RIPLEY'S VIP KID FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

RIPLEY'S VIP KID FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

VIP TICKET: This gets the guests into the museum an hour early before all the crowds to enjoy an extra hour of open bar, food, explore the museum and engage with our performers.

Adults: $385.00 / Children (under 17): $335.00

Monday, December 31, 2012 – 7:00pm VIP ENTRY

Ripley’s Believe it or Not Times Square Odditorium
42nd St. Btwn. 7th & 8th Aves.

Reservations Required: 212.398.3133

Fire Breathing Opening Act!

• Entertainment throughout the night
• Premium Open Bar & Hors D'oeuvres from 8pm - 1am
• DJ Dance Party
• Champagne Toast at Midnight
• NYE Party Favors
• Ball Drops LIVE in Times Square! West side view.

The Kids Will Love...

• Touring over 500 astonishing and unbelievable artifacts
• New York City's Only Mission Impossible LaseRace
• Family friendly entertainment like stilt walkers, magic shows, balloon sculpting, face-painting and more!
• Popcorn and Cotton Candy

The Veiled Black Light Found in Europe

The Veiled Black Light Found in Europe
December 23,2012
Zion Ama Dio

An inside perspective of an African American fashion model exploring European fashion markets

Zion Ama Dio is a new face model currently working between Paris and  New York City but before his adventure to the big apple, he lived in Germany, France and the United Kingdom working as model, hair stylist, and makeup artist.

Ama Dio felt in order to grow an individual and progress in his career in fashion he would need to expand his horizons for education purposes and reach into different business markets. Thus, exploring the European fashion market has enabled him to develop in fashion at a faster rate than the American market.

Prior to his trip to Europe, Ama Dio rarely heard of any successful African American male models career in Europe. Of course, most people heard of Tyra Banks establishing her haute couture career in Paris, France at age seventeen, but there haven’t been any African American male models who receive publicity for their careers in Europe. So why take the risk and move to another country to jump start a career. Why not?

What most people don’t know is there is a substantial market for African American models in Europe because that’s the business market. Most European models are working for American brands and advertisements because they are considered exotic and rare. Plus, it sells in America. The same correlation can be applied in Europe, with American models. Europeans loved that Americans are livelier and express more personality than any European culture and are considered rare in Europe markets.

Big Apple Faces

Big Apple Faces 

Big Apple Faces is a unique casting database of actors, models and performers based in the New York tri-state area. 

Our aim is to make talent visible and readily available for the film, theater, and TV industry, as well as for the business community that may need spokesmodels, entertainers, or promotional models for events, conventions, and advertisements . It is the sister site to Phillyfaces.com in Philly.

http://www.facebook.com/events/503721226325631/?fref=ts

https://twitter.com/Bigapplefaces

"12-12-12" The Concert for Sandy Relief

At Madison Square Garden in New York 7:30 tonight , Bruce Springsteen kicks off a star-studded benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy relief. The 121212 concert, as it’s called, will be broadcast worldwide on TV and streamed online. It features performers from Kanye West to Billy Joel. Donate : http://www.121212concert.org/

Twitter #121212concert

Dyker Heights Christmas lights

Dyker Heights Christmas lights

Since 1984 or 1985 (accounts vary) the lights of Dyker Heights have become increasing more popular with New Yorkers. They have been featured in several newspaper articles, on news programs and in documentaries.

Early on, the two most noted homes were on 84th Street, between 11th and 12th avenues, directly across from one another. The home of Lucy Spata with her Santa theme at 1152 84th St and that of Alfred Polizzotto with his Nutcracker motif at 1145 84th St.

Spata, who claims to have started the whole thing, has her home covered in up to 30K lights, illuminated soldiers, choirboys, and other Christmas figures. The inside is decorated with 50 motorized dolls, miniature villages and many gifts. Outside Santa, played by her nephew, greets children and others who pass by.

Across the street, the white mansion owned by Alfred Polizzotto is adorned with a pair of 29-foot (8.8 m) high wooden soldiers which stand guard and wave their arms. The front lawn has rearing horses and a quartet of dancers. In 1988, Polizzotto was diagnosed with lymphoma, which was successfully treated the following year. To celebrate his triumph over the disease , Polizzotto mounted the display every year until 2001 when he passed away. His family has continued the tradition in his honor.

