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From our partners at Adidas/NBA Store.

A happy Labor Day Weekend to you all!

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A special promotion for all uniformed personnel this Fleet Week from our friends at Tissot Watch!

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The legendary Coney Island Cyclone, WindstarZ and Thunderbolt are just some of the 40 rides, games and amusements that are now open for thrill seekers and dare devils at Luna Park! Among the special highlights of the 2017 season: 

Luna Park will launch the first-ever All-Day Wristband for the 2017 season, enabling visitors to experience all of Luna Park’s most thrilling rides throughout the day. The wristband will permit entry to Luna Park from opening until closing, with access to The Thunderbolt, Coney Island Cyclone, Air Race and more! With the purchase of the wristband, visitors can experience as many rides are they like all day long. 

Luna Park will host the official launch of its brand-new virtual reality ride, The WindstarZ. The WindstarZ enables riders to feel as if they are hang gliding high above the Coney Island Boardwalk with an interactive motion that lets riders guide their flight using the direction of the wind. 

On Saturday, June 25, Luna Park will hold an all-day block party on West 10th Street featuring food, games, and entertainment acts to be announced. The event will be held in honor of the Cyclone’s 90th Birthday, to be celebrated on June 26. “With all the rides, amusements and special offers, we are certain that 2017 will be the best season ever in Coney Island,” said Valerio Ferrari, president of Central Amusement International and Zamperla USA. “Families, visitors and amusement enthusiasts are all welcome to experience the fun of Coney Island in Luna Park.”

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Directed and choreographed by York favorite Bill Castellino (Cagney, Storyville), and with music direction by Eric Svejcar (York’s Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), the 7-member cast will feature Ben Chavez (Bombshell), Morgan Cowling (The Phantom of the Opera), Jesse Manocherian (The Baker's Wife at Gallery Players), Claire Saunders (Barrington's Theatre's The Pirates of Penzance), Robin Skye (Parade), David Spadora (ValueVille), and Lenny Wolpe (York's Dear World).

The York Theatre Company continues its 2016-2017 season with the New York premiere of the new musical Marry Harry, a romantic comedy set in New York’s East Village, about two people on the verge of 30 whose family ties hold a little too tightly - Little Harry, a cook at his father’s failing neighborhood restaurant with dreams of becoming a great Italian chef, and Sherri, who works for her controlling mother’s real estate office but longs for something more. When their whirlwind romance sets their parents on edge, Harry and Sherri must attempt to find their own ways in life. Marry Harry cooks up ideas of family loyalty, marriage, love, and food with a side of humor, heart, and just the right amount of spice. 

Broadway.com had this to share: “exceptional...must-see musical theater at its very best!” The Examiner called it “a heart-felt love letter to musical comedy.”

The creative team includes James Morgan (set), Tyler Holland (costumes), and Paul Miller (lighting). The Production Stage Manager is Bethany Ellen Clark with Stage Manager Shanna Allison. Marry Harry will play the following performance schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Thursdays at 2:30 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.* & 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. (*Audience discussion follow the matinee performance.)

Tickets for Marry Harry are priced at $67.50 - $72.50 and may be purchased by calling [phone], online at www.yorktheatre.org, or in person at the box office at the York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue), Tuesday through Friday (12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.). 

York Theatre Members receive priority booking and save almost 35% on matinee performances and 30% for regular performances. Student and Senior Rush tickets are available in-person beginning one hour prior to performances for $20 cash only. The York Theatre also offers $25 tickets for guests aged 35 years and under.

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Beauty may be power, but beauty comes from smarts...

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Gulliver's Gate is the world's most technologically advanced, interactive display of miniatures.

“Massively miniature” sounds like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly what you will get from Gulliver’s Gate, now carrying out a soft opening in the heart of Times Square. It is named after Gulliver, a literary figure who famously found himself a giant among a tiny community in the middle of the ocean. 

At this attraction, see thousands of immersive scale models of destinations around the world, from Russia to France to our own Big Apple. A key that you receive with admission literally unlocks all the interactive features of this world. It all comes into being at 216 West 44th Street; the official unveiling will be May 9th!

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A special spring event from our Marketing Partner...

No Purchase Necessary. Ends 4/14/17. http://nbanyc.fanatics.com/pages/calendar

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What to Do When It Rains on Your Parade, Pt. 3

See the United Nations Headquarters. 

How cool would it be to visit the center of operations for so much of the world today? Luckily, you can do just that, and spend a day feeding your brain with knowledge as you explore the UN. Most native New Yorkers haven’t even visited themselves, which would give you an advantage in your next foreign affairs debate, on top of being an amazing day trip. 

Take a class or workshop. 

Because New York City is known for its variety, why not spend your rainy day learning a new skill? There are plenty of places that take one-timers. From pottery to painting to spin cycling and beyond, take advantage of having the world at your fingertips in the city, and learn something new. Some things you might want to try would be a specific tour at the MET, a cooking class, or you can even take a class on glassblowing! 

Sit back with a cup of tea or coffee at the coolest café. 

