UWS Unattainable Apartment of the Week

This week’s unattainable apartment is in the elegant pre-war Candella building at 161 West 75th Street, near Amsterdam.  Arrive to the quiet, tree-lined block and enter the building to find this duplex home, immaculately renovated in 2008.  Designed with both entertaining and family in mind, the 3,600 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom apartment has [...]

Allman Brothers Evicted from Beacon Theatre

With the Beacon Theatre’s renovations complete and its show schedule in full swing, the venue at Broadway and 74th is at a pace similar to its pre-renovation activity.  There is one big thing missing, however… since 1991, The Allman Brothers Band have performed at the Beacon for multi-night runs each year.  After 188 consecutive sell-outs [...]

Lost Upper West Side Dog

A local Upper West Sider lost her dog and needs your help.  Isabella is a beautiful little Teacup Yorkshire Terrier.  She is  11 months old and petite at only 3 pounds.  Also, she requires heart medication, so the sooner she can return to her owner, the better.  Her owner is offering a $2,500 reward for [...]

Rubenstein Atrium Gets Gold for Going Green

The recently revamped Rubenstein Atrium, a public space operated by Lincoln Center on Broadway between 62nd and 63rd that features free performances, a day-of discount ticket box office for Lincoln Center shows, and other public amenities like free Wi-Fi, was awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council recently.  Lincoln Center was proud [...]

Today on the Upper West Side: 3/11/2010

Click through to see some events in the neighborhood for Thursday, March 11th, 2010…

Our Family Wedding Premiere Brings Celebs to the UWS

Celebrities came out by the many to attend the Our Family Wedding premiere last night at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square (Broadway at 68th).  Stars America Ferrara, Lance Gross, Forest Whitaker, Carlos Mencia, Regina King, Diana Maria Riva, and Charlie Murphy all walked the red carpet for the premiere.  In addition, well-known faces like Ferrara’s [...]

Upper West Side Photo of the Day

Check out this photo taken by a Gothamist tipster… notice anything strange?  Frequent A/B/C/D line riders may quickly spot that this sign, located at the Columbus Circle subway station, mixed up the colors with a blue B and an orange C, an MTA error.  When Gothamist inquired about the sign, the MTA stated, “The signage [...]

Upcoming Events at the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at 79th) has more great events scheduled in the next few days.  First, it’s not too late to buy tickets to attend an interesting poetry event taking place tonight.  Part poetry collection, part field guide, Bright Wings: An Illustrated Anthology of Poems About Birds [...]

Upper West Side Filming Location

The FX hit show Damages starring Glenn Close is filming today in the vicinity of Broadway and the low 100’s.  Swing by and check it out if you are a fan.  Thanks to Twitter tipster @porcinea for the photo and information.
Did you see a filming scheduled to occur on the Upper West Side?  Let [...]

Fete de Campagne at Landmarc

Check out this interesting event… Landmarc (Columbus Circle, 3rd floor of the Time Warner Center) is holding a “Fête de Campagne” this Friday night.  Join Chef Marc Murphy at the restaurant as he hosts his very own take on this classic French country feast and celebration, transporting guests to rural France through a midnight sampling [...]