Every year these displays get bigger and better. Some people now even employ professional decorating companies to the tune of between 5K and up to 20K to design and put up their lights.

2012 Tree Lighting Ceremony At Rockefeller Center

2012 Tree Lighting Ceremony At Rockefeller Center

When: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 7PM-9PM (live NBC telecast begins at 8PM and the tree will light up at 8:55PM)

Where: Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, From West 48th Street to West 51st Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.

The below streets will be closed Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm for the Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony, as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office.

Fifth Avenue between 48th Street and 52nd Street
Sixth Avenue between 48th Street and 52nd Street
48th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue
49th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue
50th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue
51st Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue
52nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARTCHICK

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARTCHICK
presents
SEXY NEW TREND

Boudoir photography is a sexy new trend that’s especially popular as a holiday gift for your man. Boudoir photos are usually taken wearing either just a little, or well, nothing at all. They’re hardly X-rated though, but rather PG-13 — as in classic pinup-inspired pics, or what the pros call ‘implied nudes.’ That means you’re not wearing anything, but you’re also not showing off anything either (think shot from the back, or lying on your stomach).

Boudoir Sessions are priced according to the number of looks, a look being defined as an outfit and a background/lighting concept that supports the outfit. Book your Session see website for prices:  www.ArtChickPhotograpahy.com

Studio Located 122 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION 215.650.7052

PRINTED & DIGITAL ALBUMS ALSO AVAILABLE. INQUIRE FOR DETAILS.

Thank you,

Kristine Di Grigoli  (a.k.a. "ArtChick")
Owner/Photographer ArtChick LLC

Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation

 Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation

The balloon inflation takes place the afternoon/evening before Thanksgiving Day. For 2012, the balloon inflation will be Wednesday, November 21 from 3-10 p.m.

Where is the Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation?:
The public entrance to the Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation is located at 79th Street and Columbus Avenue.

Subway to the Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation: B or C to 81st Street/Museum of Natural History

Map of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation Viewing Area

Tips for Going to the Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation:

The earlier you arrive, the less crowded it will be (but the less impressive it will be).

Balloons begin taking shape around 4:30-5 p.m., making that a great time to try to visit.

Last admission to the balloon inflation area is at 9:15 p.m.

The path for the balloon inflation winds around the American Museum of Natural History, beginning at 79th and Columbus and travels along Columbus Avenue, 77th Street, Central Park South and 81st Streets.

Taking public transit to the balloon inflation is highly recommended -- crowds will make parking nearby nearly impossible and access to the area difficult for taxis.

Paul Van Dyk at Pacha

We've got a FREE DOWNLOAD by Paul Van Dyk from the album EVOLUTION for you! Go now to evolution.paulvandyk.com and use the code PvDNYC to get your free track!

Get tickets or get on the guestlist for PVD @ Pacha NYC this Thursday, November 22 atwww.pachanyc.com

HelpHealNY benefit is this Wednesday at Pacha NYC

HelpHealNY benefit is this Wednesday at Pacha NYC

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The HelpHealNY benefit is this Wednesday @ Pacha NYC, featuring music by 40+ of the world's top DJs.

100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross!

Featuring:
Danny Tenaglia DJ • Francois K
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano • Shermanology
Danny Avila • dBerrie • Audien • Codes
Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero Official • Shawnee Taylor (Live)
Carl Kennedy • Hector Romero • David Waxman
Cevin Fisher • Theo • Hex Hector • Paul Raffaele
Carl Louis & Martin Danielle • Dalton
Sik Duo • Roxy Cottontail • Sazon Booya • Paige
Bambi • That Kid Chris • Ace Alvarez • Jean Pierre • Tyler Sherritt • Beat Bros • The Chainsmokers
Mysto & Pizzi

FOOLS GOLD vs TROUBLE & BASS in Pachita!
& MANY MORE, BOTH ANNOUNCED & UNANNOUNCED!

