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2011 NYC Food & Wine Festival | June 6, 2011

The ever-popular New York City Food & Wine Festival will feed and entertain the masses from Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 20; AMEX cardholders can take advantage of the pre-sale dates of Monday, June 6 through Sunday, June 19.

Every year, the festival benefits the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. Chefs from the Food Network and some of New York’s finest restaurants contribute their time to panels, tastings, and demonstrations.

Check out official photos from last year’s event on Flickr and visit the Festival … Read More »

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92YTribeca Hosts Broadway’s Catch Me If You Can: June 9 | June 3, 2011

Manhattan’s 92YTribeca will host the cast and creative team of Catch Me If You Can, which debuted on Broadway this past April, on Thursday, June 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The musical, based on the 2002 movie of the same name, follows the true story of hugely successful young conman Frank Abagnale Jr. As a teenager, Abagnale conned millions of dollars while pretending to be employed in a variety of professions including doctor, lawyer, and pilot.

The show’s creative team will discuss the production and cast members will perform songs.

Visit the 92YTribeca site for more information and to buy … Read More »

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NYC’s 92nd Street Y Presents Food Events Throughout June | June 1, 2011

Satisfy your stomach this June with a variety of educational food-themed events at the 92nd Street Y.

Israeli Wines: Talk and Tasting
Enjoy a guided tasting of award-winning red, white, and dessert wines.
Date: Thursday, Jun 2
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Price: $40.00

Food Lover’s Tour of Israel
Find out where the best Israeli food is in Israel and NYC and taste an assortment of foods.
Date: Thu, Jun 23
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $40.00

Summer Wine and Cheese Pairing
Taste a variety of wines and cheeses and learn how to pair the two together.
Date: Wednesday, Jun 29
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $50.00

Food Lover’s Tour of Emilia-Romagna
Learn about of some of Italy’s most popular food … Read More »

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Taste of Tribeca 2011: May 21 | May 2, 2011

Taste of Tribeca, Manhattan’s annual food festival, will return on Saturday, May 21. Stroll the streets and sample from neighborhood restaurants including Nobu, Tribeca Grill, and Landmarc. Additionally, some of the nearby wine shops will be offering complimentary tastings.

As always, all proceeds go to the arts and enrichment programs at local public schools PS 150 and PS 234.

Visit the event page for the full list of participating businesses and to buy tickets. http://www.tasteoftribeca.com/

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Royal Wedding Viewing Party at NYC’s Paley Center: April 29 | April 20, 2011

Do you enjoy weddings? Are you fascinated by royalty? Watch a live theater screening of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding with like-minded folks at Manhattan’s Paley Center for Media on Friday, April 29. The event will begin at 5:30 a.m., but you can keep your energy up with the tea and scones that will be provided.

Additionally, attendees will play wedding trivia and watch footage of other famous weddings–both real and fictional. For those who want to go all out, guests are invited to wear old bridesmaid dresses–the one wearing the most unique dress will win a prize.

Best of all, … Read More »

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Vote for NYC’s Next Big Thing at “You Got Talent”: April 21 | April 18, 2011

Check out some of New York City’s hottest young performers at “You Got Talent” on Thursday, April 21. Enjoy singing, dancing, music, and comedy–and vote for the three finalists! Additionally, the proceeds go to a good cause: the non-profit Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), the nation’s only pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization.

Date: April 21
Time: 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Place: Soiree, 199 Bowery
Price: $20 pre-sale / $25 door

The evening will be hosted by media personality and writer Ruby Veridiano. The judges’ panel will consist of dancer Karla Garcia (America’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think … Read More »

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Fight Cancer at EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women NYC: April 30 | March 24, 2011

It’s not too late to register to walk or run in the EIF (Entertainment Industry Foundation) Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York City! This year, the event will take place on Saturday, April 30 and will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), Nate Berkus (The Nate Berkus Show), and Dr. Mehmet Oz (The Dr. Oz Show). R&B songstress Keyshia Cole will also perform.

The event, which focuses on cancers that affect women, will raise funds for the following organizations:

Actors Fund of America (www.actorsfund.org)

Albert Einstein Cancer Center (www.einstein.yu.edu/cancercenter/support)

CancerCare (www.cancercare.org)

Gilda’s Club NYC (www.gildasclubnyc.org)

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org)

National Coalition … Read More »

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Music and Dancing at NYC “Spring into Swing” Fundraiser: March 17 | March 7, 2011

Dance your way into spring this St. Patrick’s Day at ”Swing into Spring,” a fundraiser for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), an NYC non-profit that is the nation’s only pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization.

Attendees can start the night with a swing lesson, stay to enjoy music provided by a live DJ and a performance by alt-rock band Sonic Bang, and enjoy drink specials. The following prizes will also be raffled off: a four-course dinner for two, yoga lessons, and Bollywood dance lessons.

Date: March 17

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Place: Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery

Tickets: $15 advance / $20 door

Purchasing advance tickets automatically enters you into the raffle. Visit CACF.org for details … Read More »