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Oktoberfest 
With Oktoberfest in full swing through October 4th, it is the time of year to celebrate German heritage with seasonal brews and fare. I've highlighted some lively spots to celebrate this German tradition; from special events to my favorite beer gardens, visit this week's Special Feature...
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Fall Bryant Park Outdoor Activities
Bryant Park
There is still so much to do during the fall in Bryant Park... from outdoor dance and exercise classes (including Boot Camp) to a live piano player... check the calendar for the full schedule. Battery Park The exquisite smart glass panels transform the carousels walls from clear to blue. More than 10 years in the making, is a multimedia aquatic experience evoking The Battery's maritime history as the first home of the New York Aquarium.
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.
September 26 2015 Global Citizen Festival
Central Park
A festival focusing on ending world poverty. Celebrity hosts and performers will include Beyoncé, Selma Hayek, Pearl Jam, Kerry Washington, Stephen Colbert and Hugh Jackman.
September 26 & 27 NYC Big Flea
Pier 94 (54th Street & 12th Avenue)
The largest antique flea market in Manhattan! Vintage clothing, estate jewelry, furniture, fine art, silver, and millions of decorative collectibles at affordable prices.
September 27 Astronomy Nights
Intrepid Museum - Pier 86 - Hudson River Park (at 46th Street) From 6:45pm to 10pm, stargaze with local astronomers on high-powered telescopes. In addition to the outside viewing, there will also be talks and hands-on demonstrations inside the Museum.
Starts in Red Hook Brooklyn
A special run/walk to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Follow in the footsteps of an American hero to honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support first responders and military. Through September 27 Rolex Central Park Horse Show Wollman Rink - Central Park Equestrian event sponsored by Rolex, showcasing exceptional jumpers and riders.
Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station
Grand Central Terminal will transform into a yoga destination in celebration of National Yoga Month. Six free yoga classes will be taught by Pure Yoga instructors. October 1 through 4 Experience Macau at Grand Central Grand Central Station Learn about the food, culture, and history of this intriguing destination. Dragoon dances, painted Chinese lanterns, and many other activities for all ages.
Spend a day learning about the future of design by esteemed designers and architects. Over 20 installations and onstage discussions. October 3 Jazz Age Blue Moon Sail Departs from The Battery, Slip 2 
Climb aboard The Clipper City for a burlesque sail in a romantic Jazz Age setting. Sail by moonlight while having a cocktail and listening to dance music.
October 3 & 4 Autumn Crafts Festival Lincoln Center (64th Street & Columbus Avenue) 250 craft displays from all over the country at Lincoln Center. Plenty of entertainment and craft demonstrations. Also October 10 & 11.
October 4 Warwick Applefest
A festival that's fun for all ages... I plan to go to see the craft vendors, taste the food, and listen to the live entertainment. October 4 Lower East Side Pickle DayLower East Side A neighborhood-wide celebration of all things pickled. Internationally renowned picklers, local vendors, live music, and activities. Check the website for the list of vendors.  October 6 & 7 S.H.E. Summit92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue) THE global Women's leadership event... inspiring speakers and panels, it's an unforgettable annual conference to shift you into your most empowered self while learning and networking. Check the website for the list of powerful speakers. October 8 Rose Dinner 2015 New York Botanical Garden (The Bronx) An annual event, this year's 25th anniversary dinner honors Julie Andrews. Enjoy cocktails and exclusive tours among the blooms of the Rockefeller Rose Garden followed by an elegant dinner and dancing in the Garden Terrace Room. Proceeds support the Fund for Horticulture and the preservation and development of the historic Rockefeller Rose Garden. October 12 through 18 Spa Week Various Locations $50 spa treatments at select spas throughout the city. Make your appointments early. I will highlight my favorites as the week approaches. October 17 & 18 openhousenewyorkVarious Locations I look forward to this event each year; gain access to over 200 of the city's coolest and most exclusive architectural sites and landmarks. It's a special opportunity to view many of the hidden gems in the city. October 18 Inside Tribeca Loft TourDuane Park (at Hudson & Duane Streets)
The tour returns in its 16th year. I never miss this event... tour the homes of many Tribeca residents as you view some of the city's most amazing architecture and interior design. Proceeds support the Friends of Duane Park.October 23 & 24 NYC Craft Beer FestivalVarious Locations Taste craft beers from across the country. 
