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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: Holiday Markets & Pop-Up Shops
The holiday season is almost here and it's the most wonderful time of the year. The city is becoming a spectacular sight with Christmas trees, department store window displays, and other holiday attractions lighting up the town. Start your shopping early at the seasonal markets and pop-ups... My Special Feature includes the best spots to find distinctive items for those on your list.
Stay tuned for my upcoming "Norma's Gift Guide" that will feature unique finds for everyone in your life... plus my favorite stocking stuffers!
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New York Botanical Gardens NYC's favorite train show! And don't miss Bar Car Nights to sip a cocktail under holiday lights, see model trains circle a miniature New York, and watch ice carvers. The first is November 21st, check website for full schedule.
Starts at 77th Street and Central Park West,
Ends at 34th Street Herald Square
This year I'll be staying local and heading out to watch the parade. I'll share more information as we get closer to the event. And don't miss the balloon inflation the night before on the 25th... watch giant balloons slowly fill with helium
near 79th Street and Columbus Avenue.
Through December 2 Holiday House The Academy Mansion (2 East 63rd Street) This is how I like to kick off the season of giving. Holiday House returns - all proceeds support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Renowned designers decorate the rooms of this mansion with decor that will complement everyone's tastes. Holiday House is all about the celebration of life; each designer selects a holiday or a special moment in life as the inspiration for their design. |
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Through December 30 Cocoa and Carols or Holiday Jazz Cruise
Pier 62 (West 22nd and Hudson River)
90 minute festive cruise on the Hudson to see all of NYC's lights. Live music, beautiful views, and warm treats.
November 30 An Evening with Andrew Lloyd WebberThe TimesCenter (242 West 41st Street) Purchase tickets for this event as part of the TimesTalks series, conversations between New York Times journalists and 21st-century talents and thinkers. December 4 Friends of St. Jude Winter GalaThe Bowery Hotel (335 Bowery) The St. Jude Winter Gala exists through the funding of all of its supporters. Music, dancing, cocktails, and tastings from many of the city's finest restaurants. December 5 29th Annual Miracle on Madison AvenueMultiple Locations Visit the website for all of the participating stores. A portion of all the proceeds will be directed to Memorial Sloan Kettering. Up and down the Avenue, carolers sing holiday favorites, refreshments are served, and goodwill is felt all around.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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THE CYNTHIA CORBETT GALLERY (109 Norfolk Street)
Through November 22 Presents work which reread masterpieces from the past.
November 20 through 24
Purchase tickets to have access to view pieces from over 80 exhibitors. BROOKLYN MUSEUM
American Fine Craft ShowNovember 21 & 22 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.
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.
ALEXANDRE GALLERY (724 Fifth Avenue)
John Walker: Looking Out to Sea
Through December 22
A British born abstract painter displays his works.
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.
CAVALIER GALLERY (3 West 57th Street) American Realism: Past to PresentThrough November 30 I've always going to this gallery when visiting Nantucket and equally enjoy the exhibits in our city. 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.
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.
CRAIG F. STARR GALLERY (5 East 73rd Street)
Christo: Show Windows and Store Fronts, 1963-67
Through January 23
An intriguing exhibit of store windows and store fronts.
DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY (525 West 19th Street)
Donald Judd
Through December 19
One of my favorite contemporary galleries... stop in to see Donald Judd's exhibit of minimalist art, along with Bridgett Riley's paintings that beautifully fuse form and color (also through December 19).
DI DONNA GALLERY (981 Madison Avenue)
Through December 18
Major exhibition will feature over six dozen artworks, including those by Dali, Picasso, and Magritte.
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.
DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY (909 Madison Avenue)
Robert Motherwell: Elegy to the Spanish Republic
Through January 9
One of my favorite artists, Robert Motherwell, is on display at the Dominque Levy Gallery... a collection of abstract expressionism.
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.
 FOLK ART MUSEUM (2 Lincoln Square)
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (980 Madison Avenue)
Famed 20th century artist devoted to figuration and portraiture. Jeff KoonsThrough December 23 Each of the works has a blue glass gazing ball that sits on a painted aluminum shelf attached to the front of the painting. The viewer and the painting are reflected in the gazing ball.
