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Events in New York City

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

2008 Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn



Today, October 5th, is the day for the 2008 Atlantic Antic, the annual street festival on Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue. As usual, there's a diverse selection of great food, and at the Atlantic Antic Web site you'll find a handy food map of the festival so you can head right for the eats you want. There will be everything from funnel cakes to pulled pork to grilled sardines.

The Atlantic Antic ...

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

2008 Open House New York - Go Behind the Scenes



Open House New York lets you go behind the scenes of some of the most familiar places in the City... more than 350 in all.

During the weekend of October 4th and 5th you can get tours of architectural wonders that are rarely seen by New Yorkers (many of which are usually private or off-limits to the public). Covering all five boroughs of New York City, the 2008 Open ...

Friday, September 26th, 2008

2008 New York Film Festival is On



The New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center is on now! There are 28 films from 18 countries in the main slate, including some directors making their debut at the Festival, and others who are familiar faces to attendees of the NYFF.

Clint Eastwood's Changeling will be the NYFF Centerpiece, while the closing night will feature Darren Aronofsky's latest film, The Wrestler, which is sparking intense Oscar buzz for its ...

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Yankee Stadium Hosts Its Final Game Tonight



After 85 years, Yankee Stadium is hosting its final game ever tonight, September 21st. Andy Pettitte will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees against Baltimore when the game starts at 8 p.m., but the festivities will have started long before then.

Babe Ruth's granddaughter visited Yankee Stadium for the final time yesterday, and today fans will be allowed to walk on the field and tour monument park ...

Friday, September 19th, 2008

2008 Feast of San Gennaro Ends 9/21



It's the final weekend of New York's biggest outdoor event to pig out on sausage and peppers, cannoli, and zeppole... the Feast of San Gennaro wraps up for 2008 on Sept. 21st.

Taking place on Mulberry Street in New York City's historic Little Italy, the Feast features more than 300 vendors selling food, drink, and other items. Or you eat indoors or outdoors at three dozen of Little Italy's restaurants. ...

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

The 2008 Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour



Harlem has a rich history in the arts and culture... and the present is pretty impressive, too. You can tour the studios of over 100 artists in 60 different locations at the 2008 Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour, which takes place on October 4th and 5th.

The tour is managed by ArtHarlem, a community-based, not-for-profit organization, and you can find more information on it and on the Harlem Open Artist ...

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

The Ground Zero Museum: September 11 Recovery Photos and Other Items



The Ground Zero Museum Web site says on its home page, "IMAGES & REMNANTS FROM THE GROUND ZERO RECOVERY." It's a modest claim for a modest-sized museum, but the photos I've seen are quite powerful. You can see a selection of them at the Ground Zero Museum's Web site at www.groundzeromuseumworkshop.com.

The photos at the non-profit Museum were taken by Gary Marlon Suson, who was the official photographer at ...

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

New Yorkers Invited to Sign September 11 Beam



Steel beams that will be used in building National September 11 Memorial & Museum have been to about half the states in the U.S., and now they've come home to New York City. On this September 10 and 11 the beams will be on display and the public is invited to come and sign them, and to write "notes of hope" that will be preserved in the museum.

The signings ...

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

REVISED Schedule for U.S. Open Tennis - 9/7 & 9/8



Rain from the remnants of tropical storm Hanna wrecked havoc on Saturday's U.S. Open schedule, although some action was completed. The REVISED U.S. Open schedule for men's semifinals, men's final, and women's final are below.

Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets on Saturday to book his spot in the men's singles final. The other match, Rafael Nadal vs. Scotsman Andy Murray, was started during the Federer/Djokovic match to try ...

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Tickets for Michael Bublé at Madison Square Garden



Acclaimed singer Michael Bublé is coming to New York's Madison Square Garden on December 5th. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 8th, and the good seats are sure to go fast. Granted, the huge Garden is not the ideal venue to see this type of singer, but because of Michael Bublé's popularity I guess this type of arena is where he will be booked.

You can get your Michael Bublé ...