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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: Celebrate Mother's Day
In addition to colorful flowers and lush greens, there is plenty blooming in New York City. With Mother's Day on the 10th, I'm devoting this week to all Manhattan Moms deserving of celebration so you can plan ahead!
- Brunch Spots... My picks for uptown and downtown dining so you can make reservations early.
- Mother's Day Events... spend the day with mom - from cooking and flower arranging classes to a boat cruise and live entertainment.
- Memorable Gifts... Favorite florists, jewelers, and sweet treat spots.
Norma Knows New York City
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Send to other savvy New Yorkers and hip visitors,
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The High Line (West 13th & Washington Streets)
Every Tuesday until October you can peek into high powered telescopes on the High Line and chat with the experts.
Saturdays & Sundays Cherry Blossom Festival
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The blossoms are in bloom, so visit to take a tour of the seasonal highlights of the garden.
May 2 Whitney Block Party
Gansevoort Street
Free block party, sponsored by Macy's. Free art and performance, a way to celebrate the Whitney Museum of American Art's new location. And free admission to the museum that day.
May 2 Kentucky Derby Although there will be many restaurants and bars celebrating the Kentucky Derby, my top pick is The Plaza. The Todd English Food Hall at The Plaza will be hosting viewing parties for each of the Triple Crown Racing Events. Cocktails and a special race inspired menu curated by Chef Todd English.
May 2 & 3 Crafts on Columbus
Columbus Avenue from 77th to 81st Street
From blown glass to jewelry, photography to sculpture... crafts for all uses. Also May 9th, and 10th.
May 5 Cinco de Mayo!
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Night Lights at Wave Hill
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May 8 through 19 NYCxDESIGN Various locations
A citywide celebration of design to increase awareness of and appreciation for all types of design by all audiences. From architecture and landscape to fashion and furniture... everything you can think of all around the city. Through May 24 Night Lights at Wave Hill
249th Street (The Bronx)
Electrifying combination of light and sound within an enchanted garden landscape.
May is Bike Month - take the Bike to Work Challenge; join the friendly competition - workplace against workplace - to see who can bike to work the most from May 1 - 22. Visit my recent Snapshot for the I BIKE NY Special Feature featuring events, tips, and resources for bikers of all levels. Central Park A highly anticipated annual event in spring celebrating Japanese culture. The day kicks off with the Japan Run, followed by a traditional Japanese summer festival with food, activity tents, and both traditional and contemporary performances. May 11 Moticise Mindset ResetAthleta (1517 Third Avenue) Innovative workout, followed by health Q&A with Moticise founder, Sonia Sutra. May 20 through 26 Fleet WeekVarious locations A staple in NYC... I will highlight special events in the coming weeks. Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue) A free festival of theater, music, dance, comedy, film and art celebrating 20 years of the Lower East Side. May 23 Governors Island OpensA sure sign of summer... I will highlight their many outdoor events throughout the warmer months. May 30 Saturday Night Live The Exhibition
Premier on 5th (417 Fifth Avenue)
Tickets are on sale now. Kicks off with a celebration of the 40 year history of SNL. Ongoing dates throughout the year.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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Looking for a new way to see a museum? Check out Museum Hack, guided tours (up to 9 people) of the Met and the American Museum of Natural History. Led by experienced guides well-versed in art history, it's a way to see the works through a new lens.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue)Kawara's works are known for the rise in Conceptual art.
ONGOING EXHIBITS:
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street)
Through August 9
BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn)Basquiat: The Unknown NotebooksThrough August 23 View the large scale works of this illustrious painter along with sketches from his personal notebooks. DELHI ART GALLERY (The Fuller Building - 41 East 57 Street)Indian Modern - Narratives from 20th Century Indian ArtThrough June 6 The exhibition at the new 7,000 square feet gallery includes rare early works by some of the 42 artists on view.
DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY (909 Madison Avenue)
Alexander Calder. MULTUM IN PARVO
Through June 13
Recently opened exhibit of the illustrious artist, Alexander Calder.
ELLIS ISLAND
Unframed - Ellis Island
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island.