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Photo-Poetics: An Anthology
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THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 Fifth Avenue) Alberto Burri: The Trauma of PaintingThrough January 6
Showcases the works of this Italian artist and pioneer. Photo-Poetics: An Anthology
Through March 23
More than seventy works by ten artists examining an important new development in contemporary photography.HAMMER GALLERIES (32 East 67th Street) Matisse & PicassoThrough January 20 Two of my favorite artists' works on display. HUNTER COLLEGE (680 Park Avenue) Boundless Reality: Traveler Artists' Landscapes of Latin America from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros CollectionThrough January 23
A selection of rarely seen paintings, works on paper, photographs, and books that describe the beauty and complexity of life in Latin America.
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM (Pier 86 - West 46th Street & 12th Avenue)On the Line: Intrepid and the Vietnam War
Now open
A major exhibition exploring the events and impact of the Vietnam War through the lens of the Intrepid.
THE JEWISH MUSEUM (1109 Fifth Avenue)
Unorthodox
Through March 27
An exhibit showcasing the impact of unorthodox concepts on orthodox systems.
MADISON SQUARE PARK
Through Winter
500 feet of sprawling sculptures made of golden canopies suspended above the park's pathway. An eye-catching exhibit.
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Thornton Dial: Works on Paper
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MARIANNE BOESKY GALLERY (118 East 64th Street)
Thornton Dial: Works on Paper
Through December 19
An eclectic display of dense chaotic wall reliefs by Dial.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Through January 24
230 powerful and compelling masterworks from the transformational era... the unification of Egypt. Fashion and Virtue: Textile Patterns and the Print Revolution, 1520-1620Through January 10 The exhibit will combine printed pattern books, drawings, textile samples, costumes, paintings, and various other works of art to evoke the colorful world in which the Renaissance textile pattern books first emerged and functioned. Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Style
Through February 21
An exquisite exhibit from the Costume Institute; a retrospective of a Parisian aristocrat. MICHAEL WERNER GALLERY (4 East 77th Street) Peter DoigThrough January 16 The inaugural United States exhibit of his paintings.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
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) Fashion Underground: The World of Susanne Bartsch
Through December 5
Eighty looks from this underground fashionista's personal collection.
THE MUSEUM OF ART & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle) Wendell Castle RemasteredThrough February 28 An acclaimed figure of the American art furniture movement. MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue)
Through March 20
The 30th anniversary will feature 19 artists from 14 countries.
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.
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.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Through November Annual summer art exhibitions on the shoreline of Randall's Island. 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.
SKARSTEDT (20 East 79th Street)
Willem de Kooning
Through December 19
Exquisite sculptures from 1972-1974 are on view.
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Archibald Motley: Jazz Age Modernist
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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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CURTAIN UP
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 November 20 through 22 7th Annual In French With English Subtitles Film Festival
Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street)
Tickets are now on sale for this 3-day festival including world premiere movies and one-time only screenings and Q&As.
November 22 Sunday Night Film Club: He Named Me Malala
Crosby 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 inspiring movie about an incredible person.
Through January 15 The Contenders The Museum of Modern Art (11 West 53rd Street) The Museum's selection of influential, innovative films made in the past 12 months that they believe will stand the test of time. Each is a contender for lasting historical significance; Many screenings include post-production discussions with cast and/or crew. This week, both The Walk and Bridge of Spies will be shown!
MUSIC & DANCE:
Mondays Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza) Don't miss Max Weinberg for 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.
November 20 Paco Peña
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street)
Electrifying guitarist will perform his new concert Flamencura.
November 21 Berliner Philharmoniker
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
For Beethoven enthusiasts, all nine of his symphonies will be played.
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Twyla Tharp 50th Anniversary Tour
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Through November 22 Twyla Tharp 50th Anniversary Tour
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
50th anniversary celebration where two major new works are introduced.
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. November 22 through 28 Ann Hampton Callaway54 Below (254 West 54th Street) One of my favorite composers... also a pianist and lyricist... Ann Hampton Calloway will perform at one of the city's top venues.
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
Through November 28 John Pizzarelli & Jessica MolaskeyCafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street) American jazz guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey deliver entertaining performances. 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 January 3 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. Allegiance
Through September 25
Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street)
Based on a true story, a tale of one Japanese American family's love, optimism, and heroism. Starring George Takei of Star Trek fame.
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 June 12
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.
