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Weekly Snapshot 
When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, I always consider it as the beginning of Springtime. We are all wishing for Spring, but in the meantime, for those wanting a little "luck o' the Irish," read this week's Special Feature!
As the saying goes... everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day!
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See the below categories for my event picks for the
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 General Events...
 March 13 to 16 Brooklyn Fashion Week
For those of us that miss the buzz of Fashion Week, look no further. Check the schedule for upcoming events. March 17 Saint Patrick's Day ParadeVisit my Special Feature. March 20 to 23 Architectural Digest ShowThe best place to go for the latest ideas for your home or apartment. Each year I go on the last day and try to negotiate with the vendors to sell some of their products before they pack up. At Pier 94 (55th Street & 12th Avenue).
 Through April 21 The Orchid Show Much-anticipated annual show opens at The New York Botanical Garden. Pay special attention to Orchid Evenings on Saturdays in March and April: music and cocktails surrounded by beautiful flowers. The Ladies Mile Tour Adriana Trigiani always has the best walking tours... this spring she's offering this The Ladies Mile (named for the area between 9th and 23rd Streets). It combines shopping, history, and architecture. Check the website for updates on availability.
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Cultural Pursuits...
March 14 Bill Cunningham: Facades
One of my favorite NYC photographers, the legendary Bill Cunningham previews "Fashion as Cultural History" in one of my favorite museums, the New-York Historical Society (170 Central Park West). You're in for a treat as you view the architectural riches and fashion history of our city.
March 14 Other Primary Structures
The first of a two part exhibit at The Jewish Museum (1109 Fifth Avenue). A major exhibition of Global 1960s sculptures, based on Minimalism, which was a radical approach at the time.
March 14 through 22 Asia Week
Celebrate Asian Art at 19 museums and cultural institutions throughout New York City. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue), where all of the Asian Art galleries will be open for viewing.
 March 19 Lance Clayton Opening Reception Clayton's first solo show opens at the Robin Rice Gallery (325 West 11th Street) with a special reception from 5:30-8:30pm. The inspiration for his pieces is primarily in dreams... they are meant to conjure the realms of your imagination. Through April 27th. March 19 to 30 New Directors/New Film12 days of films from new faces in film. Past festivals have featured Spike Lee, Pedro Almodovar, and Steven Spielberg... so you know they will be good! The majority of the films are being shown at The Museum of Modern Art (11 West 53rd Street) and MoMA PS1 (22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City).
Through March 25 Whitney Biennial 2014 View an impressive lineup of a trio of outside curators at the Whitney Museum of American Art (945 Madison Avenue).
Through April 1 Peter Arnell
Arnell's first gallery show, assisted by his close friend, the iconic Frank Gehry (who will design and curate his exhibition). Photographs from 1984 to the present will be on display at the Milk Gallery (450 West 15th Street)... a 30 year retrospective of his photography.
The Little Prince: A New York Story
At the Morgan Library & Museum (225 Madison Avenue); this is a story that I know is familiar to so many of us. Twenty-five manuscript pages on hand to view, along with personal letters and photographs from Saint-Exupéry's
collection. Through April 27th.
Live from the NPL New York Public Library's Spring Speaker Series (11 West 40th Street) continues. Mark your calendar - Malcolm Gladwell is on the calendar for April 1st.
A Collective Invention: Photographs at Play
Morgan Library and Museum A debut of photography at the Morgan Library & Museum (225 Madison Avenue) as a curatorial focus at the Morgan. Through May 18th.
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Curtain Up...
MUSIC & DANCE
Go online to get tickets to a performance at Lincoln Center... one of my favorite dance groups.
HOT TICKET: March 29 The Music of Paul SimonOrder tickets now for this tribute to one of the greats. Carnegie Hall (881 7th Avenue) performance will feature Richard Marx and Judy Collins to name a few. FILMIn collaboration with the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the festival features new and emerging talents. I got tickets to see A Castle in Italy on the 13th.  March 12 to 26 Under the InfluenceI don't often feature movies, but this one's a must see! Scorsese (one of my favorite directors) collaborates with Raoul Walsh, another director. BAM will project six of his pictures with inspiration from Walsh.
