My Urban Sherpa

Cape May

Three hours and 160 Miles from New York is the southernmost tip of New Jersey and it’s worth a visit.

The beaches are pristine, the waves are lapping, and porpoises are at play in the waves,  up and down the shoreline.

Enjoy.

Midnight Summer Swing Opens Tonight with Kermit Ruffins!

Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers

“With his shimmering tone, street-honed chops and over-the-top
personality, Ruffins is a throwback to the days when entertainment and
art were fast companions.” —The Star Tribune

With a knowing grin on his face and a smile in his voice, Kermit
Ruffins kicks off the season with New Orleans flair. The
trumpeter/vocalist and his band are sure to thrill with their unique
sense of smokin’ swing.

When:
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30

Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam

Program:
New Orleans Jazz, Swing

For more information,..

Menu for a Sunny Day ~ NYC

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.

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)

Family Day at Swindler Cover Park

Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Swindler Cove Park

NY Scooter Club Block Party ~ May 30 + 31.

The 4th Annual NY Scooter Club BlockParty begins Saturday. May 30 at 9:00 AM. A

This two day event features happenings all over the city, with rides, music and food - May 30th and 31st. Check out the forum for all the details!

Meet Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:00 AM

at

The Brass Monkey and all over the City
55 Little West 12th Street
New York
10014

Fire Ceremony & Special Sanskrit Mantras at Jivamukti

A Talk on the Guru

Tuesday May 19th, 2009
7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Jivamukti Yoga School honors the life of the great yogi, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Ruth-ji will speak on the Guru, and Manorama-ji will lead the chanting of Sanskrit mantras combined with a sacred fire ceremony.

“If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self.”      ~ Sri K. Pattabhi Jois

For a biography of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, or to make a donation to the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Charitable Trust,
please visit: www.kpjtrust.org.

The Jivamukti program is open to all.

Please wear modest attire and bring a shawl.

Jivamukti Yoga School | 841 Broadway, 2nd floor | New York | NY | 10003

Earth Day Celebration in NYC

EARTH NIGHT,  Wednesday, April 22nd,  6-10pm, Environment Furniture ~

Green Drinks NYC and Earth Day New York co-host the 2nd Annual “Earth Night” at Environment Furniture.

On the evening of Earth Day, two of New York’s largest environmental groups present a memorable night to celebrate our planet. Open Bar, hors d’oeuvres, DJ Journey, Fashion Show highlighting local retailers - lots of fun and connectivity! Tickets: $20 in advance here ; $30 at the door.

Earth Day Celebration at Pomonok House, Queens

Saturday, April 18 help plant 300 trees and green the Pomonok Houses in Queens , NY. Trees filter pollutants from the air, cool the neighborhood’s streets and homes, reduce stormwater runoff, encourage healthy, active living, and slow global warming—so many benefits from simply doing One Thing That’s Green!

Together with MillionTreesNYC, New York Restoration Project, 106.7 Lite FM, 103.5 KTU, Power 105 and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and JetBlue, help green this community.

Breakfast and lunch will be served and all volunteers will receive a t-shirt. There will be children’s activities and prizes will be given out throughout the day. Ed Lover from Power 105’s will make a special appearance from 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

All volunteers must register and complete a waiver. Young adults ages 14–17 must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian to participate.

It is recommended that all participating volunteers be at least 14 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. There will be activities for kids under 14 years of age.

John Giorno Poems

Friends describe me as an eternal optimist. I have my other days as well. On my pessimistic - or more realistic days - I hear John Giorno poems. These are my favorite.

Fun things in NYC that are free on Friday.

A year ago, September 2007, we launched My Urban Sherpa, to help you navigate New York like a New Yorker, (we’ve even been told we’ve introduced New Yorkers to some of their favorite new places!) We’ve suggested our favorites from the myriad excellent choices for restaurants, bars, museums, shops, hotels and happenings.

We are still pursuing this goal, but today the issue of $ / $$ / $$$ is more important that ever before – for everyone we know.

So we’re going to be highlighting the best of an affordable, and sometimes even FREE New York.

Today this means strolling along 5th Avenue to see the holiday windows. Bergdorf Goodman’s windows opened yesterday, up and down 5th Avenue – retailers are ready for Christmas.

If you find yourself peckish at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street, head West to Kum Gang San for a spicy Korean lunch for less than $10.

If you are still ambling about this evening – don’t miss Jenny Holzer’s wonderful and FREE instillation at the Guggenheim Museum.