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Norma's Weekly Snapshot: Get Fit with Dance, Yoga, & Pilates 
Consistency and variation are key to staying fit and New York offers some of the most innovative ways to get in shape. In recent years we have seen a surge in boutique fitness studios and our options have multiplied with fun ways to get fit. This week's Special Feature includes dance, yoga, and pilates. Visit other recent snapshots for more new year tips and tricks:
Winter Retreats
New Year, New Fitness Routine
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General Events... 
92Y1395 Lexington Avenue I enjoy how this venue adds new talks, events and performances daily. I'm picking up tickets to see live conversations with Kevin Costner and Richard Gere.January 16 through 23 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions Grand Central Terminal
The world's largest spectator squash event with international stars.January 17 GET CYC'D - #WELLTHSERIESRefinery Rooftop (63 West 38th Street) Join Cyc Astor for a special 25 minute rooftop ride, 25 minute yoga session, and wellness lounge including a Lifeway Kefir bar, juice bar, and other wellness goodies.  January 23 through 25 The New York Times Travel ShowJacob Javits Center (655 West 34th Street) Pick up travel tips at seminars hosted by experts in the field. Learn about international hot spots, familiar favorites, and secluded getaways. January 24 Winter Jam
Central Park Bandshell Area (Enter at 72nd Street)
The ultimate snow day. An annual event in NYC, Gore Mountain blows fresh snow for the day. There will be snowshoeing, a winter market, and the opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard. Equipment is free.
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Bank of America Winter Village
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Rouge (130 Thompson Street) Make an appointment at Rouge for a Total Polish and Lashes and you'll receive a 2-class card to Physique 57! 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.
Through March 1 Bank of America Winter VillageBryant Park Skate, shop, and dine throughout the winter. ON THE RADAR: 
January 30 Apres Ski Winter PartyAstor House (130 East 80th Street) The New York Junior League's 4th Annual Aprčs-Ski Winter Party. Wear mountain ski attire and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and warm beverages. Bring a ski lift ticket for admittance to an exclusive after-party. January 30 & 31 Winter Carnival Bryant Park A two-day celebration of ice golf, curling, and other winter activities... topped off by food samplings from local chefs, as well as a NYC brewhouse . February 6 & 7 Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show
Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street) New York's greatest collection of vintage clothing and textiles from the 18th, 19th, and 20th century.
February 12 through 19 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Various locations
Your opportunity to view all of the cutting-edge upcoming fashion trends and looks.
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Cultural Pursuits...
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Patrick J. Adams
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
January 23 through 25
Suits Gallery: A Photography Exhibit by Suits Star Patrick J. Adams
402 West 13th Street
Photographer Patrick Adams' works will be on display from behind the scenes of the USA Network show.
Various Locations
Masterpieces will be displayed, showcasing a mix of pen, ink, charcoal, and watercolors of iconic artists from the 16th century onward.
CLOSING THIS WEEK:
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An exhibition that is the first devoted to this subject presented in any gallery or museum in America. CRAIG F. STARR GALLERY (5 East 73rd Street) Through January 23 Incredible exhibit of sculptures and paintings from 1957-1970. 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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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 create new works in both drawings and paintings.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Through January 18
The exhibit captures the decisive moment and transformation of the urban renewal of Times Square, the crossroads of the world.
ONGOING EXHIBITS:
 ABRONS ARTS CENTER (466 Grand Street) American RealnessThrough January 23 In its 6th season, artists across the country will showcase their works with a concentration of New York artists.AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM (2 Lincoln Square) A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in AmericaThrough March 8 Art between 1800 and 1920 are on exhibit.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street)
Through August 9
Exhibit uncovers the causes of nature's forces. BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HALL (321 East 73rd Street) January 21 through 25 New York Ceramics and Glass FairBrings together a carefully selected and distinguished international group of about 36 galleries. Porcelain, pottery, glass, and enamels.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn)
DC MOORE GALLERY (535 West 22nd Street) Robert Kushner: BaroqueThrough February 14 In this exhibition of new paintings, Kushner fuses plant forms with references to the global history of ornament. THE DRAWING CENTER (35 Wooster Street) Tomi Ungerer: All in OneJanuary 16 through March 22 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.
ELLIS ISLAND
Unframed - Ellis IslandOngoing 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 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 .
