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 Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: The Gift of Giving
This time of year, I am always inspired to help those less fortunate. In addition to all of the festive events throughout the city (with a list that keeps growing), this week I've focused on Giving Back...whether it's sending a gift to a child in need or volunteering to prepare food for the homeless, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference highlighted in my Special Feature.
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 GENERAL EVENTS |
December 13 Wellness Wonderland
The Dream Downtown (355 West 16th Street)
Well+Good's first ever holiday pop-up featuring curated healthy shopping for everyone on your holiday list.
Through December 13 Creeds Collective Through December 20 Food 52 Holiday Market
168 Bowery
A pop-up shop and restaurant... The old Bowery station is magically transformed into a holiday destination.
Through December 20 Jingle
Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Avenue) A holiday pop-up store extravaganza, offering edgy and artsy gifts for your holiday shopping.
Through December 21 ID Pop Shop
446 West 14th Street
25 New York based, independent designers in the Meatpacking District.
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. Through January 3 Young & Able Holiday Pop-up2 Rivington Street A holiday pop-up featuring 30 Brooklyn based women owned businesses.
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.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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ACQUAVELLA GALLERY (18 East 79th Street)
Through December 11
Exhibit features the painted bronze sculptures by Joan Miro and paintings by Paul Riopelle.
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.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (980 Madison Avenue) Through December 12 Famed 20th century artist devoted to figuration and portraiture.
Through December 19 An eclectic display of dense chaotic wall reliefs by Dial.
MNUCHIN GALLERY (45 East 78th Street)
Carl Andre: In His TimeThrough December 12An exhibition of his early sculptures and the contemporaneous masterworks by leading figures of the period.
THE MUSEUM OF FEELINGS (230 Vesey Street)
Mood Ring of the City
Through 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.
SKARSTEDT (20 East 79th Street)
Willem de Kooning
Through December 19
Exquisite sculptures from 1972-1974 are on view.
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The Secret World Inside You
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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.
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 17 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.
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.
Star Wars and The Power of Costume
Through February 29
See the comprehensive exhibit of memorable costumes from this incredibly iconic film series.
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Robert Motherwell:
Elegy to the Spanish Republic
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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.
FOLK ART MUSEUM (2 Lincoln Square)
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Andrea del Sarto: The Renaissance Workshop in Action
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THE FRICK COLLECTION (1 East 70th Street)
Andrea del Sarto: The Renaissance Workshop in Action
Through January 10
Del Sarto is known as the artist who ran the most productive workshop in the Renaissance city of Florence.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (980 Madison Avenue)
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.
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Photo Poetics: An Anthology
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Photo-Poetics: An Anthology
Through March 23
More than seventy works by ten artists examining an important new development in contemporary photography. (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)
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.
MAISON GERARD GALLERY (53 East 10th Street)
Two Days in the Life of Andy
Now open
Rare photographs of Andy Warhol exhibited for the first time.
MATTHEW MARKS GALLERY (522 & 526 West 22nd Street)
Brice Marden: New Paintings & Drawings
Through December 24
Twelve paintings and twenty-five drawings, the artist's largest exhibition since his 2006 MoMA retrospective
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Through January 24
230 powerful and compelling masterworks from the transformational era... the unification of Egypt. |
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Fashion and Virtue: Textile Patterns and the Print Revolution
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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)
Through March 20
The 30th anniversary will feature 19 artists from 14 countries.
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This is for Everyone: Design Experiments for the Common Good
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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 18
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)
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 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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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 20 Sunday Night Film Club: The Martian
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 popular movie starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.
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's upcoming movies include Sicario on the 15th. Check online for full schedule.
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.
Winter Season New York Philharmonic Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) Visit the schedule for upcoming concerts through the rest of the year.Winter Season New York City Ballet
Lincoln Center Plaza
Get your tickets for one of the upcoming ballets.
Academy Mansion (2 East 63rd Street)
The Michael Arenella Sextet plays a special collection of Jazz and holiday favorites.
December 12 Ethel Merman's Broadway54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Ritz Lewis performs hits from Ethel Merman's shows. December 12 through 20 The Hard Nut
BAM (Brooklyn)
Mark Morris Dance Group's beloved retro-modern reimagining of The Nutcracker.
