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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: Wintry Wanderings
This season, I've highlighted the very best events in the city, as well as festive Special Features to make your holidays memorable. We are getting ready to kick off the new year with a dedication to Wellness to keep you motivated to stay healthy. In the meantime, check out this week's Special Feature, highlighting outdoor activities in the city... once the snow inevitably hits!
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Through December 20 Food 52 Holiday Market
41 Union Square West
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.
December 21 The Gaits 2015: A Winter Soundwalk
The High Line (Meet below the High Line at Gansevoort Street)
A free, downloadable smartphone application that features a score of electric guitar chords, zen gongs, and more. As participants walk along the High Line, footsteps are turned into twinkling metallic sounds, electric guitar chords, dulcimer notes, water splashes, car horns, and applause.
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.
 December 31 New York Road Runners Midnight RunCentral Park
You can still sign up to start the year off with a 4-miler in Central Park... complete with live music and fireworks! Through January 3 Young & Able Holiday Pop-up2 Rivington Street A holiday pop-up featuring 30 Brooklyn based women owned businesses. Through January 10 LuminariesBrookfield Place A mesmerizing display of lights in downtown's Brookfield Place. The canopy of lights emanates from 650 hanging lanterns. Send a wish, as I did, by touching a wishing station. A magical component of the holiday season!
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.
Through March 6 Bank of America Winter Village
Bryant Park
Skate, shop, and dine this winter.
ON THE RADAR:
Grand Central Terminal
The world's largest spectator squash event with international stars.
January 8 through 10 The New York Times Travel Show
Jacob Javits Center (655 West 34th Street)
Pick up travel tips at seminars hosted by experts in the field. Learn about international hot spots, familiar favorites, and secluded getaways.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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John Walker: Looking Out to Sea
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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) Jeff Koons Through 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. Through December 19 An eclectic display of dense chaotic wall reliefs by Dial.
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Tina West: You Are Still a Work in Progress
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ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street) A photographic exhibition showcasing the maturity and wonder of her still lives.
SKARSTEDT (20 East 79th Street)
Willem de Kooning
Through December 19
Exquisite sculptures from 1972-1974 are on view.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street)
The Secret World Inside You
Through August 14
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Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean
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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.
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James Welling: "Choreograph"
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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.
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
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Art Brut in America: The Incursion of Jean Dubuffet
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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.
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.
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Ancient Egypt Transformed:
The Middle Kingdom
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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.
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.
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Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars
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MICHAEL WERNER GALLERY (4 East 77th Street) Peter DoigThrough January 16 The inaugural United States exhibit of his paintings. 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 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 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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Rachel Rose: Everything and More
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CURTAIN UP
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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.
December 25 Christmas Day Movies
Although many families have scheduled a festive day, New Yorkers also look forward to the opening of blockbuster movies later in the afternoon... I'm one of them!
- Joy: Jennifer Lawrence & Bradley Cooper star together again with Robert DeNiro.
- Concussion: Will Smith stars as a forensic neuropathologist who discovers a football related brain trauma.
- The Revenant: Tom Hardy & Leonardo DiCaprio rough it in this flick.
- The Hateful Eight: Quentin Tarantino's latest stars Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
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 Golden Globe contenders Spotlight and Steve Jobs. Check online for the 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.
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.
Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza)
A concert of holiday favorites.
Through December 19 Handel's Messiah
Lincoln Center (Avery Fisher Hall)
NY Philharmonic's annual choral concert at Lincoln Center.
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.
Through December 20 The Hard Nut
BAM (Brooklyn)
Mark Morris Dance Group's beloved retro-modern reimagining of The Nutcracker.
Through December 20 BAM 2015 Next Wave Festival
Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn)
Avant-garde music, theater, opera, and dance.
December 20 through 30 Michael Feinstein
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
Annual holiday engagement from acclaimed Emmy and Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling entertainer.
Through December 21 Works & Process
Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Avenue)
An exhilarating performing arts series.
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. 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.
December 22 Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Party Ever! City Winery (155 Varick Street) Don't miss sultry pop star Ronnie Spector's performances as she captivates her audience with songs from her album, "The Best Christmas Party Ever."
