First of all, Kid Rock is playing the Beacon this Saturday, so put that on the calendar. Okay, now that that's out of the way... Halloween may have come and gone, but there's always time for costumes. This weekend, the New-York
Read moreFirst of all, Kid Rock is playing the Beacon this Saturday, so put that on the calendar. Okay, now that that's out of the way... Halloween may have come and gone, but there's always time for costumes. This weekend, the New-York
Read moreWouldn't be great to meet your neighbors? At least the ones who aren't crazy/mean? Well, this is your week, with lots of events to draw out Upper West Siders, from an appearance by an author who took pictures of the Upper West Side from the air, to afternoon happy hours ...
Read moreBy Marjorie Cohen Get ready for some wonderful surprises when you enter the new and vastly improved New York Historical Society on 77th Street and Central Park West. After three years and $70 million dollars worth of renovations both inside and out, this venerable institution has let in the light ...
Read moreThe New York Historical Society at 77th Street and Central Park West has been renovating its facade and galleries for three years, and is about to unveil them to the public on Friday (actually at 11 a.m. on 11/11/11). The museum sent us a sneak peak, including the picture of ...
Read moreThis week, the Museum of Natural History is holding its 35th annual Margaret Mead Film Festival, showcasing international documentaries and talks with the people who made the films. The museum is using the occasion to show a retrospective of some of the best films from the past 35 years and ...
Read moreNovember 3, 2011 Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 60 Degrees.
Read moreA marching band from Chicago that acts like punk rockers is playing a free concert at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium on Thursday at 8:30. Mindy Kaling, the actress and writer on The Office, is appearing at Barnes & Noble this Wednesday to promote her new memoir Is Everyone Hanging ...
Read moreOctober 31, 2011 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 52 Degrees.
Read moreThis week is all about getting ready for Halloween by buying candy for trick-or-treaters and then eating it all by yourself before they even show up. Hey, it's your candy!
Read moreThere are lots of "cool" events in the neighborhood this week, but you can be cool any week. Why not let your nerd flag fly,
Read moreHave you ever been to a compost party? Well, now's your chance! "The Enchantment is Back...Come to a Lamplit Celebration of Decay" says a flier for a composting demonstration and "party" on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the West 104th Street community garden. Food and refreshments will be served by ...
Read moreMaybe the thought of listening to a lecture doesn't exactly whet your appetite. But what if the event also included alcohol, a certain geek-chic sexiness, and covered an interesting topic? Ah, so now I've got your attention.
Read moreI have a British relative who is crazy about hats. When she saw the exhibit Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones, at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, she raved about it. But that's what you'd expect from someone who has “madhatter” in her e-mail address and took her ...
Read moreThree Upper West Side restaurants are looking for workers, including Momofuku Milk Bar, Dovetail, and an exciting new restaurant that isn't expected to open for more than a month. The New York Historical Society at 77th Street and Central Park West has landed on a name for the cafe it ...
Read moreOn Friday, the long wait for the Black Eyed Peas to play their big concert in Central Park will be over. The first date was rained out, but the weather looks clear (partly cloudy) for this Friday, so get ready to stomp around the Great Lawn.
Read moreSome of the top chefs in the neighborhood served small plates, like the chopped fall salad by 'Cesca above, last night at an event called Landmark Feast. The event, held at the Museum of Natural History, was a fundraiser for Landmark West and Friends of Roosevelt Park, which takes care of ...
Read moreSeptember 23, 2011 Weather: Thunderstorms, High of 71 Degrees.
Read moreSeptember 20, 2011 Weather: Showers, High of 68 Degrees. Notices: Some local teachers are looking for help paying for classroom supplies. Both PS 811M and the Urban Assembly School for Green Careers have put out requests for donations to fund equipment. News: Congregation Shaare Zedek, a synagogue on West 93rd ...
Read moreThe kids from Juilliard are back for the new school year, and that means that Upper West Siders have another venue to enjoy great free music and dance performances again. The music and dance school kicks off the new school year with a free jazz concert Monday at the Peter ...
Read moreSeptember 19, 2011 Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 66 Degrees. Notices: There are still tickets available for Landmark Feast this Sunday on the Arthur Ross Terrace at the Museum of Natural History. The event benefits the preservation organization Landmark West and Friends of Roosevelt Park, the group that maintains and ...
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