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Weekly Snapshot
Fall is finally in the air! There's nothing I enjoy better than spending the day visiting wineries, tasting local flavors, while enjoying the crisp air. This week I am going to highlight some local wineries that I can't wait to visit this autumn... all within 90 minutes from Manhattan. Visit my Special Feature to see my featured wineries.
Norma Knows New York City
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See the below categories for my event picks for the
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General Events...
I look forward to this each year! Gain access to over 200 of the city's coolest and most exclusive architectural sites and landmarks.
250 craft displays from all over the country at Lincoln Center. Plenty of entertainment and craft demonstrations.
October 12 to 14 Bear Mountain CruiseSee the early autumn fall foliage and stop for a 3-hour festival serving Bavarian food and drinks. Lots of vendors and live bands, and a backdrop of majestic views. Also October 19, 20, 26, 27.
Through October 14 Gilded Lace Pop up Shop At Henri Bendel, you can meet the designer (Monika Knutsson), see her latest fall collection, and try on one-of-a-kind pieces. Imagine wearing a piece of a Parisian lace undergarment from 1920 on your wrist! Modern, graphic jewelry pieces of old and forgotten lace dipped in sterling silver or 24K gold. Her designs include cuff bracelets, brooches, and necklaces that are feminine but compliment all types of clothing, whether jeans or a little black dress.
Through October 14 Hamptons International Film Festival If you're venturing out of the city, purchase tickets to this film festival celebrating independent films... long, short, fiction and documentary.
Marching up 5th Avenue from 47th to 72nd Street, last year there were 35,000 marchers, over 100 groups (including bands and floats), and nearly one million spectators. October 14 - 20 Spa Week $50 spa treatments at select spas throughout the city. Make your appointments now. Favorites include Exhale in Midtown and Joanna Vargas Salon, Skin Care Sanctuary. October 15 Women's Leadership Exchange 11th annual conference for business owners gives you the opportunity to learn, grow, network, and invigorate. Speakers include Anne Akers, (Publisher, GLOW Magazine) and Sue Malone (Founder, Strategies for Small Business). Visit the website to purchase tickets. Help end domestic violence. Join over 1,000 in motion supporters and climb 43 stories of a Park Avenue skyscraper.  Through October 31 Archtober Third annual month-long festival of architecture and design. The activities, programs and exhibition are so vast that I can't pick my favorites. Peruse their calendar and select those of interest. SIGN UP EARLY:  October 19 - 20 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Feel great about yourself while helping others. 2 days, 39 miles... every step helps those fighting breast cancer. October 21 Health & Wellness from the Inside Out! Hear from two experts in their field in an interactive panel discussion health and well being. Learn the best foods to eat for energy, the colors that can impact and energize your body, mind and spirit. There will be networking opportunities, as well as wine and snacks.
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Cultural Pursuits...
October 11 The Armory Show at 100: Modern Art and Revolution The show opens at one of my favorite museums, the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library. 100 masterworks from 1913 are exhibited; all pieces that impacted American audiences. Through February 2014.
 Through October 12 New York Archives Week The week is designed to further educate New Yorkers on our rich and varied archival collections of libraries and cultural institutions. An extensive assortment of historical collections will be presented throughout the city. I just learned that the Waldorf Astoria will display both uniforms and menus of a bygone era. Through October 13 Antiques Art & Design Show at the Armory Collect, decorate, adorn. At the Park Avenue Armory, events and lectures will include a Magical Jewelry tour and a 'show and tell' series featuring 5 of the city's leading designers.
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Curtain Up...
October 11 Tony Bennett
I just heard Tony Bennett sing the other night and I'm still in awe at the ranges he is able to reach! At 87 he is still going strong. No one can sing "It Had to Be You" better. His one night performance at Radio City Music Hall will be a night to remember.
I always find it a challenge to pick my top performers at 54 Below. This week, Tony DeSare is my choice. This jazz singer, pianist, and songwriter is someone not to miss. I first heard Tony at Café Carlyle and have been awaiting his return. October 15 to 19 CMG Music Marathon Each fall, this 5 day marathon performs throughout the city. Discover new musicians (1,300 to be exact) in over 80 of our city's venues, nightclubs and theaters. October 15 to 26 Judy Collins Judy returns to Café Carlyle. Her performance usually sells out quickly, so reserve your seats now.  October 16 to 27 San Francisco Ballet At the David Koch Theater. Having seen this ballet ensemble, I can assure you that you will enjoy the performances by the oldest professional ballet company. October 18 & 19 Darrell Hammond For all the Saturday Night Fans, you'll cheer seeing Daryl Hammond perform at Caroline's on Broadway.
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For the Foodie...
Experience local flavors; this national program will take place in 10 cities over 5 weekends across the country and features local chefs (i.e. Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde & The Dutch and Alexandra Guarnaschelli of Butter & The Darby). An exceptional food festival not to be missed. A portion of New York City proceeds benefit Wellness in the Schools, a national nonprofit that promotes healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness in public schools across the country.
October 17-20 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
Eat. Drink. End Hunger. Now in its 6th year, the festival brings together culinary icons and celebrity chefs (Look for names like Rachael Ray, David Bouley, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Mario Batali). Check out the event calendar for tickets... as a NY Jets fan, I want to get tickets to the October 19th event: Jets + Chefs: The Ultimate Tailgate. 100% of the net proceeds for all of the events benefit the Food Bank For New York City.
Through October 25 Madison Square Eats
The month-long market ends on the 25th, so check out the 28 vendors. My picks include Momofuku Milk Bar, Roberta's, and SD26.
And don't forget to visit some of these new restaurants.
Click here to see the full reviews in last week's snapshot.
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Special Feature... 
Local Wineries Bedell Cellars Winery North Fork, Long Island (Southold, NY) Award winning winery; taste wines in the renovated historic barn... a tasting room with sweeping views of the vineyard. Brotherhood Winery Washingtonville, NY Listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places, Brotherhood Winery is the oldest winery in the United States, and home to the largest underground wine cellars in the county. Clovis Point North Fork, Long Island (Jamesport, NY) A boutique winery on the North Fork. Live music on the weekends. This Saturday, visit from 1-4pm for an Artist's Reception to meet local landscape photographer Sue Schaffer and learn her secrets for capturing birds and her other natural subjects on film. Next weekend, yoga! Martha Clara VineyardsNorth Fork, Long Island (Riverhead, NY) With live music most days, drink some wine as you look out onto the beautiful vineyard. And head out on October 14th with your pup... "Vines and Canines!"... educational vineyard walk! (This event occurs monthly)  Vineyard 48 North Fork, Long Island (Cutchogue, NY) Multiple great wines to taste with live music on the weekends. Drink some wine as you look out onto the beautiful vineyard. It's so popular, they require reservations this fall. Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery Warwick, NY Located in the foothills of the Hudson Valley, the Warwick Valley Winery is situated between Mt. Eve and Mt. Adam. Be sure to stop by the Tasting Room, a bucolic setting showcasing wines, ciders, and brandies... all reasonably priced. Enjoy 'uncorked and unplugged' live country music entertainment between 2pm and 5pm on the weekends. Before you head home, pick up their freshly made breads and pastries.
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