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Norma's Weekly Snapshot 
Halloween is coming up next Friday, October 31st and no one celebrates quite like New Yorkers with events such as the iconic Village Halloween Parade and streets full of vibrant get ups. Whether you like to get creative with your costume, indulge in endless treats or take part in a bit of mischievous revelry, the city offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday. Visit my Special Feature for a little bit of everything.
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General Events... 
Take a tour of a NYC neighborhood led by one of the best! Also available is a Cupcake Tour... what could be sweeter?
October 24 through November 2 Cider Week
Various Locations
Just in time for fall, check the calendar for cider tasting events throughout Manhattan.
October 25 New York Junior League Fall House Tour
The Astor House (130 East 80th Street) Showcasing architecture, art, history, and style, purchase tickets for the Junior League Fall House tour this Saturday. The tour starts with a breakfast followed by a self-guided tour through the homes. A buffet lunch, post-tour cocktail reception, and silent auction are also included. The New York Junior League seeks to strengthen the health and well-being of the children and families in the greater New York area.
Through October 26 Spa Week
Various Locations $50 spa treatments at select spas throughout the city. Favorites include Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, Euphoria Spa, Red Door Spa at The Chatwal, and Joanna Vargas Skin Care.
Through October 26 Madison Avenue Fashion Heritage Week
Proceeds benefit the Museum of FIT. This event will feature curated exhibition windows of many of Madison Avenue's boutiques from 57th to 86th street. 
October 28 Stargazing on The High LineThe High Line between 13th & 14th Streets Gaze at the stars, planets, and the moon through high-powered telescopes while chatting with local astronomers. October 29 Festive Fall Cocktails Pasanella and Sons Vintners (115 South Street) From seasonal apple concoctions to hot toddies, taste terrific cocktails with an Italian influence that are sure to spice up your fall entertaining. October 29 17th Annual WhiskyFest New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway) The longest-running and best-attended whisky festival in the U.S. Taste from a selection of more than 300 whiskies from around the world.
October 31 through November 1 NYC Craft Beer Festival Autumn Harvest Various Locations Taste craft beers from across the country.
Through October 31 Archtober
Various Locations
4th annual month-long festival of architecture and design. The activities, programs, and exhibitions are so vast that I can't pick my favorites. Peruse their calendar and select those of interest.ON THE RADAR:
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) Join celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Eva Longoria in a two-day course on living "fun and fearlessly" at Cosmopolitan Magazine's first ever live conference. Speakers, panels, and lots of networking opportunities!
November 17 The Atelier with Alina Cho: Anna Wintour
Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue) The real Devil Wears Prada will co-host a seminar with fashion journalist Alina Cho. Recently rescheduled, I plan to get tickets and I look forward to hearing these fashionistas talk about both current and future trends in the fashion industry.
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Cultural Pursuits...
SPECIAL EVENT:
Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street)
CLOSING THIS WEEK:
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THE FRICK COLLECTION(1 East 70th Street)
Through October 26
While at The Frick, visit this exhibit in celebration of El Greco's 400th anniversary. Two rarely before seen portraits pay tribute to the famed Spanish artist.
ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK (686 Park Avenue)
Through October 30 Highlighting the Italian artistic heritage of the 19th century paintings. MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY (116 Prince Street)
Stevie Nicks
Through October 31
Never before seen hand-signed and numbered self-portraits by Stevie Nicks.
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FINANCE (48 Wall Street)
Wall Street Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show
Through October 25
Dealers will trade, sell and tell stories about their coins, stock certificates, paper money, medals, autographs and financial memorabilia. Museum is offering complimentary admission during the three days of this exhibit.
ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Patricia Heal: Finding Peabrook
Through October 26
A photographic exhibition, featuring visuals of her enchanted home in upstate New York.
