January 2, 2015
Norma's Weekly Snapshot: Wellness in the New Year          
     
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The New Year has arrived and whatever our individual resolutions are, we all want to make it a meaningful year. Whether you've decided to eat healthier, exercise more, rest and rejuvenate, or give back to others...my January Weekly Wellness Snapshots will guide you as you reach goals.



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General Events...General  
Gingerbread Extravaganza

  
Through January 4  Gingerbread Extravaganza 
Le Parker Meridien Hotel (119 West 56th Street)

Last chance to visit this annual event. This year's theme is "Made in New York" featuring works from local bakeries. Benefits City Harvest.   

     
January 6  TimesTalks - Boyhood: Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane
TheTimesCenter (242 West 41st Street)
Don't miss Richard Linklater, the writer-director-producer of the award-winning film Boyhood, along with actors Ethan Hawke and Ellar Coltrane. The film is an ode to growing up and parenting - filmed with the same actors over 12 years.

Through February 22  13th Annual Holiday Train Show
Grand Central - NY Transit Museum Gallery Annex
Metro-North, New York Central, and subway trains depart from a miniature Grand Central Terminal in this exhibit.

J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions


Through March 1  Bank of America Winter Village
Bryant Park
Skate, shop, and dine this winter.

ON THE RADAR:

January 16 to 23  J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions
Grand Central Terminal
The world's largest spectator squash event with international stars.    

Cultural Pursuits...Cult  
Local History: Castellani, Judd, Stella

CLOSING THIS WEEK:
  
DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY (909 Madison Avenue)
Local History: Castellani, Judd, Stella
Through January 3
The exhibition captures a fleeting but profound moment of creative intersection in the careers of these three post-war artists.

GAGOSIAN GALLERY (522 West 21st Street)
Picasso & the Camera 
Through January 3 
This exhibition is the fifth in a series of Picasso surveys.     

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue)
ZERO: Countdown to Tomorrow, 1950s-60s
Through January 7
First large-scale historical survey in the U.S. dedicated to the German artistic group Zero.

ITALIAN CULTURAL MUSEUM (686 Park Avenue)
Michelangelo and Versilia
Through January 4
Exquisite pieces from four Italian cities including Forte dei Marmi and Pietrasanta.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Amie Siegel: Provenance
Through January 4
An installation of a cinematic representation of economic and political cycles.
Dance & Fashion


THE MUSEUM AT FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Seventh Avenue at 27th Street)  Through January 3
Dance & Fashion features 100 inaugural dance costumes and dance-inspired fashion ranging from 19th century to the present.  

PACE GALLERY (32 East 57th Street)
Picasso & Jacqueline: The Evolution of Style
Through January 10
The iconic artist's devotion to Jacqueline Rogue and his homage to Matisse.




ONGOING EXHIBITS: 


AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
(Central Park West at 79th Street)
Through August 9
Exhibit uncovers the causes of nature's forces.
 
BARD GRADUATE CENTER GALLERY (18 West 86th Street)
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.
Dada & Surrealist Objects

BLAIN/DIDONNA GALLERY (981 Madison Avenue)
Dada & Surrealist Objects
Through January 17
An exhibition that is the first devoted to this subject presented in any gallery or museum in America.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn)
Through February 15
Explores the fashion world's most coveted accessory. I especially like the shoes by Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, and Ferragamo.

CRAIG F. STARR GALLERY  (5 East 73rd Street)
Through January 23
Incredible exhibit of sculptures and paintings from 1957-1970.
   
Robert Kushner: Baroque

DC MOORE GALLERY (535 West 22nd Street)
Robert Kushner: Baroque
Through February 14
In this exhibition of new paintings, Kushner fuses plant forms with references to the global history of ornament.

DTR MODERN GALLERY (458 West Broadway)
Contemporary and pop art on display. 

ELLIS ISLAND
Unframed - Ellis Island
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island.



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 18th century. Their sculptures are shown together for the first time, highlighting the artists' expressive ranges.
 
INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM  (Pier 86 - 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
Hubble@25
Through September 15, 2015
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the exhibition showcases the history of this project and its scientific achievements. View artifacts, photographs, and Hubble-produced images.
John Waters

MARIANNE BOESKY GALLERY (509 West 24th Street)
John Waters: Beverly Hills John
January 9 through February 14
Vivid photographs on display.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
(1000 Fifth Avenue)
Thomas Hart Benton's America Today Mural Rediscovered
Through April 19
A captivating exhibit of 1920s America in New York City.

Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection
Through February 16
Experience the most important exhibition of the essential Cubists (such as Pablo Picasso) in more than thirty years.

El Greco in New York
Through February 1
Also at the MET, an exhibit from this iconic painter.   
 
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.     
The Forever Now: Contemporary
Painting in an Atemporal World


THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Modern Photographs from the Thomas Walther Collection, 1909-1949
Through April 26
This collection captures the time period between the First and Second World Wars, where creative possibilities of photography were heightened.

The Forever Now: Contemporary Painting in an Atemporal World
Through April 5
The work of 17 artists with 17 different approaches to painting, the exhibit centers on the timelessness of painting today, exploring the issues of originality and subjectivity.



 
Member Gallery Talks
First and third Wednesday of each month, free one-hour lectures for members.

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY (5th Avenue at 42nd Street)
Public Eye: 175 Years of Sharing Photography
Through September 4
The first-ever retrospective survey of photography organized by the Public Library. How have we been engaged over time? Are we risking our privacy in pursuit of a more public photography? The exhibit explores these and other questions.
Gianna Commito 

RACHEL UFFNER GALLERY (170 Suffolk Street)
Gianna Commito
January 11 through February 22
New paintings by Gianna Commito, displaying rigorous geometric stripes and planes, shifts in palette, and interlocking bands of varying girth.

THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART (150 West 17th Street)
Through March 23
French photographer Marc Riboud's photographic journals through Asia in the 50s and 60s...a time of both political and cultural transition.

SEAN KELLY GALLERY (475 Tenth Avenue)
The Time Vivarium
Through January 24
Exhibit presented in two stages by Chinese artist, Sun Xun. The artist and his assistants will create new works in both drawings and paintings.  

THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Times Square, 1984
Through January 18
The exhibit captures the decisive moment and transformation of the urban renewal of Times Square, the crossroads of the world.   

VENUS OVER MANHATTAN (930 Madison Avenue)
Calder Shadows
Through February 1
Renowned sculptor, painter, and illustrator, Alexander Calder, was also a master engineer of dancing shadows.

ON THE RADAR:
Tomi Ungerer:  All in One

ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
January 14 
Micheal McLaughlin: Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You
A photographic exhibit referencing traditional pre-flight instructions... features sights discovered on his travels. Through February 22nd.

THE DRAWING CENTER (35 Wooster Street)
Tomi Ungerer: All in One
Tomi Ungerer is best known as the award winning author and illustrator of children's classics like The Three Robbers and Moon Man. But he also made a name for himself with witty advertising campaigns for the New York Times and the Village Voice.  Attend the Opening Reception on January 15th. Exhibition through March 22nd.

BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HALL (321 East 73rd Street)
January 21 through 25 New York Ceramics and Glass Fair
Brings together a carefully selected and distinguished international group of about 36 galleries. Porcelain, pottery, glass, and enamels.


Paulette Tavormina Bodegon

PARK AVENUE ARMORY (Park Avenue at 67th Street)
January 23  Winter Antiques Show
An extensive collection for museum dealers and those intrigued by antiques. Through February 1st.

ASIA SOCIETY (725 Park Avenue)
January 27  Takahiro Iwasaki: In Focus
Takahiro Iwasaki creates detailed miniature landscapes using towels, toothbrushes, used clothing, and other found and recycled materials.

ROBERT MANN GALLERY (525 West 26th Street)
February 5   Paulette Tavormina Bodeg�n
Still life photography on display. Through March 21st
 
CurtainCurtain Up...         
 
Birdman

FILM:

Through January 16  The Contenders 2014

The Museum of Modern Art (11 West 53rd Street)

The Museum's selection of influential, innovative films made in the past 12 months that they believe will stand the test of time. Screenings include The Theory of Everything, Selma, and Birdman. 

