Leave for New York this Friday!

[supportivemom]

Leave for New York this Friday!#1

Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:19pm

Although I'm disappointed in the strike, my daughter and I are so excited to be going to NY! Today I was wearing a sleeveless top and I was warm! We're gonna freeze our rears! Will love it though! My sister really wants to see the Radio City Christmas Show. I'm now leaning to see Altar Boyz. It doesn't look like the strike will be over before the holidays so my daughter can't see LB or Chicago- oh well! My daughter said we can shop! If anyone wants to recommend some stores that are reasonable- please post! I'm also hoping to meet some BWW posters in person. I'm staying at 7th and 53rd. Anyone live or work near there? I'm getting more excited and anxious as I type. mom and Broadwaybaby13

[DG]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#2

Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:21pm

Have a wonderful trip, SupMom! You have a great attitude - I'm sure it will serve you well.

Don't forget the wonderful museums and libraries in between the shopping

[wonderfulwizard11]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#2

Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:25pm

I hope you have a fantastic trip supportivemom!

For shopping, how about Triton Gallery?
Triton Gallery

I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

[supportivemom]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#3

Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:26pm

Thanks DG! I majored in the history and criticism of art in college so I hope to get to a museum. When I was there about 4 years ago, I was rushed through the Met. Museum of Art (I was chaperoning middle school kids). I never did get to the Guggenheim. mom

the Triton Gallery looks good- thanks for the tip Updated On: 11/14/07 at 11:26 PM

[miss pennywise]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#4

Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:35pm

I understand there are other things you can do in New York besides attend theatre. I hope you are able to find out what they are, SupMom! Let us know, okay?


(And have a fabulous time!)

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[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#5

Posted: 11/15/07 at 6:50am

Not sure how long you'll be there, but I believe New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" starts around Thanksgiving. Out of all the numerous productions of this particular ballet I have seen, NYCB's stands out as the "definitive" version (at least in my opinion).

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[Unknown User]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#6

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:12am

i'd love to meet ya'll for a coffee!

[jaystarr]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#7

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:26am

SuppMom,



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Updated On: 11/15/07 at 07:26 AM

[mominator]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#8

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:34am

Have a great time SupMom! Also don't forget a stroll through Central Park is always fun. The ice skating rink is open at RC (the ice in nothing to write home bout, but could be a lot of fun)

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[supportivemom]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#9

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:44am

Thanks to all for the suggestions- so much to do and so little time! My sister really wants to see the Christmas Show at Radio City. The Nutcracker also sounds great since my daughter is a dancer. My daughter would love to skate but she can be accident prone and she doesn't want to take the chance of hurting herself before she competes at Thespians Dec. 1st. I would love for her to skate at Rock Center for the NY experience. It's not like we have outdoor skating rinks here in N. Fla! I love Central Park as well. My mind is spinning from all this excitement! mom

[WickedGeek28]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#10

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:56am

I hope you have an awesome visit here and enjoy the shopping and site seeing!

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird

[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#11

Posted: 11/15/07 at 8:22am

Have a wonderful time! I'm so jealous (but I'll be up there for Christmas).

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[best12bars]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#12

Posted: 11/15/07 at 8:28am

Have a wonderful time, mom! So much to see and do in NYC.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[SNAFU]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#13

Posted: 11/15/07 at 9:24am

I believe the Nutcracker starts on either Tuesday or Wednesday. If you go to Radio City do yourself a favor and go to The Top of the Rock at sunset! Most spectacular views of the city, better then Empire State (because you actually have the Emoire State in the view!). It is great to watch the light come on all over town! I live here and enjoy it everytime I do it!

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[mauriposa]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#14

Posted: 11/15/07 at 9:36am

Have a wonderful and safe trip. There is so much to do in NYC that has nothing to do with Broadway. I definitely agree that you should hit up some museums while you're there. The last (and only) time I was in the city, I saw so many shows I barely had time to do anything else. Who knows? If it continues, this strike can be a a bit of a blessing in disguise.

[MuslimBwayFan]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#15

Posted: 11/15/07 at 9:45am

Have a great trip! We're on 47th and 7th, right behind LB!

