The New Downtown Whitney Is a Spectacular Success
The new Whitney Museum of Art is ready for its debut. The $422 million building recently opned its doors in the Meatpacking District. The new space which sitsat the base of the highline is double the size of the former uptown Whitney - which means more space and more art. Come be the first to see what's inside the the new, towering beautiful white and glass building.
Best Ways to Celebrate National Bike Month in NYC
Happy Bike Month!! New York City is becoming more and more bike-friendly all the time, with more and safer bike lanes, and the hugely popular bike share program Citi Bike. It just makes sense, for the city to encourage bicycles: whether for commuting, for exercise, to run errands and zip around town, or just for fun! Cycling is healthy, it eases subway and bus crowding, and of course, it releases zero greenhouse gases into the air. All of which got us thinking about ways to enjoy bicycling in NYC for National Bike Month - here's what we came up with…
Teresita Fernández’s Fata Morgana Glows In Madison Square Park
Fata Morgana, a massive installation by Teresita Fernández features hundreds of polished reflective metal discs will bloom in one of NYC's most beloved parks. The Madison Square Park Conservancy’s art exhibition is a sprawling sculpture that consists of 6 golden canopies suspended above the park’s pathways. The shining example of NYC public art, creates a vivid, mirage-like effect, hence its name. Fata Morgana emanates a warm, inviting brightness throughout the park. Madison Square Park events held throughout the spring and summer are sure to benefit from the park's lovely new ambiance.
What Are The Newest Rides And Attractions At Coney Island?
Your favorite New York City destination for fun is now open! The opening of Luna Park, the state-of-the-art amusement park in Coney Island marks the unofficial, official sign that Summer is on the way! Whether its food and fun, or rides and events the park has everything for everyone of all ages! Come find out what new attractions are lined up for 2015.
Introducing The New High Line Art Show, Panorama
Panorama is an open-air exhibition at the High Line. The urban park which practically cuts straight through the city, creates new vistas and vantage points onto the surrounding natural and man-made landscapes. The High Line is the ideal stage for this new year-long series of sculptures and installations, all of which explore the act of seeing and understanding the spectacle of nature.
Just In Time For Beach Season: Four Great NYC Bootcamp Workouts
Been too heavy on the happy hours and now wishing you had a bathing suit-ready body for beach season? You’ve still got time – and a boot camp class will surely get you fit fast. Just in time for bathing suit season, we've rounded up and tested out the best bootcamps around NYC.
An Only-In-New-York Type Of Art Show
RAE (aka RAE BK) is a street artist, painter and sculptor who was born and raised Brooklyn, New York. His murals, paste-ups and 3-dimensional found-object sculptures can be found on city streets worldwide. His pop-up solo exhibition entitled “TRUNK WORK” invites visitors to go back in time and bare witness his triumphs of some rather strange occurrences to reclaim his lost painting and sculptures.
A Foodie’s Guide To The Best NYC Food Events in April
Mmm..Bacon. (and beer, and Bloody Mary's, and Fried Chicken, and all other sorts of delicious treats!) As the warm weather rolls around, so do NYC's awesome food festivals. To make your job easier, we listed the best ones happening this month. Which means all you need to do is read the list, show up with an appetite and do what everyone loves best - eat!
Make Time For The 2015 Triennial: Surround Audience, at The New Museum
The New Museum's Triennial is the only recurring international exhibition in New York City devoted to early-career artists from around the world. Featuring fifty-one artists from over twenty-five countries, The building-wide exhibition encompasses a variety of artistic practices, including sound, dance, comedy, poetry, installation, sculpture, painting, video, one online talk show, and an ad campaign. We recently visited (twice!) and found new, fun and interesting things each time. Totally worth a trip, especially on one of these rainy Spring days.
Flowers, Eggs & Parades: Fun Easter Ideas and Events in NYC
Next weekend is Easter already! A holiday which is a great excuse to celebrate spring, wear lots of florals, get together with family, microwave some peeps, and eat a ton of chocolate. For kids, though, Easter is all about the egg hunt (although the Faberge Big Egg Hunt is fun for adults too). If you're looking to supplement or replace your home hunt with something a bit more festival-like, here's a quick look at several options around town. Keep in mind, these types of events are always crowded!
