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Tour CNN
CNN, the cable network quickly becoming the leader in television news casting,
now offers behind the scene tours of its studios located in the new Time
Warner Center at Columbus Circle. The 45-minute guided tour covers the
history of journalism including, current day techniques used to gather
information.
 The studios are open to the public Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
and Sun
from
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tours depart every ten minutes and the last tour each
day
begins one hour prior to closing.
Admission is $15 Adults, $13 Seniors and
$11 children 4-12. To reserve a
tour call 1-866-4CNNNYC. |
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Everything |
Everything Old
Is New Again: Upcoming Antiques Shows
Living in a city where ultra modern, retro and vintage motifs
co-exist, New Yorkers have developed an affinity for a wide
range of styles. Antiques, however, continue to engross an
increasingly large number of followers each day from the
moderately curious to the incurable collector.
In early Spring we witness a plethora of antiques shows to
satiate every level of interest. Some worth attending include:
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Gramercy Garden And Antique
Show
March 4-6
69th Regiment Armory
212-255-0020
Art Expo New York
Javits Center March 3-6
1-888-608-5300
The Armory Show March 10-14
Piers 90 & 92 (12th Avenue at 52nd street)
212 645-6440 |
Tripple Pier Antiques Show
March 19 & 20
Piers 88, 90 & 92
212-255-0020
New York Armory Antiques Show
March 9-13
7th Regiment Armory
914-698-3442 |
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Chinatown |
Chinatown
New York City's claim to being the world's largest melting pot of
diverse nationalities is upheld, in part, by a series of unique and
authentic ethnic neighborhoods, many of which date back to the mid
nineteenth century. Well noted among them is New York City's famed
Chinatown.
 Located in Lower Manhattan below Canal Street, this renowned
neighborhood represents the largest Chinese community in America. Providing both
a sense of community and fertile ground for the propagation of
cultural traditions among chinese -americans in New York and a
center of history, art and diversion for all, Chinatown is indeed
one of New York City's major attractions. With so much to see and
do, getting to know Chinatown requires several visits. Traditional
restaurants, grocery stores, produce markets, jewelers, gift shops,
houses of worship and more come together all in one manageable area
to form an eclectic mix.
 Having just ushered in the lunar year (year of the Rooster)
Chinatown, its merchants and inhabitants invite you to come and
explore. Novices should begin on Canal Street, the major artery that
runs East and West along the area's northern rim. Here alone you'll
find street vendors, markets, produce stands and, on the East end of
Canal Street, a plentiful selection of jewelry stores which forms
the largest concentration of jewelers outside the 47th Street
diamond district. Along Mott and Grand Streets the fish markets and
produce stands are a sight to behold carrying traditional items and
many lesser known items that are an integral part of chinese
cuisine. Ask questions - the vendors are most happy to assist. |
 The Museum of
Chinese in The Americas, a
prominent archive of chinese history in America can be found at
seventy Mulberry Street, a location
considered by most to be the
very center of Chinatown. In addition to special
exhibits and
programs, the museum offers tours of the area. Feeling
adventuresome? Venture further east to chatham Square where you will
find
the memorial arch built in 1962 in memory of chinese Americans
who
perished in WWII or to Bayard and Baxter Streets where you will
find a
growing number of Vietnamese restaurants. Historic landmarks
such as the
Church of the Transfiguration, which dates back to 1801 and the
Edward
Mooney House build in the 18th Century are found on Pell
Street. Each has
succeeded in surviving the many changes that have
taken place in the area
that surrounds them.
 Lunch, dinner and on the go treats are easy to find in a myriad of
tea shops, restaurants, rice shops and bakeries. Dining is casual
and prices range from very inexpensive to moderate.
Whether it's shopping, eating, sightseeing or cultural enhancement
you are looking for, chinatown is a fun and valuable experience. For
more information visit
www.explorechinatown.com. |
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Inspirational |
Inspirational Light: The Stained
Glass Windows of Marble Collegiate Church
On Fifth Avenue at 29th Street stands Marble Collegiate Church. At
first glance, Marble Church appears unassuming and is often
overlooked by tour guides and travel editors. The church, in fact,
is an historic site dating back to 1854. Now celebrating its 150th
anniversary, the church was the first Collegiate Reformed Protestant
Dutch church in New York and today remains affiliated with the
Reformed Protestant Dutch Church.
 Although dwarfed architecturally by other churches in New York City,
Marble Collegiate boasts a series of ten stained glass windows that
represents some of the best examples of stained glass in New York.
Initially designed and built with ten clear glass windows to
transmit light, the church under the inspiration of then resident
minister, Dr. David Burrell set out on a mission to erect colorful
narrative panels that would inspire spiritual reflection.
 In 1900 the first two windows were commissioned to be designed and
produced at Tiffany Studio. The two windows were unveiled in 1901
and 1902 respectively. Nearly one hundred years passed before Dr.
