New York City Events March 2012
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Half Price Tickets this Month in New York City

March Half Price Tickets:

- CSI: The Experience at Discovery Times Square
- Spider-Man Broadway Musical
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
- Madame Tussauds New York
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
- Rent, the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rock Musical
- Avenue Q: Tony-Winning Broadway Musical
- Long Island Jazz and Wine Tour
- Stand-Up Comedy at Dangerfield's Club
- Modern Beethoven Showcase at Lincoln Center
- Honestly Abe: Musical About Young Lincoln
- Live Jazz at Birdland:
- Regrets: Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls) stars in a play about friendship
- The Love Show: Sex Magic: Cabaret, Burlesque, Rock and Roll

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Ongoing New York City Events March 2011

Ice Skating in New York City

CSI: The Experience! at Discovery Center (through 3/4/12)

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Book of Mormon

Ground Zero Memorial

Van Halen
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Wicked on Broadway

251st St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17, 2012, 11am-5pm
Francis X. Comerford, Chief Revenue Officer and President of Commercial Operations for NBC Owned Television Stations, Grand Marshal

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of New York City's greatest traditions. The parade hosts 150,000- 250,000 marchers, along with many great bands; bagpipes, high school bands and the ever-present politicians in front of approx 2 million spectators.

The 2012 parade route begins at 46th St and 5th Ave, goes up 5th Ave, past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street, and continues up to the American Irish Historical Society, 83rd Street. The Parade is reviewed from the steps of Saint Patrick's Cathedral by His Eminence Cardinal Edward Eagan, Archbishop of New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art or anywhere north of north of 66th Street and Fifth Avenue. More on the St. Patrick's Day Parade in NYC.

New York Knicks Basketball Tickets and Schedule

Catch the Lin-Sanity. The NY Knicks are better than they've been in a long time, thanks to our newest stars Jeremy Lin, Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. Tickets start at just $13, with lots of discount options, and their games are the easiest sporting event in NYC to attend. Madison Square Garden, the World's Most Famous Arena, is right in Penn Station, accessible by almost any subway and just two blocks from the Empire State Building. Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and check out the New York Knicks Tickets, Schedule and Directions today!

NY Knicks Schedule - Home Games March 2012

Sun 11 vs Philadelphia 12:00pm
Wed 14 vs Portland 7:30pm
Fri 16 vs Indiana 7:30pm
Tue 20 vs Toronto 7:30pm
Sat 24 vs Detroit 7:30pm
Mon 26 vs Milwaukee 7:30pm
Wed 28 vs Orlando 7:00pm
Sat 31 vs Cleveland 7:30pm

St. Patrick's Day in New York City

March 17, 2012

To some, St. Patricks Day in New York City is one of the most serious days of the year - and by serious, I mean serious partying!

Whether you are Irish and want to celebrate your heritage, or just love Irish Pubs and Crawls, NYC has a ton of St. Patrick's Day Events.

Things to do on St. Patricks Day in NYC range from the famous St. Patricks Day Parade and St. Patrick's Cathedral to the world's largest Pub Crawl or more sophisticated "only in NYC."

Check out the Insider Guide to St. Patrick's Day in New York City.

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March New York City Concerts, Shows, Events

Van Halen
Madison Square Garden
March 1, 2012

Ringling Bros B&B Circus
  Prudential Center (NJ), March 1-4, 2012
  Izod Center (NJ), March 7-18, 2012

American Cup Gymnastics
Madison Square Garden
March 3, 2012

Big East Mens Basketball Tournament
Madison Square Garden
March 6-10, 2012

Allman Brothers Band
Beacon Theatre 
March 9-25 (Select Dates)

National Invitation Tournament
Madison Square Garden
March 27 and 29, 2012

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Meadowlands (NJ)   |   Prudential Center (NJ)  |   Izod Center (NJ)

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Annual Postseason NIT Tournament

NIT Tournament

Semifinals Double Header
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7pm

Championship
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 7pm

Try Ticketmaster or National Invitation Tournament Tickets at Madison Square Garden

Also see the Big East Mens Basketball Tournament Madison Square Garden (March 6-10, 2012).

The National Invitation Tournament (NIT), started in 1938, is the oldest college basketball tournament and was the first national postseason collegiate tournament to be played in the country. The NCAA followed 1 year later with a tournament of their own.

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The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden

March 3 – April 22, 2012
$20 Adults, $8 ages 2-12
Try for free or discount tickets or direct at nybg.org

Mesmerizing and seductive, The Orchid Show takes vertical gardens to new heights in its 10th year. The nation's largest exhibition of orchids offers insight into the mystery of these spectacular flowers and a gorgeous setting for evening cocktails.