ESSEX STREET MARKET (120 Essex Street)
Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market
Through May 31
Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market and Lower East Side History this month. Check the calendar for schedule of events including historical exhibits and art installations.
FRANKLIN BOWLES GALLERY (431 West Broadway)
Leroy Neiman
Through May 31
View the collection of the iconic Leroy Neiman.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (980 Madison Avenue)
Cy Twombly
Through June 20
A collection of the last paintings and sculptures of the abstract expressionist.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue)
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.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Through June 14 Not to be confused with the movie by the same name, New York-based artist Piotr Uklański exhibits his photographs. The theme of the exhibit is Eros and Thanatos, the intertwined concepts of life force and death. |
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China: Through the Looking Glass
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China: Through the Looking GlassMay 7 through August 16
The exhibit explores the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion. THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM (225 Madison Avenue) Lincoln Speaks: Words That Transformed a NationThrough June 7 This exhibition focuses on Abraham Lincoln's mastery of language and how his words changed the course of history. MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle)Richard Estes: Painting New York CityThrough September 20 Photo-realistic painter Richard Estes exhibits his works. Ralph Pucci: The Art of the MannequinThrough August 30
A display of thirty works taking you on a journey of his ever changing fashion. MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue)Saving PlaceThrough September 13 An exhilarating exhibit of 50 years of New York landmarks. |
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THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980
Through July 19
An examination of the positions, debates, and architectural creativity from Mexico and Cuba to the Southern Cone between 1955 and the early 1980s.
Björk
Through June 7
Retrospective of her canvas drawings from 20 years ago as a musician and visual artist.
Scenes for a New HeritageThrough March 31, 2016 Exhibition of past three decades of 30 international artists whose works range in their approach to political, social, and cultural flux of our global landscape.
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 questions.
Sinatra: An American Icon
Through September 4
A tribute to the life of the legendary actor and singer, Frank Sinatra. A multimedia exhibit showcasing memorabilia never before seen.
LIVE from the NYPL Through June 16 Spring Speaker Series - mark your calendar for Diane von Furstenberg on May 6th. PARK AVENUE ARMORY (643 Park Avenue)
Spring Masters May 8 through 12 A range of expositions including Juxtaposition: Collecting Across Centuries which includes a cross section of paintings, sculptures, and design objects across the centuries.
THE ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Pelican Finn
Through May 31
Photographs by Gesi Schilling illustrating the relationship between individual and environment while specifically capturing a Cuban American woman's relationship to the Florida Everglades.
SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Ten Tops
Through September 13
Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher. A perfect exhibit for this museum!
THE WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street)
America is Hard to See
Through September 24
Premiering at the downtown opening of the Whitney Museum. View this inaugural exhibit of over 650 pieces from 400 artists.
ON THE RADAR:
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Van Gogh: Irises and Roses
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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue) May 12 Van Gogh: Irises and Roses Van Gogh's breathtaking exhibit. I suggest purchasing your tickets early. Through August 16th. HARLEM'S HISTORIC CORN EXCHANGE BUILDING (125th Street & Park Avenue) May 14 through 17 Flux Art FairArt fair brings together works from over 50 artists representing over a dozen countries. PIER 94 (711 12th Avenue)May 14 through 17 Art MiamiThe inaugural Art Miami New York is a modern and contemporary art fair.
May 16 Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life
The first exhibition to examine Frida's appreciation for the beauty and variety of the natural world, as evidenced by her home, garden, and use of plant imagery in her artwork. Through November 1st.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
May 17 Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960-1971
Compilation of approximately 125 of her early objects, works on paper, installations, performances, audio recordings, and films, surveying the decisive decade that led up to her unauthorized exhibition. Through September 7th.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
 WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK May 23 through 31 Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
Local artists showcase their works in this twice annual exhibit.
THE NEW MUSEUM (235 Bowery)
May 28 through 30 Ideas City
A three day event series celebrating the exchange of ideas and creativity.
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CURTAIN UP
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FILM:
Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street)
For $55 per person, enjoy dinner and a movie... 3-course meal followed by a viewing of Still Alice, starring Oscar Winner Julianne Moore.
