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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot:
Ghoulish Gotham
Halloween is coming up next Saturday, October 31st and no one celebrates quite like New Yorkers with events such as the iconic Village Halloween Parade and streets full of vibrant get-ups.
Whether you like to get creative with your costume, indulge in endless treats, be frightened to your core, or take part in a bit of mischievous revelry, the city offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday. Visit my Special Feature for a little bit of everything.
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The High Line (West 13th & Washington Streets)
Every Tuesday through October you can peek into high-powered telescopes on the High Line and chat with the experts.
Various 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.
BAM
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.
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Fall Foliage in Central Park
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October 28 & November 4 Fall Foliage ToursCentral Park As part of 92Y, tour Central Park as a "leaf peeper," enjoy nature during the most beautiful time of year in the park. October 30 Kennedys and Roosevelts Walking TourUpper East Side Also as part of 92Y, stops include where JFK worshiped and stayed during his presidential trips to New York, the childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy, and FDR and Eleanor's first New York City dwelling. October 30 Bank of America Winter VillageBryant Park (42nd Street & 6th Avenue) Although I'm not ready to welcome the winter season, you'll enjoy strolling throughout the village's 125 shops, rink-side bar, and Celsius Restaurant, as well as skating on their 1,700 square foot ice rink, complimentary to the public. ON THE RADAR:
November 1 TCS New York City MarathonFive boroughs of NYC Over 50,000 runners hit the streets - stay tuned for my upcoming Special Feature with the ultimate Spectator Guide. Brookfield Place New York Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street) An annual design competition - architects, designers, and engineers collaborate on the intricate construction of large sculptures of canned food for both competition and a food drive.
November 6 through 15 Cider WeekVarious Locations Just in time for fall, check the calendar for cider tasting events throughout Manhattan.
November 9 Shonda Rhimes: Year of Yes
92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue)
A conversation with the influential creator of Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, and How to Get Away with Murder as she discusses her new book. Check the calendar for other great conversations including those with Usher and Harry Belafonte, David Spade with Colin Quinn, Rod Stewart, Aziz Ansari, and Nathan Lane with Joy Behar.
November 11 Veterans Day Parade Fifth Avenue, from 26th to 52nd Street America's Parade to honor the service of our veterans and to salute our currently serving military. 
November 14 Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life
Hearst Tower (300 West 57th Street)
Join celebrities such as Stacy London and Rachel Platten in a day of conversation and connecting at Cosmopolitan Magazine's live conference. November 18 2015 WLE NEW YORK CONFERENCEMetLife Building (1095 Sixth Avenue) Attend the Women's Leadership Exchange to learn new strategies, new tactics and new resources that didn't exist a few years ago. Speakers include Susan Lucci and business leaders.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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Through October 31
American artist famous for her exquisite paintings of landscapes and seascapes.
Jose Parla, famous for his epic mural at One World Trade Center, will exhibit his collection.
Through October 24
Three-dimensional reliefs, calligraphy, and notebook entries from the late artist.
October 22 through 24 Exhibitions, performances, workshops, and gallery receptions. HIRSCHL & ADLER GALLERY (730 Fifth Avenue) Don't miss Elizabeth Turk's exhibit of hand carved marble statues.
MATTHEW MARKS GALLERY (523 West 24th)
Through October 24
Over 30 works on paper that Truitt made while living in Tokyo.
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, armor, bronzes, rare books, carpets, furniture, jewelry, maps, and manuscripts are just some of the items for sale.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Archtober
Through October 31
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.
ACQUAVELLA GALLERY (18 East 79th Street)
Riopelle | Miró: Color
Through December 11
Exhibit features the painted bronze sculptures by Joan Miro and paintings by Paul Riopelle.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
(Central Park West at 79th Street)
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret OceanThrough January
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.
CENTER FOR ITALIAN MODERN ART (421 Broome Street)
Giorgio Morandi
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. COOPER HEWITT (2 East 91st Street) How Posters WorkThrough January 24
Dozens of designers collaborate to convey their ideas and constructions.