Directions (20 minutes from NYC):
- Metro North from Grand Central to Botanical Garden Station
- B, D, or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd Station. Then either Bx 26 bus east to the Garden's Mosholu Gate entrance or walk 8 blocks (20 min) on Bedford Park Blvd and left on Kazimiroff Blvd.

Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus: DRAGONS!

March 1-4, Prudential Center (NJ),
March 7-18, 2012, Izod Center (NJ)

Some HALF PRICE tickets available at Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey

The Greatest Show On Earth® just got Greater. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism. Ringling Bros.® Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over this fantastical celebratory tournament of circus champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats.

NYC Holiday Lights Tour

Twilight
Cruise

Harbor Lights Night Cruise

NY Lights
Night Tour

New York Magazine Weddings Event

Wednesday, March 28, 5-8 pm

Join New York Magazine for an evening filled with the most creative and stylish wedding service providers to give New York brides-to-be a one-stop resource for the big day.

The New York Weddings Event kicks off bridal season by gathering the industry’s top talents and over 100 vendors, from the city’s best jewelers, caterers, and photographers, to the most sought-after gown designers, venues, and planners. $40 per person or $60 for two!

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Times Talks - The New York Times Live Interviews

TimesCenter
242 West 41st Street (7th/ 8th Aves)
Tickets usually $30
www.timestalks.com

Now, this is NYC! Times Talks are a diverse series of interviews, in a fairly intimate setting, with world-famous authors, actors, politicians and celebrities (I mean SUPER A-LIST), each facilitated by a New York Times reporter (Master of Ceremonies).

Top picks for March? Robert De Niro, and Mad Men Creator and Cast...top picks for April include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Cusack

BNP Tennis Showdown NYC with Federer, Sharapova

March 5, 2012
Madison Square Garden

Federer vs. Roddick

Sharapova vs. Wozniacki

Tickets start at $60, available at Ticketmaster or Tennis Showdown at MSG. In 2010 the women's event sold tickets half off at GoldStar Events, but in 2011, tickets went for full price and more... for the record, worth every penny! I LOVE this event!

More New York City Events March 2012

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New York City March Events 2012

Where's My Love, Damn It? Comedy Love NYC Workshop - Fri, 3/9 6:30pm

Animal Kingdom - A One Act Play by Laura Zlatos - Wednesday, February 29th @ 9:00 pm Friday, March 2nd @ 7:30 pm Sunday, March 4th @ 12:00 pm

Shop The Night Away NYC! - Thursday, March 15, 2012, 5-9pm. An exclusive night of shopping at 20 of SoHo’s best known retailers featuring one-night-only insider savings of up to 30%. Current participating stores include: Kate Spade, Elie Tahari, Michael Kors, Theory, AllSaints, Solstice, Tibi, Helmut Lang, Theysken’s Theory, Original Penguin, Max Studio, Paige, Lacoste, Scoop NYC, LeSportsac, Karen Millen, La Perla, Puma, Betsey Johnson, Jack Spade, and more.

Beauty and Accessories (BAG) Goodies Expo 2012 - March 10-11, 2012

Free Stress Reduction Lessons NYC - Every Saturday

Chinatown NYC Art Gallery - Aaron OBLVN "100 Paintings"

Japanese Documentaries at Asia Society - March 10-31

3rd Annual Martini Week - Thurs, Mar 15th – Fri, Mar 30th, 2012. Martini Week is a two-week-long celebration of America's proudest invention, held at 23 bars and restaurants across town, who'll each be offering their own inventive takes for no-brainer prices. Choose from venues such as Ava Lounge, Beaumarchais, Catch, Abe & Arthur’s, Sons of Essex, Bounce Sporting Club, Aspen Social, Revel, Rayuela, and more!

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret - March 15, 22, and 29, 2012

Prior March Events (stay tuned for possible annual updates):

U.S. National Soccer Team v. Argentina: March 26, New Meadowlands Stadium

Belgian Restaurant Week - March 23-30, 2011. Delightful cuisine and great brews during a weeklong celebration of Belgian gastronomy and culinary innovation. Enjoy yummy multi-course meals, indulge in mussel mania, savor scrumptious waffles and enjoy some of the world’s finest brews.

Complimentary Wells Fargo Stagecoach rides at City Landmarks - March 18 to April 3, 2011. Beginning on Saturday, March 19 at Central Park (72nd Street and Dead Road) and continuing on March 26 and 27 and April 2 and 3 at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, complimentary stagecoach rides will be available to the public from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Book It - Spa Week appointments open March 14, 2011

J. Crew Sample Sale

Oscar Night® and the City at Lincoln Center

Special Concert just for Kids at Carnegie Hall

NY International Children's Film Festival - March 2-25

Artopia - for kids. March 13th, 2010. Dance, Clowning and Songwriting workshops, art projects, raffle tickets, yummy goods at the bake sale. Free to the public, with a requested donation at the door.

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