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SHOPPING |
If The Shoe Fits...Buy It!
If your love for walking around New York City has left you with
"troubled
soles", perhaps it's time to buy a new pair or two, or three, or...
you get
the picture. As is true with just about anything you may be looking
for,
shoes are in abundance throughout New York City in every shape and
price
range. Here, however, are a few shops worth mentioning.
Geox Shoe Store
689 Madison Avenue
 Geox shoes have attracted Europeans for years, sprouting numerous
stores throughout Europe. Until recently, however, they managed to
have eluded the
American market. This year, the first Geox shoe store opened on New
York City's Madison Avenue hoping to catch the fashion conscious in a
moment of comfort cravings. High tech features are employed to create
what the manufacturer claims to be ultimate comfort, but high style
has been left behind. Is comfort worth the sacrifice. You decide.
Ambar Shoes
60 Reade Street
(212) 227-0253
Mon-Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.
With an assortment and prices that can't be beat, this is a true
paradise
for any "Shoe Queen." Two floors of shoes (great styles - great colors
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there is a shoe here for every outfit) are arranged by color making
shopping
quick and convenient. The high-end collection includes a selection
much
larger than you would find in most department stores and the greatly
reduced
prices make everyday a sale day. Sorry guys ... women's shoes only. It
is
time to spread this secret. This is, by far, New York City's best shoe
store. Great quality, great styles and great prices . . . obviously
someone
understands women.
Tip Top Shoes
155 West 72nd Street
M-F 9:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Thurs until 7:45 p.m. & Sun 12-noon - 5:00
p.m.
1-800-walking
For shoes that define comfort and function New York City striders head
to
Tip Top shoes. Around since 1940 this family friendly neighborhood
shop
caries an impressive array of top name brands, such as Mephisto,
Sebago,
Clarks, Bass, Dexters, Ecco, Geox, Cole Haan and Merrel - just to name
a
few. Friendly service, a knowledgeable staff and large inventory make
this
one of the city's top rated shoe stores. However, there's not much
here for
the bargain seeker.
 DSW
(Designer Shoe Warehouse)
40 East 14th Street (Union Square)
102 North End Avenue (Battery Park City)
If you find shoe boutiques too limited in their selection and
department
stores too chaotic, you will want to head straight to DSW shoes,
a.k.a.
"shoe heaven." There you will find shoes, boots and sneakers for men,
women
and children in a myriad of styles that range from designer to sports
to
casual. Neatly arranged in meticulous rows that create a sea of shoes
that
seems to go on forever, each location averages about two thousand
styles.
The self-service approach makes shopping as quick or as lengthy as you
choose to make it and the clearance area with its great finds can turn
a
simple shopping spree into your lucky day. This shoe phenomenon that
began
as a single location in Dublin, Ohio has grown over the last twelve
years
into a chain of nearly 200 locations nationwide. It's about time they
made
it to New York.
 Addidas Sports Performance Store
610 Broadway (near Houston Street)
(212) 529-0081
This sleek two-story store features the largest collection of Addidas
footwear and clothing anywhere. With styles that range from the
simplest
lace up to clothing designed by Stella McCarthy, rubber soles have
never
seen more diversity. For those cinderellas and cindefellas who still
can't
find something to their liking, the experts at Addidas will custom
create a
shoe for you. Running, walking, soccer or tennis . . . not matter what
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MUSEUMS |
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The New York Historical Society
170 Central Park West (77th Street)
(212)873-3400
Tues-Sun 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Fri 10:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Admission $10.00 adults, $5.00 students and seniors
 The Hudson river School a The New York Historical Society:
Nature and The
American Vision. This exhibit of 100 paintings drawn entirely
from the Historical Society's holdings provides an extraordinary look
at landscape paintings by artists from the Hudson River School, which
reached its high point in popularity
during the mid-19th century. Painters represented in the exhibit
include Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand. The museum at the Historical
Society is considered one of the nation's most comprehensive museums of american art and New York's oldest museum.
The museum, founded in the
mid 19th century, was made possible by substantial bequeaths of Thomas
Jefferson Bryan, Luman Reed and Robert Leighton Stuart, each a
prominent art patron of the time.
 Slavery in New York. A Landmark Exhibition
October 7, 2005 - March 5, 2006
Slavery, an abomination that we often think took
place only in southern states has a rooted history
in the north including New York. In fact, before the
revolution, there were more slaves in New York than
in any other city, short of Charleston, South Carolina,
making up
twenty percent of the population.
This landmark exhibition shows the role of slavery
in the development of New York as a commercial
center. It honors those who were enslaved as well
as those who fought for abolition.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue (at 81st Street)
Tues-Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Santiago Calatrava: Sculpture into Architecture
October 18, 2005 - March 5, 2006
 Born and raised in Valencia, Spain, Santiago Calatrava studied
architecture
at la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura and civil engineering
in
Zurich. Over the years he has gained renown for his series of bridges
which
began in 1984 with the design and completion of the Bach de Roda
bridge
commissioned for the olympic games in Barcelona, sport centers,
museums,
university centers and more. Soon the spirit and style of Calatrava's
talent will become a part of New York City's architectural history
when he
completes the redesign of the Path station at the World Trade Center
site.