Various Locations
Join 1 million New Yorkers eating apples in celebration of Food Day. Find locations for Big Apple Crunch on the website.October 24 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. 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.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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Folk Art and American Modernism
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AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM (2 Lincoln Square)
Through September 27
This exhibit traces folk art from fishing shacks to the walls of major art museums.
ARSENAL GALLERY (830 Fifth Avenue)
Through September 25
Celebrates nine individually landmarked NYC public parks. Historical and contemporary photographs and memorabilia.
THE JEWISH MUSEUM (1109 Fifth Avenue)
Through September 27
The first exhibition to explore how avant-garde art influenced the look and content of early network television.
MADISON SQUARE PARK Singapore: Inside OutThrough September 27 Singapore has come to NYC for a limited time...
a physical manifestation of Singapore's creative evolution, featuring works by more than 20 Singaporean creative talents.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
(Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn)
Bus Festival
September 27
22nd annual exhibit... explore vintage vehicles!
VARIOUS MUSEUM LOCATIONS
Free Museum Day
September 26
Admission to participating museums throughout New York State, including the Morgan Library & Museum.
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John Lennon: Self Portrait
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AFA NYC (54 Greene Street)John Lennon
October 1 through 31
The illustration artworks of John Lennon on display and for acquisition.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street)
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret OceanThrough January 2016
Take a breathtaking journey around the underwater world as Cousteau introduces 30 species shown for the first time on film... created over a three-year period.
The Butterfly Conservatory
Through May 29
The butterflies are back! Enter a room filled with beautiful butterflies of many different species... great for all ages.
BRYCE WOLKOWITZ GALLERY (505 West 24th Street) José Parlá: Surface Body / Action SpaceThrough October 31 Jose Parla, famous for his epic mural at One World Trade Center, will exhibit his collection.
October 2 through 12 When we hear that name, many of us think of The Devil Wears Prada! Seventy-five of the works of the famed French fashion photographer will be displayed.
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Gordon Matta-Clark Energy & Abstraction
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COOPER HEWITT (2 East 91st Street) How Posters WorkThrough January 26, 2016 Dozens of designers collaborate to convey their ideas and constructions.
DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY (525 19th Street)
Gordon Matta-Clark Energy & Abstraction
Through October 24
Three-dimensional reliefs, calligraphy, and notebook entries from the late artist.
DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE (226 West 44th Street)
The Hunger Games
Through January 3, 2016
The world premiere exhibition is open! Katniss fans will go wild for authentic costumes, props, and highly interactive hands-on experiences exploring the world of Panem.
ELLIS ISLAND
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island.
Ongoing
Tells the story of immigration to America before the processing station opened in 1892 and after it closed in 1954.
FRIEDMAN BENDA GALLERY (515 West 26th Street)
Ettore Sottsass
Through October 17
Italian architect and designer's exhibit, Sottsass helped introduce the chic concept of industrial design.
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Highlights from the Collection: Summer 2015
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GAGOSIAN GALLERY (555 West 24th Street)
Through October 17 Pop-up replica of the early 80s Greene Street mural.
HELLY NAHMAD GALLERY (975 Madison Avenue)
HIRSCHL & ADLER GALLERY (730 Fifth Avenue)
Don't miss Elizabeth Turk's "Tensions" exhibition of hand carved marble statues.
MADISON SQUARE PARK
Through Winter
500 feet of sprawling sculptures made of golden canopies suspended above the park's pathway. An eye-catching exhibit.
MATTHEW MARKS GALLERY (523 West 24th) Through October 24 Over 30 works on paper that Truitt made while living in Tokyo. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
I visited recently and it's fantastic. Allow a two- stop visit since there's so much to see in the exhibit. I really enjoyed his Impressionist pieces and was surprised to learn that Sargent was a friend of Monet's.
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Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars
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Through November 1
A perfect time to visit the Met's Roof Garden. Besides the beautiful view and delicious drinks, Pierre Huyghe's minimalist installation is mystifying and adds to the view.
THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (226 Madison Avenue) Ernest Hemingway: Between Two WarsThrough January 31 I have been awaiting this exhibit, in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Library. This is the first major museum exhibit devoted to the works of the iconic Ernest Hemingway.
Through October 11
For the first time in three decades, the original manuscript will travel from the British Library in London to New York, where it will be joined by original drawings and letters, rare editions, vintage photographs, and fascinating objects... many never before exhibited.
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle) LOOT 2015September 28 through October 3 Annual exhibition of designs from more than 50 emerging international jewelry artists. And most all the pieces are for sale!|
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Fashion Underground: The World of Susanne Bartsch
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THE MUSEUM AT FIT (227 West 27th Street)
Through March 31, 2016Exhibition of past three decades of 30 international artists whose works range in their approach to political, social, and cultural flux of our global landscape.
Through January 31, 2016
Digital age design encompassing fashion and furniture.
Through October 4
Showcases the work of photographers Harry Shunk (German, 1924-2006) and János Kender (Hungarian, 1937-2009) from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Two dimensional black and white photographic works representing the chaotic energy of two dynamic cites... Paris and NYC. Andy Warhol: Campbell's Soup Cans and Other Works, 1953-1967
Through October 12Andy Warhol's famous Campbell Soup Cans are on display.
Picasso Sculpture
Through February 7, 2016
See Picasso from a different perspective. His sculptures, which he adored living with and rarely showed, are the focus of the exciting new exhibition. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN (Broadway & Bridge Street)
Through January 10, 2016 Glittering World presents the story of Navajo jewelry through the lens of one of the most celebrated jewelry making families of our time.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Through October 12
Nine decades of his art on display for the first time.
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life Through November 1The inaugural 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.
PAUL KASMIN GALLERY (293 Tenth Avenue) Frank Stella: Shape as FormThrough October 10 A gallery known for its pop art legends will feature Frank Stella's exhibit, which articulates Stella's groundbreaking fusion between painting and sculpture.
PAULA COOPER GALLERY (534 West 21st Street)
Christian Marclay
Through October 17
If you missed Christian Marclay's incredible exhibit of "The Clock," be sure to see his newest works.
Liz Glynn: PATHOS (The Blind Exercises)
Through October 10
A series of clay masks based on ancient Greek theater images.
RANDALL'S ISLAND
Through November Annual summer art exhibitions on the shoreline of Randall's Island.
ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Through November 1
In his new body of work, José Picayo explores the mystery of human perception and interaction.
SEAPORT CULTURE DISTRICT (Multiple Locations in Seaport District) Seaport Culture DistrictThrough December Installations, exhibitions and over 100 events presented by eight of our city's cultural institutions.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Ten Tops
Through October
Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher. A perfect exhibit for this museum!
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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5th annual month-long festival of architecture and design. The activities, programs and exhibition are so vast that I can't pick my favorites. Peruse their calendar and select those of interest.
THE FRICK COLLECTION (1 East 70th Street)
Andrea del Sarto: The Renaissance Workshop in Action
October 7 through January 10
Del Sarto is known as the artist who ran the most productive workshop in the Renaissance city of Florence.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Superheroes in Gotham
October 8 through February 21
Terrific exhibit on the birth of the history of comic books.
COOPER HEWITT (2 East 91st Street)
Pixar: The Design of Story
October 8 through August 7
Pixar fans, such as myself, will enjoy this exhibit which traces the creation of the rarely seen sketches, paintings, and sculptures of Pixar's popular characters.
ONASSIS CULTURAL CENTER (645 Fifth Avenue)
Onassis Festival
October 8 through 11
"The Myth Rearranged"... a festival of arts at the newly renovated center.
CENTER FOR ITALIAN MODERN ART (421 Broome Street)
Giorgio Morandi
October 9 through June 25
An annual installation dedicated to one of the best known Italian artists of the 20th century and focuses on the artist's rarely seen works from the 1930s.
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THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 Fifth Avenue) Alberto Burri: The Trauma of Painting
October 9 through January 6
Showcases the works of this Italian artist and pioneer.