MARIANNE BOESKY GALLERY (509 West 24th Street) John Waters: Beverly Hills JohnThrough February 14 Vivid photographs on display.  | | El Greco |
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 thirty years.El Greco in New York
Through February 1
Also at the MET, an exhibit from this iconic painter.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Through February 10
The exhibit includes painted sheets cut into various shapes and sizes, thus creating compositions of contrasting colors.
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.
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.
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.
RACHEL UFFNER GALLERY (170 Suffolk Street)
Gianna Commito
Through February 22
New paintings by Gianna Commito, displaying rigorous geometric stripes and planes, shifts in palette, and interlocking bands of varying girth.
ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Micheal McLaughlin: Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You
Through February 22
A photographic exhibit referencing traditional pre-flight instructions... features sights discovered on his travels.
THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART (150 West 17th Street)
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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.
SPERONE WESTWATER (257 Bowery)
Helmut LangThrough February 21 Fashion designer Helmut Lang is also a talented sculptor! His pieces are on exhibit at the Sperone Westwater Gallery... his first solo gallery show. VENUS OVER MANHATTAN (930 Madison Avenue) Calder ShadowsThrough February 1 Renowned sculptor, painter, and illustrator, Alexander Calder, was also a master engineer of dancing shadows.
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ON THE RADAR:
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 BodegónStill life photography on display. Through March 21st. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue) February 6 On Kawara-Silence
Kawara's works are known for the rise in Conceptual art. Through May 3rd.
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Curtain Up...
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Bill Frisell
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MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, DANCE:
January 16 & 17
Through January 17 Prototype
HERE (145 Sixth Avenue)
Festival of opera and theater productions.
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January 17 & 18 Intermezzo Dance Company
Miller Theatre - Columbia University School of the Arts (2960 Broadway)
Founded by American Ballet Theater Soloist, Intermezzo Dance Company performs at the Miller Theatre.
January 18 Distinguished Concerts Singers International
Carnegie Hall (881 7th Avenue)
Passionate and electrifying Argentinian Tango concert. Through January 18 Shen Yun Performing Arts David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) Showcasing 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Through January 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 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.
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"The Nearness of You" Benefit Concert
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January 20 "The Nearness of You" Benefit Concert
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Cancer research benefit concert... Paul Simon and James Taylor are two of the performers. All proceeds will go to Columbia University Medical Center's cancer research. What an amazing fundraiser!
January 21 through 31 Christine Ebersole: Big Noise from Winnetka
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
Buy tickets early to hear Christine Ebersole, one of my favorite Broadway performers!
Through January 24 La Bohčme and La Traviata
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:
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January 17 The Road to Damascus
59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street) An Aljazeera journalist, an American diplomat, and an African pope come together in an incredible riveting play. Through March 1st.
Through January 18 Under the Radar FestivalThe Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) Premiering new talent from around the world.
Through January 18 Women are from Venus, Men are from UranusCorner 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.
ONGOING PRODUCTIONS:
Glenn Close and John Lithgow star in Edward Albee's story. A moving play about a married couple struggling to maintain equilibrium when they open up their home to friends and family. A Month in the CountryThrough February 15 Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street) The play stars Taylor Schilling (Orange is the New Black) and is centered around the comic turmoil that befalls a country estate when a handsome young tutor arrives... a classic story of unrequited love.
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street)
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, a mysterious and witty play about the potential of a first encounter.
The Elephant Man
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 was a star of a traveling freak show.
Through May 24
Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)
This musical follows the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to well-known hits as a top recording artist. Jessie Mueller took home a Tony for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
Through March 29
Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)
Emma Stone, as well as the incomparable Alan Cumming are show-stoppers; the Kit Kat Band is superb. Sienna Miller to replace Emma Stone in February.
The show brought everyone to a standing ovation. The lead actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematically precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and hidden secrets.
Through March 1
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.
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.  I'm Gonna Pray For You So HardThrough February 8 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 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 January 24
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 September 2
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.
 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.
Winners and Losers
Through February 1
Soho Rep. Theatre (46 Walker Street)
A fierce and funny off-Broadway epic about what true friendship can endure.
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.
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Romeo & Juliet
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January 26 The Scheherazade InitiativeCarnegie hall (881 7th Avenue) Benefit for UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women.February 4 through 8 Lady, Be GoodNew York City Center (131 West 55th Street) Tommy Tune's performance will send you back in time to the Roaring Twenties. George and Ira Gershwin's first collaboration that ushered in the birth of musical comedies.February 13 through 22 Romeo & JulietDavid H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) Immortal tale of tragic love performed by the NYC Ballet. 
