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The face of the Bowery changed forever on December 1, 2007 when the New Museum of Contemporary Art reopened its doors to the public after a massive relocation to the Bowery. Since its conception in 1977, the museum has become the most relevant institution with regards to contemporary art, hosting a rotation of temporary […]
First there was Shakespeare in the Park, then there was Shakespeare Under the Bridge, and now The Drilling CompaNY, an acting troupe, has taken up residence in a downtown parking lot to perform some of Shakespeare’s classics.
This summer marks the 13th annual year of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. The avant garde production […]
River to River, a downtown festival that stretches from June to September with various events, is will underway. Featuring world-class performing arts and free admission, the festival takes place in a variety of Downtown Manhattan public venues, from Chambers Street to the Battery on Manhattan’s southern tip, and includes Governors Island.
There are a number […]
The original Old St Patrick’s Cathedral is located on a quiet residential street in Nolita and is far cry from a busy Fifth Avenue location. The quaint old cathedral also more makes up for what St Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown lacks in charm and character.
The corner stone of Old St Patrick’s Cathedral was laid […]
Café Habana seems to be going through an identity crisis. Sure, the name of the restaurant suggests Cuban food. However, above the front door of the Nolita eatery is a worn sign, “Home Cooking, Italian Pastries.” Meanwhile, the food on the menu is more Mexican than anything else. Last week, […]
For many immigrants to the United States, the first stop was Ellis Island and the second stop was Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The unassuming building at 97 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side was home to an estimated 7,000 people from more than 20 countries between 1863 and 1935. The building is now […]
There is no doubt New York City’s Cuban community will be celebrating this morning’s surprising news that Fidel Castro has resigned as Cuba’s president.
Even if you have no vested interest in this latest world event, it is a great excuse to head down to the East Village restaurant Cafecito, grab a mojito, and […]
A couple weeks ago I posted about where to find the best cupcake in Manhattan and I thought it might be nice to follow that up with a little something for those few of you who are still following your New Year’s resolution to “eat healthier.”
I recently stumbled into the Lower East Side’s BabyCakes […]
The New Museum of Contemporary Art will reopen in its new, permanent location in the Bowery on Saturday. As part of it’s grand re-opening gala, the museum will be open for 30 continuous hours from 12 noon on Dec 1st until 6 pm, Sunday, Dec 2nd.
The New Museum of Contemporary Art was founded in […]
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