More info: www.pachanyc.com/help

Headshots

ArtChick Photography 
Church Street Studios
122 Church Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Daytime phone 215-650-7052
Cell: 267-253-4659
artchickfoto@gmail.com
http://www.artchickphotography.com/

Celebrate Halloween at Madame Tussauds New York

Celebrate Halloween at Madame Tussauds New York

Offering 85,000 Sq. ft of party space, the # 1 Halloween party this year will be hosted at Madame Tussauds New York on October 27, 2012.

Presented by the producers of the world's largest pub crawl, PubCrawls.com, you can enjoy multiple floors of music and drinks with your favorite celebrities. Snap your picture alongside celebrity wax figures and experience this once in a lifetime evening.

For more information and to purchase your tickets please visit www.HalloweenEvents.com or call 212-724-3900

MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

The Parade begins at 77th Street & Central Park West at 9am. The Parade will march south on Central Park West.

At Columbus Circle, the Parade will then turn EAST onto Central Park South instead of heading down Broadway. When the Parade reaches 7th Avenue, it turns south at the corner of Central Park South and march to 42nd Street.

The Parade will then travel east along 42nd Street from 7th to 6th Avenues. At 6th (Avenue of the Americas), it veers south to 34th Street. At 34th Street it heads west to Macy's Herald Square and ends at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue at around noon.

Hours

9am - 12pm

UPCOMING BROADWAY PREVIEWS START DATES…

UPCOMING BROADWAY PREVIEWS START DATES…

SEPTEMBER 2012:

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf – 9/27

OCTOBER 2012:

Annie – 10/3
The Heiress – 10/6
Lewis Black – 10/9-20 (Limited Run)
Scandalous… -- 10/13
Glengarry Glen Ross – 10/16
The Mystery of Edwin Drood – 10/19
Frankie Valli – 10/19-27 (Limited Run)
The Performers – 10/23

NOVEMBER 2012:

Dead Accounts – 11/3
A Christmas Story – 11/5
Golden Boy – 11/8
Elf – 11/9
The Anarchist – 11/13
Rebecca – 11/?

DECEMBER 2012:

The Other Places – 12/11

2013:

Cinderella – 1/2013
Matilda – 3/2013
The Big Knife – 3/2013
Kinky Boots – 3/2013
Motown: The Musical – 3/2013
Jekyll & Hyde – 4/2013

ICE SKATING AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER:

ICE SKATING AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER:

October 13, 2012  – April 2013

HOURS:

October 13 – November 8:

8:30 – 10am

10:30am – 12n

12:30 – 2pm

2:30 – 4pm

4:30 – 6pm

6:30 – 8pm

8:30 – 10pm

10:30pm – 12midnight


November 9 – January 7, 2013:

7:00am - 8:30am

8:30am - 10:00am

10:30am - 12:00pm

12:30pm - 2:00pm

2:30pm - 4:00pm

4:30pm - 6:00pm

6:30pm - 8:00pm

8:30pm - 10:00pm

10:30pm - midnight

RATES:

October 13 – November 8

DAILY: Adults: $20 / Children Under 11 & Seniors: $12 / Skate Rental: $10

November 9 – January 7

DAILY: Adults: $25 / Children Under 11 & Seniors: $15 / Skate Rental: $10

The 80th Annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular!!!

The 80th Annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular!!!

Celebrating 85 Years of The Rockettes!

The 80th Annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular begins performances on Friday 11/9/12 (just 3 months away!) .  We have tickets in stock for the 7:30pm performance that evening and pretty much every day going forward until the final performance on 12/30/12.

The Official Christian Louboutin Sample Sale Returns

The Official Christian Louboutin Sample Sale Returns

The official Christian Louboutin Sample Sale dates have been released! Once again, Christmas has come early with Christian as you can get your hands on a pair of red soles starting at around $200 starting on Monday November 5th thru Friday November 9th!

- Feast Your Eyes on These Louboutins

The sale is by invitation only but there are ways to get in. First, befriend someone who works there. Second, show up with a supermodel... and for us mere mortals go late in the day or go in the afternoon on the last day! No guarantees, but what is guaranteed in life... especially when things are this good?

