Finger-pickin’ good This weekend, the New York Guitar Festival strings together a tribute to a Springsteen classic Composer-guitarist Luis De Briceño said that the guitar “attracts the busiest of talented people and makes them put aside loftier occupations so that they may hold a guitar in their hands.” Though he offered this wisdom in 1626, … Continue reading »
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Daily News: 1.14.06 GO Comic-Con
Go: Comic relief This weekend the geek gets the girl. Catherine Bach, leggy knockout of Daisy Duke fame, is at the Big Apple Comic Book, Art and Toy Show. Bach made her name as the sexy sister in short shorts on the “Dukes of Hazzard” TV series. Howard Stern’s favorite underdressed guest, Sandra Taylor (“Exit … Continue reading »
Daily News: 1.14.06 Weekend in New York
Weekend in New York IN TUNE WITH YOUNGSTERSMove over, Baby Beethoven! The next generation of musical kids is on the prowl, this time courtesy of the Kids-Classics program “Hear the Organ,” supported by both Goliard Concerts and the Colden Center. Expect a solid mix of music, instruction and lively audience participation. Tomorrow, 3 p.m.; $12. … Continue reading »
Daily News: 1.07.06 Weekend in New York
Weekend in New York STEP INTO WINTERPirouette into a cultural wonderland with the New York City Ballet’s first weekend of its winter repertory at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center. Highlights include the famously poignant “Swan Lake” as well as lesser- known works. Preceding tomorrow’s “Swan Lake” performance is a treat for all … Continue reading »
Daily News: 1.07.06 TO DO LIST
Classics on Display If eBay is no longer satisfying your lifelong search for classic vintage pieces, look no further. The New York/New Year Antiques and Fine Art Fair will be showing off quintessential furniture, frames, French antiques, folk art and sundry ancient works from around the globe this weekend. The event is held in the … Continue reading »
Daily News: 12.17.05 Shop: Fetes de Noel
Shop: The anti-mall Fetes de Noel (loosely translated as Christmas Festival) displays its unique holiday bounty in the airy marketplace encircling Bryant Park and its new ice skating rink. Many of the wares (an estimated 70%) are handmade by the artisans in attendance. The one-of-a-kind items are arranged within a succession of bright, open-air tents, … Continue reading »
Daily News: 12.17.05 Weekend in New York
Weekend in New YorkBON JOVI PHONES IT IN“Have a Nice Day” by rocking out to Bon Jovi’s live tunes from the comfort of your couch. The Jersey boys’ concert (part of the tour that began early last month) is simulcast via Sprint’s MobiTV multimedia services. Customers of these services party with the band free on … Continue reading »
Daily News: 12.17.05 GO: BUST Magazine Holiday Craftacular
GOShop till you rockThis “craft fair with rock ‘n’ roll flair” is sure to be not only spectacular, but “craftacular.” Now, forget for a minute that Webster neglects to include such a word. Bust magazine has coined its upcoming event a “Holiday Craftacular” — an eccentric flea market full of do-it-yourself-type items. This is the … Continue reading »
Daily News: 12.11.05 Know It All
Know It All E-POSTCARD Somewhere in your suitcase, nestled between the sandy bathing suits and rumpled T-shirts, there they are: the stack of postcards you never mailed. Though you long to keep in touch with the loved ones you’ve left behind while on vacation, it’s hard to drag yourself away from the beach recliner to … Continue reading »
Daily News: 12.9.05 GO: Goddess Holiday Marketplace
Go Shopping goddesses Belly dance with the best of ‘em at the Goddess Create Holiday Marketplace. Centerpoint Studios hosts this unique holistic/vegetarian/original-craft event as well as a women’s yoga class from noon-2 p.m. On display are the finest creations from a collection of estrogen-blessed New York artists. This fair is perfect for purchasing that hard-to-find … Continue reading »
