November 15, 2013

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Weekly Snapshot

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I'm making my list and checking it twice to find handpicked events and finds for the upcoming holiday season. From gift ideas to markets to performances, my snapshot will provide both savvy New Yorkers and visitors a quick glimpse of what to do. With chilly weather on the horizon, this week's Special Feature focuses on my favorite ice skating rinks in the city so you can enjoy the crisp air while staying active. Rockefeller Center is iconic, and there are three new rinks in the city that you can glide through.

Norma Knows New York City

See the below categories for my event picks for the

coming week.
General Events
Cultural Pursuits
Curtain Up

General Events...

November 16
The Holiday Train Show® & Tree Lighting

The annual show at The New York Botanical Garden is a must-visit. This year,there are more trains than ever before and you can take a guided tour to learn about the exhibition. The Train Show Exhibition is through January 12th.

Through November 17 Trendabl

I just stopped into this popup store in the Paramount Hotel. With the holidays around the corner, there are many must-have finds for fashion lovers. Merchandise ships the same day.

November 18 Grand Central Holiday Fair

Everything you can imagine at this fair. Rows and rows of vendors selling gifts for all ages. Through December 24th.

November 19 i3 Summit for Women

Twenty leaders of various backgrounds will discuss leadership and innovation for women at The Times Center.

Through December Story: Home for the Holidays

Story is the most amazing retail space in Chelsea that changes like a gallery and sells things like a store! Their holiday display recently launched. Trust me, you will find the most unbelievable treasures for those on your list!

Cultural Pursuits...

Through November 16 Photographic Exhibit: Sensational Umbria

Exhibit showcases a different side of life in the Italian region of Umbria, capturing the uniqueness of both landscapes and portraits in the area. All photos were taken by the world renowned National Geographic Photographer, Steve McCurry. At The Italian Trade Commission.

Through November 18 The Salon: Art + Design Fair

This highly anticipated art community event of the year at the Park Avenue Armory will feature both art and design from 1890 to present.

Through November 16 RetroSpective

Explore fashion's relationship with its own history at The Museum at FIT. Featuring more than 100 garments, the exhibit includes a selection of fashion that references the historical period prior to the 18th century.

November 14 Gilded New York

Inaugurating the museum's Tiffany and Co. Foundation Gallery, Gilded New York (Museum of the City of New York) portrays the city's visual culture at the end of the 19th century.

A lavish display of costumes, jewelry and decorative objects will capture your attention! Through November 30.

The Space at Katz's Deli

This pop up gallery and apparel shop is housed in this famous deli on the Lower East Side. The gallery will debut local artists that will rotate each month. Check out the current collection which includes one piece called "What She's Having," after the famous line in When Harry Met Sally.

Curtain Up...

Visit past snapshots for my most up to date theater recommendations.

November 18 Sam Kim: Artist Residency
The Baryshnikov Arts Center is one of my favorite venues for dance performances. Order tickets on the website for this open rehearsal of Sister to a Fiend, a work inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

November 19 A Story Lately Told

Angelika Houston reads from her new memoir; she vividly shares her childhood adventures with her famed film director father, John Houston. At the Peter J. Sharp Symphony Space.

Through November 17

A BED AND A CHAIR: A New York Love Affair

Bernadette Peters sings jazzy Sondheim at NY City Center. An added bonus is that the music is arranged by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis!

Through December 27 Cabaret Cinema Screenings

Every Friday at the Rubin Museum, movie screenings introduced by a notable guest to provide context. Movies include Lord of the Flies (November 15) and Hannah and Her Sisters (December 6).

Special Feature...