ONGOING EXHIBITS:
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The New York Times Magazine Photographs
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APERTURE GALLERY (547 West 27th Street) Through November 1 A behind the scenes look of the collaborative process of the New York Times photographic display. BARD GRADUATE CENTER GALLERY (18 West 86th Street) Barbara Nessim: An Artful Life
Through January 11
A trendy gallery that explores new ways of thinking about decorative arts and design. The exhibit visualizes 19th century New York through prints and photographs.BLAIN/DIDONNA GALLERY (981 Madison Avenue)
Dada & Surrealist Objects
Through January 17
An exhibition that will be the first devoted to this subject ever presented in any gallery or museum in America. | | Killer Heels |
BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn)
Through February 15 Killer Heels explores the fashion world's most coveted accessory. I especially liked the shoes by Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, and Ferragamo. Be sure to watch some of the six short films as you tour the exhibit.DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY (909 Madison Avenue) Local History: Castellani, Judd, StellaOctober 30 through January 3 The exhibition captures a fleeting but profound moment of creative intersection in the careers of these three post-war artists. DTR MODERN GALLERY (458 West Broadway) Contemporary and pop art on display.
EDWYNN HOUK GALLERY (745 Fifth Avenue)  | |
Abelardo Morell: Some Recent Pictures
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Through December 20 A retrospective photographic exhibit.
ELLIS ISLAND
Unframed - Ellis IslandOngoing This first time south side exhibit is by the French artist, JR. The artist's exhibit will have life size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants that will be displayed on 16 or more selected interior walls on the south side of Ellis Island, where the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital once was.
THE FORBES GALLERIES (62 5th Avenue) Through November 1 Titian Meets West Side Story: The Work of Edward MelcarthAlthough Abstract Expressionism was the style of choice throughout the 1950's, except for his early career, Melcarth worked as a figurative painter until the end of his life. Melcarth found inspiration in Venice and you can see some of his works on display .
THE FRICK COLLECTION (1 East 70th Street) Through April 5
Jean-Antoine Houdon and Claude Michel were two of the foremost sculptors in France during the late eighteenth century. Their sculptures are shown together for the first time, highlighting the artists' expressive ranges.
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GAGOSIAN GALLERY (522 West 21st Street)
Picasso & the Camera
October 28 through January 3
This exhibition is the 5th in a series of Picasso surveys.
THE GALLERY AT HERMES (691 Madison Avenue) Sharon HarperThrough November 11 Stopping in at Hermes is a treat unto itself, and then visiting their gallery is a lovely addition to this glamorous store. Harper's experimental photographs force us to look afresh at our environment. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue) Thomas Hart Benton's America Today Mural RediscoveredThrough April 19 A captivating exhibit of 1920s America in New York City.Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder CollectionThrough February 16 Experience the most important exhibition of the essential Cubists such as Pablo Picasso in more than 30 years. THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM (225 Madison Avenue) The Untamed Landscape: Theodore Rousseau and the Path to Barbizon
Through January 18
70 works of Theodore Rousseau's approach to open-air oil sketches.
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Dance & Fashion
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THE MUSEUM AT FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Seventh Avenue at 27th Street) Through January 3
Dance & Fashion features 100 dance costumes and dance-inspired fashion ranging from 19th century to the present... an inaugural showing of most of the collections.
THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue) Mac Conner: A New York Life Through January 19 New York's saga of the original Mad Men! Hand-painted illustrations for advertising campaigns and women's magazines just after World War II.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street) The Paris of Toulouse-LautrecThrough March 22
Prints and posters by this renowned artist will be on display at MoMA. Henri Matisse: The Cut-OutsThrough February 8
Opening for the first time in twenty years, the exhibit includes painted sheets cut into various shapes and sizes, thus creating lively compositions of contrasting colors. I especially look forward to seeing his largest cutout, "swimming pool," a 54-foot long frieze. MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (36-01 35th Avenue - Astoria, Queens) What's Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck JonesThrough January 19 Creator of such iconic characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Pepé Le Pew, Wile E. Coyote, and the Road Runner, the exhibition features 23 of Chuck Jones's animated films, interactive experiences, and 134 original sketches and drawings, and photographs. NEUE GALLERIE (1048 5th Avenue) Egon Schiele: PortraitsThrough January 19 One of the 20th century's most important artists, the exhibit showcases portraitures by the masterful Austrian artist, Egon Schiele.  | |
Chris Ofili: Night and Day
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THE NEW MUSEUM (235 Bowery) October 29 through January 25 The exhibit will span the artist's influential career, encompassing his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
SEAGRAM BUILDING (375 Park Avenue) Alexander CalderThrough November 10 Stop by the Seagram Building to view three iconic sculptures of famed artist Alexander Calder.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Times Square, 1984Through January 18 The exhibit captures the decisive moment and transformation of the urban renewal of Times Square... now known as the crossroads of the world.
