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Visit my editions all year. Outside of the calendar, all of the information can be used year-round! Here are a few of the latest...
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Dear Member,
With Wednesday having been the first day of Spring, I'm pleased to say we are finally seeing signs that the city is warming up. Even with the colder temperatures, it's lighter longer, the days feel brighter, and New Yorkers seem to finally have a 'spring' in their step! Each week, look forward to my personal snapshot of recommendations to get you through a New York minute, day, night, or weekend. My weekly updates will take you from this Friday to the next!
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Norma Knows New York City
P.S. Send to other savvy New Yorkers and visitors, so they can sign up for my weekly updates!
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Second annual improv comedy show at The People's Improv Theater will showcase the diverse comedic talents in our city.
A great reason to drink wine this weekend... City Winery is throwing a party complete with oysters, appetizers and wine to benefit WaterAid, an organization that helps bring clean water to people in the world's poorest communities.
At the Flea Theater, The Vandal is a cunningly-constructed tale, loaded with twists, turns, and humor. The play is written by Hamish Linklater, the funnyman best known for being Julia Louis-Dreyfus' sister on the TV show, The New Adventures of Old Christine.
March 23: DJ Spooky - Of Water and Ice
"A Concert of Compositions Based on Water and Arctic Rhythms" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A strong quartet performance with an accompanying video that explores our relationship to the vanishing environment of the Arctic poles.
March 23: Orchid EveningsSpend a romantic evening at the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Music, cocktails, and a kaleidoscope display. Fridays & Saturdays through April 20.
Exhibit opens at the American Museum of Natural History. Learn about whale biology, evolution, and other interesting facts.
Head to Owen, a hip clothing shop in the Meatpacking District, for a chance to win a $250 gift card. 3-5pm.
Experience a taste of Manhattan at the Flat Iron Hotel's first annual tasting event to benefit the St. Francis Food Pantry.
An unconventional triathalon hosted by fitness gurus from Pure Yoga and SoulCycle. The journey starts with a three mile run in Central Park, continues with a spin class at SoulCycle, and ends with an inspiring session at Pure Yoga West. Check-in on Saturday at Lululemon at 2139 Broadway (at 75th St).
Now I know that Springtime is here! Through April 7.
 Slow Food of New York City partners with the new American Flatbread. Sustainable wines, craft beer, and artisanal pizzas will be served from 7-9pm in their lounge.
The LA Philharmonic premieres at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center for a limited engagement.
Second performance of the acoustic 'unplugged' concert series at the Ruben Museum.
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 Spring into Fitness...
 New Yorkers start the year off with fitness resolutions, then recommit in the Springtime when the weather cooperates... inspiring us to be in top shape and to feel our best!
Below are some of my picks to get started in the new season. Visit my Health Concierge Edition for all of my wellness recommendations.
As the temperatures continue to rise, get ready to visit the window bars and outdoor cafe tables at the locations of Barry's Bootcamp. A FUEL BAR will serve healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Join their walking clinics every Saturday in Central Park at 9:30am. Warm up, cool down, stretch, and mingle.
A hip new look for Lululemon was created in their latest shop in the Meatpacking District. It's industrial and chic, with a living room area that makes for cool surroundings. Set to open in the next few days at The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, it will be another wonderful addition to this wellness center. YogaComplimentary Vinyasa yoga classes (focusing on beginners) will be offered at various branches of the New York Public Library. Compass Yoga, a non-profit organization, spotlights the improved health of people of all ages through teaching the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation. GET SET TO RUN... If you need a push or a buddy to run with, look no further! There are a myriad of running clubs in the city... take a look at my favorite below (all free), sure to get you into your running shoes and hitting the pavement! Distances and workouts vary, so check the websites or call for updates. All levels welcome, bag check normally included. Partnering with Chelsea Piers, also a Tuesday night run; meets in MPD.
Niketown Run Club Nike Flatiron (156 Fifth Avenue) and Midtown (6 East 57th Street); meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 9am for an invigorating run.
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Extras...
 Springtime makes me want to purchase beautiful floral displays for my home. My personal picks for floral creations that are both exquisite and unique are Flowers by Yasmine and Franki Elizabeth.
New on the scene this year is the Tribeca Film Institute's (TFI) member program. Besides the VIP packages that are already on sale for the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, the TFI program is a terrific new concept. Members receive year-round invitations to TFI happenings, which include Work in Progress Screenings and networking events... perfect for theater buffs like me!
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