Saturday, December 30, 2006
New York National Boat Show, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Main Entrance: 35th Street & 11th Avenue. 212-984-7000. World's first & longest running boating event features 1000+ vessels from major U.S. and international manufacturers as well as 200+ vendors selling everything needed for getting out on the water--electronics and engines, accessories and nautical gifts items, finance and insurance, gadgets and gear. Runs through Sunday, January 7. Please remember DNYKG charters more private yachts than anyone else in NYC! Call us whether you wish a romantic dinner cruise with jazz trio for 20 or a corporate event for 500 with a variety of entertainment on each deck!
Monday, January 1, 2007
Outsider Art Fair, The Puck Building, Houston Street and Lafayette Street. Through Thursday, February 1, 2007. Ever want to see how the prints are made? Visit an artist in his or her studio and learn from the experts. Understanding Prints and Printmaking
Friday, January 5
Three Kings Day Parade, El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street. 212-831-7272. Join El Museo's 30th Anniversary Three Kings' Day Parade. Celebrate and learn the tradition of this holiday throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. El Museo's parade, led by the Three Kings, winds through the streets of El Barrio, and includes lively music, bright costumes and an educational theatrical presentation prior to the parade.
Saturday, January 13
Adventures in Travel Expo, The Piers, 755 12th Avenue, 212-216-2000. The Adventures in Travel Expo is the world's largest adventure travel show, bringing together hundreds of destinations, resorts and tour guides from around the globe to help tri-state residents plan their ultimate adventure vacation. Learn to dive in the huge scuba pool, view kayak demos, see cultural performers and more! www.adventureexpo.com. Runs through Sunday, January 14.
Monday, January 15
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue. 212-623-7200. Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King at BBG! Join everyone in the Palm House for this touching and beautiful annual performance of spirituals featuring the Great Day Chorale led by founder and director Louvinia Pointer. Plant lovers can enjoy a special tour at 1 pm highlighting the plants of Africa in the Steinhardt Conservatory.
Tuesday, January 16
The Doug Aitken Project at MoMA, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 West 53rd Street. 212-708-9400. Continuous sequences of film scenes will be projected onto seven facades, including those on West Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth streets and those overlooking The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. Inspired by the densely built environment of New York's midtown. Runs through Monday, February 12.
Stay for either lunch or dinner in one of Danny Meyer’s 5 wonderful places to have a bite to eat all within MoMA. For anyone wanting to know more about the food industry and hospitality in New York City, pick up a copy of Danny’s new book Setting the Table. You’ll love reading about how one man can make a real difference in his neighborhood.
If you are hungry, Kitt’s favorite is the Tarte Flambee and a glass of red wine -- perfect for lunch or dinner at the bar in the Bar Room at The Modern.
Friday, January 19
Antiques at the Armory, 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Avenue and 27th Street. 212-225-0020. Through Sunday, January 21.
Winter Antiques Show, Seventh Regiment Armory, 67th Street and Park Avenue, 718-292-7392. Through Sunday, January 28.
Antiquing in New York can mean anything from finding treasures at auction to bargains at flea markets. How and what you choose and what price to pay is through experience to make sure that you receive value. Our personal experts can are also licensed NYC guides and can help you make the best purchases. E-mail us a sales@dnykg.com to book your Antiques Experience with us.
Saturday, January 20
Americana & Antiques at the Piers, Passenger Ship Terminal Piers, Pier 92 between 50th and 55th Street. Runs through Sunday, January 21.
Monday, January 22
Winter Restaurant Week,
NYC & Company, Citywide 212-484-1222. "Restaurant Week," now in its 15th year, celebrates the leading restaurants of New York City. This winter will promote New York City as "The City That Never Sleeps." 24 hours, 7 days a week, New Yorkers can get anything at anytime of day. There will be a $24.07 prix-fixe lunch and $35.00 prix-fixe dinner. Through Friday, January 26. This is a wonderful way to try new restaurants. Some of the offerings are full menu choices, while others are extremely limited.
Why not call us to take a private cooking class or explore some of the great neighborhoods and learn where the real New Yorker’s eat and shop! 212-370-1319. Please remember that each experience is custom designed for each guest and private. You can create your own group, but we do not join guests into a group.
Wednesday, January 31
The National Black Fine Art Show, The Puck Building, Houston at Lafayette. 212-925-5257. The National Black Fine Art Show is the only fine art fair in the world showcasing original artwork by African, African American and Caribbean artists. The show will feature 38 of the finest international exhibitors with work ranging from 19th century to contemporary. All artwork is for sale. www.blackfineartshow.com. Runs through Sunday, February 4.
Harlem is much larger than you think with a great number of historic buildings including the Morris Jumel Mansion, once the headquarters to General George Washington. From an art and architecture standpoint, you’ll want to allow a minimum of four hours. Let us combine this experience with a private tour of Harlem for you with a visit an artist in his/her studio and see the changes taking place in the neighborhood.