    

  

  

  

MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, DANCE:  

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: 
  
Mondays  Sessions
The Lounge at The Wayfarer (Quin Hotel - 101 West 57th Street)
Jazz nights every Monday.

January 2 & 3  Longest Variety Show Ever
Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street)
It started on January 1st... a 3-day marathon variety show featuring several performers including Tony Danza. They have the best cabaret and jazz performances at this venue!

January 2, 3, 9, 10  Bar Car Nights at the Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Gardens (The Bronx)
The setting transforms into a wintry landscape after dark with lively jazz performances.

For the first time ever, two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers join together for 7 nights only.

    

Through January 4  Cafe Society Swing 

59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street)

The absolute best in music for jazz aficionados.  

Strictly Sinatra

 

 

January 5  STRICTLY SINATRA: A Tribute To FRANK SINATRA 

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42nd Street)

A special musical tribute to a timeless great. 

   

January 6 through 11  Monterey Jazz Festival

The Blue Note (131 West 3rd Street)

The longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world. Featuring critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY�-winning jazz artists like Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, and Joe Sanders.

   

  

  
Shen Yun Performing Arts 

January 8 through 17  Prototype

HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) 

Festival of opera and theater productions.  

 

January 9 through 18  Shen Yun Performing Arts 

David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)

Showcasing 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.

    

January 9 & 10  NYC Winter Jazzfest Marathon

(le) poisson rouge (158 Bleecker Street)

Over 100 groups perform at multiple locations in the city.  

 

   

ONGOING PERFORMANCES:
La Traviata

 

Hansel and Gretel  

Through January 8

The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)  

Englebert Humperdinck's rendition of a holiday classic.

 

La Boh�me and La Traviata
Both through January 24
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
Puccini's immortal tale of tragic young love set amidst the rooftops of bohemian Paris.  Or purchase tickets for Verdi's timeless classic.

 

 

 

 

THEATER: 
 

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS:

      
January 7  I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard
Atlantic Theater Company (330 West 16th Street)
Pulls the audience into the middle of a complicated relationship, shedding light on the struggles of parents and children trying to find a common ground. Through February 8th.
 
January 8  Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus
Corner Office (300 West 43rd Street)
Experimental subjects embark on a journey of discovery that's both witty and a little wistful as they learn to connect with one another without instructions.  Through January 18th.

ONGOING PRODUCTIONS:
John Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street)
Glenn Close and John Lithgow start 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 March 15 
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) 
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, a mysterious and witty play about the potential of a first encounter. Now in previews, opens January 13th through March 15th. 

The Elephant Man 
Through February 15
Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) 

Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson star in the Tony Award-winning classic based on the life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of a traveling freak show.  

    

Through May 24
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 two Tonys including Jessie Mueller for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.

Through March 29 

Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)    

I experienced the most amazing NYC evening with Cabaret. Emma Stone has taken on the role of Sally Bowles to replace Michelle Williams.  Emma, as well as the incomparable Alan Cumming are show-stoppers; the Kit Kat Band is superb.  

       

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Through April 26
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) 

The show brought everyone to a standing ovation. The lead actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematical precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and hidden secrets.  

Through March 15
Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street)

Critically acclaimed play starring Gretchen Mol. The cast shares the stories, secrets, and lies we tell our friends, family, and ourselves in finding the American Dream.   

If/Then
Through March 22
Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street)  
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.

Through March 22
The Laura Pels Theatre (111 West 46th Street) 
Roundabout Theater Company presents a Sondheim masterpiece, inviting us back into the world created by the Grimm brothers. Now in previews, opens January 22nd, closes March 22nd.   


Through May 31
Neil Simon Theater (250 West 52nd Street)
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. 

Through January 11 

Union Square Theater (100 East 17th Street)

A remarkable celebration of a unique and timeless talent.

The American premiere honors one of the famed Beatles with music and lyrics by Lennon and McCartney.      

  

Through May 31
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
Through January 4
American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street)
Starring Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Cynthia Nixon... what more do I have to say? 

The River 

Through February 8   

Circle In The Square Theatre (1633 Broadway)

Starring Hugh Jackman, this is the story about a man and woman in a remote cliff side cabin on a moonless night.

