My Urban Sherpa

Baseball’s Cathedral in the Bronx

Growing up in New York City can spoil you as a baseball fan. But while the Mets have had some Amazin’ moments, it’s the New York Yankees that are to the National Pastime what the Beatles are to popular music.

Monday, March 31 is more than just another Opening Day. It’s the final opening day at the old Yankee Stadium. For one day, at least, the top story won’t be steroids. Rather, the theme will be history…baseball history.

Play ball…

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Sex and the city (even better than TV)

When enjoying a city famous for never sleeping, one might be excused for conjuring up some, uh, offbeat images of what goes on after hours. Sure, they may have sanitized the old Red Light District, but don’t assume NYC sex can only be found in a museum. 

 

There’s something for every taste: from naughty to wiggy, from ouch to couch to all of the above. 

 

Alternative lifestyles? 

But, of course. 

 

If you’d prefer to procure what you need to keep things more private:

Toys in Babeland

The Pink Pussycat

The Pleasure Chest

 

And remember: Safe is the new kinky.

 

(Mickey Z. can be found here) 

Get on your bikes and ride…

Just because New York had yet another relatively mild winter doesn’t mean we shouldn’t stretch our legs and celebrate the arrival of spring. In fact, this seems like the ideal time to navigate the island of Manhattan…on two wheels instead of four.

Fun City has a well-earned reputation for traffic, congestion, and a dearth of parking spots but obscured by all those honking horns, screeching tires, and kamikaze cabbies, New York just so happens to be a Bicycle Mecca. We have bikes to rent and bikes to race. Activist bikes, recycled bikes, and radical bikes. No matter what style of ride you choose, there’s a bike path for you (but don’t forget your helmet).

 

(Mickey Z. can be found here) 

Zen and the Art of Meatless Maintenance

March 20 is the annual Great American Meatout, a golden opportunity to try one of New York’s many meatless venues, for example: Zen Burger. For those craving shrimp or burgers or chicken, beef, and hot dogs, Zen Burger is fast food with a twist: all the taste without the cruelty or cholesterol. Toss in a soy milkshake and a side of fries for the full NYC diner experience…just blocks from Grand Central Station.

 

Anyone seeking other Big Apple venues for their own personal Meatout Moment can connect with the good folks at Viva Vegie for some goodly gastronomical guidance.

 

P.S. It’s never too early to start planning for New York’s first ever Veggie Pride Day on May 18. Soy to the world…

 

(Mickey Z. can be found here)  

March 17: A Lucky Day to be in NYC

On St. Patrick’s Day in New York, you probably don’t want to miss the world famous parade: 247 years strong and counting. On their green-lined route, the marchers will pass St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the American Irish Historical Society. Afterwards - Irish or not - you may wish to indulge in Emerald Isle arts or perhaps imbibe a wee bit of ale (unless green tea is your preference).

 

Those in search of even more green can seek out a lawn (among other leafy friends) or a market, but if you prefer thinking over drinking…perhaps Brooklyn has the right shade of emerald for you.

 

(Mickey Z. can be found here) 

The Electric Fountain

The Electric Fountain, a clever instillation of London artists, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, in Rockefeller Center. Learn more about it at The Times.

The Chieftains at Carnegie Hall

Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8 PM

 

 

King Arthur at NYC Opera - Mark Morris Dance Group

Mark Morris Dance Group takes the stage at New York City Opera through March 15 for a new performance of King Arthur.  Costumes by Isaac Mizrahi.  Whether or not you love opera, or Shakespeare, or dance, if you like to enjoy yourself - see this.

Feel like fiddling?

If the coming of St Patrick’s Day has got you into the mood for a pint of Guinness and some lively fiddle tunes – check out this list of pubs

and a short list of fantastic fiddlers –

Blackwater

Burning Bridget Clearly

Clandestine

Munnelly Flaherty Masure

Old Blind Dogs

Solas

Poets, Readers and Writers - March 6 & 8 readings at 308 Bowery

7:00 to 11:55 pm
Thursday, March 6

In celebration of Small Press Month:
Eileen Myles (Wave Books), Lynne Tillman (Soft Skull), Brenda Coultas (Coffee House Press), Ted Mathys (Coffee House Press), Martine Bellen (Belladonna Books), Lila Zemborain (Belladonna Books), Sharon Mesmer (Hanging Loose Press), Marie Carter (Hanging Loose Press), Tisa Bryant (Leon Works), Bob Holeman (Bowery Books), Rachel Levitsky (Futurepoem Books), Erica Kaufman (Big Game Books) and many others!

The Segue Reading Series
4 pm

Saturday, March 8

Martine Bellen
&
Brenda Iijima

308 Bowery @ Bleecker, right across from CBGB’s

F train to Second Ave | 6 train to Bleecker | 212-614-0505
Martine Bellen is a poet (www.martinebellen.com), editor (www.bookdoctorbellen.com), a native New Yorker and the editor of Poets, Readers and Writers for My Urban Sherpa.