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Pixar: The Design of Story
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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.
DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE (226 West 44th Street)
The Hunger Games
Through January 3
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.
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Art Brut in America: The Incursion of Jean Dubuffet
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FOLK ART MUSEUM (2 Lincoln Square)
Art Brut in America: The Incursion of Jean Dubuffet
Through January 10
The first major U.S. exhibition to explore the introduction of art brut to America with nearly two hundred works of art on view.
GARY NADER FINE ART (24 West 57th Street) The MastersThrough November 10 Selected artworks of world renowned modern and contemporary masters such as Chagall, Matisse, and Picasso.THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 Fifth Avenue)
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM (Pier 86 - West 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
MADISON SQUARE PARK
Through Winter
500 feet of sprawling sculptures made of golden canopies suspended above the park's pathway. An eye-catching exhibit.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
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.
Through January 24
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Karl Haendel Organic Bedfellow, Feral Othello
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MITCHELL-INNES & NASH GALLERY (534 West 26th Street) Karl Haendel Organic Bedfellow, Feral Othello Through December 5 Multi layered exhibit featuring large pencil drawings within monochromatic installations.
MNUCHIN GALLERY (45 East 78th Street)
Carl Andre: In His TimeThrough December 5An exhibition of his early sculptures and the contemporaneous masterworks by leading figures of the period.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.
Graphic Passion: Matisse and the Book Arts
October 30 through January 18
The exhibit embraces the printed book as a means for the artistic expression of Matisse.
THE MUSEUM AT FIT (227 West 27th Street)
Through April 10Exhibition 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
Digital age design encompassing fashion and furniture.
Picasso Sculpture
Through February 7
See Picasso from a different perspective. His sculptures, which he adored living with and rarely showed, are the focus of the exciting new exhibition. 
THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB (15 Gramercy Park South)
Bentley Meeker: 186,282
Opens October 26
"Exploring the space between visibility and sensibility." Through January 10 Glittering World presents the story of Navajo jewelry through the lens of one of the most celebrated jewelry making families of our time. NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK MUSEUM FOR GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART (1048 Fifth Avenue) Berlin Metropolis: 1918-1933Through January 4 Complex paintings, drawings, and architecture from Berlin.|
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Close: A Journey in Scotland
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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN (Bronx, NY) Close: A Journey in Scotland The Photography of Allan Pollok-MorrisThrough March 16 Inspirational landscapes from famed Scottish photographer.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Superheroes in GothamThrough February 21 Terrific exhibit on the birth of the history of comic books.
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.
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 November
Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher. A perfect exhibit for this museum!
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Archibald Motley: Jazz Age Modernist
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MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
The 30th anniversary will feature 19 artists from 14 countries.
Opens November 7 The Secret World Inside You
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street)
The exhibit takes visitors on a tour of the human body.
November 7 Francis Bacon
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (980 Madison Avenue)
Famed 20th century artist devoted to figuration and portraiture; through December 12th.
November 11 through December 20 Tina West: You Are Still a Work in Progress
ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
A photographic exhibition showcasing the maturity and wonder of her still lives. November 12 through 16 The Salon Art + DesignPARK AVENUE ARMORY (Park Avenue at 67th Street)
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Photo-Poetics: An Anthology
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Hosts the world's finest galleries in historical, modern and contemporary art and design.
November 13 Silicon City: Computer History Made in New York
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
There is sure to be plenty of interest in this exhibit with all of the buzz about the Steve Jobs movie; through April 17th.