Through February 22
Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street)
James Earl Jones and Rose Byrne star - a touching comedy portraying the relationship between two families when their children become engaged. 

ON THE RADAR IN CURTAIN UP: 
 
Nrityagram

January 10  Nrityagram
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Spiritual performance of a renowned Indian dance ensemble.

January 10 through 12  A Good Thing Going: The Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince Collaboration
92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue)
Part of the Lyrics & Lyricists series, explore one of the most creative and productive partnerships in Broadway's history.

January 13  Mad Rush: Lisa Moore Plays Philip Glass
(le) poisson rouge (158 Bleecker Street)
Pianist Lisa Moore plays Philip Glass as part of The LPR Classical Series.


The Royal Danish Ballet

January 13 through 18      The Royal Danish Ballet: Principals and Soloists
The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue)
The acclaimed 19th century Royal Danish Ballet choreographer and ballet master who created more than fifty works for the company.

January 16 & 17  Bill Frisell: When You Wish Upon A Star
The Appel Room (10 Columbus Circle)
American guitarist and composer Bill Frisell performs at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

January 18  Distinguished Concerts Singers International
Carnegie Hall (881 7th Avenue)
Passionate and electrifying Argentinian Tango concert.

January 20  NYC Ballet Winter Seasons
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Winter season kicks off with Balanchine's classic combination.  Through March 1st. 

January 26  The Scheherazade Initiative
Carnegie hall (881 7th Avenue)
Benefit for UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women.

February 13 through 22  Romeo & Juliet
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Immortal tale of tragic love performed by the NYC Ballet.

February 20 through 28  Twelve Angry Jurors
Corner Office (300 West 43rd Street)
A classic courtroom drama, adapted from Reginald Rose's Emmy Award-winning Twelve Angry Men.

March 16  Skylight
Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street)
Carey Mulligan stars in the sold out London engagement of a sentimental love story.  In previews starting March 16th, opens April 2nd, through June 21st.

For the Foodie... 
Food
In the coming weeks, I'll be visiting new dining spots such as Monte-Carlo and Polo Bar and sharing my experiences at both new and favorites.

City Winery (155 Varick Street)
Part of a series of dinners showcasing the wine and food of a specific region. This event focuses on France.


featureSpecial Feature... New Year, New Fitness Routine

     

Fitness trends of 2015:
  1. Treadmill studios are on the rise.
  2. Wellness is serious business so social life combines cardio and fun.
  3. Barre Workouts are the "it" for fitness.
  4. Short, intense workouts are more effective than longer sessions.
  5. Fitness clothing is now a fashion statement... stores such as Barneys and Norma Kamali and celebrities such as Kate Hudson are getting in on the action.
GET FIT:
 
All kinds of engaging workouts in the city will light your fire and keep you from being bored with a fun and energizing atmosphere. Try a Classpass membership for keeping the routine fresh.

Here are fitness classes - stay tuned for YOGA, DANCE, AND PILATES later this month. 
Bari Studio

  

305 Fitness
18 West 8th Street (West Village)
Miami workout hits NYC... a unique method combines aerobic and anaerobic training, high intensity sprints, cardio endurance, and muscular toning. 

    

23 Leonard Street (Tribeca) 

An aerobic formula that transfers body and mind.   

    

 

 

  

155 Spring Street, 2nd Floor (SoHo)

Integrates interval training, isometrics, dance conditioning, and physical therapy to reshape the body.


Barre3
63 West 8th Street (West Village)
Where ballet barre meets yoga and pilates.

135 West 20th Street (Chelsea), 1 York Street (Tribeca), 419 Lafayette Street (NoHo) 

Still has a legendary following, including many celeb

Chaise Fitness

rities.

  

257 West 17th Street (Chelsea)

CrossFit classes for wellness and fitness. Their Grand Central location is opening soon. 


Chaise Fitness
40 East 23rd Street (Chelsea)
Classes use the body's own weight through chairs and pulleys to strengthen and tone.

  

The Class
291 Broadway (Tribeca)
A 75-minute cathartic mind-body experience, working every muscle from the ground up. 

