NYC Hidden Secrets
Insider Top Picks for November 2009
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NYC Hidden Secrets November 2009
The New York City Marathon, Thanksgiving Day and Veteran's Day. Outdoor attire will likely include scarfs, gloves and hats. The leaves might still be beautiful - or gone, depending on the climate. Make sure to check all tourist attractions for potential closings on American holidays. Broadway headliners include John Stamos, Daniel Craig and James Gandolfini to name a few (see below). The theme of the month is "the Holidays are coming," and toward the end of November, many of the department store windows will open their beautiful displays! The Rockefeller Tree lights on December 2nd (the first Wed in December).
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83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 26th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Balloon Set Up, Wednesday, November 25th, 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Always fun, always free!
What could be more fun than Broadway Stars, Shrek, Spider Man, Hello Kitty, Smurf, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Snoopy, Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear all partying together in New York City?
New Parade Route for 2009. The parade will be moving from Broadway to a new route along 7th Avenue this year, allowing better spectator viewing. The Parade starts at 9am, so for best viewing get there no later than 7am.
The starting point is on Central Park West and 77th Street, however, it is not advisable to watch the parade on CPW or Columbus Circle. Move further down to 7th Avenue. There are high winds and lots of shade along CPW, so the floats and entertainers have been known to "rush" through this area. Pick a sunny spot down on 7th Avenue between Times Square and Macy's on 34th Street. See the New Thanksgiving Day Parade Route Map and choose your favorite spot.
Balloon Set Up. This is actually as much fun as the Parade itself and many of us have stood outside with Hot Chocolate (or, um, something stronger) and watched the Parade being set up. The set takes place on either side of the American Museum of Natural History, on 77th and 81st Streets between CPW and Columbus from 3-10pm on Wednesday, November 25th.
See the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Site for details.
Big Apple Circus Presents Bello is Back
October 22, 2009 - January 18, 2009
Join hair-raising clown, Bello, and the Big Apple Circus. Bello was recently named "America's Best Clown" by Time Magazine. Bello is joined by a world of stellar circus stars including Spain’s juggling artiste, Picasso Jr. and Russia’s Aniskin Troupe who catapult to the top of the tent on trampoline and soar across it on trapeze. Be sure to enjoy our very own clown — Grandma. Half price tickets at GoldStar Events or learn more.
Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park
62nd St (Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues) New York, NY 10023
Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Starring The Rockettes
November 13 - December 30, 2009
Radio City Chistmas Rockettes
Get your tickets 30% off at GoldStar Events, just sign up for free. A tradition during the New York City Holiday Season for more than 75 years, this unparalleled show stars the world-famous Rockettes and features their signature eye-high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers -- including one with Santa. Audiences of all ages will appreciate the singing, dancing, costumes and effects. Like many things in NYC, this show is grand, well-done, and meant to impress.
If the discount tickets above are sold out, then try here for specials frequently offered.
NYC Marathon, sponsored by ING
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Make sure to map your route carefully on this day, as many streets will be blocked and closed. Especially the Upper East Side (Met and Frick) and the finish line in Central Park. The NYC Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards of the world's most diverse marathon course. This year, actor and longtime conservation activist Edward Norton will run the ING New York City Marathon as part of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. Norton and 3 Maasai warriors will be leading 30 people from all walks of life running the ING New York City Marathon.
Spectators - First Avenue covers miles 16-19 of the race. The biggest crowds on the course line the streets on First Avenue, giving the runners a boost as they head toward the Bronx. If you want to leave First Avenue afterward, make sure to stand on the West side, as you will not be able to cross 1st Ave again until after the race.
6th Avenue Autumn Fair
Sunday, November 1, 2009
New York City Street Fair
Photo from www.nycstreetfairs.comLocation: 6th Avenue from 34th - 42nd Street. If you are trying to avoid the Marathon, this is the place to be. Granted, attendance is still around 80,000 people.
In recent years, many of New York City's Street Fairs have become generic, so it's nothing fancy. It's a typical street fair, lots of funnel cake, sausage and various other street meats. But street fairs are always a nice place to walk around, especially if the weather is nice.
Plenty of diverse food, commercial vendors plus entertainment and music celebrating the season. More on NYC Street Fairs.
Disney's Animated Musical The Princess and the Frog, Plus The Ultimate Disney Experience
November 23 to December 6, 2009
Disney - The Princess and the Frog
Get your tickets 35% off at GoldStar Events, just sign up for free. The Ziegfeld Theater is a classic New York City institution and likely the last movie old-school movie palace (more like a play theater) in New York City, with red carpeting, velvet curtains and gold trim.
Disney's The Princess and the Frog is an animated comedy from the creators of Little Mermaid and Aladdin, with music by Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman (Monsters, Inc.). It's a modern twist on a classic, featuring beautiful Tiana and a frog prince on an adventure through the Louisiana bayous. After the show, enjoy The Ultimate Disney Experience at the Roseland Ballroom --meet All the Disney princesses, learn to draw from a Disney animator, swing on ropes, climb trees and more.
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Intrepid Museum
Wednesday, November 11th
The Intrepid Museum celebrates ‘Veterans Day’ with a special ceremony on the flight deck of the former USS Intrepid. This annual ceremony is attended by hundreds of veterans as the Intrepid Museum pays respect to all those who have served our great military in any branch of service. All veterans are granted free admission to the museum with proper ID.
Burn the Floor: Broadway Hit, Discount Tickets
Deals currently through December 13th!
Burn the Floor is a blend of Latin and Ballroom dance first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John's 50th birthday celebration in 1997. The cast includes two finalists from, "So You Think You Can Dance," and takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble —- audiences experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.
Get tickets less than $40 off at GoldStar Events and make sure to check their Insider Tips - such as "The dancers will dance out into the aisles, so try and get an aisle seat for a better view."
NIT College Basketball Tournament
Madison Square Garden, November 25 and 27
The regional games will be played on November 16 and 17, the consolation bracket will take place on November 23 and 24 (sites to be determined), and the Championship round comes to New York City's Madison Square Garden for the "First Four" semifinal and final doubleheaders, November 25 and 27. Read more.
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