Category: New York
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45th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Mission: Engines Recovered
This week marks the 45th anniversary of Apollo 11’s mission to the moon. I can still remember as a young child watching our family’s T.V. as this inspiring piece of space history unfolded. And last March, I had the very cool experience of actually seeing up close some of the recovered F-1 engines that launched this legendary spaceship. Click here to…
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Sounds of the City : James Beard Awards at Lincoln Center
Dessert Bar at the James Beard GalaEarlier this month, I was invited to attend the James Beard Awards in NYC. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Ted Allen, this is the season’s ultimate culinary event where chefs from around the country receive what is well considered to be the most prestigious culinary awards including Rising Star…
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New York Festivals World’s Best Advertising Awards Event
The presentation of the New York Festivals World’s Best Advertising Awards was held last week at the New York Public Library’s Beaux-Arts landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. This was a great event where famous advertisers from around the world honored the previous year’s best achievements in that industry. A significant part of this day long…
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Things To Do In NYC This Week-Exosuit at the American Museum of Natural History
Here’s a list of things to do in NYC this week as published by the New York Times. Check out the limited time exhibit of the American Museum of Natural History’s Exosuit Display: American Museum of Natural History: ExoSuit Display and Presentation (through Wednesday) Think of Diver Dan — the hero of the 1960s live-action-with-puppets television…
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My Favorite NYC Christmas Window: 3D Hirschfeld. What About You?
Did you have a favorite NYC Christmas window this year? There were many to choose from especially up and down Fifth Avenue. But my favorite had to have been Henri Bendel’s 3D renditions of some of Al Hirschfeld‘s most well known drawings. Hirschfeld was a legendary artist best known for his…
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NYC: Shipwreck Exhibit at Discovery Times Square- Ends January 5th!
While in NYC for the holiday season check out a great exhibit on treasure hunting and deep sea exploration. “Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasure” is a wonderful hands-on attraction at the Discovery Times Square. This exhibit is said to feature over 500 authentic artifacts, including millions of dollars worth of gold and silver treasures,…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 