The Pond at Bryant Park (Bryant Park, b/w 40th and 42nd St. & 5th and 6th Ave; October 25, 2008 through January 25, 2009)
Seaport Ice (Pier 17, South St. and Fulton St.; November 28-February 28, 2009; Open Daily, 10:00a.m.-10:00p.m.)
Rockefeller Center Ice-Skating Rink (Rockefeller Center b/w 47th and 50th St. & 5th and 7th Ave;. $19/adult & $12.50/child; October 11- January 9, 2009)
Wollman Rink in Central Park (Central Park South at 59th St. and 6th Ave.; October 23-April 5, 2009)
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers (Pier 61 on 23rd Street & the Hudson River; open year round)Lasker Rink in Central Park (Central Park b/w 106th and 108th Streets; select times and dates throughout Winter)
Polar Rink at the American Museum of Natural History (79th Street and Central Park West;, 79th Street and Central Park West; November 22-February 29, 2009; $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, and $8 for children 3-12 years old)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
NYC Holiday Event Schedule 2008
Shows and Events
Radio City Christmas Spectacular- The Rockettes kick up their heels this year to a fresh routine of The Twelve Days of Christmas and audience members get the full effect with a flying LED screen. (Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020; November 7 - December 30, 2008; $40 - $100)
Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square- Sidewalks come alive with street performances by musicians, jugglers, stilt walkers and much more.
(Lincoln Square- Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to 68th Street; December 1, 2008)
The Nutcracker- Angels, snowflakes and fairies galore prance delicately across the Lincoln Center stage in a show that delights children and adult alike.
(New York State Theater, Columbus Avenue & 63rd Street, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023; November 28 - January 3, 2009; $10 - $215)
Grand Central Terminal's Kaleidoscope Light Show- Christmas lights seem to diminish slightly next to the grand light displays on the Sky Ceiling. (Grand Central Terminal, E 42nd St at Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017; November 30 - December 31, 2008; Free)
Activities
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2008- Features three course or five course prix-fixe menus from New York City hot spots like Del Posto, Oceana and Safran for a fraction of the price. (January 21-25 and January 28- February 1st)
Lucky Magazine Lucky Shops Event- Designer merchandise with bargain price tags, and a portion of proceeds benefit the Robin Hood Foundation. Need we say more?(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St; Nov. 7-8)
Original Women Holiday Celebration and Shopping Event- Delicate hand crafted jewelry with 10% of proceeds donated to CARE. (Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street, between Lex. and Park Ave.; Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
Holiday Windows
Lord & Taylor Holiday Window Displays (424 Fifth Avenue at 38th Street)Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Displays (Fifth Avenue and 57th Street)
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Displays (611 Fifth Avenue)
Barneys New York Christmas Window Displays (660 Madison Avenue at 61st St.)
Bloomingdales Christmas Window Displays (Lexington Avenue between 59th Street and 60th Street)
Macy's Christmas Window Displays (Herald Square, between 34th and 35th on Broadway)
Not Just For Kids
The Museum of the City of New York 2008 Children’s Holiday Party-Arts, crafts, magic shows, a buffet supper and meeting with Santa Claus is enough to get any child in the holiday spirit. (Museum of the City of New York1220 Fifth Avenue; Monday, December 8, from 3-6pm; visit http://www.mcny.org/support/CHP.html for ticket information)
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central- Abandon all adult like inhibitions and divulge into a full throttle North Pole fantasy universe. (Grand Central Terminal, E 42nd St at Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017; November 25 - January 4, 2009; Free)
Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Garden-An entire miniature display of New York City attractions created from all natural material and glittering lights surround model trains. (New York Botanical Garden, 200th St and Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458; November 23 - January 11, 2009; Adult $20; Senior $18; Child (3-12) $7; Child (0-2) Free)
Zoos
Wild Holiday Party and Presents to the Animals- The inhabitants of Central Park Zoo unwrap scrumptious snacks as onlookers watch in delight.
(Central Park Zoo, 64th St and Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020; December 6 - December 21, 2008; Adult $8; Senior $4; Child (3-12) $3)
Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo- Features favorites like The Holiday Express Train and Polar Bear Express Experience along with music, story telling and live reindeer. (Open Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 on Fridays & Saturdays. Dec. 16 - Jan. 6 nightly (closed Dec. 24); Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children. Rides $2 additional)
Museums
The Metropolitan Museum Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche- Unveiling of traditional Christmas Tree and 18th century Nativity scene. (1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street; November 25, 2008–January 6, 2009)The American Museum of Natural History Holiday Dinosaurs and Origami Tree- Over 500 origami creations construct a larger and life tree and 19 ft barosaurs dazzle spectators. (79 Street And Central Park West; November 24, 2008—January 1, 2009)
Trees and Lights
Central Park Holiday Lighting- Crafts, carolers, cookies and hot chocolate surround the holiday lights in Central Park.