Mr. Calatrava is the recipient of countless awards throughout Europe
and the
United States and was recently chosen by The New York Times to design
and
create a time capsule. The result of his vision is on display in the
plaza
of the museum of Natural History until March, at which time it will be
sealed for one thousand years.
This exhibit, which includes twenty-four sculptures in marble and
bronze,
drawings and twelve architectural models including work related to the
Path
Terminal at The World Trade Center site, shows how the modern shapes
given
to many of his buildings began as free standing sculptures.
November 8, 2005 - January 29, 2006
This exhibition brings together nearly 100 masterpieces from
Renaissance to
Post impressionism, including works by Jean Cluet, Claude Lorrain,
Antoine
Watteau, Edgar Degas and Georges Seurat. From the 16th century court
society
to the 19th century café society, the elegance and innovative
characteristic
of French art is exhibited in these rarely shown drawings.
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HOLIDAY
EVENTS |
The Holiday shops at Bryant Park "Fete de Noel"
42nd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues
 November 25 - December 24
Mon - Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.,
Fri & Sat 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
Sun
12-noon - 6:00 p.m.
Each year Bryant Park turns into a Christmas wonderland of shops and
merriment. This perfect setting makes for an authentic look and feel
of an
outdoor market. This year, for the first time, the over
seventy
artisans
will surround the ice skating rink, which has been erected at
the
center of the park for your holiday enjoyment. (See The Pond in this
newsletter)
 The Pond (Ice Skating Rink)
At Bryant Park
Sixth Avenue at 42nd Street
October 28, 2005 - January 16, 2006
The center piece of this year's holiday shops in Bryant Park is a
large
skating rink made available to the public (free) by Citibank. Open
public
skating is the primary feature of the 170' x 100' state-of-the-art
rink, in
addition to a range of special events and performances. Both skate
rentals
and lessons are available for young and old. The surrounding trees and
midtown skyscrapers provide a natural background for this holiday
experience, while the Ice Cafe, a 2,000 square foot, full-service
restaurant located directly adjacent to The Pond along with the Bryant
Park Grill provide ample dining opportunities.
The Holiday shops at Columbus Circle
Late November - December 24
Mon - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thirty-Five artisans gather in a traditional Christmas market fashion
to
display and sell gift items, such as scarves, hats, jewelry,
ornaments,
leather goods and more. If you are there on a brisk day, stop next
door at the Time Warner Complex. Browse through the shops and
stop downstairs for a bite to eat and a warm beverage.
The Holiday Shops at Union Square
Broadway from 14th to 18th Streets
Mon - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Late November - December 24
Union Square Park New York City's growingly popular retail and dining
hub
transforms from a mere pedestrian crosswalk into yet another
opportunity to
complete your holiday shopping in a festive setting.
 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Rockefeller Center (Fifth Avenue at 50th Street)
This year the tree lighting will occur on November 30th at 9:00 p.m.
The tree
will remain lit through January 6, 2006 during the hours of 5:30 a.m.
and
11:30 p.m. This time-honored tradition began in 1933 making this the
73rd
year. How bright would 30,000 Christmas tree lights be if lit all at
once?
Come see the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree this year and you will
know.
 Lincoln Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center
(Columbus Avenue at 63rd Street)
The lighting of the Lincoln Center Christmas tree will take place on
November 28 at 5:30 p.m. The festive ceremony is proceeded by
performances
by a holiday brass ensemble and a high wire act. Although much smaller
than
the Rockefeller Center tree, so are the crowds. This tree decorated in
musical instruments, quite fitting for this artistic performance
complex,
adds yet more sparkle to this attractive plaza. For best effects take a
walk
by in the evening.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Baroque Christmas Tree
Located by the entrance to the medieval art collection and
dramatically set
in front of a wrought iron gate, this tree decorated with large hand
painted
angels keeps watch over
an extensive nativity scene that lies at its base.
The brilliant neapolitan figurines that bring the scene to life are
the
focus
of this splendid display.
 Grand Central Terminal laser light show
Mid November - December 31
42nd Street (between Lexington Avenue and Vanderbilt Place)
Enjoy spectacular light projections on the famed Sky Ceiling 125 feet
above
the Terminal's main concourse all choreographed to seasonal music. The
laser
light show is presented every 30 minutes from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
After a
four-year renovation, the terminal has been restored to its original
splendor and is one of New York City's finest architectural wonders.
The
revitalized station combines the romance of train travel the history
of a
magnificent terminal building and a present destination for
restaurants and
convenience of outstanding retail shops. The annual holiday craft fair
takes place in Vanderbilt Hall from November - December for your added
holiday shopping convenience.
 George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
New York City Ballet
New York State Theater at Lincoln Center
Columbus Avenue at 63rd Street
November 25 - December 31
The touching story of a little girl with an amazing imagination comes
alive
on stage with marching toy soldiers, adorable mice, the Sugar Plum
Fairy,
Mother Ginger, a dreamy on-stage snowstorm, an enormous Christmas
tree,
graceful dancers and, of course, the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky.
All
this combined makes for an unforgettable experience and is a great
introduction for children to the world of ballet. For more information
or to
order tickets, please contact TicketMaster at (212) 307-4100 or go to
their
web site,
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