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Discover New York, L.L.C.
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1415
New York, NY 10165
tel +1 212-370-1319 • fax +1 212-370-1463
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| Thank you to Wendy Perrin and Condé Nast Traveler for choosing us as their exclusive “Destination Specialist for New York City” for the third consecutive year! We are thrilled to be included amongst the top travel specialists around the world. |
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How can we find out how much you charge for transfers?
The fastest way to find out how much transfers cost is to go to our website and look click on Transfers and Limousines. http://dnykg.com/transfers.html. Then, choose the vehicle size that you want from a town car to a 56 passenger motorcoach. Click on view details, and you will see the pricing.
Send an e-mail to us with the names of passengers:
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How can we find out which Broadway Show is a good fit for us?
Go to our website and click on Theater and Entertainment. That will tell you what is currently playing on Broadway with the show times, a bit about the show and where it is playing. http://dnykg.com/theater.html. Once you decide that you might want to see a show and that it is playing when you want to see it, click on http://dnykg.com/kitts_theater.html for Kitt’s personal opinion about that show and if it is appropriate for a family or is better for adults only. Once you know which show you wish to see, call us at 212-370-1319 and let us know if you prefer to sit in the VIP section of the orchestra in the first 15 rows or save a bit of money and sit on the side or rear orchestra or mezzanine. Or, e-mail us your request to sales@dnykg.com. Our team can provide tickets to concerts, sporting events including the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets and US Open in addition to the theater.
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Friday, August 4
Acoustic Sundays
14th Annual New York Ship & Boat Model Festival, South Street Seaport Museum, Pier 16, 16 Water Street. Dozens of model boat builders display their work on Pier 16 and float their models in the "pool-on-the-pier". Nautical skills demonstrations and kid-friendly fun rounds out the weekend through Saturday, August 5.
Saturday, August 5
Salsa Picante & Mambo Dance Party, Club 412 @ You Should Be Dancing, 412 Eighth Ave. at 31st Street, 4th Floor. Enjoy a monthly Salsa Saturday with guest DJs; Dance lesson at 8 PM.; dancing 9 PM. - 12 midnight.
A Run Across America Kick Off Event, Free Wheelchair Mission, Imagine Mosaic, Strawberry Fields, Central Park. Live entertainment and presentations by local dignitaries are scheduled. The event is to honor William Hibbard, a long distance runner who is celebrating his 50th birthday by running across the country to help raise awareness of Free Wheelchair Mission and fund the purchase of 25,000 wheelchairs.
Sunday, August 6
Lower East Side Farmer's Market, Lower East Side BID, Orchard between Broome and Delancey Street. Orchard Street will be brimming with a new crop for the community. Greenmarket, a program of the Council on the Environment of NYC, will open every Sunday through November on Orchard Street between Delancey and Broome from 10 AM -5 PM.
Family Program: Boats, Boats, Boats! South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St. From paper to wooden ones, boats have always been a favorite with everyone. Create your own Seaport inspired vessel to take home. Free with museum admission.
Monday, August 7
Summer Latin Wine Series, Havana Central Times Square, 151 West 46th Street, Monday Evenings 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Taste at least seven wines each night paired with Cuban Tapas. Love wines from different regions? Here’s a way to come to NYC and spend the weekend fine tuning your palate: click on http://dnykg.com/packages.html.
Package #2: "Wine Lovers Weekend" at the Hotel Giraffe includes:
- Round trip transfers from the airport to the hotel by town car
- One Bedroom Suite for two people
- Copy of Wine Spectator and a Bottle of Italian wine in room on arrival
- Private Wine tasting session at Crush Wines & Spirits by appointment
- Pitcher of Sangria and Tapas at Barna
- Hotel Giraffe amenities package including European style breakfast each morning and complimentary wine and cheese reception 5-8 pm each evening except Sunday, plus free high speed internet and passes to the New York Sports Club.
- Taxes and gratuities.
The "Wine Lover’s Weekend" at the Hotel Giraffe package is offered in June based upon double occupancy as follows:
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$1,140 per person for a suite with a King Bed
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The "Wine Lover’s Weekend" at the Hotel Giraffe package is offered July – Labor Day 2006 based upon double occupancy as follows:
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$999 per person for a suite with a King Bed.
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Bryant Park Summer Film Festival: Bryant Park 42nd Street and 6th Avenue. The Manchurian Candidate, begins at sunset.
Tuesday, August 8
Pokémon Party of the Decade, Bryant Park, 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Share in the excitement of an all day Pokémon 10th Anniversary celebration. Fans are invited to watch the Pokémon Video Game National Championships, play yet-to-be released video games, get character downloads, plus lots more. The Championships are the culmination of an action-packed 24-city tour.
Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets on Gramercy Park. The bohemian legend reborn, will open amidst the peaceful and quintessential neighborhood of Gramercy Park, New York City. Owner and Developer Ian Schrager will set the standard for modern luxury, creating a hotel that blends a downtown approach with a classic vocabulary. The changing seasons of Gramercy Park provides peaceful views to many of the hotel’s 185 rooms including 45 suites. Gem-stone colored guest rooms feature furniture upholstered in tapestry and velvet fabrics, desks are leather topped.
