July 4th ~ New York City
The crown of Statue of Liberty, closed as a security measure on September 11, 2001, re-opens to the public July 4, 2009. Whether or not you view New York from the Statue of Liberty, enjoy a spectacular view of the Statue of Liberty from New York.
To do this in style, stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park City. One of NY’s most posh hotels,* The Ritz-Carlton offers a promotional ‘LIBERTY FOR ALL’ package that includes overnight luxury accommodations in newly renovated Harbor View rooms with views of the Statue of Liberty (including in-room telescopes), ferry tickets to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, handmade chocolates in the shape of the Statue of Liberty and American breakfast for two in 2 West Restaurant. Prices start at $375 per couple, are subject to availability, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
* The Ritz Carlton Battery Park City is included on Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s Gold List 2009, Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 500 Greatest Hotels in the World 2009, Institutional Investor World’s Best Hotels 2009 and Global Traveler Magazine’s Top 10 Hotels in the United States.
For more information please contact the Ritz Carlton.
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Enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks from a WaterTaxi Cruise.
The journey departs from South Street Seaport, Pier 17 at 6:30 PM and offers unsurpassed views of New York City’s Fourth of July fireworks spectacular. Cruise past the landmarks of the New York City skyline, to the Statue of Liberty as the Macy’s Fireworks Display explodes in bursts of color above you.
The cruise includes boxed snack and a cash bar (choice of beer and wine).
6:30-10:00 PM
Departs South Street Seaport, Pier 17
Price: $100
For more information, or to make reservations,…
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VIP Passes to the July 4th “Bring Your Own Picnic”
at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers.
VIP PASS holders may bring a picnic to Chelsea Pier’s 200-yard turf fairway to enjoy the Macy’s Fireworks Display, including access to the Golf Club’s air-conditioned lounges.
The Golf Range will be open from 6:30am to 2:00pm on Saturday, July 4th. Access to the turf field begins at 5:00pm. Guests are asked to depart before 10:30pm.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Make your $100 ball card purchase today to secure your VIP PASSES.
With Every $100 BALL CARD purchase 
Receive (2) TWO VIP PASSES
TICKETING INFORMATION:
With your $100 ball card purchase, you receive 2 PASSES for admission to the “Bring Your Own Picnic” celebration at the Golf Club and a VOUCHER for a $100 Ball Card. PASSES & VOUCHER MUST be picked up from the Golf Club BEFORE July 4th.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WEST SIDE HIGHWAY CLOSURE
The NYC Police Department will be closing the West Side Highway to car traffic at 2:00pm and to foot traffic at 4:00pm. You will only be authorized to cross the highway and enter the complex by foot after these cut off times with your VIP PASSES in hand. We recommend that you use public transportation, take a taxi, or park your vehicle in a nearby parking lot or at Chelsea Piers prior to the highway closing at 2:00pm. NOTE: The NYPD will not allow coolers on the property.
REDEEMING YOUR $100 BALL CARD:
The $100 Ball Card Voucher can be redeemed ON or AFTER July 4th. Simply present the VOUCHER at the front desk to receive your $100 Ball Card.
Click to Purchase
Call 212.336.6400 or visit the Golf Club for details.
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4th of July Fireworks Cruise
SeaStreak LLC
Enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks from the top deck of a SeaStreak Catamaran. The ship departs early evening from Highlands.
Departs early evening from Highlands
Returns approximately 11:30pm
$70 per person
Reservations are Required
Special Event reservations are not returnable or exchangeable.
Hot dogs and snacks can be purchased on board, or bring your own dinner.
Full cash bar available.
Coolers and beverages are not allowed on board.
Call 1-800-BOATRIDE/1-800-262-8743/ or click reservations.
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Bryant Park Film Festival ~ Monday, June 29
The Bryant Park Summer Film Festival continues tonight with Gold Diggers of 1933.
- Monday, June 29
- 5:00pm
- The Lawn
The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
Nobody created pure Hollywood escapism productions better than Busby Berkeley, and this musical set the standard. Designed to transport Depression-enduring audiences, the plot involves attempts to put on a show, featuring Ginger Rogers, Ruby Keeler and Joan Blondell as the indefatigable Broadway show girls, and Dick Powell crooning the tunes. (1933) 96 Min.
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Enjoy your music with a view of New York,… at WindanSea Restaurant in the Atlantic Highlinds (yes in New Jersey!)
06/26/2009 Larry Alter at the TIki Bar, from 6 to 10 pm
06/27/2009 Pat Guadagno at the Tiki Bar, from 6 to 10 pm
06/27/2009 DJ Frankie, from 10 to 2am
06/28/2009 Barry and the Penetrators at the Tiki Bar from 5 to 8 pm
Francis Bacon at the MET
Francis Bacon: A Centenary Retrospective at the MET through August 16, 2009.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at 1000 5th Avenue at 82nd Street.
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Smart Workout is offering My Urban Sherpa readers a complimentary day pass.
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My Urban Sherpa readers who join Smart Workout recieve a free month of membership.
Get to Smart Workout at 124 E. 40th Street or call: 212-661-1660.
(Space is limited and reservations are necessary)
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Enjoy Diana Krall at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, June 23rd and Wednesday, June 24th.
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Finally, we are in for a lovely week of weather. Whether you are able to take advantage of this weather with a little time to play, or just sneak out of work in time to see the sun set, Bryant Park offers several types of fun in midtown
For lunch or dinner, the Bryant Park Grill offers a healthful menu in the structured and green garden behind the NYC Public Library. Less lovely, less pricey and less healthful is neighboring Bryant Park Cafe. Alternately gourmet snacks are available at the northwest corner of the park from ‘witchcraft.
Mondays in the summer enjoy Bryant Park’s Summer Film Festival, tonight featuring Breaking Away.
The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
A teenage cyclist, Dennis Christopher, is besotted with all things Italian in a small Indiana college town. Things seem to be going nowhere for him and his townie buddies (Dennis Quaid, Jackie Earle Haley, and Daniel Stern), and he convinces them to take on the students at the Little 500 bicycle race. Flawlessly written by Steve Tesich and directed by Peter Yates. (1979) 100 Min. (Fox)
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