February 14 3rd Annual Very Special Marc Cohn Valentine's Day ShowCity Winery (155 Varick Street) Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more Valentine's Day recommendations. February 20 through 28 Twelve Angry JurorsCorner Office (300 West 43rd Street) A courtroom drama adapted from the Emmy Award-winning Twelve Angry Men.
March 16 SkylightGolden 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.
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For the Foodie...
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Cherche Midi
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Each week, I plan to feature restaurants that I've experienced for the first time, or that I often frequent. Some will be New on the Scene, others Notable... all featuring unique menus, ambiance, and talented chefs. This week, I've highlighted three newly-opened spots. Cherche Midi 282 Bowery Nolita - French Cuisine One of my favorite chefs, Keith McNally, has done it again. Housed in the former Pulino's space in the Bowery, McNally successfully created a true French hangout. Try the Steak Au Poivre or Skate. Great ambiance and service.  | | Polo Bar |
Polo Bar1 East 55th Street Midtown West - American Traditional Cuisine A chic eatery combining the preppy and sporty lifestyle of the Ralph Lauren brand. The setting is casual, yet refined. I dined there the other evening and give a thumbs up to the cuisine, inspired by the personal flavors of Mr. Lauren. The Kale Salad and signature Polo Bar Burger were exceptional. Save room for dessert and try his coffee ice cream made from his personal coffee blend!  | |
Santina
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Santina 820 Washington Street Meatpacking District - SeafoodA coastal Italian restaurant from the Torrisi and Carbone team. Recently opened underneath the High Line in the original farmer's market section of our city. A perfect setting serving outstanding seafood, fish and vegetables. The team continually amazes me as they open some of the top restaurants in our city.
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.
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
Learn how to "break down" a wine, types of fermentation, methods of maceration. Also February 23rd & March 9th. February 20 7th Annual New York City Beer WeekVarious Locations Celebrate an entire city of Craft Beer... Over 300 beer destinations in all 5 boroughs participate over 10 days.
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Special Feature... Get Fit with Dance, Yoga, & Pilates
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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DANCE:
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue)
One of the most renowned dance companies in the world... take a lesson or two to get the blood flowing and test out the waters! From belly dancing to Zumba, there is plenty to choose from.
Joffrey Ballet School
434 Avenue of the Americas - 5th Floor (at 10th Street)
For anyone who wants to try out some classic ballet... designed for the adult student who has no formal Ballet training or who has studied Ballet in the past and wants to start up again. Pointe and Variations, Jazz Dance, and Core Synergy Conditioning are also offered.
TriANGulO
135 West 20th Street (6th & 7th Ave)
They are the only dance studio dedicated exclusively to my favorite dance... the Argentine Tango.
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Integral Yoga Institute
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YOGA: Ashtanga Yoga New York 430 Broome Street - #2 (at Crosby Street) Integral Yoga Institute 227 West 13th Street (7th & 8th Avenues) Kula Yoga Project 28 Warren Street - 4th Floor (Church Street & Broadway) Pure Yoga East & West East: 203 East 86th Street (at 3rd Avenue) West: 204 West 77th Street (at Amsterdam Avenue)  | |
Sacred Sounds Yoga
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163 Bleecker Street (Sullivan & Thompson Streets) Strala Yoga 632 Broadway (Bleecker & Houston Streets) Yoga Shanti 46 West 24th Street (5th & 6th Avenues) 666 Broadway (at Bond Street) & 99 University (at 12th Street) 3 locations - Upper East Side, SoHo, Union Square
PILATES:
177 Duane Street (at Greenwich Street)
Ungaro has trained Madonna, Uma Thurman, and Christy Turlingon. As a licensed physical therapist, Ungaro puts a strong emphasis on alignment.
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Erika Bloom Pilates
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Erika Bloom Pilates
14 East 60th Street (5th & Madison Avenues)
Teachers develop custom exercises and personalized sequences to accommodate and challenge each body.
True Pilates
50 West 57th Street - 6th Floor (5th & 6th Avenues)
358 East 57th Street (1st & 2nd Avenues)
With an emphasis on personal training, this studio still practices many of the techniques and trainings of the original pilates founder, Joseph Pilates.
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