Through May 7 Columbia University Film Festival 2015
Film Society of Lincoln Center - Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street)
28th Annual Columbia University Film Festival (CUFF), a week-long program of screenings, screenplay readings and special events in New York.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Jazz Nights
The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live jazz from new and up and coming performers. Don't miss their Mother's Day brunch on Sunday, May 10th. Through May 2 John Pizzarelli with Daniel Jobim Cafe Carlyle - The Carlyle Hotel (35 E 76th Street) World-renowned jazz guitarist and singer comes to the iconic Cafe Carlyle... one of my top performers. |
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May 2 Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble 50th Anniversary ConcertCarnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) An expansive view of Monk's 51 years of music making. Through May 3 Rockettes New York Spring SpectacularRadio City Music Hall (1260 Avenue of the Americas)
A new show inspired by the magic of NYC in the spring; a musical celebration of the energy, places, people, passion and promise that make this city spectacular. Limited engagement. May 4 The New York Pops 32nd Birthday Gala Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) The New York Pops celebrates 32 years of bringing music to New York City. Guest performers include Queen Latifah, Alan Cumming, Sutton Foster, Victor Garber, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bebe Neuwirth, and Camp Broadway Kids. May 4 through 9 Harlem Jazz Shrines FestivalHarlem Locations |
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Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival
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An annual event celebrating the classic clubs and venues that made Harlem the Jazz Mecca. Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) The Collegiate Choral presents The Road of Promise, conducted by Kurt Weill. It is the story of a young boy who knows nothing of his Jewish heritage and finds himself in a synagogue under threat of persecution. Through May 8 Cavalleria Rusticana/PagliacciMetropolitan Opera House (30 Lincoln Center Plaza)
A one act opera set in a Sicilian setting. Marcelo Alvarez mesmerizes the audience playing dual tenor roles.
Through May 9 Balanchine Black & White FestivalDavid H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) Performances focus on the minimalist vision of Balanchine - 12 works highlighting movement and music alone.
THEATER:
An American in Paris
Palace Theater (1564 Broadway)
American Stage debut of the story about a young artist who discovers life and love after returning from the war. Now in previews, opens April 12th, through November 22nd.
The Audience
Helen Mirren stars in an electrifying performance as Queen Elizabeth. 60 years, 12 prime ministers, but only 1 Queen!
Through September 13
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.
Churchill
Through July 12
New World Stages (340 West 50th Street)
An extraordinary one man show at New World Stages.
Through October 18
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street)
The lead actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematically precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and secrets.
Through April 3, 2016
Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway) One of the most romantic stories of our time. Now in previews, opens April 21st, through April 3rd, 2016. Fish in the Dark
Through July 19
Cort Theater (138 West 48th Street) Funnyman Larry David focuses on 15 characters as each deals with a death in the family. Ghost QuartetThrough May 18 The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street) Home of the popular Sleep No More, the show blurs the line between theater and contemporary music performance. It is staged in the round in an intimate setting with the musicians seated amongst the audience. GigiThrough October 4 Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) Tony Award winning musical returns to Broadway starring Vanessa Hudgens. GroundedThrough May 24 The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Tickets on sale now for this spellbinding play starring Academy Award Winner Anne Hathaway. This play is about the complicated consequences of waging war without leaving home.
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) The creative team from the Tony Award winning "In the Heights," has produced another show stopper. An inventive new musical about the young immigrant who changed America... Alexander Hamilton. Coming in July to Broadway.
HamletThrough May 10 Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street) "To be, or not to be? That is the question." With Peter Sarsgaard as the lead, the answer is definitely to be! The Heidi ChroniclesThrough May 3
Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street)
Starring Elisabeth Moss and Jason Biggs, it's a coming of age story of three iconic decades of culture.