What’s better than a warm mug of coffee or a cup of tea when it’s raining outside? And in NYC it’s even better, because there’s an offering of just about every type of café from every country around the world. You could even make an entire day out of trying cups of coffee from places all around the city—which has your favorite atmosphere, drink, and pastry on the side? Some of our personal favorite spots to hit are Tea & Sympathy in Greenwich Village, and Birch Coffee, which has a few locations all over the city.

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What to Do When It Rains on Your Parade, Pt. 2

Take a trip to Chelsea Piers. 

Right on the Hudson River sits quite possibly New York’s best place to play, Chelsea Piers. You can take a day trip here and break a sweat—in the most entertaining way possible. Offering over twenty-five different sports and a fully equipped gymnastic gym, you can play almost anything you can dream up, all from the comfort of inside a gym overlooking the water.

Speaking of Chelsea, why not head to Chelsea Market? 

If you’re looking for a trendy place to shop indoors in the city, Chelsea Market is the place to do it. Food, clothing, books and much more are all here, set up in cute shops and a great, rustic and cool atmosphere. Grab a sweet treat at Fat Witch Bakery, pick up a copy of your next favorite book at Posman Books, or try something on for size at Anthropologie. Don’t let the rain stop your from practicing your retail therapy in the best way! 

Go to a movie. 

Now hear us out—we’re sure you’re not interested in going to see the newest blockbuster that you can see anywhere, but New York City is home to plenty of indie movie theaters where you can see films you can’t anywhere else. Landmark Sunshine cinema, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Nitehawk Cinema are just a few of the indie theaters where you can see documentaries and films that wouldn’t normally hit your neighborhood multiplex. New York’s film scene is a great way to beat the rainy day.

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What to Do When It Rains on Your Parade, Pt. 1

Stuck looking for something fun to do when you’ve planned an entire day in Central Park? We’ve got you covered!

Go to a museum. This one may seem obvious, as New York City is somewhat of a museum haven. What’s great about this option is not only that there’s endless places to choose from, but that you can find a museum that suits your tastes exactly, and even visit a few in one day. Various museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American National History Museum, The Guggenheim Museum, The Museum of Jewish Heritage, The Museum of Sex, and The Museum of Modern Art are just a small portion of the places to visit!

See a show. While of course everyone wants to see a Broadway play during their time in NYC. However, on a last minute notice your options for snagging seats on the Great White Way are limited, so we suggest broadening your horizons to Off-Broadway, and even shows like musical acts, comedy shows, and so much more. Take a look at the shows happening in jazz clubs, dinner theaters, and even universities like NYU, Pace University, and Columbia might have some interesting shows going on.

Go to Grand Central Terminal. This one might seem a bit odd, but not only does Grand Central come with a fascinating history, but it’s also a center for shopping and food. One could easily spend hours browsing shops and taking in the beautiful architecture. When you go, make sure you and a friend try out the Whispering Arches, where you speak into one corner, and someone can hear your voice on the opposite side. There’s a lot to be said for this train station!

Play pinball. Embrace your inner child (or take your child) to Modern Pinball, a fun, retro and exciting pinball arcade. It has been loved long time, and even The New York Times and CNN have commented on it saying that it’s one of the best and most entertaining spots in the city. Not only children will find a wildly good time here, but people of all ages because come on…who doesn’t love a good old fashioned game of pinball?

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From one big city to another...

The folks at NYC Pocket and Travel Guides stand in solidarity with the Brits today, as we do for any group of people that stands up in the face of violence and promotes peace!

From the Big Apple to London.

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Who’d have thought? They built a Zen garden in the middle of Grand Central Terminal! It was done in celebration of Japan Week, in which the station celebrated the titular culture. Visitors were encouraged to draw patterns in the sand here. Truly, anything can (and does) happen in NYC.

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The new musical ANASTASIA is opening on Broadway very soon. Which moments are you most excited to see live onstage?

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March will take us from Manhattan Bridge & DUMBO to Central Park & the Gilded Age; from The Cloisters to the Bowery & MoMA PS1, ending with Black History Month

As February comes to a close, March brings warmer weather and (naturally) seasonal art exhibitions. Check out our partner’s list.

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The Most Extreme NYC Eat: Don Chingon’s

With up to three friends, you attempt to wolf down a 30-pound burrito plus a margarita infused with ghost pepper (you know, for kicks). You have an hour to do it, and the restaurant firmly states that it is not responsible for any ill reactions. Since its inception in 2015, nobody has managed to win. In fact, Don Chingon’s is so bold, it offers 10% of the business (!!) to anyone who can finish the goods on their own. Other prizes also depend on whether or not the challenge is done by 2, 3, or 4 people. Head to 216 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY or call 718-576-3521 for more info.

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The Top 10 Secrets of Green-Wood Cemetery In NYC

Almost 200 years old and an area of 478 acres, the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NYC is an impressive site with some interesting secrets. Here are our top 10.

As February comes to a close, the weather is going to start getting warm once again. What better way to spend a boring spring day than admiring architectural marvels right here in Brooklyn!