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Colin Quinn
The New York Story
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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 and secrets starring "That Girl" Marlo Thomas!
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... depicting NYC as the crossroads of the world.
Through May 1
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. Now in previews, opens December 10th, through May 1st.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Through May 15
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.
Eclipsed
Through November 29
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave) makes her theater debut. Story revolves around distinct women who must discover their own means of survival during the Liberian Civil War.
Fiddler on the Roof
Through February 28
Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway)
The acclaimed show returns to Broadway, a favorite of mine! Previews start November 20th, opens December 20th through February 28th.
Through July 3
The amazing story of how Peter became Pan. The FlickThrough 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.
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.
Hamilton Henry IVThrough December 6 St. Ann's Warehouse (45 Water Street - Brooklyn) A raw experience of incredible acting; a Shakespearean play opens their inaugural season. The HumansThrough January 3 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.
Important Hats of the Twentieth Century
Through December 13
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
Manhattan Theater Club presents a fashion forward comedy where back to the future meets millinery! Now in previews, opens November 23rd through December 13th.
Incident at Vichy
Through December 20
Signature Theatre Company (480 West 42nd Street)
Revival of Arthur Miller's harrowing wartime drama.
Invisible Thread
Through December 27
Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd Street)
Second Stage Theater presents a rousing new musical that infuses a pop score with African beats, focusing on the journey of a few people changing the world.
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.
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!
Night is a Room
Through December 20
Signature Theatre Company (480 West 42nd Street)
A searing exploration of love's power to both ruin and remake our lives.
Nora
Through December 12
Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street)
Ingrid Bergman's adaptation of A Doll's House... a tale of gender and society.
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 Feet
Through April 3
Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway)
A high energy performance about the lives of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.
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 home. Directed by David Hyde Pierce, starring Holland Taylor, Marylouise Burke, and Rachel Dratch.
Ruthless
Through January 30
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.
School of RockThrough June 12 I'm a fan of Andrew Lloyd Weber and I'm sure there will no exception to the quality of his newest musical based on the film starring Jack Black. Now in previews, opens December 6th through June 12th. SongbirdThrough December 6 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.
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!
These Paper BulletsThrough January 10 Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street) A takeoff on Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing... set to music. Ugly Lies the Bone
November 25 through December 6
The Black Box Theatre (111 West 46th Street)
Mamie Gummer, Meryl Streep's daughter, is sure to be fantastic in this production by Roundabout Theatre Company. It's a poignant story about a returning female war hero.
ON THE RADAR:
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
5th Annual presentation of DCINY's signature version of Handel's Messiah.
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
Annual event features some of Broadway and cabaret's most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, honoring the work of Broadway's master composer. Also December 27th. November 29 A Christmas CarolThe Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street) The classic story comes back to The Players Theatre. Through December 29th. November 30 Winter's Eve
Lincoln Square
16th annual event at Lincoln Square is the largest holiday festival in the city, featuring artists, musicians, dancers and a great assortment of food.
December 1 Steve Tyrell
Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street)
One of my favorite entertainers is back at Cafe Carlyle through January 2nd.
December 2 Alvin Ailey
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
One of my favorite dance troupes returns for their winter season. Through January 3rd.
December 5 through 13 Peter & the Wolf with Isaac Mizrahi
Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Avenue)
Order your tickets for one of the limited performances. I went last year and it was well worth it!
December 8 New York Festival of Song: Schubert/Beatles
Kaufman Music Center (129 West 67th Street)
Intimate song concert weaving music, poetry, history, and humor in their performances.
A new evening-length choreography commissioned by Peak Perfs.
December 12 The 7th Annual Winter Ball 2015
Academy Mansion (2 East 63rd Street)
The Michael Arenella Sextet plays a special collection of Jazz and holiday favorites.
December 12 through 20 The Hard Nut BAM (Brooklyn) Mark Morris Dance Group's beloved retro-modern reimagining of The Nutcracker. December 13 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. December 13 Holiday Brass
Lincoln Center (Avery Fisher Hall)
Brass and percussion ensemble combine, producing joyful holiday favorites.
December 13 42nd Annual Merry Tuba Christmas
Rockefeller Center
Hundreds of tenor and bass tuba players will play Christmas carols and other crowd favorites.
December 14 Chris Botti
Blue Note (131 West 3rd Street)
Annual festive performance at the Blue Note. Performances through January 10th.