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom
October 12 through January 24, 2016
230 powerful and compelling masterworks from the transformational era... the unification of Egypt.
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM (Pier 86 - West 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
On the Line: Intrepid and the Vietnam War
Opens October 16
A major exhibition exploring the events and impact of the Vietnam War through the lens of the Intrepid.
GARMENT DISTRICT LOCATIONS
Garment District Arts Festival
October 22 through 24
Exhibitions, performances, workshops, open studios, art, and gallery receptions.
PARK AVENUE ARMORY (Park Avenue at 67th Street)
The International Fine Art & Antiques Show
October 23 through 29
One of the world's most prestigious art and antique fairs. Silver, armour, bronzes, rare books, carpets, furniture, jewelry, maps, and manuscripts are just some of the items for sale.
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street)
Frank Stella: A Retrospective
October 30 through February 7
Minimalist paintings by this acclaimed artist.
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CURTAIN UP
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Multiple Locations
I look forward to this each year and am scoping out my tickets. Interviews, discussions, film screenings, and book signings... hot tickets include discussions with Sigourney Weaver, Toni Morrison, Billy Joel, and Julianna Margulies.
Through October 11 New York Film Festival
Film Society of Lincoln Center (70 Lincoln Center Plaza)
The 53nd annual festival features the premieres of many of the best films, as well as interviews, lectures, and panels. Tickets go on sale to the general public on the 13th.
MUSIC & DANCE:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Jazz Nights The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street)Live jazz from new and up and coming performers.
Friday Nights Friday Nights to Remember
The Regency Bar & Grill (Loews Regency Hotel - 540 Park Avenue)
Quincy Jones recording artist, Michael Fredo performs every Friday at 7:30pm... get the feel of old school New York jazz with a new twist.
Ongoing New York Live Arts
New York Live Arts (219 West 19th Street)
Chelsea based programs feature the most innovative movements. Check the website for performances.
Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) 
Visit the schedule for upcoming concerts through the rest of the year.Through September 26 Brian Stokes Mitchell
Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street) Don't miss the Tony-winning Broadway actor and singer. Buster Poindexter debuts on the 29th! September 28 The New York Pops Presents A Cabaret Evening
54 Below, 254 West 54th Street
A champagne reception followed by dinner and a performance. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
September 29 Annie RossThe Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) Annie Ross, one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted," performs. Through September 29 Swan Lake
Lincoln Center Plaza
Get your tickets for one of my favorite ballets... and take a look of the rest of the NYC Ballet's fall schedule through October 18th. 
Concerts and workshops held throughout the city to support new and emerging musicians.
Through September 29 Ingrid Bergman
BAM - Brooklyn Catch an on-screen salute to a legend.
September 30 Fall for Dance
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
Tickets go on sale September 13th for this annual festival with performances through October 11th.  Through October 4 Sheen Center's Grand OpeningSheen Center (18 Bleecker Street) Sheen Center's grand opening of the newest arts center; enjoy three weeks of music, art, dance and theater. Through December 20 BAM 2015 Next Wave Festival Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn) Avant-garde music, theater, opera, and dance.
THEATER:
 Theater lovers, visit the 29th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction on September 27th.
Times Square, Shubert Alley & West 44th Street, NYC
Find one-of-a-kind showbiz treasures, meet your favorite cast members, and bid on exclusive backstage experiences. 39 StepsThrough November 30 Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) The energetic production has returned to NYC! A comedic spoof where 4 actors portray over 150 characters. The Absolute Brightness of Leonard PelkeyThrough October 18 Westside Theatre Downstairs (407 West 43rd Street)An off-Broadway production of a tenaciously optimist and flamboyant 14 year old boy who goes missing from his small Jersey shore town.  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. Amazing GraceThrough October 25
Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st)
World Premiere musical based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world's most beloved song.
Through April 17, 2016
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.
Clever Little Lies
Through January 3, 2016
Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street)
A comedy of love, deceit, and secrets starring "That Girl" Marlo Thomas! Previews start September 18th, opens October 12th through January 3rd.
