Autumn in NYC: 2013 Edition

The humidity is down, the sky is clear and whatever trees you can find... are changing colors, it's fall in New York City.  Festivities are constantly going down no matter what season it is here, but fall brings the chill and the place goes all out chipper with decorations and a jubilant attitude.  

This year October is chock full neat happenings.  For starters, tomorrow there is the annual New York City Food & Wine Festival.  Attendees will be among the likes of Rachel Ray, Guy Fieri and Anne Burrell.  In its sixth year, the festival is moving to midtown and will be at Piers 92 and 94.  There will be tasting, demonstrations and fun for the kids.  A yummy one- make sure not to miss it! 

For any art lovers, the Armory Show at 100: The New Art Spirit starts this Friday and continues on through February.  Celebrating its 100th year, the exhibition will showcase works of artists like Picasso, Albert Pinkham Ryder, Childe Hassam, Duchamp and Gauguin.  The public is able to view a group of about 75 curated pieces.  

Although fashion week is over, this is a city that can't contain its love for style.  John Paul Gautier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is the first international exhibition of the designers work and will be held in the city at the Brooklyn Museum starting on October 23rd.  

One of the biggest attractions of the fall is Halloween, whether you decide to dress up or not-- there are tons of fun things to do.  The Bronx Zoo's Boo at the Zoo keeps things kid friendly but still enjoyable for the adults that attend with hayrides, crafts, haunted houses and some festive furry (or not so furry) friends.  Of course Halloween night itself gets going with a parade down 6th ave.  People are welcomed to dress up in their most creative costumes while listening to live bands and ghoulishly strolling through Manhattan.  If you're not in the mood to participate, feel free to watch on the sidelines! 

By: Tori   

Summer Events Are Coming to An End...

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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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

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.

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

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.

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