    Monday, November 5th, 8:30am~3pm
    Tuesday, November 6th, 8:30am~6pm
    Wednesday, November 7th, 8:30am~6pm
    Thursday, November 8th, 8:30am~6pm
    Friday, November 9th, 8:30am~6pm

When:
Mon, Nov 05 at 8:30AM -
Fri, Nov 09 at 6:00PM
Christian Louboutin Showroom
306 W 38th St
Phone: (212) 279-7365

The Vampire Diaries Premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8/7c!

The Vampire Diaries Premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8/7c!

Compelling, right? TVD premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8/7c!

 http://cwtv.com/cw-video/the-vampire-diaries

Free Studio Audience Tickets for the The Newlywed Game

The Newlywed Game is GSN’s modern installment of the classic series showcasing three newly married couples. The newlyweds compete by guessing each others’ answers to questions ranging from the first time they met to the details of their love life. As they compete for a second honeymoon, you can expect entertaining moments- and brutal honesty!

About the Host

Sherri Shepherd is a television personality, comedienne, author, and actress. Perhaps most known for being a Daytime Emmy® Award-winning co-host of “The View,” Sherri’s work also includes her own sitcom “Sherri,” a recurring role on “30 Rock,” and roles in films including “Precious” and “One for the Money.”

Call 1-888-880-8233 or email NWGTICKETS@GMAIL.COM

TELL THEM JAMES HAD YOU CALL

5 New Broadway Shows Begining Previews Next Week!

5 New Broadway Shows Begining Previews Next Week!

LEAP OF FAITH

St. James Theatre

previews begin 3 Apr 2012

Get ready to fall under the spell of Jonas Nightingale. With his troupe of singers, he’s journeyed far and wide, rattling the rafters, conning the crowds and trading miracles for money. And tonight’s a special night: He’s sharing the story of his very own redemption. Don’t miss his roof-raising tale about the time he came face to face with a strong-willed woman and a spirited boy who put his grift–and his own faith–to the test. Starring Raúl Esparza.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Broadhurst Theatre

previews begin 3 Apr 2012

Streetcar tells the tragic story of fragile former schoolteacher Blanche, who leaves the family plantation house and moves to New Orleans to live with her sister, Stella, and Stella’s animalistic husband, Stanley. She quickly gets a gritty life lesson in the seamy, steamy underbelly of 1940s life in the French Quarter.  Starring: Blair Underwood & Daphne Rubin-Vega.

THE COLUMNIST

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

previews begin 4 Apr 2012

The Columnist is set in mid-century America, when columnists are kings and Joseph Alsop wears the crown. Joe is beloved, feared and courted in equal measure by the Washington political world at whose center he sits. But as the 1960s dawn and America undergoes dizzying change, the intense political drama Joe is embroiled in becomes deeply personal as well.  Starring: John Lithgow.

THE LYONS

Cort Theatre

previews begin 5 Apr 2012

Ben Lyons is dying. When his wife, Rita, and grown children gather to say goodbye, they learn that, despite being a family, each of them is utterly isolated. Afraid of closeness and afraid of solitude, Ben's death may be a catalyst that propels them into foreign territory—human connection.  Starring: Linda Lavin.


ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Music Box Theatre

previews begin 6 Apr 2012

Sex, food and money are high on the agenda in this English version of a classic Italian comedy. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East End hood, but Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart.

Mega Millions lottery jackpot rockets to record $540 million

Mega Millions lottery jackpot rockets to record $540 million
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

(Ridgewood -NJ) Strong ticket sales have sent the Mega Millions jackpot to a record-setting $540 million for tomorrow's drawing.

Tuesday's lottery jackpot was hardly meager at $363 million ,weeks have now passed without drawing a top winner. Previous top jackpot in the Mega Millions game was $390 million in 2007, and was split by two winners one in New Jersey and one in Georgia.

In Tuesday night's drawing, 47 players came close, all matching five of the six winning numbers. Each of those tickets is worth at least $250,000.

The winning numbers Tuesday night were: 9, 19, 34, 44 and 51. The Mega Ball was 24.