Cloud Nine
Through November 1
Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street)
Atlantic Theater Company presents a landmark play about power, politics and family life, set in colonial Africa and 1979 London. Through March 20, 2016
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) Now a Tony Award Winning play! 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. DesireThrough October 10 59E59 Theaters Acting Company's performance, based on six short stories by the acclaimed writer, Tennessee Williams.
Eclipsed
September 29 through November 29
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o (Twelve Years a Slave) makes her theatrical debut in NYC. A story revolving around distinct women who must discover their own means of survival during the Liberian Civil War. Through July 3, 2016
The amazing story of how Peter became Pan. The Flick
Through January 10, 2016 Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street) Set in a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, this is
Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Through December 6
Manhattan Theatre Club (261 West 47th Street)
Sam Shepard's landmark myth starring Sam Rockwell tells the story of two former lovers struggling. Previews begin September 15th, opens October 8th through December 6th.
FulfillmentThrough October 19 The Flea Theater (41 White Street) A play focused on what makes us happy.Fun HomeThrough June 5, 2016 Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) Performance brings the actors and audience within close proximity. Tony Award Winning play about seeing your parents through adult eyes. The Gin Game
Through January 10, 2016
John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street)
Broadway reunion starring award winning actors Cecily Tyson and James Earl Jones. A heartwarming story about two lonely nursing home residents, drawn together over the game of Gin Rummy! Previews begin September 23rd, opens October 14th through January 10th.
Greek Festival
Through September 27 Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street)
A month long festival celebrating classical Greek theater.
HamiltonThe HumansSeptember 30 through December 27 The Laura Pels Theatre (111 West 46th Street) Roundabout Theatre Company presents this show about how your fears can change you when faced with unexplained occurrences.
Through March 20, 2016 Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street) The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's play, starring Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara.
MagdalenOctober 4 through 11 SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) After rave reviews at the Edinburgh festival, Magdalen will perform off Broadway. Set in the mid-20th century in Ireland, Magdalen is a compelling one act play.
Through November 29
Roundabout Theatre Company (231 West 39th Street)
A Harold Pinter production starring Clive Owen in a play that focuses on the past you can't escape. Now in previews, opens October 6th through November 29th.
Ruthless
Through January 2, 2016
St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street)
Called "the mother of all musicals," I've seen it and can attest... it's a hilarious show starring 10-year old Tori Murray.
Sylvia
October 2 through January 24, 2016
Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street)
Starring Mathew Broderick, it's the story of a middle aged couple whose lives are turned upside down when the husband brings home an exceptional canine. Previews start October 2nd, opens October 27th, through January 24th.
Thérèse Raquin
October 1 through January 3, 2016
Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)
Starring Academy Award nominee Kiera Knightly and Judith Light. A tale of love, lust, betrayal, and guilt. It's captured my attention!
The Two Gentlemen from Verona Through September 26
The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street)
Shakespeare's classic comes to the West Village for a limited run.
 Ziegfeld's Midnight FrolicSaturdays through November 21 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.
ON THE RADAR:
October 3 Art Garfunkel: At LastCarnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) I plan to attend this event, the performance of a true legend.
October 6 First Daughter Suite
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) Focuses on American's best known daughters, those of the President, as they strive to live meaningful lives in the public eye. Through November 15th. October 9 My Favorite Things: The Songs of Rodgers and HammersteinCarnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) Order your tickets for The New York Pops performance... tickets are sure to go fast! Selections will include "Some Enchanted Evening" from South Pacific, "The Sound of Music" from The Sound of Music, and "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma.October 10 King Charles IIIMusic Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) When Prince Charles finally becomes King of England, he learns that his new role is not exactly what he expected as a multitude of problems confront him. Previews begin October 10th, opens November 1st, through January 31st.October 13 through 18 Architecture & Design Film FestivalBow Tie Chelsea Cinemas (260 West 23rd Street) and SVA Theatre (333 West 23rd Street) Features 22 films and panel discussions with design leaders and filmmakers. October 14 White Light FestivalLincoln Center Complimentary events at Lincoln Center throughout the month to lighten your soul... abstract musical events that illuminate our lives. Through November 22nd. October 15 through 18 Chelsea Film Festival
SVA Theatre (333 West 23rd Street) and The New School University Center (63 Fifth Ave)
International film festival which enlightens the works of up and coming filmmakers and producers, focusing around the theme of Global Issues.
