Underground movies, above ground locations
Since 1997, the folks at Rooftop Films have been providing New Yorkers with diverse movie screenings in the open air: lawns, parks, courtyards, and of course, rooftops. This weekend, program options include “Cinema and Social Justice” and “Making the Mission.”
Sounds like an excellent way to celebrate the end of a heat wave…
Filed under Enjoying New York City, film, Great Sites about NYC, Music, New York City, Nightlife, Urban Life | Comment (0)This Friday the 13th, look to the skies
While we have no logical reason to believe June 13 – Friday the 13th – will be particularly unlucky for New Yorkers, all bets are off for Fridays, April 13, 2029 and/or April 13, 2036. That’s when Planet Earth is expected to have a close encounter with an 1150-foot long asteroid named “99942 Apophis.”
Until then, may we suggest the Hayden Planetarium and the Rose Center for Earth and Space?
(Mickey Z. can be found here)
Filed under Children in New York City, Enjoying New York City, Great Sites about NYC, Museums, Uncategorized | Comment (0)Victorian Gardens in Central Park
In the middle of Central Park at 61st Street, where Wollman Rink attracts skaters in the winter, is Victorian Gardens in the summer; a lovely and manageable amusement park for children 2 to 12. Gentle rides and a calm and clean setting offer little ones an introduction to the wonderland of amusement parks.
A fee of $18.50 secures a day of unlimited rides. The number of rides is limited, but your child’s desire to ride them will not be.
Filed under Children in New York City, Enjoying New York City, Navigating New York | Comment (0)Conservatory Water in Central Park
If yachting on the Riviera isn’t something you can fit in this week, amble by Conservatory Water on Central Park’s East Side—just north of 72nd Street. Boats may be rented from the Central Park Sailboat Commission, and snacks are available at the Boathouse Café.
Filed under Children in New York City, Enjoying New York City, Navigating New York | Comment (0)Muji
MUJI is open in the Times Building.
620 8th Avenue.
Simple and inexpensive well-designed Japanese goods for home, office, and self.
Move over IKEA.
MoCCA Art Festival 2008
| June 7, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
| June 8, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
The MoCCA (Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) will hold their annual fun and fundraiser this week-end, Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 at the Puck Building, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Of Note is Chip Kidd on the Secret History of Batman in Japan on Sunday from 1:20 to 2:20.
Morning Music
| June 6, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 am | to | 10:00 am |
Looking for a little summer fun in the morning? Head to Midtown on any Friday morning from late April through September, the Today Show has live performances on its Rockefeller Center stage. Access is completely free so it’s first come, first served. Performances run from 7am-10am, so if you are an early riser get up and get on line outside of the Today Show’s Window on the World Studio at 49th Street and Rockefeller Center.
Filed under Enjoying New York City, Events, Great Sites about NYC, Music, Navigating New York, New York City | Comment (0)An Oyster Omen
| June 4, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 pm |
After 10pm, Ed’s in SoHo is offering some late-night summer specials Tuesday through Thursday. You can get $2 off East Coast oysters as well as a dozen oysters and two glasses of any house champagne for $40 all through August. Take someone who needs the fishy little aphrodisiacs.
Oysters + Champagne = You’re getting lucky.
Sarah Polonsky is a native New Yorker and journalist who shares her savoir faire as an editor of My Urban Sherpa.
Filed under Bars, Enjoying New York City, Events, New York City, Restaurants | Comment (0)Internet Week New York: June 3-10
When you live in or visit an Internet-friendly town like New York, it can sometimes feel like every week is Internet week. Well, from June 3-10, Fun City makes it official.
Whether you’re Web savvy or e-phobic, Internet Week New York gives us all a chance to attend events for geeks, events for wannabe writers, and events that ponder our collective cyber-future.
And just in case none of these events capture your high-speed fancy, feel free to create your own.
Internet Week New York is produced by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the City of New York and the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting.
(Mickey Z. can be found here)