December 22 Jose Feliciano Holiday Feliz Navidad Show
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
A festive holiday concert at the famous jazz club.
December 22 through 24 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.
December 24 Christmas Eve Caroling
Washington Square Park
Sing your hearts out this holiday season under the beautiful Washington Square Park Christmas Tree.
December 27 Sondheim Unplugged
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 January 31st.
December 31 New Year's Eve: La Vie ParisienneDavid Geffen Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) Join the New York Philharmonic this New Year's Eve for La Vie Parisienne, a musical love letter to Paris. Features the Philharmonic and special guests in some of France's greatest creations. December 31 New Year's Eve Concert For Peace The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue)
Annual Concert for more than a quarter of a century, this year will honor the legacy of Leonard Bernstein.
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 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Radio City Music Hall (1260 Avenue of the Americas)
Purchase your tickets to see the world famous Rockettes...a quintessential NYC holiday experience!
Through January 10 Chris Botti
Blue Note (131 West 3rd Street)
Annual festive performance at the Blue Note. Through March 3 Truffles: A Murder Mystery Jazz DinnerDuane Park (308 Bowery)
Great jazz coupled with whodunnit?
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 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 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. 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.
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 Keira 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:
January 4
STRICTLY SINATRA: A Tribute To Frank Sinatra
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42nd Street)
An annual musical tribute to a timeless great.
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
Puccini's immortal tale of tragic young love set amidst the rooftops of bohemian Paris. Through May.
January 6 through 17 PrototypeHERE (145 Sixth Avenue)
Festival of opera and theater productions.
January 7 through 10 Dragon Boat Racing
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Set in 1930s China, it's an athletic, thrilling, epic and touching performance of some of China's finest dancers.
January 12 Chita Rivera Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street) Actress, singer, and musical theater star performs through January 23rd.  January 13 through 17 Winter Jazzfest (Le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) and other locations 100 groups playing at various spots in the Village. 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.
HOT TICKET: February 5 Blackbird Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) 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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Staying local for Christmas Eve? Reserve your table for special menus at some of my preferred dining destinations uptown and downtown. Many have specials on Christmas Day as well.
David Burke Fishtail
Seafood Cuisine
Upper East Side: 135 East 62nd Street
American Cuisine
Upper West Side: 72 West 69th Street
DOWNTOWN:
Cafe Clover
American Cuisine
West Village: 10 Downing Street
New American Cuisine
Chelsea: 85 Tenth Avenue
MAMO
French Restaurant
SoHo: 323 West Broadway
December 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.
ON THE RADAR:
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
Part of a series of dinners showcasing the wine and food of a specific region. This event focuses on California.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: WINTRY WANDERINGS |
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Get yourself prepared with fun outdoor activities for when the snow finally does come!
ICE SKATING
Bryant Park (40th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Through March 6, 2016
Brookfield Place's Winter Garden (250 Vesey Street)
Closing date TBD
Rockefeller Center (Entrance on Fifth Avenue, between 49th & 50th Streets)
Through April 2016
Chelsea Piers (Pier 61 - 23rd Street & the Hudson River)
Open skating through December 20 The Standard Hotel (848 Washington Street)
Central Park South (59th Street & 6th Avenue)
Through Mid-April 2016
Pilgrim Hill - just north of the 72nd Street entrance at Fifth Avenue
Cedar Hill - between 76th and 79th Streets
9th Street and Prospect Park West
WINTER HIKING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, SNOW SHOEING
Central Park
The best places to ski are the Sheep Meadow and the Great Lawn. Hike the park's 90-acre North Woods or 38-acre Ramble. Inwood Hill ParkInwood Hill Park's marked scenic sites or historic highlights trail will lead you to the top of the hill.
Central Park Bandshell Area (Enter at 72nd Street)
Mark your calendars for January 23rd for the ultimate snow day. An annual event in NYC, Gore Mountain blows fresh snow for the day. There will be snowshoeing, a winter market, and the opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard! Equipment is free.
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