THEATER & COMEDY
March 14 to 22
Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2, and 3)
An explosively powerful drama at the Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) about the tragedies of war, the cost of freedom and the heartbreak of love.
March 19 to 23 NYC Improv Festival
Third annual festival presented by the Peoples Improv Theater (123 East 24th Street) - a celebration of improvisation from all across the world.
If/Then The Musical
A favorite performer of mine, Idina Menzel of Wicked, stars in this musical about a woman that returns to life in NYC discovering endless possibilities where chance and choice collide. At the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).
Tales from Red Vienna
Now in previews, opening night is on March 18th. The story portrays a young woman who has lost her husband in WWI and is forced to turn to prostitution to survive. The show is remarkable! You might remember the star, Nina Arianda, who starred in the powerful sexy role in "Venus in Fur." At New York City Center (131 West 55th Street).
Visit previous snapshots for more favorites in theater.
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For the Foodie... The East Village
Here are 3 new on the scene restaurants in the East Village... a neighborhood of artistic sensibility, vibrant nightlife, and eclectic dining.
Adler  New American Cuisine
157 Second Avenue
(Between 9th & 10th Streets)
A modern version of a bygone public house (known today as a gastropub). Although the cuisine is casual, it's excellent! Favorites are their American classics of Salmon Tartare and smoked Arctic Char. Desserts are unique (think Root Beer Pudding). Beyond the dining experience, Alder offers an extensive selection of wines and cocktails. Its minimalist decor and seating for 56 creates a comfortable atmosphere. They're now serving brunch and I'm intrigued by the Bloody Mary Popcorn that they'll be serving!
Circolo45 
Italian Cuisine
45 Bond Street
(Between Lafayette Street & Bowery)
On one of my favorite blocks in the city, Bond Street, sit two of my favorite restaurants: Il Buco, an established restaurant in the city, and a new on the scene... Circolo45. If you translate in Italian, the name means "cicle and club". It is a chic trattoria specializing in Italian cuisine and a perfect spot to meet friends. Their Tuscan chef bakes fresh bread and pastas daily. From the charcuterie bar to their Ribollita Soup and Cacio e Pepe, you'll leave saying, that's Italian! A welcome addition to this trendy area.
Lafayette Grand Cafe & Bakery 
French Cuisine
380 Lafayette Street
(At Bleecker Street)
Another Andrew Carmellini success (chef and owner of Locanda Verde) in the East Village. French country cooking at its finest. A gran Parisian café that tempts you with a pastry shop as you enter. Try the Charcuterie board, Frisee Salad and Steak Frites and save room for a sweet dessert. Their French market driver bistro menu is one of the best in the city!
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Special Feature...
St. Patrick's Day Watch the Parade  A 250+ year tradition, it starts at 11am on Monday, March 17th and goes from 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 79th Street. Or watch it live on NBC.
Visit an Irish BarDoc Watson's1490 Second Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets) Complete with garden in the back. Molly's 287 Third Avenue (between 22nd & 23rd Streets) Bald Irish bartenders, sawdust-covered floors, and a building from the 1800s. Puck Fair298 Lafayette Street (at Houston Street) Authentic, casual, always a good crowd. Triona's  237 Sullivan Street (between West 3rd & Bleecker Streets) 192 Third Avenue (between 17th & 18th Streets) An authentic bar in Greenwich Village and a newer, larger sports bar in Gramercy... chances are you'll catch one of the owners there. Just ask for Michael or Triona! Enjoy some Irish Culture Glucksman Ireland House1 Washington Mews (at 5th Avenue) Check the schedule for upcoming events. Irish Repertory Theater  132 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) Currently you can get tickets to Transport - A New Musical, a show by Thomas Keneally, writer of Schindler's List. Irish Outsiders Tour at the Tenement Museum103 Orchard Street (at Delancey Street) Tour the restored home of the Moore family and explore how this family dealt with being 'outsiders' .
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