November 14 & 15 Pier Antique ShowPIER 94 (711 12th Avenue)Hundreds of exhibitors featuring quality antique furniture, jewelry, decorative and fine arts. November 17 ARTWALK NY METROPOLITAN PAVILION (125 West 18th Street)This year's 21st anniversary walk, benefiting The Coalition for the Homeless, will honor Alec Baldwin and Richard Gere. November 19 Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Style THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
An exquisite exhibit from the Costume Institute; a retrospective of a Parisian aristocrat, through February 21st. November 20 Photo-Poetics: An AnthologyGUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 Fifth Avenue More than seventy works by ten artists examining an important new development in contemporary photography. November 20 through 24 New York Art, Antique & Jewelry ShowPARK AVENUE ARMORY (Park Avenue at 67th Street) Purchase tickets to have access to view pieces from over 80 exhibitors. November 21 & 22 American Fine Craft ShowBROOKLYN MUSEUM This annual two-day event presents an incredible selection of handmade works in ceramics, jewelry, glass, and more by 90 of the nation's finest craft artists.
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CURTAIN UP
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Through October 24 New York Television Festival
Various Locations
Screenings of creative shows, educational panels, competitions, pitches, fan events, parties, premieres, and seminars encompass this festival. Through October 24 9th Annual Food Film Festival
Various Locations
A multi-sensory food and film experience. Watch a movie while eating the food from that movie...
October 25 Ricki and the FlashCrosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street) For $55 per person, enjoy dinner and a movie. A 3-course meal is followed by a viewing of this movie starring Meryl Streep and her daughter.
MUSIC & DANCE:
Mondays Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza) Don't miss Max Weinberg at dinner seatings on Mondays in November. Also, I l ove that they are serving a special Sunday brunch and dinner & dancing on Friday nights. It's an iconic spot and a must see!
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.Fall/Winter Season New York City Ballet
Lincoln Center Plaza
Get your tickets for one of the upcoming ballets. October 23 Piaf! The Show
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space (155 West 55th Street)
100th anniversary of the life and career of legendary singer Edith Piaf.
Through October 25 José Limón International Dance Festival The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue)
70th anniversary season of this International dance festival.
October 27 & 28 Annie Get Your Gun
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) One of my favorite performers, Megan Hilty, is starring in Irving Berlin's Annie get Your Gun.
October 31 Les Arts Florissants - Handel: Theodora
Alice Tully Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza)
A dramatic performance about a young Christian woman in love with a Roman soldier.
Through November 22 White Light Festival
Lincoln Center
Complimentary events at Lincoln Center throughout the month to lighten your soul... abstract musical events that illuminate our lives. Through December 1 ToscaMetropolitan Opera House (30 Lincoln Center Plaza) Puccini's opera is filled with Italian passion, love, lust, and intrigue. Through December 1st.
Through December 20 BAM 2015 Next Wave Festival Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn) Avant-garde music, theater, opera, and dance. 
Through December 21 Works & ProcessGuggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Avenue) An exhilarating performing arts series.
Through 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.
A View from the Bridge
Through February 21
Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street)
Electrifying performance of Arthur Miller's classic. Noe in previews, opens November 12th through February 21st.
Allegiance
Through September 25
Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street)
Based on a true story, a multi-generational tale of one Japanese American family's love, optimism, and heroism. Starring George Takei of Star Trek fame.
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.
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.
Through May 8
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.
China Doll
Through January 31
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! Now in previews, opens November 19th through January 31st. Clever Little Lies
Through January 3
Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street)
A comedy of love, deceit, and secrets starring "That Girl" Marlo Thomas! Now in previews, 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.
Colin Quinn The New York Story
Through January 31
Cherry 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 at his satirical best... poignantly depicting NYC as the crossroads of the world.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeThrough April 10
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.
Dames at SeaThrough March 6 Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street)
A story about a young girl stepping out for her first Broadway role. A dazzling golden age tap dancing musical. Now in previews, opens October 22nd through March 6th.
Eclipsed
Through November 29
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave) makes her theatrical debut in NYC. Story revolves around distinct women who must discover their own means of survival during the Liberian Civil War.
Through July 3
The amazing story of how Peter became Pan. First Daughter Suite
Through November 15
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.