Support ArtChick at RAW

Hurry before tickets are sold out this weekend! Thursday April 5th, 2012 - G Lounge. $10 on-line / $15 at the door. Make sure you mention your there to see "ArtChick LLC" . Thank you for your support. I look forward to sharing my paintings & photographs with you. see you there xoxoxoxox ArtChick


http://www.rawartists.org/artchick 


RAW is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists.

Our mission is to provide artists of all creative genres with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire, cultivate, and advance their art to the next level; independent of agencies and the like.

At the forefront of this mission is our eclectic artist showcase featuring talent from all genres, including: film, fashion, music, art, makeup, hair, makeup and performing art.

RAW hand-picks and accepts submissions from local talent to be produced in our monthly showcase in each city.

By producing all genres into one showcase, RAW events come together to form powerful multi-faceted evenings that bring unique exposure and inspire creativity.

Thursday April 5th in Philadelphia is no exception.

Join 4 Bands, 5 Runways and 15 Visual Artists in a four-hour show!

RAW: natural born artists presents MENAGERIE
doors 8pm. tickets still only $10 online. $15.00 at the door.

follow this link for our artist line-up and to purchase your ticket:
www.RAWartists.org/philadelphia/menagerie

On a final note, you may have noticed that we have discounted parking available less than a block away.  There is a link on our event page where you and your guests will find all night parking (until 8am the next day) for just $10.00.  You must print this coupon in order to receive the discount.  http://philadelphia.centralparking.com/Events/Philadelphia-RAW-Natural-Born-Artists-Parking.html

The Next Batch of Broadway Shows ...

 
Here are the next batch of shows beginning previews:

MAGIC/BIRD

at Longacre Theatre

previews started 21 Mar 2012

Magic/Bird chronicles the fierce competitive streak and eventual friendship of NBA icons Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird. At the heart of one sports history's fiercest rivalries, Johnson and Bird battled for three championships, bragging rights, and the future of their sport in the 1980s. The duo electrified the nation on the court and eventually turned their rivalry into one of the most famous friendships in professional sports.

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CLYBOURNE PARK

at Walter Kerr Theatre

previews begin 26 Mar 2012

Clybourne Park is set in a suburban living room in 1959 (Act One) and 2009 (Act Two). Each half of the play tells a different story about a period of transition in the house. In the first act, a Caucasian couple is packing to move out, having sold the home to the first African-American family to move into the neighborhood—much to the consternation of a rep from the local Rotary Club. In the second act, the house has been sold by a black family to a white couple who plan to tear it down and build a bigger home on the same lot—much to the consternation of a rep from the now-integrated neighborhood association.

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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

at Brooks Atkinson Theatre

previews begin 28 Mar 2012

Peter and the Starcatcher features a company of 12 actors portraying some 50 characters, all on a journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Refused To Grow Up? This epic origin story of one of popular culture’s most enduring and beloved characters proves that an audience’s imagination can be the most captivating place in the world.

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NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT

at Imperial Theatre

previews begin 29 Mar 2012

Hilarious Broadway entertainment is back in high style with Nice Work If You Can Get It. Overflowing with 15 great songs, including “But Not For Me,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” this brand-new Gershwin musical comedy combines laughter, romance and high-stepping musical magic.  Starring: Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara.

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DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER

at American Airlines Theatre

previews from 30 Mar 2012

Don’t Dress for Dinner follows Jacqueline and Bernard, a happily married couple—or so it seems. When Jacqueline makes plans to visit her mother for a few days, Bernard prepares to spend some time with his new mistress. An old bachelor pal, Robert, announces his return from Hong Kong, allowing Bernard to believe he's found the perfect alibi, until Jacqueline learns of Robert’s arrival and changes her travel plans. Throw in a Cordon Bleu-level chef and two women named Suzy and voila! Dinner becomes a high-speed farce.

History of Brewing in New York

 
History of Brewing in New York

The fascinating history of beer is revealed in Beer Here: Brewing New York’s History, an exhibition that traces 350 years of the production and consumption of beer–from the establishment of the first tavern in the early 1640s to the micro-breweries of today. Along the way, learn how brewing was affected by cultural milestones such as the opening of the Erie Canal, prohibition and immigration.

