Deck the halls with swag inspired by the city itself
Get in the holiday spirit with these New-York inspired ornament--from hipster ornaments hand-crafted in Brooklyn to classic looks from Uptown faves (think: Barney's and Bergdorf's, of course), our picks reflect the varied themes of the city and sure to brighten even the smallest of NYC apartments this season.
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An African circus act at the New Victory Theater, a Brothers Grimm tale, Dan Zanes and friends, and much more family fun.
Give your kids the gift of a performance this year and bring them to one of the many kid-friendly happenings this weekend. Maybe you feel like something a bit musical—the Laurie Berkner Band has a special show at the New York Society for Ethical Culture and Dan Zanes is hosting a holiday sing-along at the City Winery. For classical music… [more]
Get excited for “Mother Africa” this holiday season by learning about featured instruments and dances!
The New Victory Theater is renowned for producing children's theater that is both edgy and original as well as decidedly crowd-pleasing and kid-friendly. And their annual holiday shows are no exception. This year, for the duration of the holiday season (December 6 through January 5, 2014), New Victory is showing "Mother Africa"--which celebrates and showcases the rich traditions of African… [more]
Actress Betsy Brandt, winter classes preview, holiday gift ideas for all, and more
Our December cover girl Betsy Brandt; photo by Michael Jurick; on Betsy Brandt: Shoshanna dress, Stephanie Kantis gold cuff bracelet; location: The JCC in Manhattan
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Breaking Fab
Rising star, mother of two, and New York newcomer Betsy Brandt makes an elegant transition from “Breaking Bad” to sitcom sweetheart on “The Michael J. Fox Show”
The Gift Of Giving Back
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The 14th Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square brought family fun and holiday cheer to the Upper West Side.
On Monday, the frigid weather subsided for a night, giving the city a chance to properly welcome the changing seasons with the Fourteenth Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square. The evening began with a cheerful crowd gathered at Dante Park to await the lighting of a towering tree adorned with glittering ornaments. Once the tree ignited the Upper West Side… [more]
Join Citibabes for a unique holiday shopping event at their space downtown–complete with snacks, seasonal cheer, and more!
Head over to Citibabes in SoHo on December 14, from 10am to 4pm for a fun-filled day of holiday shopping on their 4th floor (featuring over 75 unique vendors), and light snacks, beverages, arts & crafts, and more on their 3rd floor, at their complimentary 'Tis The Season In The Citi event! Citibabes hopes to have 200-300 people in attendance--plus, you can bring… [more]