare to this...the rules have now changed. Double Crown introduces their Afternoon Tea--a few dozen oysters, finger sandwiches and your tea, over ice with cucumber, mint, and gin. Yes, gin.

3. The Manmosa: If you just so happen to venture outside of Manhattan for brunch (I know, it's a tough sell to leave the island), Gaslight Bar & Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ offers the "macho" version of the mimosa. A pint glass filled mixture of Blue Moon, orange juice and a shot of mandarin vodka. Men, raise your glasses.

4. Brunch...at Church: As long as you don't feel bad about imbibing at church, the Inside Park Terrace at St. Bart's Church is a pleasant escape in the middle of the city. With an outdoor terrace with umbrella-covered seating, this little gem feels like you're on vacation and is only open a few months of the year.

5. Passion Fruit Mimosa: Hell's Kitchen's own South African retreat, Braai lets the orange juice take a break and opts instead for passion fruit, champagne and orange puree. It may be hard to switch back to the standard once you've tried this one.

6. Strawberry Fields Forever: If you don't mind shelling out around forty bucks for a brunch buffet, the Beatles Brunch at B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill features Strawberry Fields, a Beatles tribute band that look and sound just like the originals. Every Saturday you can get your fill of not only eggs, bacon and fried chicken, but also all of your favorite Beatles classics.

H&M Opens on the UES

2009-05-28T08:48:00.000-07:00

Upper East Side recessionistas rejoice! H&M, the famed cheap-chip Swedish import, is opening a new location on Lexington and 86th Street today. Those who can stand the rain will receive H&M giftcards, ranging in value from $10 to $300, plus a free tee and a signed photo of Estelle. You know, the British singer whose hit, "American Boy", features a little rapping by Kanye West? The store opens at noon and the goodies are for the first 100 shoppers, so get going!

H&M knows how to bring in the fashionistas. Their limited edition designer (think Stella McCartney, Victor & Rolf, Karl Lagerfeld, Comme des Garcons) collections regularly produce sidewalk campouts and frenzied openings. Since these kinds of things can get a little crazy, H&M has got security in place and velvet rope to prevent things from getting too chaotic. The red carpet is a nice touch to brighten up a dreary day.

Burju Shoe Launch

2009-04-23T07:58:00.001-07:00

Burju Shoes threw a fab launch party Tuesday night at Promenade nightclub. Burju Shoes is line of high-style fashion shoes that combine the comfort and support of salsa shoes. High fashion + salsa music = One incredible event!
The party was packed with revelers, eager to dance to salsa beats and check out the new line of shoes during the runway shows that happened throughout the night. The ladies, many of them dancers themselves, knew how to strut. I am happy to report that no models tripped while navigating the steps or sashaying down the "runway" - the stylish and supportive shoes they were wearing just wouldn't allow it! With the cocktails flowing and tasty appetizers at the bar, people had a great time whether they were on the dance floor grooving to the beat or just chilling out on the banquettes. Many of the ladies parked at the Shoe Salon, where they tried on some of the different styles on offer and placed orders for customized shoes for themselves! Kids and gents need not worry, Burju isn't solely for the ladies! But for those with summer weddings, or blisters from your Jimmy Choos, check out Burju Shoes (burjushoes.com)!

Tribeca Film Festival

2009-04-21T08:53:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow will kick off the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. It runs April 22 through May 3. In addition to the stellar roster of films to preview, a number of free community events have been planned. There will be two free panel discussions, one about the art of screenwriting, the other about the business of film. The Tribeca Drive-In will host free screenings of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and P-Star Rising. The Family Festival Street Fair will be the place to be on May 2. There will be tons of activities for children, including dancers, stilt walkers, storytellers, face painters, live entertainment and food. Sportsfans may want to check out the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day, also May 2, for interactive sports games and giveaways. Sounds like the Tribeca Film Festival has some really great events planned that everyone can enjoy. For more information, go to tribecafilm.com.

I leave you with the trailer for "My Life in Ruins", the film that will be closing the Tribeca Film Festival. Man, Athens certainly looks beautiful compared to the dreary weather in NYC today. Enjoy!

Tavern on the Green Central Park New York to get a new name!

2009-04-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

Central Park's well placed restaurant Tavern on the Green is the #2 top earning restaurant in America, it has grossed a whopping $34,221,691 last year alone.

Their 25 Year old lease is set to expire this year on December 31st, and New York City is looking to get more than 3.5% of the money that Tavern on the Green Makes like the 16.5% that it gets from the Central Park Boat House.

The venue is a very nice place, and I have been to several upscale Events there, and I hope that it doesn't get completely ruined in the midst of this take over though their reputation is already pretty tarnished by quite a few bad reviews of their food and service.

Easter Fun in NYC

2009-04-12T11:27:00.000-07:00

Easter Fun in NYC starts with the NYC Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival event. The parade celebrates the creativeness of all New York Bonnet builders.
The parade began in the 1800's where the NYC elite would attend religious Easter services then parade down 5th avenue in their Sunday best. Before Fashion week, New York City had the Easter parade to showcase the highest fashion of the day.
Yesterday the event was free and you were encouraged to wear your most silly fashion you could come up with. The Easter parade event runs down Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets. The area is closed to traffic for parade participants and onlookers from about 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Billiard Event New York

2009-04-10T13:48:00.000-07:00

The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour will continue it’s 08/09 season at the Golden Cue, located in Albany New York. The NY event will take place on April 18 & 19 2009. $2000 has been added to the events prize fund.

