What’s New on Governors Island for the 2014 Season? Plenty!
After $260 million of construction, Governors Island starts the 2014 season unveiling 30 newly redesigned, family-friendly acres, play structures, and hammocks!
NYC Events, Concerts, and Things to Do in June 2014
June 2014 is so packed with fun events, outdoor concerts, festivals and things to do. Here's some favorites going on all over NYC in the coming weeks.
Free Kayaking NYC on the Hudson River
[Updated] It's free kayaking season again! So if you're not on a vacation getaway, or enjoying one of NYC's many destination parks and rooftop bars, then we suggest you grab your paddle and cruise the open water! In the last decade or so, NYC's terrific Downtown Boathouse, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, has accomplished what not so […]
Don’t Miss Kara Walker’s Magnificent Sugar Sphinx at the Domino Sugar Factory
A creation of her first large-scale public project within the iconic Domino Sugar Factory, Kara Walker's A Subtlety is a fantastic convergence of art, history and humanity.
The Opening of 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC
After nearly a decade of design and construction and an estimated cost of over $700 million, the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public last week.
The Summer’s Biggest Block Party is Back: Museum Mile Festival, June 10!
On Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00-9:00pm, nine museums from 82nd up to 103rd will invite the city in for free. Here's a look at what you should check out!
Cheers! Mad Men Cocktail Contest – Vote to Win!
Mix it up like Don Draper and the rest of Sterling, Cooper and Partners. Win our "Toast to Mad Men" Facebook photo contest and you will get two passes to a Mad Men Cocktails Class at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan (valued at $140). Enter now, contest ends June 6.
Alice Aycock’s Sculptures Spin Up A Storm on Park Avenue
Ever since NYC's Neverending Winter (TM) finally ended, we've been getting out and about and strolling around town. One of the best surprises so far this spring is just how much fun and cool Alice Aycock's Paper Chase is, a dynamic series of seven sculptures swirling up the Park Avenue median in the 50's and 60's. If […]
The Met’s Annual Roof Garden Commission is Here!
Dan Graham's Met Roof Garden Pavilion is not a flashy piece by any means, but it is relaxing, comfortable place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Romantic and Family Friendly Summer and Memorial Day Weekend Getaways From NYC
Photo Cred: Ed Yourdon Since our Winter Weekend Getaways blog was so popular, we decided to pull together some of our favorite vacationing spots for the summer! The first opportunity for a warm weathered getaway starts with Memorial Day Weekend, so if you are thinking about spending it somewhere a bit more distance from your beautiful urban home, here are […]
After $260 million of construction, Governors Island starts the 2014 season unveiling 30 newly redesigned, family-friendly acres, play structures, and hammocks!
NYC Events, Concerts, and Things to Do in June 2014
June 2014 is so packed with fun events, outdoor concerts, festivals and things to do. Here's some favorites going on all over NYC in the coming weeks.
Free Kayaking NYC on the Hudson River
[Updated] It's free kayaking season again! So if you're not on a vacation getaway, or enjoying one of NYC's many destination parks and rooftop bars, then we suggest you grab your paddle and cruise the open water! In the last decade or so, NYC's terrific Downtown Boathouse, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, has accomplished what not so […]
Don’t Miss Kara Walker’s Magnificent Sugar Sphinx at the Domino Sugar Factory
A creation of her first large-scale public project within the iconic Domino Sugar Factory, Kara Walker's A Subtlety is a fantastic convergence of art, history and humanity.
The Opening of 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC
After nearly a decade of design and construction and an estimated cost of over $700 million, the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public last week.
The Summer’s Biggest Block Party is Back: Museum Mile Festival, June 10!
On Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00-9:00pm, nine museums from 82nd up to 103rd will invite the city in for free. Here's a look at what you should check out!
Cheers! Mad Men Cocktail Contest – Vote to Win!
Mix it up like Don Draper and the rest of Sterling, Cooper and Partners. Win our "Toast to Mad Men" Facebook photo contest and you will get two passes to a Mad Men Cocktails Class at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan (valued at $140). Enter now, contest ends June 6.
Alice Aycock’s Sculptures Spin Up A Storm on Park Avenue
Ever since NYC's Neverending Winter (TM) finally ended, we've been getting out and about and strolling around town. One of the best surprises so far this spring is just how much fun and cool Alice Aycock's Paper Chase is, a dynamic series of seven sculptures swirling up the Park Avenue median in the 50's and 60's. If […]
The Met’s Annual Roof Garden Commission is Here!
Dan Graham's Met Roof Garden Pavilion is not a flashy piece by any means, but it is relaxing, comfortable place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Romantic and Family Friendly Summer and Memorial Day Weekend Getaways From NYC
Photo Cred: Ed Yourdon Since our Winter Weekend Getaways blog was so popular, we decided to pull together some of our favorite vacationing spots for the summer! The first opportunity for a warm weathered getaway starts with Memorial Day Weekend, so if you are thinking about spending it somewhere a bit more distance from your beautiful urban home, here are […]