Through December 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 13 Horizon by Liz Gerring Dance
Alexander Kasser Theater (Montclair, NJ)
A new evening-length choreography commissioned by Peak Perfs.
December 13 Vienna Boys Choir
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
Christmas in Vienna showcases the voices of these child musicians in a program featuring classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites.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 A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House
Merchant's House Museum (29 East Fourth Street)
Enjoy mulled wine, followed by a reading of the classic at this festive house. Also December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
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 18 Gotham Holiday Swing
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street)
Features Henry Butler, Steven Bernstein & The Hot 9. Hosted by Buster Poindexter.
Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza)
A concert of holiday favorites.
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.
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.
Through January 2 Steve Tyrell
Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street)
One of my favorite entertainers is back at Cafe Carlyle.Through January 3 George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center)
The yearly anticipated Nutcracker by Tschaikovsky opens. I see the New York City Ballet's performance each year and this one will be no exception.
Through January 3 Alvin Ailey
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
One of my favorite dance troupes returns for their winter season.
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
Through December 30
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 26
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 March 20
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.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Through May 29
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 January 3 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.
Fiddler on the Roof
Through July 3
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 Home Through 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. |
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Important Hats of the Twentieth Century
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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 June 5 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 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 April 3
Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway)
A high-energy performance about the lives of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.
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 11 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. Sylvia
Through January 3
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.
ON THE RADAR:
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.
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.
HOT TICKET:
February 5 Blackbird The star-studded cast includes Michele Williams and Jeff Daniels; they will perform one of the most powerful dramas of the century. An uncomfortable relationship reunites between an older man and a younger woman. Previews begin February 5th, opens March 10th through June 12th.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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NEW: Combina
SoHo: 330 Broadway
Spanish-Israeli Cuisine
Balaboosta's chef has recently opened Combina, which translates to "combine" in Spanish and "creative reflections" in Hebrew. The menu brings together bold flavors of both countries serving shareable small plates. An extensive wine list and full bar are offered. The daily offerings are so unique that's it nearly impossible to highlight favorites. The Persimmon Carpaccio is a must.
NOTABLE: CampagnolaUpper East Side: 1382 First Avenue Italian Cuisine When visitors ask me for one of my top choices for excellent food and people watching, I send them to Campagnola. An old school spot with rustic furnishings, yet a hip environment. The dishes are hearty, so plan on sharing. Spaghetti Bolognese is divine, as well as the Scampi and Bistecca Griglia. It's all about Italian simplicity and the freshest of ingredients. And did I mention the servers? They enjoy chatting and hearing favorable comments!
December 12, 19, 26 Holiday Carolers BrunchThe Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street)
Make reservations for this special brunch with holiday entertainment. December 16 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.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: THE GIFT OF GIVING |
In addition to the below, check out NYC Service, connecting NYC residents with local volunteering opportunities.
Back on My Feet
A national non-profit that uses running as a means to help individuals experiencing homelessness develop tools of self-sufficiency.
Food Bank of New York Over 800 volunteers are needed weekly to help feed the hungry... choose from a variety of volunteer option.
God's Love We Deliver
Help with food prep, cooking, meal assembly, or delivery... this organization helps provide meals for those too sick to shop or cook. Housing WorksDonate furniture, clothing, or anything that you have. Proceeds benefit those affected by or living with HIV/AIDS. You can also volunteer your time at the bookstore cafe or one of the thrift shops.  Macy's & Make-A-WishHave your children write a letter to Santa Claus... for every letter they receive, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish. Operation Santa ClausBe Santa Claus to a child in need. Through December 23rd, visit a participating post office to pick up a children's letter and make a child's holiday wishes come true. Through December 31st, drop a winter coat at one of 280 locations throughout the city.
Robin Hood New York's largest poverty-fighting organization... 100% of donations goes directly to fighting poverty. Order special holiday cards as well.
The organization helps babies born into poverty... donate baby clothing and essentials or volunteer your time.
TomsBuy some stylish and comfy shoes and a pair is donated to those in need! I have 3 pairs and will be giving as gifts. They've expanded to glasses, bags, and coffee too! Warby Parker
These eyeglasses are all the rage; purchase a pair of their fashionable specs and they will donate a pair to someone in need.
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