The King and IThrough January 3, 2016 Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street) The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, starring Kelli O'Hara. Living on LoveThrough May 3 The Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) The world's most famous opera singer Renée Fleming plays the world's most famous opera singer. It's a "glamorous romp through the world of music, marriage and celebrity." Also starring Jerry O'Connell.  NirbhayaThrough May 17 The Lynn Redgrave Theater (45 Bleecker Street) A new work breaking the silence around women in India whose lives have been shattered by gender-based violence. On the 20th CenturyThrough July 5
American Airline Theatre (227 West 42nd Street) Love, lust, and mischief collide in this musical comedy starring Broadway showstopper, Kristin Chenoweth. In previews now, opens March 12th, through July 5th.
On the TownThrough September 2
Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) The feel good play of the season. Broadway's largest orchestra and cast make us fall in love with the city again.
A Queen for a DayThrough July 26 Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street) Many of the former stars of The Sopranos (such as Vincent Pastore) have joined forces in this production... a new mafia story.
Skylight
Through June 21 Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy star in the sold out London engagement of a sentimental love story. Now in previews, opens April 2nd, through June 14th. The Visit Through September 6 Lyceum Theater (149 West 45th Street) The creators of Cabaret and Chicago have another winner! The Visit, starring Chita Rivera of West Side Story fame, is the tale of young love, seduction, and sweet revenge. What I Did Last SummerThrough June 7 Signature Theatre Company (480 West 42nd Street)
A revival by Playwright A.G. Gurney, directed by Jim Simpson.
Wolf HallThrough July 5 Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) 2 major plays, 1 royal event. Performed in repertory, Hilary Mantel's exhilarating stories of power and persuasion in Tudor England transport you to the volatile court of King Henry VIII. Ziegfeld's Midnight FrolicExtended - through June 6 Speakeasy Dollhouse (234 West 42nd Street) A hidden theater in the Heart of Times Square, purchase tickets for an evening of music, magic, and mystery.
May 12 through 24 La SylphideDavid H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) A story of passion and unrequited love told through dance by the NYC Ballet. May 14 through 21 Soho International Film FestivalVillage East Cinemas (189 2nd Avenue) 6th Annual festival celebrates cutting-edge digital technology and honors traditional forms of storytelling. May 17 MacbethPublic Theater (425 Lafayette Street) Classic play performed by the Mobile Shakespeare Unit through June 7th. May 18 SummerStage
Central Park
SummerStage Announces 30th Anniversary Season... concerts start on the 18th. I will feature performances all summer.
May 19 through 30 Megan HiltyCafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street) This will be soon be sold out. Besides Megan Hilty, a favorite singer and actor, Alan Cumming (star of Cabaret and The Good Wife), will electrify the audience with his performances June 2nd to 13th.
May 25 Life and Remembrance
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) A choral-orchestral concert, highlighted by the world premiere of Our Father: A Journey Through the Lord's Prayer, a new cantata by American composer Pepper Choplin.
May 27 Stars in the Alley
Shubert Alley, west of Seventh Avenue between 44th & 45th Streets Experience the magic of Broadway! An annual 90-minute concert featuring the best snapshot of Broadway theater from this season and from ongoing shows.
May 27 through July 5 Shakespeare in the Park: The TempestThe Delacorte Theater (81 Central Park)
Shakespeare in the Park performances begin soon. It's worth standing in line for the free performances of Shakespeare's classic tale. Starring Sam Waterston. And later this summer, Cymbeline starring Hamish Linklater.May 28 through 31 NYC PopfestVarious Locations
A 4-day indiepop music festival in New York City.
Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street) Tickets now on sale to the public for this anticipated show starring Chris Noth (Sex & the City). |
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A Human Being Died That Night
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May 29 A Human Being Died That NightBrooklyn Academy of Music (BAM - Brooklyn) A riveting performance of the old and the new South Africa...a test of forgiveness and empathy. Through June 21st. May 29 & 30 Bill Frisell: Up & Down The MississippiThe Appel Room (10 Columbus Circle) Guitarist Bill Frisell, along with saxophonist Greg Osby, cornetist Ron Miles, pianist Craig Taborn, and drummer Kenny Wollesen, embarks on a musical journey along the revered route, which Bob Dylan famously immortalized in 1965. June 5 through 7 The Governors Ball Music FestivalRandall's Island Park Tickets are selling out for this annual 3-day festival, so book yours now. Performers include Drake, The Black Keys, Bjork, and Florence + The Machine. Food vendors include Luke's Lobster, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, and The Burger Joint.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH:
There are many spots featuring Mother's Day specials. These are my uptown and downtown picks. Downtown:The Gander15 West 18th Street Chelsea - New American Cuisine Brunch and dinner a la carte menu with drink and food specials. White Street221 West Broadway Tribeca - New American Cuisine A la carte menu or 3-course prix fixe for $59 per person. Uptown: 20 East 76th Street
Upper East Side - French Cuisine 3-course prix fixe for $105 per person. The Palm CourtThe Plaza Hotel (768 Fifth Avenue) Central Park South - New American Cuisine Rosé champagne, a special Afternoon Tea Tier from Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a handmade item from the pastry kitchen. Click here for all of the Mother's Day specials.
EVENTS:
May 2 Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival: Spring 2015 EditionIndustry City, Factory Floor (Brooklyn) Over 200 wines to taste and a sampling of local Brooklyn food vendors. May 5 New York Choice Streets Food Truck Event Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum (Pier 86) The annual Food Truck tasting event is set amid the backdrop of this NYC landmark. Food, complimentary drinks, a free tour of the Intrepid ship, and amazing views of the city!  May 7 Grand Gourmet - The Flavor of Midtown Vanderbilt Hall (Grand Central Terminal) Annual tasting event showcasing more than 40 of the top restaurants, bars, lounges and purveyors in the greater Grand Central neighborhood. Participants include The Campbell Apartment, Shake Shack, and Magnolia Bakery. Through May 28 Madison Square Eats Madison Square Park Annual event featuring some of NYC's most popular restaurants and food vendors including People's Pops, Roberta's, Momofuku Milk Bar, and Red Hook Lobster Pound. Through May 31 Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street MarketEssex Street Market (120 Essex Street) Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market and Lower East Side History this month. Check the calendar for schedule of events including the miLES Brunch Series on the 16th & 17th.
ON THE RADAR:
Tickets to the festival include 3 hours of tasting over 200 wines, plus light food tastings and live music.
Greenwich & Duane Streets Outdoor culinary festival orchestrated by tops chefs of TriBeCa. Proceeds will benefit the arts education program of the local public primary schools.
Taste foods from around the world, shop for fine arts and crafts, and enjoy live entertainment as you stroll on 9th Avenue. May 19 STREETS Eats - 8th Annual BenefitThe Astor Center (399 Lafayette Street)
Food and cocktails from some of New York's best chefs, to benefit STREETS International (providing assistance to street kids, orphans, and disadvantaged youth). May 27 The South American Wine & Spirits TastingCity Winery (155 Varick Street) Full Circle Wine Solutions, Inc. is hosting the first-ever South American Wine & Spirits Tasting, the largest showcase of wines & spirits from the region.  May 27 through 30 New Taste of the Upper West Side8th annual celebration of prominent chefs of the UWS, supporting the maintenance of Theodore Roosevelt Park. May 28 Brooklyn Uncorked26 Bridge (26 Bridge Street - Brooklyn) Sip wine from award-winning New York state wineries and nibble on delicious offerings from some of the most celebrated restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Pier 15 (South Street Seaport)
An indoor/outdoor 3-day festival celebrating craft beers.
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SPECIAL FEATURE... Celebrate Mother's Day
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EVENTS:  May 7 3rd Annual Divamoms Mom Moguls Breakfast
URBO (11 Times Square) Join a panel of fellow mogul moms who will share stories of leading a successful career while staying committed to family.
