The Barber of Seville tonight at The Met
Simon Boccanegra at The MET, Friday, January 29

Simon Boccanegra at The MET, Friday, January 29th at 8:00 PM.
Martin Luther King Celebration Concert - DBR + DJ Scientific at Symphony Hall
January 18, 2010 @ 6:30pm
Symphony Space (New York, NY)
A Martin Luther King Day Celebration - Sonata for Violin & Turntables featuring DBR and Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific.
The Silk Road Exhibition at AMNH
Travel the Silk Route from Xi’An to Baghdad with interactive exhibitions at The American Museum of Natural History. Sundays the exhibition is complimented by live music from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Route Project.
The AMNH is located at Central Park West at 80th Street,
Filed under Art, Children in New York City, Enjoying New York City, Great Sites about NYC, Museums, Music, Navigating New York | Comment (0)MARK O’CONNOR, JOHN PATITUCCI & JULIAN LAGE DEBUT TRIO AT BLUE NOTE JANUARY 7, 8 & 9, 2010
MARK O’CONNOR, JOHN PATITUCCI & JULIAN LAGE DEBUT TRIO AT BLUE NOTE JANUARY 7, 8 & 9, 2010

WHAT: String masters Mark O’Connor, John Patitucci and Julian Lage will join forces for the first time as equal members of a new trio at the Blue Note from January 7 through January 9. All three will bring their unique, individual approaches to jazz with new compositions and concepts.
WHEN: Thursday, January 7, Friday, January 8, and Saturday, January 9, 2010; Sets @ 8:00pm & 10:30pm
WITH: Mark O’Connor, violin; John Patitucci, bass; Julian Lage, guitar
COST: $30 @ table / $20 @ bar
WHERE: The Blue Note; 131 W 3rd. St, New York, NY 10012
MORE: Doors open at 6pm. There is a $5 food/beverage minimum. For
reservations, call 212-475-8592 or visit the website.
Carmen at The MET
A new production of Carmen featuring Elina Garanca as Carmen, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conducting, and Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon opens Thursday, December 31, 2009, 6:30 pm - 9:36 pm at The MET.
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Leif Ove Andsnes with Alan Gilbert at The Phil
Tuesday December 29, Wednesday December 30 and Saturday January 2 - enjoy Leif Ove Andsnes and his masterful performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23.
The NY Philharmonic performs Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza at 65th and Broadway.
Filed under Enjoying New York City, Music, Navigating New York, New York City | Comment (0)The Nutcracker at NYCB
The dancing, the costumes, the staging and the magical story of the Nutcracker at NYCB are excellent, and an annual attendance is a highlight of Christmas for many New Yorkers.
The show runs now through January 3 at New York City Ballet.
Filed under Children in New York City, Enjoying New York City, Music, Navigating New York, New York City, dance | Comment (0)Hansel and Gretal Tonight at the MET
Hansel and Gretel
Haunting, charming, and a little wicked, the Met’s production returns as the season’s special holiday presentation for families. Miah Persson and Angelika Kirchschlager are the lost siblings. Philip Langridge reprises his outlandish portrayal of the Witch in Humperdinck’s take on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Sung in English and conducted by Fabio Luisi.
This production was originally created for Welsh National Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Approximate running time 2 hrs. 15 min.
The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
The Christmas Spectacular Show starring the NYC Rockettes is aptly named — the show is spectacular. The performance features world class choreography, dancing sets and production. The show includes scenes from the Nutcracker, dances to your favorite holiday songs, and a full nativity procession with camels, donkeys, sheep and a joyful Santa.
Indulge in one of New York’s greatest holiday treats - an outing to Rockefeller Center to see the skating, the windows at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular.
For a limited time My Urban Sherpa is delighted to offer our readers 40% off and non-peak performances through December 21.
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Non Peak Orchestra / 1st Mezz Seats $45 (reg. $75)
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This offer expires Monday, December 21.
Happy Holidays.
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