Sundaram Tagore Chelsea (547 West 27th Street)
Through November 15
This exhibition features works by New York artist Miya Ando who explores the themes of transformation. ON THE RADAR:
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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street) Nature's Fury: The Science of Natural DisastersNovember 15 Opening Exhibit uncovers the causes of nature's forces.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)El Greco in New York
November 4 through February 1
Also at the MET, opening of an exhibit from this iconic painter. ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
November 5 through December 14
Victoria Goldman's twenty-year-long fascination with Tarot has created a series of photographs based on the imagery and the mythology behind the ancient Tarot cards.
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Curtain Up... 
FILM:
American Museum of Natural History
(Central Park West at 79th Street)
Encompasses a broad spectrum of work, from indigenous community media to experimental nonfiction. Films tackle diverse and challenging subjects, representing a range of issues and perspectives. Includes dialogue with filmmakers, invited speakers, and film protagonists.
MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, DANCE:
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: October 24 The New York Pops All You Need is Love: The Music of the Beatles Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)A step back in time as the Pops play the music of the Beatles.October 24 & 25 The Brazilian Duke EllingtonRose Theater (Lincoln Center - 33 West 60th Street) The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis come together to perform the music of the late Moacir Santos, one of Brazil's most important musicians and composers.
October 24 to 26 Let's Misbehave. A Roaring '20s Musical RevueMoscow57 (168 1/2 Delancey Street) A return to the speakeasy days of the 1920s. Purchase tickets for a musical step back in time.  October 25 Peter CincottiBMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street)
Singer-songwriter-pianist explores musical styles that blend pop, rock, blues and jazz.
Through October 25 New York Television Festival Various Locations In its 10th year, this annual festival will feature 62 original TV and web series for emerging artists. Through October 26 Richard Galliano Quintet Jazz Standard (116 East 27th Street) Known as the master of the accordion, Richard Galliano turned this popular instrument into a universal one. Purchase tickets for this talented group. Through October 28 The Allman Brothers Band
The Beacon Theatre (2128 Broadway)
Purchase tickets to see this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame classic band in their final performances.
ONGOING PERFORMANCES:
Through November 2
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
The 75th anniversary of their fall season.
Through December 20
Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn)
Avant-garde music, theater, opera, and dance. Two performances I will be attending are the revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America and Shakespeare's Sonnets with a score by Rufus Wainwright.
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Carmen
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Through March 7
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
Bizet's acclaimed opera returns to the MET.
Through December 20
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
A dazzling and light-hearted opera set to the music of Mozart.
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Works and Process
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White Light Festival
Through November 11
Various Locations in Lincoln Center
Complimentary events throughout the month to lighten your soul... abstract musical events that illuminate our lives.
Works and Process
Through December 15
Guggenheim Museum - Peter B. Lewis Theater
(1071 Fifth Avenue)
Celebrating 30 years of performing arts, discussions and world premieres. See and hear acclaimed artists in an intimate setting.
THEATER:
What's the best way to get tickets? Try the Broadway Ticket Lottery. This is one of the best finds for securing tickets to Broadway shows. The website lists the simple process for both Broadway Rush and Lottery tickets. On each day of the week, the featured Broadway shows offer discounted tickets via rush tickets and lotteries. A bit of patience and an early arrival will often score you excellent seats at the best price.