The Flick
Through January 10 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 13
Manhattan Theatre Club (261 West 47th Street)
Sam Shepard's landmark myth starring Sam Rockwell tells the story of two former lovers struggling. Now in previews, opens October 8th through December 6th.
 Fun HomeThrough June 5 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
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! Now in previews, opens October 14th through January 10th.
HamiltonThe HumansThrough 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 May 1 Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street) The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's play, starring Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara.
King Charles III
Through January 31
Music 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. Now in previews, opens November 1st, through January 31st.
Misery
Through February 14
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! Now in previews, opens November 15th through February 14th.
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.
On Your FeetThrough April 3 Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway) And you will be! A high energy performance depicting the lives of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now in previews, opens November 5th through April 3rd. RipcordThrough December 6 New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) Manhattan Theater Company's comedy revolving around a vicious battle of wits between two elderly women in a care home. Directed by David Hyde Pierce, starring Holland Taylor and Marylouise Burke, with Rachel Dratch.
Ruthless
Through January 2
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.
 SongbirdThrough November 29 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street) A magical musical experience of dreams, ambition, love, and heartbreak. Sylvia
Through January 24
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. Now in previews, opens October 27th, through January 24th.
Thérèse RaquinThrough January 3
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!  Travels with My AuntThrough November 14 The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) Cast of 4 inhabits the show's 25 characters... swapping costumes, genders and nationalities. A lighthearted humorous play.
ON THE RADAR:
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
Rumor Willis (daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore) has a multitude of talents. Not only did she win the Mirrorball on Dancing with the Stars, but she will be performing on the 4th at 54 Below, one of my favorite jazz clubs.
November 4 Change Begins Within Presented by Citi
A David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
A perfect trifecta... Sting, Katy Perry, and Jerry Seinfeld (among others) will perform at Carnegie Hall. Limited tickets available.
November 4 through 7 Big Apple Film Festival
Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street)
Twenty five films will entertain you, along with the honoring of filmmakers, writers, and actors.
November 8 TalkCinema
The Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center (165 West 65th Street)
General admission or season passes available; film series features 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.
November 10 Important Hats of the Twentieth CenturyNew York City Center (131 West 55th Street) Manhattan Theater Club presents a fashion forward comedy where back to the future meets millinery! November 10 The Contenders 2015The 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. Each is a contender for lasting historical significance; Screenings through January 15th; movie titles to be released soon. November 12 through 19 DOC NYC
Multiple Theaters A documentary film festival featuring over 130 films and events... America's largest documentary film festival.
November 13 The New York Pops: Sophisticated LadiesCarnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) The orchestra celebrates Billie Holiday and other groundbreaking icons of American popular song, from Ella Fitzgerald to Sarah Vaughan to Dinah Washington. November 13 Radio City Christmas SpectacularRadio City Music Hall (1260 Avenue of the Americas) Purchase your tickets to see the world famous Rockettes...a quintessential NYC holiday experience! Through January 3rd.
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Twyla Tharp 50th Anniversary Tour
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November 14 Nora Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) Ingrid Bergman's adaptation of A Doll's House... a tale of gender and society. Through December 12th. November 17 through 22 Twyla Tharp 50th Anniversary TourDavid H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) 50th anniversary celebration where two major new works are introduced.
HOT TICKETS NOW ON SALE:
Fiddler on the Roof
Previews begin November 20
Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway)
The acclaimed show returns to Broadway, a favorite of mine! Previews start November 20th, opens December 20th through February 28th.
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.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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NEW & NOTABLE RESTAURANTS:
With so many wonderful restaurants in NYC opening and closing all the time, it's hard to keep up. Each week I will send you one new and one notable restaurant in the city.
NEW: VaucluseFrench Cuisine Upper East Side: 100 East 63rd Street
A sensational newcomer for the Altamarea Group. A true French brassiere... elegant yet comfortable and reminiscent of a French farmhouse. With chef Michael White at the helm, you can be assured of both outstanding classic and innovated dishes. Both the food and service are impeccable. As an added bonus, the acoustics are perfect, allowing you to chat comfortably with your guests. Try the Pan Seared Trout, Tagliatelle Pasta, and Mousse au Chocolat! Should you want a more relaxed evening, sit in their expansive bar serving both French and American wines. True perfection!