  

1623 York Avenue (Upper East Side) and 555 West 59th Street (Midtown West)
CrossFit-inspired indoor rowing classes.
 
Exceed Physical Culture 


1477 Third Avenue (Upper East Side) and 97 Reade Street (Tribeca) 

There is no regimen, no rows of treadmills, and no membership. You pay by session and you're partnered with a trainer who matches your goals.

  
201 East 56th Street (Midtown East)

High-intensity, slow-motion, resistance training workouts that provide a week's worth of exercise in 20 minutes.


JumpLife
404 Broadway, 2nd Floor (Tribeca)
With classes like JumpDance, JumpGym, and JumpFusion... you can jump your way to fitness on trampolines.

11 West 67th Street (Upper West Side) 

"A hybrid between the medical and fitness industry." Train to run, hike, rock climb, swim; take pilates or yoga. Have a nagging injury? They also provide diagnoses and treatment for sports-related injuries.

ModelFIT

ModelFIT
212 Bowery (Lower East Side)
Model trainer Justin Gelband's first permanent fitness studio. You may run into celebs like Kate Upton and Taylor Swift.   
 
24 West 57th Street (Upper West Side), 161 Avenue of the Americas (SoHo), 2109 Broadway (Upper West Side)
One of my favorites... as well as many celebrities.

Pier 60 Barre Studio
Chelsea Piers - Pier 60
A tough and rewarding workout using the barre method.

1841 Broadway (Upper West Side) and 78 5th Avenue (Union Square) 

Isometric movements using a ballet barre.   

  

340 East 71st Street (Upper East Side), 117 West 72nd Street (Upper West Side), 131 Perry Street (West Village) 

Personal training in a class setting... hour long classes focus on fundamental exercises with interval training including jumping jacks, pushups, squats, lunges, sprints, push backs, and resistance training.


Gym: 61 East 75th Street, Suite 2F (Upper East Side)
Studio: 171 East 74th Street (Upper East Side) 

Try out the RF Method... begins with a consultation, creating a foundation for customized training.  


41 West 57th Street (Midtown West), 132 Crosby Street (SoHo), 137 Fifth Avenue (Flatiron), 201 East 67th Street (Upper East Side) 

Machine-based classes combine cardio and pilates. 

    
24 West 23rd Street (Chelsea) 

Raise the bar with a sweaty workout.

    
SPINNING: 
 
Aqua

78 Franklin Street (Tribeca)
Spinning under water!     

6 locations on Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Tribeca, Lincoln Square, Flatiron, and Chelsea
Sign up for a single ride to try it out. Or buy a "Superfly Membership" for unlimited entrance to all locations.

   

  

  

Swerve
33 West End Avenue (Upper West Side) 

"Rejuvenated, Reinvented, Reinspired."


11 locations throughout Manhattan 

Touted as the best spinning workout in the city... pedal your way to health.

  

First team-inspired indoor cycling workout.

RUNNING:

Running Routes: 
Central Park

Central Park
Run 1.5 miles around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir... or run the full 6.1 mile loop around the park.

From Hudson Yards to 34th Street on the West Side
Opens at 7am and runs 1.45 miles each way. 

Hudson River Park & East River Park
Run the length of the Hudson River from Battery Place to 59th Street for a 5-mile workout. Lengthen the distance by going back and forth or continue along the Hudson River all the way north past Riverside Park or south along the East River up to 23rd Street for a long distance training run.



The Bronx
An early morning grounds pass is available to members (for $15 extra) and lets you run free from 6am to 10am.  

Roosevelt Island
Take Tramway Car at 59th Street & Second Avenue Station
Run around the entire island for a 4-mile workout.

Top New Running Classes: 
Mile High Run Club 

Mile High Run Club
28 East 4th Street (East Village)
The first dedicated studio for running. They offer classes for shorter intervals and longer distances.

New York Road Runners Deep Water Running
St. Bartholomew's Church (325 Park Avenue - Midtown East), 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue - Upper East Side), John Jay College (899 10th Avenue -Midtown West)

A non-impact form of running done in place in the water wearing a flotation belt.  The water adds another layer of challenge to the workout, without the frequent injuries that running on land can cause. This is a 7-week course. 

  
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