(12/15/2009; 4p.m.; Barnes & Noble - Tribeca; 97 Warren St.)
Nina Garcia, acclaimed Project Runway judge is doing a reading from her new book entitled “The Style Strategy: A Less-Is-More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart.” Stop by to learn tips and trademark secrets for holiday shopping.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Urbana Poetry Slam
(12/15/2009; 7p.m.; Bowery Poetry Club; 308 Bowery)
NYC-Urbana hosts poetry slams at the Bowery Poetry Club each week and have featured some of the biggest names in poetry like Billy Collins, Patricia Smith, Galway Kinnell, Saul Williams and more. The poetry slam includes all sorts of poetic voices including political, confessional, musical, and spiritual. The series has actually won the national poetry slam championship a record previously in 1997, 2000, and 2002.
NYC-Urbana hosts poetry slams at the Bowery Poetry Club each week and have featured some of the biggest names in poetry like Billy Collins, Patricia Smith, Galway Kinnell, Saul Williams and more. The poetry slam includes all sorts of poetic voices including political, confessional, musical, and spiritual. The series has actually won the national poetry slam championship a record previously in 1997, 2000, and 2002.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
NY See The Lights! Tour
The holiday season is the best time to visit The Big Apple in all its glory and splendor. Alit with the bright, festive lights, famous store window displays, tree lightings, parades, parties and events, New York City is alive and kicking well through New Year’s. OnBoard New York Tours offers some of the most enjoyable activities for your holiday visit. Our NY See the Lights! Tour will take you around on our (heated!) buses to the best spots around New York City to view the lights and sights. The tour begins at the famous brass clock in the Main Concourse and the star-studded Sky Ceiling in Grand Central Terminal, then through the Whispering Gallery outside the celebrated Oyster Bar, past the U.N., through Greenwich Village, across the Manhattan Bridge to the Fulton Ferry Landing and under the Brooklyn Bridge. More sights include Little Italy, Madison Square Garden, Chinatown and more! The trip couldn’t end without a true New York City light spectacle in Times Square. Check out www.onboardnewyorktours.com for more information.
NY See The Lights! Tour Itinerary
Guided walks take you to:
Grand Central Terminal
Fulton Ferry Landing under the Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Skyline
Little Italy
Along the way, you’ll also see:
United Nations
Macy’s
Herald Square
Madison Square Garden
Greenwich Village
Canal Street
Manhattan Bridge
Williamsburg Bridge
Chinatown
Hudson River
Times Square
NY See The Lights! Tour Itinerary
Guided walks take you to:
Grand Central Terminal
Fulton Ferry Landing under the Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Skyline
Little Italy
Along the way, you’ll also see:
United Nations
Macy’s
Herald Square
Madison Square Garden
Greenwich Village
Canal Street
Manhattan Bridge
Williamsburg Bridge
Chinatown
Hudson River
Times Square
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Ballet Hispanico
(Joyce Theater; 175 8th Ave.; 12/07/2009; 7:30p.m.)
The Ballet Hispanico has been capturing the enthusiasm and hearts of audiences for many years now and this season is no different. The Ballet combines Latino music, movement, dance form and traditions with their amazing energy and one of a kind contemporary choreography. The work this year is under new direction from artistic director, Eduardo Vilaro and will feature premiere works by Andrea Miller, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and a live music collaboration between choreographer Ron De Jesús and Latin Jazz sensation Oscar Hernández.
The Ballet Hispanico has been capturing the enthusiasm and hearts of audiences for many years now and this season is no different. The Ballet combines Latino music, movement, dance form and traditions with their amazing energy and one of a kind contemporary choreography. The work this year is under new direction from artistic director, Eduardo Vilaro and will feature premiere works by Andrea Miller, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and a live music collaboration between choreographer Ron De Jesús and Latin Jazz sensation Oscar Hernández.
Himalayan Art
(Rubin Museum of Art; 150 West 17th St.; 12/09/2009; 11a.m.; Cost: Adults: $10; Seniors/High-School Students/Artists with ID: $7; College students with ID $2; Children under 12: Free)
The Rubin Museum is showcasing Himalayan art which is organized into four intricate sections which is meant to illuminate visitors about what Himalayan art actually is. The art installation will change from time to time in order to refocus the questions and to pose more issues. The gallery offers free admission to the public on Fridays from 7p.m.-10p.m.
The Rubin Museum is showcasing Himalayan art which is organized into four intricate sections which is meant to illuminate visitors about what Himalayan art actually is. The art installation will change from time to time in order to refocus the questions and to pose more issues. The gallery offers free admission to the public on Fridays from 7p.m.-10p.m.
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