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Dear Member,
How do I know when it's Spring? Baseball season starts... check. I can shed my boots for the season... check. I can see the flowers beginning to bloom... check. The Tribeca Film Festival is here... check! With the Tribeca Film Festival right around the corner, I've decided to focus on one of my favorite things, movies... You may wonder 'why so early?' Well, I have missed out on some of my movie must-sees in the past because I didn't give myself ample time to research, create my pick list, and sync with my calendar! Get a jump start on your picks this year, since tickets go on sale for the general public on the 15th of this month. 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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Below are top events going on in the next week... many focused on something near and dear to my heart - giving back!
A shopping event with a good cause... Saks Fifth Avenue and SAME SKY Jewelry come together for a shopping event and cocktail reception. SAME SKY is a jewelry company that provides employment to HIV-positive women in Africa struggling to lift themselves out of poverty.  April 7 A Night with DanielDaniel Boulud clelebrates his 20th anniversary by donating the proceeds of this event to Citymeals on Wheels... a perfect evening of cocktails, dinner, and a silent and live auction!
The 36th season... it's an event I've always enjoyed attending. The proceeds fund the artistic programs for theaters. Presenters such as Sally Field, Blythe Danner, and Marisa Tomei will certainly add star power to this event. Cocktails, dinner, and blues singer, Jomama Jones.
The worlds of fashion, music, and art host a party at Sony Wonder Technology Lab. A wonderful fundraising event... during Autism Awareness Month!
April 9 Kevin Eubanks
With all the buzz about the Late Night shows lately, I'm going to get tickets to hear Jay Leno's former band leader, Kevin Eubanks, perform at Birdland.
For all you literary buffs... emcee Linda Fairstein, supporter of God's Love We Deliver's 10th annual luncheon. Meet acclaimed author, Sandra Brown, and socialize with restauranteur Danny Meyer during a reception, discussion, and book signing. The Montauk Playhouse holds a fundraising cocktail party at Toby's Public House in NoLita.
Humanitarian Award & Concert featuring performances by Sting, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Special Guests. The funds raised will support the foundation's mission to support and mentor Global Teen Leaders actively working on programs that promote a more peaceful world.
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Reel Time...
There's so much going on during the festival... so many movies to choose from, the city is abuzz with celebrity events, happenings, and parties! I've chosen my top 'must see' films and events. Package tickets are no longer available...Single tickets go on sale: April 9th for American Express® Cardmembers April 14th for downtown residents April 15th for the general public
To start you off, below are 4 festival events sure to get you in the mood... and don't forget to check out re-releases like Beetlejuice (25 years since release) and The Birds (50 years since release):
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 Celebrity Must See Movies...
Here are my picks from some of my favorite celebs...
- Adult World (John Cusak)
- Almost Christmas (Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd, Sally Hawkins)
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- Before Midnight (Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy)
- Bottled Up (Melissa Leo)
- A Case of You (Justin Long, Evan Rachel Wood)
- The English Teacher (Julianne Moore)
- The Moment (Jennifer Jason Leigh, Martin Henderson, Meat Loaf)
- Möbius (Jean Dujardin)
- Prince Avalanche (Paul Rudd, Emile Hirsch)
- Running From Crazy (Mariel Hemingway)
- A Single Shot (Sam Rockwell, Melissa Leo, William H. Macy)
- Some Velvet Morning (Stanley Tucci)
- Sunlight Junior (Naomi Watts, Matt Dillon)
- Trust Me (Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, Allison Janney, Amanda Peet)
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Other Movie Musts... 
From documentaries to foreign films,
comedies to drama...
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Shorts...
Shorts are a 'big' part of the festival... here are my picks:
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April 8 
