Ethics in Film Series Continues Friday

The New York Society for Ethical Culture (64th and Central Park West) is hosting a continuing series of interesting films that spark conversations on ethics, and this Friday continues with a fascinating documentary.  Marjoe, the 1972 film directed by Howard Smith and Sarah Kernahan based on the life of Marjoe Gortner, will be [...]

Central Park Photos of the Day

Above, summer in Central Park continued last weekend with many relaxing, enjoying the weather, and having some fun.  A bucket of soapy water leads to some big beautiful bubbles near Bethesda Fountain (mid-park, near 72nd) last weekend.  Thanks to @isardasorensen for the photo.
Click through for another way New Yorkers enjoyed the summer in Central Park [...]

Have a Picnic on the Plaza for the Summer HD Festival

Planning on heading to a free screening of an amazing Met opera for the Summer HD Festival, running through Monday, September 6th?  Wondering what to do for dinner?  Then consider taking advantage of one of the local restaurants’ picnic specials offered for festival-goers.  Check out the below list of restaurants offering boxed dinners for audiences [...]

Starting Tomorrow: 30 Days of Twitter Giveaways from Whole Foods

The 30th birthday of Whole Foods Market takes place next month, and the NYC stores are beginning to celebrate with some giveaways.  Each day from September 1st to September 30th, the store will be giving away prizes to Facebook/Twitter followers.  Win prizes from places like Equinox fitness centers, The Food Networks, and (of course) Whole [...]

2010 Summer HD Festival Starts Tonight

It’s time for the 2010 season of another fabulous series at Lincoln Center.  The Met’s Summer HD Festival, with a hugely popular debut in summer 2009, returns tonight, bringing screenings of ten productions from the company’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Live in HD series.  The HD productions will be shown for free in Lincoln Center [...]

Today: UWS Whole Foods’ First Birthday

In some ways, it feels like the Whole Foods Market at Columbus Square (Columbus and 97th) just had its grand opening yesterday.  But it has in fact been a year, and the store plans to celebrate tonight.  Come to the store from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm today to enjoy a complimentary wining and dining, [...]

Today on the Upper West Side: 8/27/2010

Click through to see some events in the neighborhood for Friday, August 27th, 2010…

Today on the Upper West Side: 8/26/2010

Click through to see some events in the neighborhood for Thursday, August 26th, 2010…

Final Day: Free Yoga in Riverside Park

Come to Riverside Park this evening for the final installment of 2010’s summer series, Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun.  The free class, taking place at The Plaza (at 66th), is a popular park activity, offering yogis of all ages and levels a chance to enjoy the sunset while improving their well-being.  As always, if [...]

Friday: Final GMA Summer Concert

Another summer series is winding down, so time to get out and enjoy a Central Park outdoor event while the weather is still warm… the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series concludes this Friday with one more free early-morning show in the park.  Come to Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield (SummerStage, mid-park near 69th) to see [...]