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Colin Quinn The New York Story
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October 18 TalkCinemaThe Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center (165 West 65th Street) General admission or season passes available for the film series featuring new independent films... you won't know what you see until you arrive, but you'll be able to discuss the movie afterwards with directors, producers, distributors, critics and each other.
October 19 through 24 New York Television FestivalVarious Locations
Screenings of creative shows, educational panels, competitions, pitches, fan events, parties, premieres, and seminars encompass this festival. October 20 Colin Quinn The New York StoryCherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street)
Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, the play returns! Quinn bemoans the rise and fall of his hometown city (formerly known as New York). It's Quinn is at his satirical best... poignantly depicting NYC as the crossroads of the world. Through January 31st. October 22 through 24 9th Annual Food Film FestivalVarious Locations A multi-sensory food and film experience. Watch a movie while eating the food from that movie... October 27 Unbound: Gloria SteinemBAM The writer and activist (and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world) celebrates the release of her new book My Life on the Road, an account of how her early years led her to live an on-the-road life.
HOT TICKETS NOW ON SALE:
 A View from the Bridge
Previews begin October 21
Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street)
Magnificent and electrifying performance of Arthur Miller's classic. Previews begin October 21st, opens November 12th.
China Doll
Previews begin October 21
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street)
What do you get when the leading man is played by Al Pacino and the playwright is David Mamet? Perfection. Tickets will be selling quickly for this story about a wealthy man, his young fiance, and an airplane! Previews begin October 21st, opens November 19th.
The Color Purple Previews begin November 10
Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street)Tickets are now on sale for this Broadway revival starring Jennifer Hudson and Danielle Brooks of Orange is the New Black. Previews start November 10th, opens December 10th.
Previews begin October 22 Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway & 44th Street)
Much-anticipated thriller based on the Stephen King novel (and movie starring Kathy Bates). I was petrified reading the book, the movie brought it to life, and the on-stage show starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf is sure to have you on the edge of your seat! Previews start October 22nd, opens November 15th.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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Fall in New York signals a slew of brand new restaurant openings. In the coming weeks I plan to try out the most buzzworthy openings so stay tuned for my reviews.
Now Open UrbanSpace VanderbiltCorner of 45th Street & Vanderbilt Avenue A new permanent food hall featuring over 20 chef-driven restaurants in booths, with a centralized seating area.
September 26 Chelsea Eats Popup8th Avenue from 14th to 23rd Streets "Stop, Shop, and Roll." Visit for a new type of street fair. Experience the best of NYC's artisanal food, handcrafted goods, best food trucks, and incredible visual artists. Be on the lookout for similar events from this concept company. September 26 Tastes NYCGansevoort Plaza Taste the area's best restaurants at an outdoor foodie paradise. September 26 Taste of GramercyIrving Place (between 17th & 18th streets) Great food samplings and cultural activities at this annual culinary festival. September 27 Atlantic AnticAtlantic Avenue - Brooklyn
10th annual celebration featuring food, music, and shopping.
An afternoon of great eats with special guest chefs like Carla Hall (The Chew), Mario Batali, and Anthony Sasso. Live cooking demonstrations, workshops, a delicious picnic, and activities for kids. There will also be organic gardening and cooking for the whole family. Through September 27 Oyster Week
Participating restaurants All things oysters with food and wine pairings. Through September 27 The New York Coffee Festival69th Regiment Armory (68 Lexington Avenue) New York's flagship coffee event, featuring live experiences from over 70 coffee, food and equipment suppliers. Through September 29 The Nordic Food Festival139 Charles Street at North Market SquareTaste the culinary styles of the world's Nordic countries... Iceland, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden.
