The only better experience than nabbing a Broadway ticket… is nabbing a Broadway tickets discount! After all, seeing a Broadway show is one of New York’s most thrilling experiences. But New York’s most famous shows come at a price (hit shows can cost up to a few hundred dollars… per ticket!). Want to find cheap […]
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The Metropolitan Opera: What You Have to Know
The Metropolitan Opera in New York is, without question, one of the world’s preeminent opera halls. With its lavish productions and top-notch performers, this New York opera institution—dubbed “the Met” by locals—has staged legendary performances for more than a century. Want to catch a performance at the Metropolitan Opera? Here’s a quick guide! The Metropolitan Opera […]
NYC’s Guggenheim Museum
New York’s Guggenheim Museum holds one of the nation’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Even more famous is the collection’s home – Frank Lloyd Wright’s singular building that is an architectural landmark. A visit to “the Guggenheim” allows one to explore its distinctive collection and structure, as well as superb exhibitions. Mining tycoon […]
The American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the most celebrated, monumental museums in the world. The massive museum is made of 27 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium, a library, and research departments. The museum collections contain over 32 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, […]
All About New York’s Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater, located in Harlem, is one of New York’s most historic—and excellent—theaters. Trust us: The Apollo Theater’s world-famous slogan, “Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made,” is no hollow boast! For more than eight decades, the Apollo Theater has showcased an astounding roster of African-American stars—and launched many of their careers. Pioneers of jazz, […]
The Frick Collection, Explored
The Frick is one of the finest art collection in New York. With its masterpieces by some of Europe’s greatest artists hung in opulent rooms, the Frick is more than a museum—it’s a true pleasure to experience! Here’s what you need to know about visiting the Frick, from the collection’s history to hours. History of […]
Rooftop Films 2012
Rooftop Films, the innovative NYC film festival that brings “underground movies outdoors,” begins its 2012 Summer Series May 11th. Now in its 16th year, Rooftop’s outdoor venues and innovative programming have made it one of the city’s most popular film festivals. The Summer Series will present 23 feature films and programs of 183 short films […]