Theater lovers - don't miss this!
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS:
Neil Simon Theater (250 West 52nd Street) The Last Ship sets sail on the 26th at the NYC Theatre. Directed by Joe Mantilla, the play portrays the hope and heartache of a working class Englishman who leaves his life behind to travel the world. And I left the best to last... the score is produced by Sting! Through March 29. October 26 SEAGULLSPublic Forum (425 Lafayette Street) A reading and discussion of Caryl Churchill's one act play which explores the dangers of extraordinary abilities.
American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street) Starring Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Cynthia Nixon... what more do I have to say? Now in previews, opens October 30th, through January 4th.
Circle In The Square Theatre (1633 Broadway) Starring Hugh Jackman, it's the story about a man and woman in a remote cliff side cabin on a moonless night. Previews begin October 31st, opening date November 16th, through January 25th. ONGOING PRODUCTIONS: Through February 22
John Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street) Glenn Close returns to Broadway with John Lithgow in Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance." A moving play about a married couple struggling to maintain equilibrium when they open up their home to friends and family. Through November 16
Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)
I enjoyed this musical following the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to those well-known hits as a top recording artist. The show took home 2 Tonys including Jessie Mueller for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
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The Belle of Amherst
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The Belle of Amherst Through January 25 Westside Theater (407 West 43rd Street) Starring Joely Richardson, Emily Dickinson welcomes the audience into her Amherst homeland in mid-19th century.
Through November 9
Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street)
Director Garry Marshall of Pretty Woman fame directs this true story that portrays the life of these two artists (Billy Wilder & Raymond Chandler) and how they battled the Hollywood censors and each other.
Through January 4
Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)
I experienced the most amazing New York evening when I saw Cabaret. Both Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams are show-stoppers, and the Kit Kat band is superb. Emma Stone will take on the role of Sally Bowles starting November 11th... I will have to go see the show again for that!
The Country House
Through November 23
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street)
Blythe Danner returns to Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club's production. A piercing look at a family of performers each coming to terms with the roles they play in each other's lives.
Now in previews, the show brought everyone, including me, to a standing ovation. The leading actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematical precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering the truth about a crime and unlocking many hidden secrets. Through March 29th.
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Disgraced
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Through January 18
Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street)
Critically acclaimed play starring Gretchen Mol. The cast shares stories, secrets and lies we tell our friends, family and ourselves in finding the American Dream.
If/Then The Musical
Through January 4
Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street)
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.
Indian Ink
Through November 30
Roundabout Theatre Company (231 West 39th Street)
Tony award winner Tom Stoppard's play is enticing, entertaining and romantic. A story about two people whose connection continues through art.
Lennon Through A Glass Onion
Through February
Union Square Theater (100 East 17th Street)
A remarkable celebration of a unique and timeless talent. The American premier honoring one of the famed Beatles with music and lyrics by Lennon and McCartney.
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On the Town
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Love LettersThrough February 1
Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) No one forgets their first love! A.G. Gurney has created a funny and emotional play about the powerful connection of love. Candice Bergen, Martin Sheen, and Carol Burnett are on the list of performers. On the TownThrough March 29 Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street)
The feel good play that everyone should see. Broadway's largest orchestra and cast make us fall in love with New York again. It is a story of three sailors on a whirlwind tour in the city that doesn't sleep.Scenes from a MarriageThrough October 26 New York Theatre Workshop (79 East 4th Street) A play by the infamous Ingmar Bergman. Themes of love, identity, and vulnerability are intertwined in this intense drama.Signal FailureThrough November 16 SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) This sold out Edinburgh festival is a captivating story about a girl and boy's journeys through life, love, and the London underground.Sleepy HollowThrough November 9 The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street) The Headless Horseman rides again in the musical adaptation of Irving's tale, Sleepy Hollow.  | |
Tail! Spin!
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Tail! Spin!Through February 1 Lynn Redgrave Theater (45 Bleecker Street) Rachel Dratch of SNL fame will star in this political comedy.
