That juxtaposition — beauty that rests on a painful past — is the point of this show, which features 30 quilts from the museum's collection.
Read moreDetailsTracy Zwick writes the UWS Weekend column for WSR. She is a writer, an art historian, a lawyer, a mom, and the lady you might’ve seen being pulled through Riverside Park by a poorly trained, if adorable, labradoodle named Gary. Tracy did her graduate work in art history at Columbia University and has lived on the Upper West Side for 25 years. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications including Art in America, Cultured, and ArtReview.
That juxtaposition — beauty that rests on a painful past — is the point of this show, which features 30 quilts from the museum's collection.
Read moreDetailsRiverside Park Conservancy is hosting a holiday tree lighting with live music, decoration-making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Read moreDetailsThe ice rink at the new Davis Center in Central Park is open for the season.
Read moreDetailsThanksgiving may be over, but the holiday season is just beginning, with lots of ways to celebrate this weekend.
Read moreDetailsNew York Road Runners' 32nd annual race to raise money for God's Love We Deliver takes place Sunday in Central Park.
Read moreDetailsFootball fans: The Columbia Lions play their last home game of the season this weekend, and could use your support!
Read moreDetailsHere's a roundup of 22 coffee spots on the Upper West Side.
Read moreDetailsHere's what going on in the neighborhood from November 7 through 9.
Read moreDetailsHalloween’s not till next Friday, but UWS celebrations are well underway, and there are plenty of spooky options this weekend.
Read moreDetailsGet behind-the-scenes tours of some of New York’s most special spaces during the annual Open House New York Weekend.
Read moreDetailsNY Historical screens a classic; the Met hosts a panel; and the Columbia Lions host their home opener this weekend.
Read moreDetailsHead to the greenmarket; take in some standup comedy or attend a dance performance; there's lots to do this weekend!
Read moreDetailsBuild lanterns, sing along with a screening of Wicked, or attend Ballet Hispanico's block party -- all on tap this weekend.
Read moreDetailsUpper West Sider Mark McIntyre makes sure local wheelchair athletes have in-person access to watch the US Open's wheelchair competition.
Read moreDetailsIn an ongoing AMNH exhibit, seven contemporary indigenous artists use modern modes of expression, including film, to explore their heritage.
Read moreDetailsIt's a huge weekend for tennis fans, with the U.S. Open underway at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.
Read moreDetailsColumbia's Michael Zheng is one of 128 competitors in the "qualies," hoping to win one of 16 slots in next week's US Open main draw.
Read moreDetailsA little preparation (pack sunscreen, wear comfortable shoes) goes a long way when it comes to attending the US Open.
Read moreDetailsCheer on runners training for the NYC Marathon, as they traverse the Central Park loop -- twice.
Read moreDetailsA Broadway star, a Booker Prize nominee, and an octogenarian win free groceries for a year.
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