The experience concludes with a Beer Hall serving local craft beers.

On view May 25- September 2, 2012.

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th St.)
New York, NY 10024

Click here for directions.

 Museum HOURS

Tuesday-Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 10 am-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-6 pm
Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Monday  CLOSED

Once the perfect show for St. Patricks Day

 

"Once" is The PERFECT show for this weekend.  It utterly screams "ST. PATRICK'S DAY".  It's set in Dublin, about Irish street musicians, and the setting is a PUB.  It's comedic, romantic, and the music is truly brilliant.  Refer to the agent reviews I sent out last week for further details- many people have had quite visceral reactions to this production. .

Great sales pitch: what are your St. Patrick's Day plans? Have you seen "Once"?

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2012

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2012

Saturday, March 17, 2012

The Parade starts at 44th Street at 11:00 am and marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the American Irish Historical Society at 83rd and the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 83rd Street to 86th Street, where the parade finishes at around 4:30 - 5:00 pm.

BEST VIEWING: To avoid the crowds that pack the sidewalks below 59th Street, go anywhere North of 66th Street and Fifth Avenue.  The upper steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art provide a great view. You can get a close-up view of the marchers at 86th Street where the Parade route ends and the marchers disband and embark to go home or to celebrate.

PS: Public drinking of alcohol is strictly forbidden during the parade. Anyone found drinking can be ticketed and arrested, and police will confiscate all alcoholic beverages.

Peter Frampton - Baby I Love Your Way ('76)

Linsanity Sweeps New York

Linsanity Sweeps New York 
PJ Blogger
Feb.16,2012

(NEW YORK- NEW YORK) New York Knick Jeremy Lin just scripted his most thrilling finish yet just in time for the Knicks’ longest homestand of the season.With the Knicks winning streak now at 7 its become what is now called pure Linsanity for the first of five straight games at Madison Square Garden.

Lin's success has even surprised some of his most ardent supporters starting the season sleeping on the couch wondering if his contract would be renewed .Lin's emergence has finally given spark to a team that frankly fans had given up on for years of lack luster lazy play. Now ticket prices at the Garden have skyrocketed . Leaving  fans more excited about the chemistry than anytime since the days of Willis Reed, Earl "the Peal" Monroe and Walt Frazier .

MSG ratings have surged as Lin has now turned the Knicks into must-see TV with ratings are up a whopping 87 percent .Linsanity may even finally bring and end to the MSG-Time Warner Cable war.Sellout crowds and congrats form the White House have left Lin humbled and the mild mannered Harvard graduate has continued in interview after interview to praise his teammates and coaches for a job well done.

The seasons early high hopes seemed to vanish into the same old Knicks but now fans are proclaiming the Knicks are back and with the slated return of Carmelo Anthony to join Lin and Stoudemire the players and fans are looking for big things from this team.

Broadway Openings and Closings

Broadway Show Closures This Week

Reminder: the following shows have closed/are closing this week:

22 Jan 2012       THE MOUNTAINTOP

22 Jan 2012       FOLLIES

29 Jan 2012       RELATIVELY SPEAKING

29 Jan 2012       CHINGLISH

29 Jan 2012       ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER

Broadway Openings Here’s the schedule for when the next batch of Broadway shows are due to begin previews:

03 Feb 2012      DEATH OF A SALESMAN

07 Feb 2012      VENUS IN FUR

14 Feb 2012      SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT

27 Feb 2012      MAGIC/BIRD

28 Feb 2012      ONCE

01 Mar 2012      JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

06 Mar 2012      THE BEST MAN

12 Mar 2012      EVITA

15 Mar 2012      GHOST THE MUSICAL

15 Mar 2012      NEWSIES

19 Mar 2012      END OF THE RAINBOW

27 Mar 2012      REBECCA

28 Mar 2012      PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

29 Mar 2012      NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT

30 Mar 2012      DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER

03 Apr 2012       THE COLUMNIST

06 Apr 2012       ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

DJ Tiesto spends birthday in the big Apple

DJ Tiesto spends birthday in the big Apple

World renown DJ legend Tiesto choose New York City to celebrate his 43rd birthday this past week . On Tuesday, the Dutch music producer and DJ sensation spun at Lavo on East 58th Street, where 43 bottles of Veuve Clicquot of Casbalanca fame  were popped and passed out to the crowd .Tiesto was surrounded by friends including DJs Erick Morilio and DJ Chuckie.