Through January 4
Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street)
James Earl Jones and Rose Byrne star in this touching comedy by Moss Hart that portrays the relationship between two families when their children become engaged.
Visit previous snapshots for more theater favorites.
ON THE RADAR IN CURTAIN UP:
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Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street) Music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein... a musical masterpiece by two of theater's masters. November 7 The Elephant Man
Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street)
Bradley Cooper and Patrica Clarkson star in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show. Previews begin November 7th, opening date December 7th, through February 15th. 3-day festival including world premiere movies and one-time only screenings, plus Q&As with actors, producers, and directors.
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For the Foodie...
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The Lambs Club
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Saturdays Bloody Mary Bossa Nova Brunch The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live music and great food in a speakeasy atmosphere. Visit the website for the weekly music schedule, including Sunday jazz brunch.
Beauty & Essex (146 Essex Street)
From 1-6pm, a 4-course brunch with two classes of champagne for $45 per person.
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
City Winery teams up with partner American Airlines once again for the 5th annual food and wine pairing dinners. Each event features remarks by a leading regional expert, a three-course dinner, and three flights of wine highlighting the traditional styles of the region, this one focuses on Italy.
October 29 to November 2 Annual NYC Food Film Festival
Various Locations
Watch a food film, then eat the food in the film! Gives new meaning to "dinner and a movie."
October 30 Edible Escape
Metropolitan Pavilion (110 West 19th Street)
Tickets sell out fast so reserve yours now. Food and drink samplings of more than 20 dining establishments featuring international fare from Japan, Mexico, South Africa and Austria. 
The Beard House (167 West 12th Street)
The event pays tribute to James Beard, the founder of the farm to table movement. The exhibit features iconic portraits and vintage cooking paraphernalia.
ON THE RADAR:
November 1 Chefs Club
Puck Building (275 Mulberry Street) The long-awaited popup restaurant for visiting chefs from around the country will open in SoHo. Although I always preview a dining spot before my write ups, I can guarantee New Yorkers amazing culinary experiences! November 6 Taste of T  Architects & Designers Building (150 East 58th Street) New York's premier food and design event. Sample cuisine from esteemed chefs and explore ultra-luxe showrooms with product and design ideas in kitchen, bath, appliances and home furnishings. Presented by the New York Times. November 10 New York Taste (269 Eleventh Avenue) Purchase your tickets for this sought-after event by New York Magazine with all you can eat and drink from more than 40 of New York's most celebrated restaurants and bars, such as Vella and Luzzos.
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Special Feature... Halloween Haunts
ATTEND A GHOOLISH EVENT:
 RISE of the Jack O' LanternsThrough October 26 and October 29 through November 2 Old Westbury Gardens (Westbury, NY) Over 5,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors are arranged in artful displays throughout a 1/4-mile scenic trail. October 25 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeTompkins Square As if you need another excuse to dress your dog up. Sweaters, booties, jewel collars... costumes aren't that far-'fetched'! Winners receive cash prizes, but the fun is just going and seeing all of the dogs dressed in funny costumes - Superman, sailors, hotdogs, turtles, and suits you couldn't imagine. October 25 NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K & 10K Roosevelt Island Attention Runners - you can still sign up; rumor has it that Roosevelt Island has been overrun by all sorts of scary things. Run a 5K or 10K, then enjoy the after party with a live band and a Halloween themed post-race spread.
October 28 World Masquerades - Le Cirque Du CabaretThe Lodge (35 West 8th Street) A Masquerade ball... men wear jackets, ladies wear dresses, and all don Venetian masks.  | |
Haunted Pumpkin Garden
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The New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Blvd - The Bronx) A garden full of intricately carved pumpkin sculptures, bugs, bats, parades, and other festive items. See the largest pumpkins in North America on the 24th & 25th.
October 31 41st Annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade 6th Avenue from Spring to 16th Streets An annual staple in the city... Millions of people have come from all across the globe for this amazing celebration of Halloween.