Wednesday, August 9
Entresueño -an evening of Flamencom Flamenco Arts Center, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. An explosive performance of heart-stopping flamenco music and dance by internationally renowned artists direct from Spain and the U.S. in the New York debut of "Entresueño" featuring Eli "La Truco," Edwin Aparicio, Oscar Valero, Pedro Cortes Jr., Jesus Montoya, and David Castellano. Click on http://dnykg.com/packages.html to see how you can take advantage of a fabulous weekend in New York and kick up your heels with our Package #3: “Catch Ballroom Fever” at the Hotel Elysee. It makes a wonderful gift certificate. Call your friends and ask them to join you.
Package #3: "Catch Ballroom Fever" at the Hotel Elysee includes:
- Round trip transfers from the airport to the hotel by town car
- Complimentary European style breakfast daily
- Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres each evening
- Complimentary bottle of Mionetto Prosecco on arrival
- Two 55-minute private dance lessons at either the Pierre Dulaine Dancenter or Stepping Out Studios. One lesson can be scheduled on Friday and a second
on Saturday. A third lesson may be arranged for Sunday for guests who choose to add a Sunday night to their package. All lessons are based upon availability.
- An instructional dance DVD so couples can continue to work on their skills when they return home
- *It is recommended that participants choose to focus on one dance such as Salsa, Argentine Tango, or Swing.
- Taxes and gratuities.
Stepping Out Studios, located in a sunny, newly renovated, 10,000-square-foot loft space, offers diverse programs in all styles and levels of partner dance. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, dancers from Stepping Out have been showcased on “Dancing with the Stars” and “’s Ballroom Challenge,” to name a few.
The Ballroom Fever weekend Package is only offered for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night stays and is based on availability.
The "Catch Ballroom Fever" at the Hotel Elysee package is offered in June 2006 based upon double occupancy as follows:
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$1,150 per person for a Queen/King bed.
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$1,350 per person for a suite with a King bed.
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The "Catch Ballroom Fever" at the Hotel Elysee package is offered July – Labor Day 2006 based upon double occupancy as follows:
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$925 per person for a Queen/King bed.
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$1,125 per person for a suite with a King bed.
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Thursday, August 10
Festival Latino NYC, Various locations throughout East Harlem, 212-983-0219. There will be free concerts in parks and streets, lectures, exhibits and special events at various community cultural venues throughout East Harlem/El Barrio through Sunday, August 20.
Friday, August 11
GMA Summer Concert Series: Carrie Underwood, Bryant Park, 40th – 42nd Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues. Live from the Good Morning America stage, some of the best acts in the world perform in the park throughout the summer. All concerts are free and open to the public and are broadcast live on ABC Television Network's Good Morning America every Friday. The show starts at 7am in the Upper Terrace.
Sunday, August 13
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, Flushing Meadows Park. A multicultural celebration and sporting event with more than 100 teams from across the US and Canada. Demonstrations of folk arts and crafts, an ethnic food court and multicultural performances including the Shaolin Temple Warrior Monks demonstrating Kung Fu, the Drum Spirit of China, and traditional music and dance from China, Mexico and Peru.
Friday, August 18
GMA Summer Concert Series: Christina Aguilera, Bryant Park, 40th – 42nd Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues. Live from the Good Morning America stage, some of the best acts in the world perform in the park throughout the summer. All concerts are free and open to the public and are broadcast live on ABC Television Network's Good Morning America every Friday. The show starts at 7am in the Upper Terrace.
Saturday, August 19
Police Appreciation Weekend. Intrepid honors New York’s Finest at its annual Police appreciation weekend. Specialized units perform demonstrations with their unique equipment. Join the Scuba team, Aviation units, Harbor Unit, Canine Unit and many more. Police are free with proper ID. Through Sunday, August 20.
Sunday, August 20
Blues & BBQ, Hudson River Park Trust, Pier 54, enter at West 14th Street. Hudson River Park's Blues & BBQ festival is the only one of its kind in the Tri-state area. Featuring both top level and hard to find acts, coupled with New York's best BBQ houses, the festival adds a much needed element to New York City's outdoor summer entertainment menu. 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Monday, August 21
Summer Latin Wine Series, Havana Central Times Square, 151 West 46th Street. 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Taste at least seven wines each night paired with Cuban Tapas. $60 per person for 1 class / $50 per person for each class when buying a package of 3 classes. Reservations required Wednesday before the event. Reservations 212 398-7447.
Tuesday, August 22
Brazilian Music Festival opens, Cornelia Street Café, through August 26th Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street between Bleeker and West 4th Street.
Friday, August 25
Shop 4 Class –2006. Shop 4 Class is an exciting citywide retail promotion to raise funds to purchase books for NYC elementary schools while showcasing NYC as the shopping capital of the world. Retailers will donate a portion of the proceeds from S4C week to the Fund for Public Schools. Through Friday, September 8th.
