New York’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum is the nation’s only museum devoted exclusively to design and its impact on daily life. Located in steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s gilded-age mansion, the historic edifice made history as the nation’s first residence with a structural steel frame and an Otis passenger elevator. The mansion is still making […]
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Jazz Clubs in Harlem
Jazz was born in New Orleans, but it evolved and flourished in Harlem. Legendary artists like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis played Harlem. Jazz genres like Swing, Bebop, Latin and Cool Jazz were born there, and the neighborhood once teemed with renowned Jazz clubs. Now, after decades of decline, […]
Explore NYC’s Black History (Updated 2015)
African Americans have been an integral part of NYC since it’s founding. While the first Black residents were bought to the city against their will, African Americans eventually streamed into NYC from all over the country (and the world), seeking a better life. February is Black History Month. Here are some ways to celebrate the […]
MoMa: Must-See Works at New York’s Museum of Modern Art
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (aka MoMa) houses one of the world’s finest collections of modern art. In addition to its renowned permanent collection, MoMa presents special exhibitions (that are often among the hottest tickets in town), and special events. With six floors of galleries showcasing thousands of artworks, it can be challenging to […]
Chinese New Year in New York
Chinese New Year in New York makes for a serious party, complete with colorful parades, performances, firecrackers, food and cultural festivities. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is the most important holiday in traditional Chinese culture: a time of new beginnings, family gatherings, thanksgiving, and hopes for good fortune. The Chinese calendar […]
Carnegie Hall: A Visitors Guide
Carnegie Hall is one of the world’s finest venues for music. Throughout it’s history, the hall has presented exalted artists including Tchaikovsky, Caruso, Toscanini, Mahler, Richard Strauss, Duke Ellington, Leonard Bernstein, Frank Sinatra, Maria Callas, Judy Garland, and the Beatles to name a few. With its elegant design, near-perfect acoustics, and performances by the world’s […]
Christmas in New York: NYC’s Best Holiday Attractions
New York is one of the world’s great holiday destinations. From November to the New Year the city is decked out in dazzling decorations, its department stores, boutiques and markets are bursting with holiday shoppers, and special holiday performances abound. In fact, there are so many things to see, do and experience, it can be […]