Through September 30 Celebrate a Sweet SeptemberVarious Locations NYC restaurants and sweet shops celebrate together... order their "Sweet September" dessert and $1 will be donated to Citymeals on Wheels. Check the website for participating spots.September 30 Dine Around Downtown 201528 Liberty Plaza Downtown restaurants come together at one food fair. Signature menu items will be available from participating restaurants for between $3-$7 so you can sample it all... See a full list of participants online. September 30 through October 3 Identita GoloseEataly (200 5th Avenue) This 6th annual event brings together seven of Italy's most notable chefs, partnering with seven of America's most celebrated culinary personalities. Take part in seminars and classes, along with two 4-course dinners showcasing progressive Italian dishes and wine pairings. September 30 through October 4 Puerto Rico Meets New York CityMultiple Locations
A collaboration of the best chefs from Puerto Rico and NYC. A fusion of cultures, and I know a selection of savory tastes! Through October 1 Madison Square EatsMadison Square Park Twice a year outdoor food festival is a cozy enclave of 30 food vendors.ON THE RADAR: October 3 Harvest Fest
Stone Barns Center - 630 Bedford Road (Pocantico Hills, NY)
12th annual celebration and fundraiser... a day of touring, food tastings, great music and an incredible farmer's market.October 4 Taste of Battery Park CityBrookfield Place 1st annual event along the Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place, it will bring together the restaurants in Battery Park and Brookfield Place for a delectable food fair. Favorite participating restaurants include Blue Ribbon, Le District, and Parm. Pier 36 (299 South Street) City Harvest's signature Fall tasting event - see over 70 of New York's top chefs, restaurants and mixologists in action and sample their creations! Live music, silent auctions, and culinary delights. October 15 through 18 NYC Wine & Food FestivalVarious Locations Tickets are now on sale for this popular yearly event presented by Food and Wine. Eat, drink and end hunger. It's a great event that I always attend!  October 17 Taste of the Seaport Seaport District 6th Annual fall festival celebrating the amazing food and beverage scene in Lower Manhattan. Musical entertainment, children's activities and tastes from over 40 local vendors. October 17 & 18 Fall Family WeekendCarnegie Hall's Resnick Education Wing (881 Seventh Avenue) Free interactive musical activities for the entire family. Sing, play, and create music, or kick back and hear groups that kids and grown-ups alike will love. October 30 6th Annual International Pairing Series Presented by American AirlinesCity Winery (155 Varick Street)
Dinners showcasing the wines and cuisine of a fascinating region served by American Airlines. The October event is all about France... specifically Bordeaux.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Oktoberfest
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BEER GARDENS GALORE!
Of course I must start with the beer gardens (or biergartens)... my faves:
Lower East Side - 7 Rivington Street
German food, German beers... perfect for Oktoberfest!
The Standard Biergarten
Meat Packing District - 848 Washington Street
Right under The High Line, this is one of my favorites, try a mug of their Standard Brauhaus Oktoberfest.
Zum Schneider
Alphabet City - 107 Avenue C
It's Munich on the East River October 2nd through 4th and 9th through 11th... a traditional Oktoberfest celebration complete with live music, beer, eats, and competitions to keep you entertained. German-speaking staff in lederhosen will serve liter steins of Oktoberfest suds and snacks.
EVENTS:
Aviator's 3rd Annual OktoberfestAviator Sports and Events Center (3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn) Aviator Sports and Events Center is transforming into a German Beer Garden. Live German music and traditional German food, and games at Aces Patio.
September 26  Brooklyn Expo Center - Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Over 100+ craft brews from New York and beyond all under one roof... the fifth annual curated Brooklyn Pour craft beer tasting event. Sample the best seasonal, micro and reserve brews from local breweries.
Blaue Gans (139 Duane Street)
Eat the best sauerkraut, bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, and drink the best European beer.
Oktoberfest at Highlands, NJ
Weekends through October
Board at Wall Street or East 35th Street Instead of booking a ticket to Germany, buy a ticket to Oktoberfest at Highlands! Authentic festival with live entertainment, Germany's best beers, wines, and foods in a Bavarian-style tented beer garden.
Sports Fans: NYC Mets Oktoberfest
October 2
Citi Field
Each ticket purchased includes access to a pre-game party in the Bullpen Plaza along with a limited edition Mets Oktoberfest Beer Glass!
Watermark Bar
September 26, 27, October 2, 3, 4
78 South Street
Live music, full Oktoberfest decoration, steins, and some of the best Oktoberfest food NYC has to offer. Plus, amazing views of New York... the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and Brooklyn skyline.
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