Burrell's mission was resurrected. Between 1998 and 2004 the elusive
eight windows were produced and installed. The exquisite windows,
each depicting a biblical scene, represent the talents of various
contemporary artists. For more information visit
www.marblechurch.org |
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Theatre |
Theatre
Tennesse Williams' critically
acclaimed drama The Glass Menagerie opens in
previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street between
Seventh and Eighth Avenue on February 24 with an official opening date
of
March 15. The play about a fading Southern belle striving to give her
two
grown children -- the lame Laura and the unruly Tom -- a last chance
at
happiness as her own dreams slip through her fingers stars Jessica
Lange,
Josh Lucas, Sarah Paulson and Dallas Roberts. The play is scheduled
for an
open-ended run.
David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about morality in American
business, Glengarry Glen Ross opens in previews at the Royale
Theatre, 242
West 45th Street between Broadway and Eight Avenue on April 8 with an
official opening date of May 1. The play stars Alan Alda, Gordon
Clapp,
Jordan Lage, Liev Schreiber, Jeffrey Tambor, Frederick Weller and Tom
Wopat
and is scheduled to run through August 28, 2005.
 The one-man show, Jackie Mason: Freshly Squeezed opens in
previews at the
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street between Broadway and Eighth
Avenue
on March 8 with an official opening date of March 28. Comedian Jackie
Mason
brings his seventh one-person show to Broadway, commenting on, among
other
topics, same-sex marriage, stock market fraud, celebrity trials and,
of
course, politics, politics and more politics. The show is scheduled
for an
open-ended run.
 Shakespeare's Julius Caesar opens in previews at the Belasco
Theatre, 111
West 44th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues on March 8 with an
official opening date of April 3. A group of Roman senators are
furious at
General Julius Caesar for seizing imperial power. They plot and carry
out an
assassination, but soon find that bloodshed in the streets creates as
many
problems as it solves. The play staring Denzel Washington, Colm Feore,
Jessica Hecht and William Sadler is scheduled to run through June 12,
2005.
For a more complete listing of upcoming Broadway shows visit
www.tmcny.com
and click on the Winter Event Schedule link found on the homepage. A
complete listing of all Broadway theaters, their location and
performance
information can also be found on
www.tmcny.com by
clicking on "Directories"
then, clicking on "Theaters." |
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Museums |
Museums
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
February 1 - May 1
Fra Filippo Lippi to Piero della Francesca: Fra
Carnevale and the making of a Renaissance Master
 Spanning nearly two centuries, the renaissance created in
Italy a love of art that affected painting, architectural
design, literature and fashion. No other period has come close
to matching the sheer number of artists whose works remain
among the most highly revered to this very day.
With this collection of 55 paintings and sculptures, this
exhibit accumulated from thirty-three museums in the United
States and Europe, pays homage to some of the greatest
contributions of this period including, Fra Filippo Lippi,
Piero della Francesca and Luca della Robbia. The exhibit
focuses on those artists who worked in Florence or Urbino
including Fra Carnevale. Recent research has revealed much
about the life and work of this great
artist and has allowed us
to attribute several paintings to him. The exhibit, in part,
is a celebration of this major breakthrough in art history.
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National Academy of Design
1083 Fifth Avenue (89th St.)
212-369-4880
Feb 17 - May 8
Surrealism USA
This collection containing 120 paintings, sculptures and works
on paper focuses on surrealistic art produced by artists in
America between 1930 and 1950 and also provides a sampling of
works by renowned European artists of the day such as Salvador
Dali and Max Ernst both of whom spent some time working within
the United States.
Although the European surrealists have for years enjoyed fame,
it is not until the past few decades that the contributions by
American artists in the US have been examined. This research
has resulted in a new wealth of knowledge and theories
regarding the link between this fantasy-like style and the
evolution of our society. |
El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street)
2121-831-7272
www.elmuseo.org
 Through May 20
Retratos: 2,000 Years of Latin American Portraits
This joint effort between El Museo del Barrio, The San Antonio
Museum of Art and the National Portrait Gallery is the first
comprehensive exhibit of Latin American portraits.
It consists
of 100 works of art and represents various media. The works
cover a period ranging from pre-columbian to the contemporary
and represent Mexico, Central and South America, the United
States and the Caribbean. |
Chelsea Art Museum
556 West 22nd Street (11th Avenue)
212-255-0719
www.chelseaartmuseum.org
Through March 1
ManMade Planet: Photographs by Wolfgang Volz
Wolfgang Volz is the exclusive photographer of Christo and
Jeanne-Claude. Timed to run in conjunction with The Gates
Project for Central Park this exhibit is the first US
retrospective dedicated to photographer Wolfgang Voltz. In the
exhibit you will see both large-scale landscapes and samples
of his famous photographs taken over the years of
 the highly
acclaimed series of land-projects by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
For a more extensive listing of New York City museums
including links to
their web sites visit
www.tmcny.com.
This web site
is produced by The Manhattan Club for its Owners
and provides constantly updated information regarding events
taking place
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Wrapped Trees , Beyeler Foundation
and Berower
Park, Riehen/Schweiz 1997-98, 1998 |
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