Hello Blogosphere!
We know it’s been awhile since our last blog entry, so we thought what better way to ring in the giving season with a brand new post! While
temperatures are dropping, there’s no shortage of exciting events just in time
for the holiday season. If you’re visiting NYC for the first time or a regular,
don’t miss these events!
temperatures are dropping, there’s no shortage of exciting events just in time
for the holiday season. If you’re visiting NYC for the first time or a regular,
don’t miss these events!
Sincerely,
Holiday Markets
Time Out New York says:
“This European-style winter market boasts more
than 150 local and national vendors hawking an impressive selection of
handcrafted gifts, ranging from jewelry and accessories to leather goods and
artwork.” East 14th Street and
University Pl. Weekday
hours are 11am-8pm, Saturdays from 10am-8pm, and Sundays from 11am-7pm. Until Dec. 24
than 150 local and national vendors hawking an impressive selection of
handcrafted gifts, ranging from jewelry and accessories to leather goods and
artwork.” East 14th Street and
University Pl. Weekday
hours are 11am-8pm, Saturdays from 10am-8pm, and Sundays from 11am-7pm. Until Dec. 24
Time Out New York says:
“Not only is there free ice-skating on Bryant
Park’s 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink (bring your own skates!), but also 128
holiday shops, including a bunch of new kiosks and eateries such as Marty V’s
Burger and Super Mac + Cheez. And after you shop and skate, warm up at spacious
rinkside restaurant Celsius. FYI: The vendors are only there until Jan 3, but
If you want to practice your lutzes and axels with ample spinning room, try
visiting during off-peak hours (open through March 6).” Sixth Ave between 40th and 42nd. Sun–Thu 8am–10pm; Fri–Sat 8am–midnight.
Park’s 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink (bring your own skates!), but also 128
holiday shops, including a bunch of new kiosks and eateries such as Marty V’s
Burger and Super Mac + Cheez. And after you shop and skate, warm up at spacious
rinkside restaurant Celsius. FYI: The vendors are only there until Jan 3, but
If you want to practice your lutzes and axels with ample spinning room, try
visiting during off-peak hours (open through March 6).” Sixth Ave between 40th and 42nd. Sun–Thu 8am–10pm; Fri–Sat 8am–midnight.
See description of Union Square Holiday Market. Until Dec. 24 Central Park South at Central
Park West. Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–7pm
Park West. Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–7pm
Ice skating
See description
of Winter Village at Bryant Park. Skate rentals are $19. Sixth Ave between 40th
and 42nd. Through March 1. Sun–Thu
8am–10pm; Fri–Sat 8am–midnight.
of Winter Village at Bryant Park. Skate rentals are $19. Sixth Ave between 40th
and 42nd. Through March 1. Sun–Thu
8am–10pm; Fri–Sat 8am–midnight.
Only 150 people are allowed on the ice at once. Unfortunately, that also
means that you should prepare for long lines. 30 Rockefeller Plaza between 49th and 50th Sts. Through April. Mon–Sun 8:30am–midnight. $25-$32, seniors and children under 11 $15;
skate rental $12.
means that you should prepare for long lines. 30 Rockefeller Plaza between 49th and 50th Sts. Through April. Mon–Sun 8:30am–midnight. $25-$32, seniors and children under 11 $15;
skate rental $12.
Braving the crowds is worth it for the priceless Central Park scenery. Enter at W 59th St and Sixth Ave. Open Oct–March. Mon, Tue 10am–2:30pm;
Wed, Thu 10am–10pm; Fri, Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–9pm.
Wed, Thu 10am–10pm; Fri, Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–9pm.
Holiday Window Displays
Bergdorf
Goodman
Goodman
Saks Fifth
Avenue
Avenue
Barneys,
Bloomingdale’s
Henri Bendel
Lord & Taylor
Macy’s
Tiffany & Co.
Ongoing/Special Events:
December:
Experience a
NYC holiday tradition at Radio City Music Hall through January 3rd. Tickets are
$46-$215
NYC holiday tradition at Radio City Music Hall through January 3rd. Tickets are
$46-$215
Don’t miss George Ballentine’s
ageless choreography and some of the best ballet dancers in the world. David H.
Koch Theater at Lincoln Center; Through Jan 3 at various times; $35–$265
ageless choreography and some of the best ballet dancers in the world. David H.
Koch Theater at Lincoln Center; Through Jan 3 at various times; $35–$265
NewYears Eve celebrations at Times Square
The biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in the country happens every year in Times Square. If you don’t mind the crowds (and the cold), then this is the place to be.
The biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in the country happens every year in Times Square. If you don’t mind the crowds (and the cold), then this is the place to be.
January:
Jan.18th-Feb.5th: NYC Restaurant Week
February:
11th-18th: New York Fashion Week
15th-16th: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show