The new Whitney Museum of Art is ready for its debut. The $422 million building recently opned its doors in the Meatpacking District. The new space which sitsat the base of the highline is double the size of the former uptown Whitney - which means more space and more art. Come be the first to see what's inside the the new, towering beautiful white and glass building.
Best Ways to Celebrate National Bike Month in NYC
Happy Bike Month!! New York City is becoming more and more bike-friendly all the time, with more and safer bike lanes, and the hugely popular bike share program Citi Bike. It just makes sense, for the city to encourage bicycles: whether for commuting, for exercise, to run errands and zip around town, or just for fun! Cycling is healthy, it eases subway and bus crowding, and of course, it releases zero greenhouse gases into the air. All of which got us thinking about ways to enjoy bicycling in NYC for National Bike Month - here's what we came up with…
Teresita Fernández’s Fata Morgana Glows In Madison Square Park
Fata Morgana, a massive installation by Teresita Fernández features hundreds of polished reflective metal discs will bloom in one of NYC's most beloved parks. The Madison Square Park Conservancy’s art exhibition is a sprawling sculpture that consists of 6 golden canopies suspended above the park’s pathways. The shining example of NYC public art, creates a vivid, mirage-like effect, hence its name. Fata Morgana emanates a warm, inviting brightness throughout the park. Madison Square Park events held throughout the spring and summer are sure to benefit from the park's lovely new ambiance.
What Are The Newest Rides And Attractions At Coney Island?
Your favorite New York City destination for fun is now open! The opening of Luna Park, the state-of-the-art amusement park in Coney Island marks the unofficial, official sign that Summer is on the way! Whether its food and fun, or rides and events the park has everything for everyone of all ages! Come find out what new attractions are lined up for 2015.
Introducing The New High Line Art Show, Panorama
Panorama is an open-air exhibition at the High Line. The urban park which practically cuts straight through the city, creates new vistas and vantage points onto the surrounding natural and man-made landscapes. The High Line is the ideal stage for this new year-long series of sculptures and installations, all of which explore the act of seeing and understanding the spectacle of nature.
Just In Time For Beach Season: Four Great NYC Bootcamp Workouts
Been too heavy on the happy hours and now wishing you had a bathing suit-ready body for beach season? You’ve still got time – and a boot camp class will surely get you fit fast. Just in time for bathing suit season, we've rounded up and tested out the best bootcamps around NYC.
An Only-In-New-York Type Of Art Show
RAE (aka RAE BK) is a street artist, painter and sculptor who was born and raised Brooklyn, New York. His murals, paste-ups and 3-dimensional found-object sculptures can be found on city streets worldwide. His pop-up solo exhibition entitled “TRUNK WORK” invites visitors to go back in time and bare witness his triumphs of some rather strange occurrences to reclaim his lost painting and sculptures.
A Foodie’s Guide To The Best NYC Food Events in April
Mmm..Bacon. (and beer, and Bloody Mary's, and Fried Chicken, and all other sorts of delicious treats!) As the warm weather rolls around, so do NYC's awesome food festivals. To make your job easier, we listed the best ones happening this month. Which means all you need to do is read the list, show up with an appetite and do what everyone loves best - eat!
Make Time For The 2015 Triennial: Surround Audience, at The New Museum
The New Museum's Triennial is the only recurring international exhibition in New York City devoted to early-career artists from around the world. Featuring fifty-one artists from over twenty-five countries, The building-wide exhibition encompasses a variety of artistic practices, including sound, dance, comedy, poetry, installation, sculpture, painting, video, one online talk show, and an ad campaign. We recently visited (twice!) and found new, fun and interesting things each time. Totally worth a trip, especially on one of these rainy Spring days.
Flowers, Eggs & Parades: Fun Easter Ideas and Events in NYC
Next weekend is Easter already! A holiday which is a great excuse to celebrate spring, wear lots of florals, get together with family, microwave some peeps, and eat a ton of chocolate. For kids, though, Easter is all about the egg hunt (although the Faberge Big Egg Hunt is fun for adults too). If you're looking to supplement or replace your home hunt with something a bit more festival-like, here's a quick look at several options around town. Keep in mind, these types of events are always crowded!
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