Burju Shoe Launch

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.