Some of you may remember Emily Whelan who used to work for us. Emily is taking her Master's Degree in Baton Rouge at LSU. Emily returned from a three week trip to Australia on Sunday evening just as Katrina was coming to Lousiana.

She said that anyone wishing to send anything to the people in Lousiana for relief can send things directly to her and she will distribute any food, clothes or other items sent. LSU is a relief center.

Please send anything that you can to:
Emily Whelan
4755 Arrowhead
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Thank you to Wendy Perrin and Condé Nast Traveler for choosing us as their exclusive “Destination Specialist for New York City” for the second consecutive year!  We are thrilled to be included among the top travel specialist around the world.

• September 3rd – 5th
  Washington Square Art Exhibit, University Place, between East 3rd and East 12th Streets.  Noon – 6pm.
  
  
• September 3rd
  Caribbean Splashdown Music Festival, Marcus Garvey Park, 122nd Street & Fifth Ave, Harlem.  The 1st annual Caribbean Splashdown Music Festival, Art, Craft and Health Fair presented by the Council of Antigua & Barbuda Associations presenting artists from Antigua, Belize, St. Kitts, Jamaica & Trinidad.  1pm–6pm
  
  
• September 3rd
  Outdoor Market at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, Prince St. between Mott & Mulberry St. Shop Nolita (North of Little Italy) handcrafted jewelry, trendy sunglasses, original designs of men, women and children’s clothing, unique handmade handbags, fine art, lacquered vibrant pottery, and semi-precious stones accessories. Great bargains are to be found so come and shop every Fri., Sat., & Sun till the end of December.
  
  
• September 4th
  Brazilian Day New York, 46th St. between Madison Ave. and Broadway, and Sixth Ave. from 42nd to 52nd Sts. Enjoy Brazilian food, entertainment and crafts at this lively street fair, or drop into one of the Brazilian restaurants along W. 46th Street. 10am – 6pm.
  
  
• September 5th
  Labor Day Parade, Fifth Avenue at 44th Street to the reviewing stand at 69th St.
  
  
• September 9th – 11th
  Fine Motor Auction & Luxury Lifestyle Expo, Rand/Workman, Piers 92 & 94, New York City, at West 54th Street.  New York City's largest auction of fine automobiles & motorcycles as well as a luxury expo of the finest brands in Jewelry, Watches, Aviation, Resorts, Spas, Cigars, Wines and much more. 
  
  
• September 9th – 11th
  LMCC presents: Art and Recovery: An International Summit
  Alliance for Downtown New York, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street. LMCC commemorates an international summit. The summit will bring together a group of distinguished writers, artists, architects, policy makers, lawyers and other culture workers from a range of countries and contexts for a series of open discussions and debates.
  
  
• September 9th – 16th
  Spring Collection
  Olympus Fashion Week, Bryant Park, 42nd St. & 6th Ave. Preview the Spring 2006 collections from scores of designers, including Donna Karan and Zac Posen as they show their new collections to celebrities, media, and the fashion industry.
  
  
• September 10th
  Non-Fiction Books & Paper Fair, Tip Top Shoe Building, 155 West 72nd Street
  Purchase a wide variety of non-fiction books and paper with free admission. Rare, Used, Out-of-Print Books and Sheet Music, Auction Catalogs, Calendars, Photographs, Magazines, Posters, Miscellaneous, etc.  10am-2pm
  
  
• September 10th
  New York Superboat Grand Prix, Hudson River from Battery Park to 42nd Street.  Some of the world's fastest and largest powerboats race on the Hudson River. Equipped with up to four engines producing more than 4,800 hp, these boats can reach speeds upwards of 170 mph.
  
  
• September 10th
  30th Anniversary of the New York Salsa Festival, Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave between 33rd & 30th St .  Artists: Victor Manuelle, India, Tito Rojas, Oscar D'Leon, Sonora Poncena and N'Klabe. Every year the largest and most anticipated Salsa Musical Festival in the World has been celebrated and completes a milestone that atones for the longevity of the music genre, as well as its major promoter Ralph Mercado.
  
  
• September 10th
  Esprit Vertical Runway, Time Warner Center, Esprit Time Warner Center.  From Esprit, the first brand to ever create a vertical runway, 12 professional models will glide down the side of the Time Warner Center beginning 120 ft above ground. All are welcome to watch at 1pm from Time Warner Center and Columbus Park Circle.
  
  
• September 10th
  Music Memorabilia Show, Tip Top Shoe Building, 155 West 72nd Street.  Purchase a wide variety of music memorabilia. Merchandise includes over 10,000 items from 1800s to 1980s, records - LPs (33 1/3 rpm), 45rpm, 78rpm - jazz, rock and roll, R & B - soul, blues, gospel-spiritual, soundtracks, theatre music, disco, pop vocals, country, folk, opera, classical.  10am-2pm with free admission.
  
  
• September 10th and 11th
  The Big Apple Comic-Con: Comic Book, Art, & Toy Show, Penn Plaza Pavilion/Big Apple Con, 401 Seventh Ave at 33rd St.  War, Horror, Suspence, Swords, and Sorcery! Big Apple Comic-Con's salute to Adventure Comics! Special Guest Creators Include: Jim Steranko (Nick Fury), Sal Buscema (Fantastic 4). Celebrity guests: Kristine Sutherland (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Melodie Anderson (Flash Gordon) & Many more TBA! Over 300 tables of Comic Books, Toys & Anime!
  
