Thinking you won't have much time to travel this year? EscapeMaker.com has you covered. Their Green Getaways Local Food & Travel Expo (whew, long name, not that catchy, but descriptive!) features 50 or so easy day and weekend getaway ideas within 3 hours or so of the 5 boroughs. Amtrak and Zipcar both will be on hand, and seminars and talks regarding green travel will be featured. Kids activities are promised, and about a dozen local food vendors are slated to be on hand with free food samples and demos.
When: April 30, 2011 11AM-5PM
Where: The Old Williamsburg Savings Bang Building on Hanson Place and Flatbush Ave (also called Skylight One Hanson)
Website: http://www.escapemaker.com/travel.php?vacation=travelexpo&trip=2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Explore Green Transportation at the New Amsterdam Bike Show
Positioned directly after the NY Auto Show, the New Amsterdam Bike Show aims to expose New Yorkers to the idea of biking as an alternative form of transportation. Biking equipment and accessory vendors from all over the city will be on hand. Bikes of all kinds will be available to check out. To promote (and ease) biking access to the venue, show sponsor Transportation Alternatives will provide bike valet parking at the show.
When: April 30, 2011, 10AM-7PM
Where: Center 548, 548 West 22nd Street btw. 10th and 11th Aves
Website: http://www.newambikeshow.com
When: April 30, 2011, 10AM-7PM
Where: Center 548, 548 West 22nd Street btw. 10th and 11th Aves
Website: http://www.newambikeshow.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
2011 Taste of Tribeca
It's back! Sample delectable dishes from restaurants in one NYC's most celebrated foodie zones - Tribeca. Tickets at $45 will benefit local Tribeca public schools. Don't wait on this one - it will sell out before the date.
When: May 21, 2011
Where: Greenwich Street in Tribeca
Website: http://www.tasteoftribeca.com/
When: May 21, 2011
Where: Greenwich Street in Tribeca
Website: http://www.tasteoftribeca.com/
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Support PS 9 Arts Programs at Prospect Heights Arts Fair!
PS 9 in Prospect Heights is hosting its annual crafts fair April 9, 2011. Artists of all ilk will be on hand to showcase and sell their creations. Be ready for a mix of jewelry, home decor, candles, clothing, accessories and much more. Kids activities will be on hand as well.
FB supports another enterprising benefit for a local NYC public school: proceeds from this fair support arts programs at PS 9 in Prospect Heights. This year, even more than most, the help is needed. There is no door fee, so show up, support some great local artists, and help maintain arts in education.
When: April 9, 2011 11AM-6PM
Where: PS 9 80 Underhill Ave between St. Marks and Bergen Streets in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
Website: http://www.prospectheightscraftfair.com
FB supports another enterprising benefit for a local NYC public school: proceeds from this fair support arts programs at PS 9 in Prospect Heights. This year, even more than most, the help is needed. There is no door fee, so show up, support some great local artists, and help maintain arts in education.
When: April 9, 2011 11AM-6PM
Where: PS 9 80 Underhill Ave between St. Marks and Bergen Streets in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
Website: http://www.prospectheightscraftfair.com
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
CRAFTNEWYORK Benefit for CERF+
This craft show has 120 craftspeople with specialties in everything from jewelry to glass to textile and fiber arts exhibiting in the 7W show room center. Tickets are $15 (discounted for seniors and students and under 18 enter free).
Admission profits will go to benefit the Craftmens Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources), an emergency fund that helps craftsmen and artists.
When: April 1-3, 2011
Where: 7W showrooms (34th Street @ 5th Ave)
Website: CRAFTNEWYORK.COM
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Show Overview : Show Information : Architectural Digest Home Design Show : March 17 – 20, 2011 : Pier 94 : NYC
Show Overview : Show Information : Architectural Digest Home Design Show : March 17 – 20, 2011 : Pier 94 : NYC
Designers, renovators, homebodies and anyone else with a design fetish or urge to decorate, get excited for the 2011 Architechtural Digest Home Show.
This show is also a real trade show, so you know the heavy hitters will show up. Over 300 brands are promised to exhibit, and presentations include design seminars, cooking demos, and - for the lucky few who show up early enough - one on one design consultations.
After drooling at the latest home fixtures and furnishings, head over to an artist sale and exhibition at Pier 92, and accessorize with the latest in original artwork.
Show tickets are $25 each, you can purchase them on the show's website.
Show tickets are $25 each, you can purchase them on the show's website.
When: March 18-20 (Trade only on March 17)
Where: Pier 94 @ 55th Street
Website: http://www.archdigesthomeshow.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
CRAICFest: Irish Cinema and Music Festival
An Irish themed music and film festival, the CRAIC features the best coming out of Ireland, with their unique sounds and perspective on life. Films screen at Tribeca Cinema (54 Varick Street) while musical acts (a steal at $15 per night) perform at Mercury Lounge. March 9th, the festival's musical opener - internationally acclaimed Julia Feeney - will perform at Joe's Pub.
Kids are not forgotten. The Kid's Fleadh (pronounced FLAH) will go off March 12 at Tribeca Cinemas. Featuring the best of Irish short films, this event is free.
When: March 10th-14th, 2011
Where: Tribeca Cinemas (Film) 54 Varick Street, Joe's Pub (Music) Lafayette Street at Astor Place, Mercury Lounge (Music) 217 E Houston Street
Website: http://www.thecraicfest.com
Kids are not forgotten. The Kid's Fleadh (pronounced FLAH) will go off March 12 at Tribeca Cinemas. Featuring the best of Irish short films, this event is free.
When: March 10th-14th, 2011
Where: Tribeca Cinemas (Film) 54 Varick Street, Joe's Pub (Music) Lafayette Street at Astor Place, Mercury Lounge (Music) 217 E Houston Street
Website: http://www.thecraicfest.com
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