July 22nd, 2008
It's time once again for restaurant week in New York (the summer edition), and you can find all the details at the official site below. Restaurant week takes place in summer 2008 from July 21 to 25 and July 28 to August 1. Check the restaurants, hours, and locations below.
http://nycvisit.com/restaurantweek/
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News, Restaurants, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
July 18th, 2008
Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, the site of the U.S. Open each summer, is being readied for a different type of contest on Saturday, July 19th: a professional basketball game. The hometown New York Liberty will take on the Indiana Fever in the first-ever WNBA game to take place outdoors. The women are getting a jump on the men: next year it's expected that the NBA will hold its first ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
July 11th, 2008
Just because you couldn't get a ticket to the 2008 Baseball All-Star Game doesn't mean you can't join in the all-star fun... check out the DHL All-Star Fanfest at New York's Javits Center! It runs from Friday, July 11th right up to the day of the All-Star Game itself, Tuesday, July 15th.
It's billed as the largest baseball interactive spectacular in the world, and you'll find exhibits, memorabilia, a chance to ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
July 2nd, 2008
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show is one of the most spectacular displays in the country, and here are the details on where, when, and how to see it.
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks Web site (see link below) lists the starting time as 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4th, but usually the first shells aren't fired until 9:20 or so. This site also tells where the best viewing ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
June 30th, 2008
The rumors of a free Bon Jovi Central Park concert have been confirmed. The band will perform a free show in the Park on July 12th as part of the festivities surrounding the baseball All-Star Game, which will take place at Yankee Stadium on July 15th.
This is the last season for the original Yankee Stadium; the replacement will open next season right next door to the current one. The possibility ...
Posted in Entertainment, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
June 26th, 2008
Visitors around the world visited New York three years ago to see "The Gates," a large public art display featuring orange banners. Now New York is getting ready to host a much smaller (but not necessarily less impressive) art display, "Waterfalls."
As its name suggests, it's a series of waterfalls in four different New York settings. Created by the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, the watery display will be set up at ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
June 21st, 2008
There's only one Coney Island, and there's only one Mermaid Parade... and it's today, June 21st. At the parade you'll find a King Neptune and Queen Mermaid, plenty of mermaids in costume, plus walking sea creatures, antique cars, marching bands and much more.
The Mermaid Parade calls itself the "nation's largest art parade," but it's also a celebration of the arrival of the summer, all with wild costumes and a Mardi ...
Posted in Attractions, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
June 18th, 2008
Brooklyn, a borough famous for its unique culture and history, made a bit of unusual history yesterday when the first Ikea store in New York City opened in the Red Hook section.
It seems kind of odd, a Swedish home-furnishings store in the borough known for the Brooklyn Dodgers and its own distinctive accent, but maybe the lilt of the Swedish accent blended in well this morning at the ...
Posted in Events, News by DB.in.NYC -
June 9th, 2008
Tickets for the U.S. Open tennis tournament went on sale June 9th to the general public. Many people think that U.S. Open tickets are impossible to get, but the truth is that there are many tickets available, and here's how you can get them.
There are more tickets to the U.S. Open for sale these days than ever before, thanks to the opening of the 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium a number ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -
June 7th, 2008
The Puerto Rican Day Parade is one of New York City's largest parades, and this year's (held on Sunday, June 8th) may be the biggest Puerto Rican Day Parade the City has ever seen.
The parade is expected to draw around two million spectators, although the predicted 95-degree temperatures might convince some folks to stay inside and watch the parade in air-conditioned comfort on TV.
The parade route runs on Fifth Avenue ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, Things To Do by DB.in.NYC -