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American Museum Of Natural History Presents
35th Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival
November 10–13, 2011
The 35th Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival will screen an outstanding selection of titles culled from more than 1,000 submissions. Highlighting exceptional story-telling, the Mead Festival continues to evolve beyond ethnographic filmmaking and screens an array of innovative films that represent the best in documentary, animation, experimental nonfiction, and archival footage. The festival is also a unique showcase for films that illuminate the complexity and diversity of peoples and cultures around the world and continues to sets itself apart with post-screening discussions that include visiting filmmakers, film subjects, and experts.
Veteran's Day Parade
Friday, November 11 from 11:11 am - 2:00 pm
Fifth Avenue from 23rd to 56th Streets
More than 25,000 people, including 27 active military units from all branches, six Medal of Honor recipients, veterans groups and high school bands from around the nation, will march in this year’s New York City Veterans Day Parade, the largest in the nation, Friday, November 11, 11:11 am - 2:00 pm, Fifth Avenue from 23rd – 56th Streets.
Riding on a float with the legendary Tuskegee Airman will be Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr., who stars in the upcoming Red Tails, based on the heroism of the black World War II fighter pilots. In addition to the real Police Commissioner, Ray Kelly, Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck also will march.
Among the honorary participants in the parade are U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, the nation’s most recent Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, and Nicholas Oresko, the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient. They join four Vietnam veteran Medal of Honor awardees—Paul W. Bucha, Bruce P. Crandall, Alfred Rascon and Brian Thacker.
The annual event, presented by the United War Veterans Council, serves as an opportunity for us to honor the brave men and women from every generation who have risked their lives to preserve our freedom. For more information about the Veterans Day Parade and the United War Veterans Council, please visit www.vetsday.org
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Antique and Art Shows
- The Pier Antiques Show
Terminal Pier 94, 12th Ave. @ 55th St., NYC
November 19-20
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission: $15, Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult
Over 500 Exhibits in one big building!
NYC's LARGEST & Most Comprehensive Art & Antiques Event!
- Fashion Alley & Vintage Collecting
Terminal Pier 94, 12th Ave. @ 55th St., NYC
November 19-20
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Admission: $15, Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult
For more information: 973-808-5015
Learn more at the official site: http://www.stellashows.com/ |
Annual Commemoration
of the
235th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington
Sunday, November 13, 2011 from
Noon - 3:00 pm
Fort Tryon Park - Café Lawn
Join them for the Annual Commemoration of the 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington. This afternoon of history and family fun will include demonstrations, re-enactments, and children's workshops.
Five Dutch Days at Historic Richmond Town in Staten Island
Wednesday, November 16th through Sunday, November 20th
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A tour of village architecture highlights the differences between Dutch-influenced vernacular buildings and the Greek Revival style of the early Republic. Sunday: Walk into a house that resembles a Dutch genre painting from the 1700s; sample Dutch recipes cooked in a jambless fireplace; learn about cooking techniques; take home a recipe.
MEN AND WOMEN COME TO GRIPS IN FINAL SHOWDOWN! - Arm Wrestling
White Castle Empire State Golden Arm Champion
on November 17
The New York Arm Wrestling Association announced that the 34th Annual Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Port Authority Bus Terminal’s North Wing/Main Concourse at 625 8th Avenue New York, NY
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ANNUAL RACE
TO DELIVER
TO BENEFIT 'GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER'
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Join the thousands of participants along with celebrities
and more in the Race to Deliver, an annual
4-mile run/walk in Central Park to benefit God ’s Love
We Deliver.
(The Race to Deliver Start Line is located on East Drive near E68th Street. The Race to Deliver will Finish on West Drive near W68th Street.)
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Hess
Presents Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo
Visit the Bronx Zoo and get to enjoy all the wonderful Holiday
Lights strung out in many delightful shapes...but that's not
all! There'll be costumed characters as well as ice sculpting
and so much more!!! So get into the festive holiday spirit
early this year and head on over to the Wildlife Conservation
Society's Bronx Zoo this year!
Dates still to come
as well as information as to whether there will even be any lights at all. Most Likely Not.
The following is from a previous year. Stay tuned for updates
regarding price of entry.
The following is information from last year (2006):
Visit the official site to learn about the costs of purchasing tickets: Go to www.bronxzoo.com
to purchase your Holiday Lights adventure (advance sales required
for discount.) You could learn more
about the Bronx Zoo by visiting New Yorkled's related page. |
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The
Annual Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden
in the Bronx
November 19, 2011 - January 16, 2012
Learn more about hours and prices here...
Taking place once again at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
within the Bronx' NY Botanical Garden is this Seasonal treat
wherein all are welcomed to enjoy the magical Holiday Train
Show. With replicas of over 100 NY Landmarks stretched across
the Conservatory (from the Statue of Liberty and Apollo Theater
to winter scenes in Central Park) all are sure to be pleased
by this stunning display as trains and trolleys travel throughout
and enter and exit tunnels and bridges.
"Set amid evergreens and lights, it's a fantastic world
sure to enchant the whole family. And there's something new
to see every year. Additions to this year's landscape include
the Jewish Museum, a much larger interpretation of the Brooklyn
Bridge, and an historic Bronx firehouse. So begin a new tradition
with your family--Come for the magic of this year's Holiday
Train Show and return to see what new surprises it holds."
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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Gingerbread Adventures at the NY
Botanical Garden's Everett Children's Adventure Garden in the Bronx
Dates to come
This "sense-sational" and magical holiday adventure
beckons kids to smell, touch, and taste the spices and other
plant parts that make up a gingerbread recipe. They'll discover
that cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree, ginger root from
an underground stem, and cloves from the bud of a clove tree.
They can also grind spices, make spicy sachets and ornaments,
and decorate gingersnap cookies.
New this year are the Winter Wonderland of Gingerbread Houses
in the Bendheim Global Greenhouse and a tie-in to the popular
children's story The Gingerbread Man. There's also a display
of drawings of magnified spices, and kids can use microscopes
to examine spices for their own botanical illustrations. |
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Saks
Fifth (5th) Avenue Holiday Decorations
The unveiling of their 2011 Holiday Windows will take
place on:
Date
to come
Other Info to come shortly
on the this year's Department Store Decorations. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, view
a previous year's decorations. |
Grandma as she performed
at Lincoln Center years ago. Of course she'll be back again
as always! |
The
Big Apple Circus
Oct 20, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012
Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center
62nd Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues)
That's right! The Big Apple Circus will be around to please one
and all through their many international performers performing their
stunts, acrobatics and music. Of course that's not all!
Visit
their site for ticketing and other detailed information |
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