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting- Tuesday, December 9, 20084:30 p.m
Hanukkah in New York City- The eight-day Festival of Lights begins on December 21, 2008.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Guide- December 3, 2008 from 7-9 p.m.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular- The Rockettes kick up their heels this year to a fresh routine of The Twelve Days of Christmas and audience members get the full effect with a flying LED screen. (Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020; November 7 - December 30, 2008; $40 - $100)
Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square- Sidewalks come alive with street performances by musicians, jugglers, stilt walkers and much more.
(Lincoln Square- Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to 68th Street; December 1, 2008)
The Nutcracker- Angels, snowflakes and fairies galore prance delicately across the Lincoln Center stage in a show that delights children and adult alike.
(New York State Theater, Columbus Avenue & 63rd Street, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023; November 28 - January 3, 2009; $10 - $215)
Grand Central Terminal's Kaleidoscope Light Show- Christmas lights seem to diminish slightly next to the grand light displays on the Sky Ceiling. (Grand Central Terminal, E 42nd St at Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017; November 30 - December 31, 2008; Free)
Activities
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2008- Features three course or five course prix-fixe menus from New York City hot spots like Del Posto, Oceana and Safran for a fraction of the price. (January 21-25 and January 28- February 1st)
Lucky Magazine Lucky Shops Event- Designer merchandise with bargain price tags, and a portion of proceeds benefit the Robin Hood Foundation. Need we say more?(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St; Nov. 7-8)
Original Women Holiday Celebration and Shopping Event- Delicate hand crafted jewelry with 10% of proceeds donated to CARE. (Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street, between Lex. and Park Ave.; Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
Holiday Windows
Lord & Taylor Holiday Window Displays (424 Fifth Avenue at 38th Street)Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Displays (Fifth Avenue and 57th Street)
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Displays (611 Fifth Avenue)
Barneys New York Christmas Window Displays (660 Madison Avenue at 61st St.)
Bloomingdales Christmas Window Displays (Lexington Avenue between 59th Street and 60th Street)
Macy's Christmas Window Displays (Herald Square, between 34th and 35th on Broadway)
Not Just For Kids
The Museum of the City of New York 2008 Children’s Holiday Party-Arts, crafts, magic shows, a buffet supper and meeting with Santa Claus is enough to get any child in the holiday spirit. (Museum of the City of New York1220 Fifth Avenue; Monday, December 8, from 3-6pm; visit http://www.mcny.org/support/CHP.html for ticket information)
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central- Abandon all adult like inhibitions and divulge into a full throttle North Pole fantasy universe. (Grand Central Terminal, E 42nd St at Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017; November 25 - January 4, 2009; Free)
Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Garden-An entire miniature display of New York City attractions created from all natural material and glittering lights surround model trains. (New York Botanical Garden, 200th St and Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458; November 23 - January 11, 2009; Adult $20; Senior $18; Child (3-12) $7; Child (0-2) Free)
Zoos
Wild Holiday Party and Presents to the Animals- The inhabitants of Central Park Zoo unwrap scrumptious snacks as onlookers watch in delight.
(Central Park Zoo, 64th St and Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020; December 6 - December 21, 2008; Adult $8; Senior $4; Child (3-12) $3)
Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo- Features favorites like The Holiday Express Train and Polar Bear Express Experience along with music, story telling and live reindeer. (Open Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 on Fridays & Saturdays. Dec. 16 - Jan. 6 nightly (closed Dec. 24); Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children. Rides $2 additional)
Museums
The Metropolitan Museum Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche- Unveiling of traditional Christmas Tree and 18th century Nativity scene. (1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street; November 25, 2008–January 6, 2009)The American Museum of Natural History Holiday Dinosaurs and Origami Tree- Over 500 origami creations construct a larger and life tree and 19 ft barosaurs dazzle spectators. (79 Street And Central Park West; November 24, 2008—January 1, 2009)
Trees and Lights
Central Park Holiday Lighting- Crafts, carolers, cookies and hot chocolate surround the holiday lights in Central Park.
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting- Tuesday, December 9, 20084:30 p.m
Hanukkah in New York City- The eight-day Festival of Lights begins on December 21, 2008.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Guide- December 3, 2008 from 7-9 p.m.
