“Walter thinks women should have a ten pm curfew,” read a hand written sign, one of about ten or so that were taped up in the window of the De La Vega Museum, all about what Walter thinks about women. Who is Walter and why does he think such things? Well…Walter is a snake if that explains anything: “He is the pet of the fish,” relates the artist, James De La Vega—referring to his signature fish jumping out of its fish bowl, which drawn with the tag line “Become Your Dream,” has become the trade mark of this original New York artist and “sidewalk philosopher.”
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Is your child a future movie director or film critic longing for something off the beaten track? Are they sick of Pixar and Hannah Montana? Are they interested in oddball short films or Japanese animation? Look no further, the New York International Children’s Film Festival, going on now through the end of March, has the right film for every age group and interest. In its thirteenth year, the NYICFF prides itself on promoting intelligent and provocative films for 3-18 year olds, and is the largest festival for kids in North America. Our list breaks down key demographics to aid your search for your kids’ next favorite movie. Read the full story »
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Make a difference in the lives of NYC public school children by volunteering. This is the story of a mother volunteering at her son’s Harlem school. She felt she got the best end of the deal. You can get involved today!
Confused and intimidated by riding a bike in NYC? Read these 10 tips to get you started, build confidence on the road, and try the exhilarating NYC activity everyone’s been talking about.
If you haven’t made it to The Museum of Modern Art to see the Tim Burton exhibition yet, you still have another eight weeks to get on line! The show, described by the gallery guide as: “…over seven hundred rarely or never before seen drawings, paintings, photographs, moving image works, storyboards, puppets, concept artworks, maquettes, costumes, and cinematic ephemera…” has been a mob scene since it was unleashed at MoMA in November. On a recent Friday, admission tickets for the exhibit, which are timed at twenty-minute intervals, were sold out by one o’clock in the afternoon.
Visiting New York can be tough… unless you’ve got the inside scoop on blending in!
If you think winter in NYC is especially trying this year, take a cue from the hardy types in Scotland–get through long, dark winters like they do in the bonny country by sipping some warming Scotch whisky. Wondering where to get a dram in NYC from Scotland’s distilling regions (Islay, Highland, Speyside, Campbelltown, and Lowland)?
Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater is pretty much the best value for entertainment in town. Find out why.
In NYC, saving money doesn’t have to mean cutting back on eating and drinking. Here are some of the best spots to grab a free bite when you order a drink at the bar.
Sharing a room in New York City can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! There are simple steps you can take to make sure you’re coping to the best of your ability.
Looking for the best hot cocoa in NYC? Here’s a list of chocolatiers ready to warm you up from the cold with a steaming cup of cocoa.
Unwind with an artful cocktail at these bars near some of NYC’s best museums.