October 31 Rotten Apple Roots & Bluegrass HalloweenUnion Hall (702 Union Street, Brooklyn) The 2nd Annual celebration includes a nonstop show of the best Roots and Bluegrass the Brooklyn folk revival scene has to offer. Complete with murder ballads, banjos and candy. October 31 Museum of Natural History Halloween CelebrationAmerican Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at 79th Street) Trick-or-treat among the dinosaurs... Not only that, the museum has roaming characters, live performances and pumpkin carving. Weekends through November 2 Boo at the Zoo Bronx Zoo An annual tradition featuring hay mazes, costume parades, musical theater, and magic.
GET SPOOKED:
My favorite part about Halloween is all the eerie possibilities and mystery. With a city as historic as NYC, here are a few opportunities for some real fright!
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Boo! Short Play and Musical Festival 2014
The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street)
Through October 26, works from 4 unique playwrights present their own unique brand of Halloween horror, as a short play.
Crypt Crawl
October 31
Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue)
Creep into the Cathedral's crypt, hear the stories of the entombed, and learn the origins of Halloween as a Celtic New Year celebration and later transformation into All Hallows Eve.
Inferno at The McKittrick Hotel
October 30 & 31
The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street)
The McKittrick Hotel celebrates the 'seven deadly sins' directly following the October 30 & 31 performances of the famed Sleep No More. The parties include bottomless libations, live music, surprise guests DJs, and specially-crafted entertainment.
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Merchant's House Museum
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Merchant's House Museum
29 East 4th Street
A haunted spot any day of the week, but check out their calendar of frightful events in October and November. From ghost stories to psychic talks and a funeral reenactment... I'm spooked just thinking about it! I've been on their Candlelight Ghost Tour and I would certainly do it again - it's quite exciting. Just don't go alone!
The Ghosts of Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt
Watson Adventures has a number of great NYC tours, but this one is especially eerie. With a flashlight in hand, you visit 'haunted' buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of these ghosts; Mark Twain, Thomas Paine, and Edgar Allan Poe to name a few.
Visit some known-to-be-haunted spots...
The Merchant's House Museum is always the top of the list, but here are a few others:
- One if by Land, Two if by Sea
17 Barrow Street
Many believe the former Vice President, Aaron Burr, is the source of the paranormal activity-flickering lights and missing items in the restaurant, which is located in what was once his carriage house. -
Legend has it that this Irish tavern, housed in a nearly 200-year-old building, is haunted by a sailor named Mickey. (The seaman was apparently hit by a car and died outside the bar in the 1960s.) He's said to make his presence known by lighting the fireplace.
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Legend has it that actress Olive Thomas stumbled out of the bathroom of a Parisian hotel , horrified by what she'd done, having accidentally ingested an entire bottle of mercury bichloride pills. Thomas' ghost crossed the Atlantic so that she could haunt the New Amsterdam, where she once acted. Workers and security guards have claimed to see Thomas walking backstage and throughout the halls of the theater, clutching a blue bottle of pills.
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Economy Candy
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SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH: Who said candy is not for adults? These candy shops have everything from Dried Fruit and Nuts to old fashioned candy of the past and present... Pez, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Candy Buttons.
SEE FRIGHTFUL FLICKS:
If you love to be scared by the big screen, here are two scary movie events to fulfill your desire for fright! Film Society Lincoln Center (144 West 65th Street) From horrors from the past to new releases... 19 to choose from. And a Halloween bash on opening night. See it Big! HorrorMuseum of the Moving Image (36-31 35th Avenue - Astoria, Queens) A Halloween selection of six timeless horror films including 2 of my favorites of all time - The Exorcist and Poltergeist!
WIN BEST COSTUME:
 What will be the top costumes this year? Elsa & Olfa, Superheroes, Orange is the New Black, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones... I haven't chosen my costume yet, and it's not too late. Top of your costume with a professional makeup look at Pucker (129 Grand Street), Rouge NY (130 Thompson Street), or Wonderland (418 West 13th Street)! But here are the best spots to select a dynamic costume...
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