The New York Botanical Gardens pays homage to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaiian inspired art in a special exhibition through October 28, 2018. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases the beauty and richness of Hawaii’s flora, featuring frangipani, bougainvillea, heliconia, hibiscus, bird-of-paradise, ginger, and many more tropical plants that inspired O’Keeffe. 15 of O’Keeffe’s
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WIne and Spirits tasting at NYC’s Metropolitan Pavilion
The conference for Alcohol Beverage Importers & Distributors by the USA Trade Tasting organization took place on On May 15 and 16 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC. The trade show featured short educational talks and sampling of wines and spirits from over 100 exhibitors from 20 plus countries. In the wines
Sailing the Iconic Circle Line around Manhattan
The iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises has hosted over 72 million passengers along the New York City waterfront since 1945. Today the line is reinventing itself with new modern ships (three are coming this spring), new rides (check out their speedboat, The Beast) and special event itineraries (fireworks, Fleet Week, etc.). Recently,
Scarpetta Restaurant in NYC’s Meatpacking District
Scarpetta is a hip Italian restaurant with locations in New York City, Montauk, Philadelphia, Newport, Miami and Las Vegas. We recently visited the New York City restaurant at 355 West 14th Street in the trendy Meatpacking District. The restaurant features a long, lively bar, a small seating area by the entrance
TEFAF FALL 2017: HISTORICAL ART at PARK AVENUE ARMORY
TEFAF New York Fall Art and Antiques fair takes place at the Park Avenue Armory from October 28 to November 1. The show focuses on fine and decorative arts and jewelry from antiquity through the early 20th century, TEFAF offers items for sale including furniture, decorative arts, ceramics, glass, silver, textiles,
Pastel Society President, Jimmy Wright, is Honored
Art Spirit Foundation Honors Pastel Society of America President Jimmy Wright On September 16, Dianne Bernhard and Art Spirit Foundation hosted a private salon at the National Arts Club in Manhattan to honor Jimmy Wright, the President of the Pastel Society of America. The event celebrated the art of pastels and
Whipped Cream — A Delicious Ballet at The American Ballet Theatre
Whipped Cream, a ballet choreographed by American Ballet Theatre Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky with sets and costumes by artist Mark Ryden, premiered last year at the Metropolitan Opera House. Based on a libretto and score by Richard Strauss, Whipped Cream is an enjoyable ballet for the entire family. The ABT production
Sail around Manhattan with the Classic Harbor Line
Discover New York City's harbor, skyline and monuments aboard Classic Harbor Line old-world-style yachts. Their newest yacht, the beautiful Manhattan II, is appointed with glass walls, gleaming teak decks and mahogany finishes. Classic Harbor Line features several sightseeing trips including romantic sunset cruises, architecture tours, brunch sailings, fireworks on 4th of
Cruises on the Hudson River
You don't have to travel far to enjoy the magnificent colors of fall. Spirit of New York and New Jersey, dining and sightseeing cruises out of Chelsea Piers and Lincoln Harbor, are offering four Fall Foliage Lunch Cruises. Floating north along the Hudson River past the George Washington Bridge, guests will
Fundraising to bring dance lessons to NYC’s Elderly
Studies show that partner dancing, particularly the Argentine tango, offers significant improvements in physical and cognitive health and a sense of purpose to the elderly. The Tango Forever organization brings Argentine Tango classes to under-funded senior centers throughout New York City's five borough. The regular, weekly classes are expanding to