According to the NY Post the following night, Tiesto and friends had dinner with “Day & Night” brunch boys Derek and Daniel Koch at the Meatpacking District club MPD. After dinner and pregame the party really go going and made its way to Avenue and 1Oak in Chelsea until 5 a.m.

NYC Restaurant Week 1/16-2/10/12

Lunch is $24.07 and Dinner is $35.00

NYC Restaurant Week 1/16-2/10/12

    '21' Club menu American Traditional lunch, dinner Midtown West
    AJ Maxwell's Steakhouse menu Steakhouse lunch, dinner Midtown West
    At Vermilion menu Indian lunch, dinner Midtown East
    Atlantic Grill menu Seafood lunch, dinner Upper East Side
    Barbetta Restaurant menu Italian lunch, dinner Midtown West
    Ben & Jack's Steak House menu Steakhouse lunch Flatiron
    Ben & Jack's Steak House menu Steakhouse lunch Midtown East
    Bice Ristorante menu Italian dinner Midtown East
    Blue Fin menu Seafood lunch, dinner Midtown West
    Blue Water Grill menu Seafood lunch, dinner Union Square
    Bobby Van's "The Original" – Park Ave. menu Steakhouse lunch, dinner Midtown East
    Bobby Van's Grill – Broad St. menu American Traditional lunch, dinner Financial District
    Bobby Van's Grill – W. 50th St. Steakhouse lunch, dinner Midtown West
    Bobby Van's Steakhouse – E. 54th St. menu Steakhouse lunch, dinner Midtown East
    Capital Grille menu Steakhouse lunch, dinner Midtown West
    Capital Grille – Chrysler Center menu Steakhouse lunch, dinner Midtown East
    Capital Grille – Wall Street menu Steakhouse lunch, dinner Financial District
    Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine Indian dinner Midtown East
    Darbar Grill Fine Indian Cuisine menu Indian dinner Midtown East
    Dawat Indian lunch, dinner Midtown East
    db Bistro Moderne menu French lunch Midtown West
    Dos Caminos Meatpacking District menu Mexican lunch, dinner Meatpacking District
    Dos Caminos Park menu Mexican lunch, dinner Gramercy
    Dos Caminos Soho menu Mexican lunch, dinner SoHo
    Dos Caminos Third Avenue menu Mexican lunch, dinner Midtown East
    Gravy menu American New lunch, dinner Gramercy
    Inakaya New York menu Japanese dinner Midtown West
    Isabella's menu Mediterranean lunch, dinner Upper West Side
    La Masseria Italian lunch, dinner Midtown West
    Megu Midtown menu Japanese lunch, dinner Midtown East
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''Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" leaps to a record-breaking week at the box office

 

''Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" leaps to a record-breaking week at the box office.
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(NEW YORK - NY) “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has broken the Broadway record for single-week gross racking up $2.9 million  The previous record was held by  “Wicked” set earlier last year. Spider-Man box-office gross for the week ending New Year’s Day topped a previous record by more than $700,000.

Producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah Harris told the Daily News  Tuesday ,“We are thrilled that the public has taken such a liking to this show,” . They continued , “The audience continues to grow, and it is great to enter the New Year with such momentum.”The record-breaking week, saw 17,375 people packed The Foxwood Theatre, setting another Broadway mark for single-week attendance.

The musical’s reversal of fortune comes when many thought the show was DOA..Critics had written it off during its lengthy preview run.Several actors were injured on the job and the stage was considered unsafe..The play featuring the music of U2’s Bono and Edge suffered a series of on and off stage set backs ,some even claiming the show was cursed placing it on the brink of becoming Broadway’s biggest flop ever. The production began its turn around after director Julie Taymor left, the book was overhauled and it officially opened in June steadily building an audience since.