New York Auto Show Event

2009-04-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

The New York auto show event this year was scaled back by 30 percent. Theatrics and stunts were noticeably absent from this years NY event. A few people commented that this year's auto show was more business like, because of the lack of theatrics.

Easter Egg Hunt New York

2009-04-08T21:41:00.000-07:00

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt in New York and Washington DC. With 6000 total eggs, 2000 will be hid in DC and 4000 will be hid in New York. The reason was obvious, "there's more people in New York."

The New York Easter Eggs will be hid in Union Square. It's too bad the prize inside will be a bit of a Debbie Downer Easter gift. The little plastic Easter Eggs will be filled with Toy Army Men and messages questioning the wisdom of escalating the Afghanistan War. (Insert Wah Wah noise here)
Anyway, an Easter Egg hunt in Union Square could be fun for the kiddie poos. You can buy them some candy after the event.

Havana Film Festival New York

2009-04-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

The Havana Film Festival in New York is scheduled for April 16 through April 23, 2009. There will be more than 40 Films from 12 Latin American Countries. The films will be from all genres and for all ages. New York events will be free and open to the public.

New York City Ballet Event

2009-04-04T14:18:00.000-07:00

The New York City Ballet Young Patrons Circle hosted an event last night at Ports 1961. The event was sponsored by Elle Magazine. The event opens the ballet’s spring 2009 season at Lincoln Center.

Peace March in New York City

2009-04-04T08:19:00.000-07:00

United for Peace and Justice march in New York City is scheduled for April 4th.

The Event schedule is as follows - Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Peace March will start at 12 noon. Demonstrators can gather at 11am on Franklin and White Streets between Broadway and Lafayette (South of Canal St).

What is this New York City event about according to the event planners? It's about carrying on Martin Luther King’s vision to replace war, racism and poverty with peace, equality and economic justice.

Empire State Games Event Canceled

2009-04-01T18:33:00.000-07:00

Empire State Games Event Canceled?? Maybe so. Governor Patterson cut the funding for the New York event, amongst a whole lotta other stuff. The Olympic style event was to be held in the Hudson Valley. There has not been any word from the New York state agency that organizes the event each year, but an official announcement is expected by the end of the week.

New York April Fools Day Event

2009-03-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow at 12 noon, New York will begin its 24th annual April Fools Day parade down 5th Avenue. The April Fools Day parade starts at 5th Avenue and 59th street and continues all the way down to Union Square, where there is a big party with free peanut butter snacks. The parade exists because parade organizers feel most of us in New York fail to recognize the importance of April 1st, the day designated to commemorate the perennial folly of mankind.

A Bernie Madoff lookalike will be the Grandmaster of the event, followed by some floats of the infamous companies that have recently been in the news for destroying our economy.
I have been here 6 years and I've never heard of an April Fools Day Parade down 5th Avenue. I am skeptical, but don't let that stop you from attending.

Berlin Nightlife Event in New York City

2009-03-30T18:49:00.001-07:00

Berlin Nightlife Event in New York City begins March 31st and ends April 2nd. The New York Event will be artists from New York and Berlin participating in a few events put on by the New Museum. This is all leading up to the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The weekend event is capped off at the Club APT. Music is by Super DJ Dmitri.

Kelly Pavlik vs. Arthur Abraham

2009-03-29T14:06:00.000-07:00

Kelly Pavlik vs. Arthur Abraham is a tentative boxing event that could happen November 7th at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

The New York Event date is tentative because both fighters have matches during the summer. Depending on how both fighters come out of those fights will be a if not the deciding factor on whether they will be ready to meet up on November 7th 2009 or not.

New York Writers Event

2009-03-26T21:22:00.000-07:00

The lineup for the annual World PEN Voices Festival of International Literature will be from April 27 through May 3 in New York. The New York Event will feature 160 writers from 40 different countries. Salmon Rushdie,George Soros and Paul Krugman will be a few of the notables in attendance. Click here for a full New York Event Schedule.

Lincoln Centers New York Summer Events

2009-03-25T12:51:00.000-07:00

Lincoln Center has announced its 2009 New York Summer Events. The Lincoln Center Festival is just three weeks long, from July 7th to July 26th. This years event features 14 New York/American premiers and 56 performances by artists and groups from 14 countries.
My wife and I's favorite event is the free lessons from dance instructors, called A Mid Summers Night Swing. A Mid Summers Night Swing is located at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park (62nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue) and live music begins at 7:30 - ends at 10:30 - and between the days of July 7 - 26 it's every Tuesday through Saturday. Click Here for all events times and dates.

No JVC Jazz Event this year

2009-03-24T20:50:00.000-07:00

There will probably not be a JVC Jazz Festival New York Event this year, even though representatives from the Festival Network, who have produced the show for 2 consecutive years now , say "it's on!"

But, booking agents and promoters say the economy is taking a big chunk out of everyone's hiring artist budget. Carnegie Hall will definitely host a few jazz performances in June, which is when the JVC Jazz Festival New York Event is supposed to be happening. Most people in the "Jazz Know" believe that 2 weeks at Caregie will be the extent of the New York JVC Jazz Festival this year. Read an article about it here.

Rewarding Meeting and Event Planners

2009-03-22T20:37:00.000-07:00

The Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel is rewarding Meeting and Event Planners with a pretty mediocre payoff. The jackpot is something like, if you spend $15,000 throwing an event at their LasVegas Hotel, you get a Best Buy Gift Card worth $750. The contest is open to Event Planners from New York and the rest of the country.

New York Event Planning !

2009-03-19T13:06:00.001-07:00

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A blog about events and event planning in New York City