May 8 Listen to Your MotherBarnes & Noble (82nd & Broadway) Part of a series of live staged readings held nationwide in honor of Mother's Day, this annual New York City production features prominent local writers and performers telling their own tales of motherhood. May 8 DIY Mother's Day Floral Arrangements92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue) Take this class for creating a beautiful arrangement. May 9 2nd Annual Mom's Walk72nd Street Entrance to Riverside Park Walk with mom to honor other moms... a one-mile walk from Riverside Park to Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Money we raise will be donated to The Sarcoma Foundation of America. May 9 Mother's Day: Brunch Cooking ClassHaven's Kitchen ( 109 West 17th Street) Cook a delicious vegan and gluten free menu. May 9 Mother's Day Inspiration: Cake Decorating - NYCMagnolia Bakery (200 Columbus Avenue) Learn from the masters of cupcakes! Make a beautiful 2-layer cake with vanilla buttercream. Plus, go home with recipes and an icing starter kit. |
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May 9 & 10 Mother's Day Weekend Garden PartyNew York Botanical Garden (The Bronx)
Live music, games, tours, and casual picnicking surrounded by the most beautiful spring landscape. May 10 New York Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner CruiseBateaux New York (Pier 61) Treat mom to a luxury cruise aboard the Bateaux. Live music... and of course champagne. This is probably the best boat in the city! May 10 A Tribute to Edith Piaf feat. Yael and Gabriel. Cafe Wha? (115 Macdougal Street) A special Mother's Day show, featuring French singer Yael Dray and Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida, paying tribute to France's national diva, Edith Piaf. May 10 Second Sunday Family Tour: Mother's Day at the GuggenheimGuggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Avenue) Family-oriented tours at the Guggenheim Museum that incorporate conversation and creative hands-on gallery activities. |
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This is Where I Leave You
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Mother's Day tea or dinner with a movie. May 10 Mother's Day at MoMAMuseum of Modern Art (11 West 53rd Street) An annual tradition, have a delicious breakfast in the Terrace 5 café overlooking The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. Then, engage with art historians for exclusive group tours of the Painting and Sculpture Galleries. May 10 Mother's Day 5K or 10K
Roosevelt Island
Lace up and hit the streets for NYCRuns annual event!
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GIFTS FOR MOM:
Baubles & Bangles... Jennifer Fisher 103 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor From a collection of over 4,000 charms and initial-engraved disks, to elaborate crests and pave diamond skulls, all pieces are made to order by jewelry designer, Jennifer Fisher. Check out her line, Gifts for Momma, in honor of Mother's Day. Her collection will accessorize both uptown and downtown moms! Gilded Lace Check website for retail locations
Antique vintage lace brought back to life by Monika Knutson. Imagine wearing a piece of a Parisian lace undergarment from 1920 on your wrist! Modern, graphic jewelry pieces of old and forgotten lace dipped in sterling silver or 24K gold. Her pieces are feminine but compliment all types of clothing.
Floral...
Jane Packer Flowers
328 East 59th Street
Their store is beautiful and their contemporary arrangements are sure to please mom. I plan to take one of their upcoming flower making classes (another great gift for mom).
Ovando
91 Christopher Street & 19 East 65th Street
The shop window on Christopher Street draws me in every time I pass it... beautiful arrangements that will brighten anyone's day and accessorize any home.
Fragrance...
I LOVE NEW YORK for Mothers
Bond No. 9 (399 Bleecker Street)
Perfect for mom, a fragrance specifically for her from Bond No. 9 (9 Bond Street). The shop has many unique gifts to choose from.
Creed Travel Duo Gift Set
Creed (794 Madison Avenue)
Limited edition luxury Travel Duo Gift just for mom.
Sweet Treats...
864 Madison Avenue Macarons to die for... authentic French ones. Many try to imitate but nothing matches Ladurée!
MarieBelle 484 Broome Street Home to some of the best chocolate and confections in the city. This SoHo shop has a tea room in the back... a great spot to bring mom. Check out their Mother's Day Ganache gift set. Spa Pampering... The Peninsula Spa The Peninsula Hotel (700 5th Avenue) Award-winning spa offers a combination of Asian and Ayurvedic philosophies. The technicians strive for holistic restoration. The "Hero" treatment is a hot stone back, face and scalp treatment. Shibui The Greenwich Hotel (377 Greenwich Street) Tucked away in the subterranean level of Robert DiNiro's Greenwich Hotel is a stunning spa with a lantern-lit pool. I highly recommend their signature massage 'Drunken Lotus,' a blend of shiatsu and acupressure.
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