NOTABLE: Tutto il GiornoItalian Cuisine Tribeca: 114 Franklin Street After launching two successful restaurants in the Hamptons, Tutto il Giorno has been a welcome addition to Tribeca. In a city filled with so many Italian restaurants, you have to stand out from the crowd to be successful. And Tutto il Giorno does just that! Chic design and contemporary dishes from Naples are two of its special features. Designer and owner, Gabby Karan De Felice (daughter of Donna Karen) has created a breathtaking modern Mediterranean eatery in a loft like space. I highly recommend the Burrata and the Bistecca per Due.
Through October 24 Chef Laurent Gras at The Chefs Club
275 Mulberry Street This restaurant for visiting chefs from around the country is an amazing experience. Make reservations for a delectable meal by Chef Laurent Gras, Chef Laurent Gras, who has run kitchens in Paris, Monaco, New York, San Francisco and Chicago.
October 25 Vegan Shop-Up
MooShoes (78 Orchard Street) Discover the best vegan, locally made foods and goods. Not vegan? That's OK, you can still savor the delicious healthy items... everything from nut-based cheeses to churro ice cream sandwiches.
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. Next one is November 19th and will feature Northern Italy. ON THE RADAR:
November 5 Taste of T
Architects and Designers Building (150 East 58th Street)
New York's premier food and design event. Sample cuisine from esteemed chefs and explore ultra-luxe showrooms with product and design ideas in kitchen, bath, appliances and home furnishings. Presented by the New York Times. 
November 5 Edible Escape
Multiple Locations Sample some of the most flavorful, globally inspired food and drink prepared locally - 5th annual tasting event.
November 10 New York Taste
The Waterfront (269 11th Avenue)
Tickets sell out fast for this, so order yours now for this incredible feast from over 40 of New York's most celebrated restaurants and delicious cocktails from acclaimed mixology bars.
November 14 Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival
Industry City (34 35th Street - Brooklyn)
Sample a curated selection of over 200 wines, complemented by artisanal fare straight from Brooklyn, and beyond.
November 17 Wall Street Taste of New York
Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street)
Sample cuisine from some of New York's finest establishments and participate in silent and live auctions, benefiting St. Jude.
November 21 NYC Autumn Wine Festival
Broad Street Ballroom (41 Broad Street)
A downtown celebration of over 200 wines and samplings of a light fare.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: GHOULISH GOTHAM
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ATTEND A HAUNTING EVENT:|
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Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
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October 23 & 24 Halloween Murder Mystery
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden (421 East 61st Street) A fictional mystery game (loosely based on an historic newspaper account)... explore the Museum by candlelight and collect clues to unravel the mystery and solve the case.
October 24 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeTompkins Square As if you need another excuse to dress your dog up. Sweaters, booties, jewel collars; costumes aren't that far-'fetched'! Winners receive prizes, but the fun is just seeing all of the dogs dressed in funny costumes. October 24 & 25 Giant Pumpkin Carving with Ray Villafane WeekendThe New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Blvd - The Bronx) Watch Master Carver Ray Villafane and additional carvers transform giant pumpkins. Also see Giant pumpkins from North America October 24 through December 1, some weighing more than a ton! October 25 Halloween Parade and Pumpkin FlotillaCentral Park - Charles A. Dana Discovery CenterFree event with a pumpkin patch, haunted house, and other entertainment. Live music, spooky stories, pumpkin carving demonstrations, and the signature pumpkin flotilla, which sets sail across the Harlem Meer at twilight. |
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RISE of the Jack O' Lanterns
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Through October 25 RISE of the Jack O' LanternsOld Westbury Gardens (Westbury, NY) Over 5,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors are arranged in artful displays throughout a 1/4-mile scenic trail. October 31 GHOST LIGHT54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Songs and Creepy Stories from Broadway and Beyond To Get You In The Halloween Spirit. Roosevelt Island Attention Runners - you can still sign up. Run a 5K or 10K, then enjoy the after party with a live band and a Halloween themed post-race spread.
