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 Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: Holiday Windows & Dazzling Lights
With Thanksgiving now over, it's onto lights and shopping! NYC becomes a bright mecca of lights and a favorite destination for travelers worldwide. Christmas trees, animated department store windows, and grand decorations line Madison Avenue, unfolding holiday magic at every turn. My Special Feature highlights this year's best holiday windows and all of the shining lights and tree lightings throughout the city.
Stay tuned for my upcoming "Norma's Gift Guide" that will showcase unique finds for everyone on your list... plus my favorite stocking stuffers!
Visit my recent seasonal Snapshots.
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 GENERAL EVENTS |
The 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.
Through December 2 Holiday House
The Academy Mansion (2 East 63rd Street) 
Astor House (130 East 80th Street)
Shopping, mingling, food samplings and entertainment.
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. Through December 24 Goop MrktThe Shops at Columbus Circle at Time Warner Center in NYC (59th Street & 8th Avenue) Their first pop-up with gifts from various unique retailers. For full list of my top holiday shopping picks, click here for a recent Snapshot.
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.
New York Botanical Gardens
NYC's favorite train show! And don't miss Bar Car Nights on various Saturdays and Sundays to sip a cocktail under holiday lights, see model trains circle a miniature New York, and watch ice carvers. Check website for full schedule.
ON THE RADAR:
Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Avenue)
December 8th through 20th
A holiday pop-up store extravaganza, offering edgy and artsy gifts for your holiday shopping. Through December 20th. For full list of my top holiday shopping picks, click here for a recent Snapshot. December 13 Wellness WonderlandThe Dream Downtown (355 West 16th Street) Well+Good's first ever holiday pop-up featuring curated healthy shopping for everyone on your holiday list.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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American Realism: Past to Present
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CAVALIER GALLERY (3 West 57th Street) Through November 30
I've always going to this gallery when visiting Nantucket and equally enjoy the exhibits in our city.
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 MUSEUM AT FIT (227 West 27th Street) Through December 5
Eighty looks from this underground fashionista's personal collection. PAUL KASMIN GALLERY (293 10th Avenue)
Through December 1
Early works of the artist.
RANDALL'S ISLAND
Through November
French artist and photographer, Rousse, exhibits one of a kind installations ("In Praise of Spaces") of his photographs from around the globe.
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.
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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Christo: Show Windows and Store Fronts, 1963-67
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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.
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.
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Art Brut in America: The Incursion of Jean Dubuffet
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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.
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. 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.  HPGRP GALLERY (434 Greenwich Street) Zero ArtThrough January 16 An eclectic showing of Japanese artists. 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. Girolamo dai Libri and Veronese Art of the Sixteenth CenturyThrough February 7 Exhibit showcases art from this leading artist in Verona, Italy during the early sixteenth century... altarpieces and manuscripts made for numerous churches in and around the city.
MICHAEL WERNER GALLERY (4 East 77th Street) Peter DoigThrough January 16 The inaugural United States exhibit of his paintings. THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Through January 16(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.
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Graphic Passion: Matisse and the Book Arts
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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 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)
MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA (215 Centre Street) Chinese Style: Rediscovering the Architecture of Poy Gum Lee, 1923-1968Through January 31 Lee's modernist influence is seen in the development of NYC's Chinatown. THE MUSEUM OF FEELINGS (230 Vesey Street) Mood Ring of the CityThrough December 15 Limited time museum at Brookfield Place, its unique exterior reacts to social media and real-time data to reflect New York's ever-changing mood in vivid color. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
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.
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Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey, 1934-1954
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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)
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.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Ten Tops
Through December
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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 FILM:
Winter Season New York City Ballet
Lincoln Center Plaza
Get your tickets for one of the upcoming ballets.
November 29 Sunday Night Film Club: Black Mass
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 much-anticipated movie starring Johnny Depp.
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. Check the schedule for a listing.
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.
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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
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Winter Season New York Philharmonic Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) Visit the schedule for upcoming concerts through the rest of the year.
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 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.
Through December 1 Tosca
Metropolitan Opera House (30 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Puccini's opera is filled with Italian passion, love, lust, and intrigue.
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 Holiday Cheer
Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street)
Holiday Cabaret at the iconic Don't Tell Mama cabaret club. Proceeds for this evening will go to one of my favorite charities... St. Jude.
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Peter & the Wolf with Isaac Mizrahi
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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!
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 Christmas Carol
November 29 through December 29
The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street)
The classic story comes back to The Players Theatre.
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.
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!
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.  The Color Purple
Through May 1
Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street)
Tickets are now on sale for this Broadway revival starring Jennifer Hudson. 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) A Tony Award Winning play! The lead actor, a 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! Now in previews, 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 13 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!
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.
On Your FeetThrough 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
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:
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.
December 21 Make Music Winter
Multiple Locations
Now in its fifth year, a free, outdoor musical event transforming New York's cityscape with a dozen participatory musical parades on the winter solstice.
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American Dance Machine for the 21st Century
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December 21 American Dance Machine for the 21st Century
The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue)
An eclectic assortment of top Broadway songs, accompanied by live music. A favorite of mine will be songs from Chorus Line! Through January 3rd.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill A festive holiday concert at the famous jazz club.
December 24 Christmas Eve Caroling
Washington Square Park
Sing your hearts out this holiday season under the beautiful Washington Square Park Christmas Tree.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday all weekend with a delicious meal... visit last week's Snapshot for my list of Thanksgiving spots.
EVENTS: 
December 2 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 WINDOWS & DAZZLING LIGHTS |
UPCOMING TREE LIGHTINGS:
Brick Presbyterian Church (Park Avenue at 91st Street)
The Carl Schurz Park (East 86th Street & East End Avenue)
Madison Square Park (23rd Street & Madison Avenue)
The Washington Arch - Washington Square Park
Below are the major department stores, but take a stroll along Madison Avenue for some of the best window décor and lighting in the city... for example, the Ralph Lauren store on Madison Avenue (at 72nd Street) always has a beautiful display.
Theme: Chillin' Out complete with frozen over windows.
Theme: Brilliant! Decked out in Swarovski crystals, celebrating Swarovski's 120th anniversary.
Theme: The five senses... with touch-screen technology on a window with a pair of glittery snowmen, you can even have their picture taken and become part of the experience.
Theme: Meant to look like a vintage-inspired apartment filled with bright and colorful accessories... designs by fashion illustrator Izak Zenou.
Lord & Taylor
Theme: Favorite Things... windows are meant to evoke warm and holiday memories.
151 West 34th Street
Theme: Peanuts! With the release of the new movie, take a peak at Charlie Brown and Snoopy's shenanigans.
Theme: The Winter Palace... a true winter wonderland!
Theme: Inspired by miniature theatres of the 19th century... in blue and white of course.
DAZZLING LIGHTS & SIGHTS:
Through December 30
Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) - West 22nd & Hudson River
Holiday Under the Stars
Time Warner Center (Ground Floor)
Through January 18
New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train ShowThrough February 21 Grand Central
Through January 16
American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at 79th Street)
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