  
• September 12th and 13th
  All Asia Food Expo, The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street.  Exhibitors from all areas of Asia will be showcasing hundreds of unique foods and beverages including sauces, noodles, rice, vegetables and more! All Asia Food Expo has the largest array of Asian foods than you'll find at any other trade show in the US.
  
  
• September 12th and 13th
  Comida Latina, The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street. 
  Exhibitors display hundreds of products from throughout the Americas, with the largest array of Hispanic foods and beverages that you'll find on the East Coast.
  
  
• September 14th – 17th
  CMJ Music Marathon, CMJ Network, At CMJ Music Marathon 2005, more than 90,000 music industry professionals, artists and music enthusiasts converge on New York City to celebrate today's music and chart its future course. This 25th Anniversary event will bring together over 1000 bands in 4 days in over 50 venues throughout NYC.
  
  
• September 15th
  Unveiling of Gilda Radner Way, Gilda's Club New York City, 195 West Houston Street. Gilda Radner Way will be unveiled by celebrities affiliated with the clubhouse and local politicians in conjunction with the ten year anniversary of Gilda's Club New York City. Reception to immediately follow at the clubhouse and you must RSVP for reception. For more info, visit gildasclubnyc.org.
  
  
• September 15th – 18th
  Luxury Travel Expo
  Kitt Garrett to speak at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street. Top-level travel executives and agents available to network and consult with consumers who are looking for a prime vacation spot for honeymoons, family cruise vacations, spa weekends, ski trips and golf outings. Attend educational sessions and meet with representatives from resorts, cruise lines, spas, airlines & more!
  
  
• September 15th – 25th
  Feast of San Gennaro, Little Italy, Mulberry Street.  Food, games, rides, concessions, entertainment, restaurants, parade, and a religious procession. The oldest, largest and liveliest festa, the Feast of San Gennaro attracts more than 3 million people over 11 days in September.
  
  
• September 17th
  48th Annual German American Steuben Parade, German-American Steuben Parade Committee of New York, Fifth Ave, 63rd to 86th St.  German heritage and the life of Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben who wrote "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States," also known as the "Blue Book", thus giving American soldiers a very first manual. 12pm 
  
  
• September 18th
  African-American Day Parade, African-American Day Parade, Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard at 111^th Street.  Experience the spirit and festivities as this energetic parade travels from Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard from 111th Street to 142nd Street. 2pm
  
  
• September 18th
  Columbus Avenue Festival, Columbus Avenue, Columbus Avenue from 66th to 86th Streets.  Eat delicious food, browse the crafts, clothing and jewelry for sale and enjoy live entertainment.  11am – 6pm. 
  
  
• September 18th
  Pathmark Celebracion de la Herencia Hispana, Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport , Pier 17, South Street Seaport.  People from Spain, the Caribbean, and the Americas gather to celebrate Spanish culture music and language. Free entertainment; major bands and recording artists have performed at the celebration, including Mariachi Real de Mexico and the Tahuantinsuyo folk band of the Andes.
  
  
• September 18th
  African American Day Parade.  African American Day Parade, Inc., 111th St. to 142nd St. on Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. in Harlem.  The 36th Annual African American Day Parade will be held in Harlem at 2pm. 
  
  
• September 20th and 21st
  U.S. Maritime Security Expo, The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  655 West 34th Street.  Learn about the new measures being taken to secure our nation from the threats of terrorists from 10am-5pm on 9/20, and from 10am-4pm on 9/21.
  
  
• September 21st – 25th
  The New York Armory Antiques & Design Show 7th Regiment Armory, Park Ave. & 67th St. More than 80 major international dealers exhibit their wares, covering a span of 5,000 years. Items range from Pre-Columbian antiquities to 19th-century Oriental furniture, plus decorative accessories, estate jewelry, rare books, paintings, prints, maps, posters, porcelain, silver and textiles. 
  
  
• September 25th
  Muslim Day Parade, Madison Ave. at 41st Street to 26th Streets.  Celebrate Muslim history and culture with this festive parade. 1pm. 
  
  
• September 30th – October 2nd
  New York City Concours d’Elegance, Wollman Rink, Central Park.  Join thousands of automobile enthusiasts & car collectors from all over the world for three full days of exciting rare automobiles on display including vintage sports & racing cars that will be judged by renowned automotive experts, journalists, racecar drivers and celebrities.

The fall season is about to begin with some provocative titles coming up in September.  Call us for tickets to anything, concerts, theater and sporting events.  Let us know whether you prefer to sit in the first 15 rows center orchestra, or are happy to save some money and would prefer the rear mezzanine or balcony.  Remember The Odd Couple begins previews October 4th.

First Performances:

Colder Than Here, September 7th In the Wings, September 9th A Naked Girl on the AppianWay, September 13th Latinologues, September 13th Absurd Person Singular, September 22nd In My Life, September 27th

Opening Night:

Dr. Sex, September 15th The Great American Trailer Park Musical, September 15th Fran’s Bed, September 25th Colder than Here, September 28th In the Wings, September 28th