GMA Summer Concert Series: Lionel Richie, Bryant Park, 40th – 42nd Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues. Live from the Good Morning America stage, some of the best acts in the world perform in the park throughout the summer. All concerts are free and open to the public and are broadcast live on ABC Television Network's Good Morning America every Friday. The show starts at 7am in the Upper Terrace.
Summer Sessions: Design + DJ’s + Dancing, Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street at Fifth Avenue. Start your weekend off right with Cooper-Hewitt's Summer Sessions, held every Friday night from 6 PM - 9 PM in the largest private garden in NYC. Dance on the grass to the sounds of the city's top DJs, chat with friends while enjoying summer cocktails and Tapas, and wander through the Museum to check out the latest exhibitions. Free with admission.
Howl! Festival, Federation of East Village Artists .Tompkins Square Park. The festival celebrates the neighborhood's role as the cradle of counterculture. Bars, clubs, galleries, parks, and theaters throughout the Lower East Side join together in an explosion of dance, film, food, music, art, and performance.
Saturday, August 26
Jazz at the Mansion, Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace. This annual jazz concert on the Mansion's south lawn and patio. Veteran musicians will perform, compliments of organizer and local legend, Marjorie Elliot of Parlor Entertainment. Limited seating: first come, first served. Bring blankets or sit on the lawn, where picnicking will be permitted. No cellular phone calls, please. Time 2 PM. We’ll take you on a personal tour of Harlem terminating at the museum.
Battle Week Commemoration: American Revolution Reenactment, Governors Island, Governors Island Ferry, 10 South Street. Revolutionary War encampment sponsored by Fraunces Tavern Museum and Doughty's Artillery.
Monday, August 28
US Open Tennis Championships, United States Tennis Association, USTA National Tennis Center, Corona Park, Flushing. As one of the four Grand Slam tournaments of professional tennis, the U.S. Open is a proving ground for the world's best tennis players. Check out all-stars like Andy Roddick and the Williams sisters in day- and night-time action-packed singles and doubles matches. Day matches at 11 AM; night matches at 7 PM. Call us for tickets at 212-370-1319.
Thursday, August 31
TBV Video Music Awards 2006, Radio City Music Hall, 6th Avenue between 50th and 51st Street. The 23rd annual awards show will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, August 31st at 8 PM (ET/PT). The 2006 VMAs will be a multi-screen experience for fans that will live and breathe on every single MTV platform - MTV, MTV2, mtvU, mtvUber, MTV.com, MTV Overdrive, wireless, and more! Call us for tickets.
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Three new shows will open this month:
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Martin Short Fame Becomes Me, August 10
The Fantasticks, August 17
Seven Guitars, August 17
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Closing this month:
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Bridge & Tunnel, August 6
Spring Awakening, August 13
Faith Healer, August 13
Everythings Turning Into Beautiful, August 26
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What a month this has been for me with a wonderful trip to Montreal and Quebec, two beautiful cities. I stayed at the Neligan in Old Montreal in a darling room. Please note that this should be restricted to couples for a romantic get-a-way rather than a business traveler due to low lighting everywhere. The Frontenac in Quebec exhibited old world charm to the meeting attendees that I joined for a conference. Ask for rooms overlooking the river.
Then, in it was on to Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, my first visit to either city. Yes, I did get to try Omaha steak in Omaha, which was delicious.
Next was Norfolk for my son, Brent’s wedding to Brooke Phillips. We think that this is the first marriage between two ADME DMCP’s offspring so it is very exciting. Both Anne Phillips, (Phillips Tours) and I hold the DMCP (Destination Management Certified Professional) designation through ADME (Association of Destination Management Executives), so we are delighted both personally and professionally to see this union.
For those of you who have watched Brent grow up over the years in many countries and receive the newsletter, the wedding photos will be up on line on August 11th. Here is the link for my personal friends to view those: Wedding photos: www.atlantisphoto.com, enter Garrett in the "Find Event" box. Veronica Dana Photography, (757) 464-6292. Photos@veronivadana.com. For those of you whom I have not met, the bride and groom will be obvious. My photos will be in my Charles Nolan designed little black dress with the blue ruffled “throw”. Brent chose New York, New York for his dance with me as mother of the groom, which I thought was absolutely perfect! It was an amazing four days of seeing old friends, meeting new ones and joining with a fabulous new family. The bride and groom are off to South Africa for four days in Cape Town, four days on Safari and eight days in Mauritius. Then, it’s back to work. Thanks go to Leslie and Andre Botha at Trans Africa Safaris for creating this magical honeymoon for them.
It’s so nice to have so many personal contacts to help each other discover the best in each destination. We are honored to have been selected by Wendy Perrin, Conde Nast Traveler for the third consecutive year as their exclusive choice for Top Destination Specialist for New York City and we look forward to taking each of you beyond the New York City that you already know!
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