Also there is Still a great deal of Performing Arts to be devoured. Even if you are not into Opera, I suggest checking out NYC Opera or The Met, they are once-in-a-lifetime experiences if you are from out of town. Updated On: 11/15/07 at 09:45 AM

[Jane2]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#16

Posted: 11/15/07 at 10:01am

Looking forward to getting together!

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[supportivemom]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#17

Posted: 11/15/07 at 6:30pm

Can't believe that this time tomorrow night I will be in NY! We're just now getting some cooler weather. It's about 65 right now at 6:30. Gotta keep packing! mom

[thetinymagic2]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#18

Posted: 11/15/07 at 6:35pm

Take the subway down to Chinatown, visit PEARL RIVER MART , an super excellent discount Chinese emporium. Fun! Then have lunch at the BIG WONG on Mott St. (good food, very cheap). Beware of street vendors, though. Knock-offs and over priced if they think your'e a tourist.

[spiderdj82]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#19

Posted: 11/15/07 at 6:50pm

I will be there in May . . . WOOT!!!

Have a great trip

"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2

[best12bars]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#20

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:11pm

The last time I was there, I decided to play "tourist" (which is something I didn't do enough when I lived there), and I went to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Without A Trace went with me, and we had a BLAST that day. The museums at both places are a lot more extensive and impressive than I imagined, and the cost for this inspirational day of history and enlightenment is pretty damn cheap.

If the weather is permitting, I think you'd enjoy the boat ride there and back, plus the trip "back in time" as well.

And if go, get down there early and you can avoid the crowds!
Check it out!

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[mauriposa]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#21

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:44pm

Besty, that's exactly the kind of stuff I was talking about that I didn't get to do because we were too busy cramming 7 shows into 5 days. Now, I wish I had.

[best12bars]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#22

Posted: 11/15/07 at 7:55pm

mauriposa---next time!

You won't regret it. We had a terrific day.

We also went down to the South Street Seaport and did the "historical" stuff down there on another day. I'd been before, but not to the museums (both shipboard and the surrounding area). We also walked all around Wall Street, and headed across the Brooklyn Bridge on foot.

There is a lot of history in NY. Still "touristy" things on my list I want to explore:

The Woodlawn Cemetery (one of the oldest landscaped cemeteries in the U.S.). Some of the people buried there: Irving Berlin, Irene & Vernon Castle, George M. Cohan, Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Clarence Derwent, Duke Ellington, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Archibald Gracie, Oscar Hammerstein, Lionel Hampton, W.C. Handy, Sam Harris, Coleman Hawkins, Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Victor Herbert, Augustus Juilliard, Fiorello LaGuardia, Canada Lee, Joseph Leyendecker, Rowland H. Macy, Johnny Marks, Bat Masterson, Marilyn Miller, Robert Moses, Harold Nicholas, Chauncey Olcott, Antoinette Perry, Otto Preminger, Joseph Pulitzer, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Isador & Ida Straus, Laurette Taylor, Henry Westinghouse, Bert Williams, Henry Gaylord Wilshire, and Frank W. Woolworth... JUST to name a few!

http://www.thewoodlawncemetery.org/

The Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn:

http://www.bbg.org/vis2/

They will have to wait for another trip!

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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Updated On: 11/15/07 at 07:55 PM

[supportivemom]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#23

Posted: 11/15/07 at 8:59pm

Thanks Best. Some of those things I was able to see on my first visit to NY. I'm always up for anything historical. My friend who lives near Juilliard and across from where Regis and Kelly tapes just called me to give me some tips on getting around. I am going to be so tired when I get back home because I'm trying to cram in as much as possible! Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and info. It is ALL SO APPRECIATED! mom

[Jane2]

re: Leave for New York this Friday!#24

Posted: 11/15/07 at 9:07pm

Besty, I go to the BBG once a week during most of the year. I've never gotten tired of it after all these years. It's an example of the beauty of genius landscaping!

And I have lunch there each time. It's hard to believe but the food at their outdoor stand ranks with good restaurants.

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