New York City Theatre
New York City plays host to exotic foods, exceptional shopping and unique attractions, but it is also home to some of the best theatre action a city can offer. From musical classics to contemporary drama, New York City theatre has a little something for everyone. The upcoming holiday months deliver an abundance of performances such as child friendly Mary Poppins (Dec. 3-12; New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St.) and The Lion King (begins Dec. 3; Minskoff Theatre, 200 W 45th St.), singing puppet musical Avenue Q (Dec. 4-9; John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St.), and the story of a strenuous but vivacious life in a NYC neighborhood, In The Heights (Dec. 3-10; Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St.). The highly anticipated play Equus (Dec. 3-10; 235 W. 44th St.), a twisted tale of sin and absolution, graces the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre. Stage favorites like Hairspray (Dec. 3-10; Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St.) Monty Python’s Spamalot (now- Jan. 11; Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street), Wicked (Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St.), and Chicago (begins Jan. 29th; Ambassador Theatre, 215 West 49th St.) are sure to be thrilling performances. For more NYC holiday fun, check out our NY See The Lights Tour!
Finding Santa in New York
We don’t know how he does it but Santa plans to make an abundance of appearances in New York City this holiday season. To visit some of his prime locations, take a peek at the list below. For more holiday fun, join us on our NY See The Lights Tour. Happy Holidays!
Macy's Santaland (9 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 28-Dec. 24; free for children, pictures available for purchase) Macy’s Herald Square provides the ultimate holiday experience on the 8th floor of Macy's Santaland. They also hold a musical performed by puppets on the 9th floor Puppet Theater (Nov. 28-Dec. 24; $5/person).
Breakfast with Santa at Rockefeller Center (Rockefeller Center; now through Dec. 24; $40/children, $45/adult) Santa and his elves join your children over breakfast at The Rock Center Cafe and then perhaps a skating session at the Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink will round out the perfect morning.
Central Park Santa (Belvedere Castle, Central Park; Dec. 21, 2008; 11 a.m.-1p.m.; free) Kids get to share coveted wish lists with Santa while they listen to stories about his past.
Spreading Santa’s Cheer (World Financial Center; Dec. 12-14) The holiday season is a time for giving and nothing says that better than some heart-felt charity. While waiting for Santa, kids craft cheerful cards for children in local hospitals and proceeds from digital prints benefit Project Sunshine.
Macy's Santaland (9 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 28-Dec. 24; free for children, pictures available for purchase) Macy’s Herald Square provides the ultimate holiday experience on the 8th floor of Macy's Santaland. They also hold a musical performed by puppets on the 9th floor Puppet Theater (Nov. 28-Dec. 24; $5/person).
Breakfast with Santa at Rockefeller Center (Rockefeller Center; now through Dec. 24; $40/children, $45/adult) Santa and his elves join your children over breakfast at The Rock Center Cafe and then perhaps a skating session at the Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink will round out the perfect morning.
Central Park Santa (Belvedere Castle, Central Park; Dec. 21, 2008; 11 a.m.-1p.m.; free) Kids get to share coveted wish lists with Santa while they listen to stories about his past.
Spreading Santa’s Cheer (World Financial Center; Dec. 12-14) The holiday season is a time for giving and nothing says that better than some heart-felt charity. While waiting for Santa, kids craft cheerful cards for children in local hospitals and proceeds from digital prints benefit Project Sunshine.
Monday, December 15, 2008
NYC's Little Italy
Here in the heart of New York City lies a quaint reproduction of a traditional Italian village aptly named “Little Italy”. Aside from a slew of shopping, sights and festivals, it also plays host to some of the most fantastic restaurants in the United States. Amici II (165 Mulberry St. b/w Broome & Grand Sts.), a warm family style Italian eatery, specializes in lobster and allows its patrons to choose their meal from a tank of live crustaceans. The acclaimed Il Palazzo (151 Mulberry St. b/w Hester & Grand Sts.), combines both casual and elegant dining in a cozy setting that features outdoor dining and inimitable dishes like “Tre Palladini”, a tantalizing plate of filet mignon medallions bathed in a mushroom sauce. Another celebrity studded restaurant The Original Vincent’s (119 Mott Street) is home to a world famous sauce and 100 years of traditional Italian cooking. New hip restaurant and Little Italy’s latest treasure Da Nico (164 Mulberry St. b/w Grand & Broome Sts.) is commended for it’s fried calamari and innovative take on Italian while Cha Cha’s In Boca Al Lupo (113 Mulberry St. b/w Canal & Hester Sts.) serves up some of the tastiest deli sandwiches in the city. And of course no tourist can leave The Big Apple without trying our exclusive New York style pizza which happens to be a Lombardi specialty (32 Spring St, b/w Mulberry & Mott Sts.). Known as the first licensed pizzeria in New York, Lombardi continues to please pizza fanatics as it has been doing since 1905. For sweet treats visit La Bella Ferrara Pasticceria (108 Mulberry St. b/w Canal and Hester Sts.) famous for its Cannoli, mouth watering Tiramisu and Lobster Tails (a flaky pastry stuffed with Bavarian cream and dusted with powdered sugar).
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