CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK This New York Film Festival Is Definitely Not Boring Image Willem Dafoe as Vincent van Gogh in Julian Schnabel’s “At Eternity’s Gate,” the closing attraction of this year’s New York Film Festival.CreditCreditCBS Films By Manohla Dargis Oct. 3, 2018 Between now and Oct. 14, when the 56th New York Film Festival ends, you can … Continue reading New York Film Festival is happening now, in my neighborhood
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I love my NYC neighborhood — here’s an example of why
I love the bustle, the activity, the change, the hope, and so much more. I live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan -- actually, the Lincoln Square area bounded more or less by Columbus Circle, the west side of Central Park, W 80th Street, and W 57th Street (but believe me, people quibble about … Continue reading I love my NYC neighborhood — here’s an example of why
Book Review: ‘We Are Staying’ Captures a Flashpoint in Upper West Side History and the Evolution of the Neighborhood [a book I want to read]
One of the many fun things about living in such a densely inhabited city is that there's history everywhere. NYC, because of its diversity, is also filled with small neighborhoods that have stories, and people to tell the tales. This is a book that I don't believe could have been written anywhere else. Am adding … Continue reading Book Review: ‘We Are Staying’ Captures a Flashpoint in Upper West Side History and the Evolution of the Neighborhood [a book I want to read]
Want to watch the NYC building boom on a map? How cool is this?
https://ny.curbed.com/2018/8/22/17767134/new-york-buildings-construction-map-data-visualizationhttps://ny.curbed.com/2018/8/22/17767134/new-york-buildings-construction-map-data-visualization The Department of Buildings mines its data to offer more transparency about the city’s building boom By Amy Plitt @plitter Aug 22, 2018, 11:06am EDT Hudson Yards. Max Touhey If you’ve ever wondered exactly how many new buildings are going up in New York City at any given moment, we have good news—a new interactive map from … Continue reading Want to watch the NYC building boom on a map? How cool is this?
Comprehensive list of ways to attend classical music events in NYC for much (much) less — from WQXR
Insider Hacks to Help You See Classical Music in NYC for Cheap The auditorium of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. ( Jonathan Tichler / Metropolitan Opera ) Sep 12, 2018 · by Heather O'Donovan New York City has seen some of the world’s most memorable classical music performances. Bernstein, Pavarotti, Callas … all the greats … Continue reading Comprehensive list of ways to attend classical music events in NYC for much (much) less — from WQXR
Why Manhattanites grit their teeth when the UN General Assembly meets
The number that summarizes what the UN General Assembly does to the traffic in Manhattan is that there are 189 motorcades on their busiest day. When I was working in DC, two or three motorcades could bring the place to a stop. It's remarkable the city does so well. Trump Arrives in NYC for UN … Continue reading Why Manhattanites grit their teeth when the UN General Assembly meets
Trip Advisor’s list of top 25 museums worldwide
This article explodes into link after link. But, if you have the time to dream about places you may never see, this is serious eye candy. https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Museums-g1-a_Mode.expanded
“The Paradox of Choice” by Barry Schwartz (books that matter to me)
The Paradox of Choice: How the Abundance of Choice Robs Us of Satisfaction by Barry Schwartz talks about how we make everyday decisions: how will we invest our 401(k) (if we're lucky enough to have one), how will we choose which car or house to buy, which jam will we buy from a display. Turns … Continue reading “The Paradox of Choice” by Barry Schwartz (books that matter to me)
Winter weather prediction from Our Daily Planet email
By: Monica Medina and Miro Korenha Friday, August 24, 2018 Sign Up for Our Daily Planet A Warm and Wet Winter Ahead For all you East Coasters out there who are still traumatized by last year's "bomb cyclone" you can take solace because the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warmer temperatures for much of the country. The Old Farmer's Almanac which has … Continue reading Winter weather prediction from Our Daily Planet email
Lincoln Plaza Cinema did not die — a core group of fans has set up new showings elsewhere — support them and go – starts today 8/24
WE’RE MOVING! Come Join New Plaza Cinema at SYMPHONY SPACE 2537 Broadway (Broadway @ 95th Street) starting AUGUST 24th! We are excited to share that our next partnership will be with SYMPHONY SPACE, where we’ll continue to feature first run films starting August 24th through Labor Day weekend, followed by an engaging repertory film … Continue reading Lincoln Plaza Cinema did not die — a core group of fans has set up new showings elsewhere — support them and go – starts today 8/24
If you’re in NYC and want to watch the Met Opera outside, performances start tonight
https://www.westsiderag.com/2018/08/23/friday-outdoor-screenings-of-met-opera-performances-start-with-a-night-at-the-opera Outdoor Screenings of Met Opera Performances Start With ‘A Night at the Opera’ Posted on August 23, 2018 at 9:41 am by West Sider The Metropolitan Opera’s annual series of HD screenings of operas starts this Friday with A Night at the Opera, the classic Marx Brothers movie. Don’t worry opera fans, all the rest … Continue reading If you’re in NYC and want to watch the Met Opera outside, performances start tonight
Gentrification (and economic inequality) bound to worsen with climate change
Mother Jones deserves support for its consistently excellent investigative reporting and articles, so I've left the donate button at the end. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/07/rents-are-too-damn-high-and-the-world-is-too-damn-hot-both-are-about-to-make-gentrification-worse/ Rents Are Too Damn High and the World Is Too Damn Hot. Both Are About to Make Gentrification Worse. New study says this will deepen urban inequality. RICHARD FLORIDA JUL. 7, 2018 6:00 … Continue reading Gentrification (and economic inequality) bound to worsen with climate change
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