December 15 through 19 Handel's Messiah Lincoln Center (Avery Fisher Hall) NY Philharmonic's annual choral concert at Lincoln Center.  December 17 through 19 Paul Winter's Winter Solstice
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Celebrates the spirit of the holidays within the extraordinary acoustics of New York's greatest Cathedral.
December 17 through 19 Big Band Holidays Jazz at Lincoln Center (Rose Theater)
"It's the most wonderful time of the year"... a Big Band Holiday celebration at Rose Hall.
December 19 The New York Pops: It's Christmas Time in the City
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
Make the season bright with holiday favorites.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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If you're entertaining this year for Thanksgiving, Provisions by FOOD 52 has all the tips and recipes you need for that special holiday dinner.
For those that prefer to dine out on Thanksgiving Day, here are my top suggestions. As a foodie, I have been to all these spots and can attest to their great food. From uptown to downtown, casual to formal, you'll enjoy any of my selections... most are offering special Thanksgiving menus. The only thing you have to do is make a reservation.
Next week, I'll continue with my New & Notable dining spots.
AugustNew American Cuisine Upper East Side: 791 Lexington Avenue The Bar RoomAmerican Cuisine Upper East Side: 117 East 60th Street BetonyNew American Cuisine Midtown West: 41 West 57th Street Cafe CloverNew American Cuisine West Village: 10 Downing Street Cherche MidiFrench Cuisine Nolita: 282 Bowery L'AmicoItalian Cuisine Midtown West: 849 Avenue of the Americas
Maison HugoFrench Cuisine Upper East Side: 132 East 61st Street MAMO French restaurant with Italian & Provençal fareSoHO: 323 West Broadway Saxon + ParoleAmerican Cuisine East Village: 316 Bowery TessaMediterranean Cuisine Upper West Side: 349 Amsterdam Avenue
EVENTS:
Broad Street Ballroom (41 Broad Street)
A downtown celebration of over 200 wines and samplings of a light fare.
Grand Central Taxi Stand
Grand Central bakeries will be selling their amazing desserts for easy pick up before you head to your holiday destination.
November 25 The Bronx's Little Italy Arthur Avenue Tour
Meeting place: In front of the Grand Central Station
Each Wednesday, take a culinary tour - explore Belmont and Arthur Avenue, New York's culinary center for authentic Italian bakeries, butcher shops, fish markets, specialty stores and more.
December 5, 12, 19, 26 Holiday Carolers BrunchThe Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street)
Make reservations for this special brunch with holiday entertainment.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: HOLIDAY MARKETS & POP-UP SHOPS |
HOLIDAY MARKETS:
So many unique gifts can be found at these annual markets around the city. Local vendors unite to distribute gifts your recipients probably wouldn't find on their own!
75 Ninth Avenue
Permanent Location
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
42nd Street at 6th Avenue
Through March 6th
501 Union Street - Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
November 28th & 29th
59th Street at Central Park
December 1st through 24th
Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
Grand Central Station - Vanderbilt Hall
Through December 24th
One Penn Plaza
December 1st through 23rd
Union Square Holiday Market
14th Street at Broadway
Through December 24
POP-UP SHOPS:
Food 52 Holiday Market168 Bowery
December 3rd through 20th A pop-up shop and restaurant... The old Bowery station is magically transformed into a holiday destination.
Holiday Handmade CavalcadeChelsea Market (75 Ninth Avenue) December 5th & 6th Etsy brings its online crafts to Chelsea Market. 50 different vendors will sell their goods, including handmade clothing, toys, housewares, and stationery.
ID Pop Shop
446 West 14th Street
December 1st through 21st
25 New York based, independent designers in the Meatpacking District.
Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Avenue) December 8th through 20th
A holiday pop-up store extravaganza, offering edgy and artsy gifts for your holiday shopping.
Astor House (130 East 80th Street)
December 3rd through 5th
Shopping, mingling, food samplings and entertainment.
Lands' End650 Fifth Avenue Through January 31st Their first ever pop-up; the 9,800 square-foot space will feel like a wintery ski chalet complete with a hot chocolate bar.  LES Holiday Pop-Up365 Grand Street November 27th through December 23rd
A curated selection of our local artists and makers as well as talks, demonstrations and workshops.
144 Tenth Avenue Through the holiday season
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