October 31 42nd Annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade 6th Avenue from Spring to 16th Streets An annual staple in the city... Millions of people come from all across the globe for this amazing Halloween celebration.
October 31 Museum of Natural History Halloween CelebrationAmerican Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at 79th Street) Trick-or-treat among the dinosaurs... the museum also has roaming characters, live performances and pumpkin carving. Bronx Zoo An annual tradition featuring hay mazes, costume parades, musical theater, and magic.
GET SPOOKED:
My favorite part about Halloween is all the eerie possibilities and mystery. With a city as historic as NYC, here are a few opportunities for some real fright! 
Boo! Short Play and Musical Festival 2015
Through October 25
The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street)
Works from unique playwrights present their own unique brand of Halloween horror, as a short play.
Crypt Crawl
October 31Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue)
Creep into the Cathedral's crypt, hear the stories of the entombed, and learn the origins of Halloween as a Celtic New Year celebration and later transformation into All Hallows Eve.
Inferno at The McKittrick Hotel
October 30 & 31
The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street)
Enjoy optional dinner and creepy libations, followed by the famed Sleep No More. After-party includes live music, surprise guests DJs, and specially-crafted entertainment.
Merchant's House Museum
29 East 4th Street
A haunted spot any day of the week, but check out their calendar of frightful events in October and November. From ghost stories to psychic talks and a funeral reenactment... I'm spooked just thinking about it! I've been on their Candlelight Ghost Tour and I would certainly do it again - it's quite exciting. Just don't go alone!
Watson Adventures has a number of great NYC tours, but this one is especially eerie. With a flashlight in hand, you visit 'haunted' buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of these ghosts; Mark Twain, Thomas Paine, and Edgar Allan Poe to name a few.
Visit some known-to-be-haunted spots...
The Merchant's House Museum is always the top of the list, but here are a few others:
- One if by Land, Two if by Sea
17 Barrow Street
Many believe the former Vice President, Aaron Burr, is the source of the paranormal activity-flickering lights and missing items in the restaurant, which is located in what was once his carriage house. -
The Ear Inn 326 Spring Street Legend has it that this Irish tavern, housed in a nearly 200-year-old building, is haunted by a sailor named Mickey. (The seaman was apparently hit by a car and died outside the bar in the 1960s.) He's said to make his presence known by lighting the fireplace.
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New Amsterdam Theater 214 West 42nd Street The story goes that actress Olive Thomas stumbled out of the bathroom of a Parisian hotel , horrified by what she'd done, having accidentally ingested an entire bottle of mercury bi-chloride pills. Thomas' ghost crossed the Atlantic so that she could haunt the New Amsterdam, where she once acted. Workers and security guards have claimed to see Thomas walking backstage and throughout the halls of the theater, clutching a blue bottle of pills.
 WATCH A FRIGHTFUL FLICK:
If you love to be scared by the big screen (as I do), here are two scary movie events to fulfill your desire for fright! Film Society Lincoln Center (144 West 65th Street) From horrors from the past to new releases... 12 to choose from. And a Halloween bash on opening night. November 12 through 15 New York City Horror Film FestivalMultiple Locations America's largest and most recognized genre film festival focusing solely on Horror and Science Fiction. The festival celebrates both the horror classics we grew up with and the new horror films.
What will be the top costumes this year? Mad Max, Game of Thrones, Donald Trump... Top of your costume with a professional makeup look at Pucker (129 Grand Street), Rouge NY (130 Thompson Street), or Wonderland (418 West 13th Street)! But here are the best spots to select a dynamic costume...
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