What's New And Exciting for NYC For May?

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Well, my annual trip to New York is getting close. In fact, there will be at least five, maybe six of us at the Affinia Dumont and at the Hilton from May 13-20. Since I've been going once or twice a year for the past few years, I have an idea of what to do, where to eat, what to see while I'm there. But I'm always open to new things and new ideas. So, what's up over there that you would say was new, exciting, and really worth doing?

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There is an edvard munch exhibit at the Met Museum of Modern Art that I'm trying to get to.

First collected exhibit for him in almost 30 years.

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Jean-Georges

Prix-fixe lunch or dinner at Jean-Georges.

See the review in this week's NY Times.

http://events.nytimes.com/2006/04/19...ws/19rest.html

Reservations about 3-4 weeks in advance.

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The Munch exhibit is at MOMA on 53rd st. not MET. (on 5th and 80th) just so you know. It was PACKED when I went, but so worthwhile if you're a fan.
And if you want to save the $20 cost, MOMA is free Fridays at 4PM. You need to wait on what looks to be a long line, but you'll get in within 15 minutes if you line up prior to 4.

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Great special exhibit at Met on Hatshepsut, a woman Pharaoh (not queen, but king) - whose successor/nephew tried to eradicate from history by scratching her face off monuments etc, and replacing with his own... her art was rediscovered after 3000 years. Thru July 9 only.

And have you been to the Tenement Museum? Not so new, but I hadn't been to NYC for almost 20 years, so it was new to me and I thought it was great. Then eat at Katz' Deli on Houston (not new either).

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I've been to Katz's many, many times. I often combine it with a stop at Yonah Schimmel's knishes, Russ & Daughter's and Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery (for their Lemon Cupcakes) so I can stock the room with snacks while I am there.

While I haven't been to the Tenement Museum yet, it was on my list of things to do this time. My cousin went a year ago and said it was great.

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NYC in May

Friday May 5th
NYC Business Expo
(on Fulton St. from Water - Gold Street)





Saturday May 6th
Romania Day Festival
(on Water St. from Fulton Street - Broad St.)

Sunday May 7th
The Annual Village Fair
(on Broadway from Houston - Grand Street)





Friday May 12th
Civic Community Day Fair
(on Murray Street from Broadway - Church Street)

Saturday May 13th
Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
(on Park Avenue South from 17th - 23rd Street)

Sunday May 14th
Amsterdam Avenue Fair
(on Amsterdam Avenue from 96th - 106th Street)

Friday May 19th
Financial Community Day Festival
(on Maiden Lane from Water - South Street)

Saturday May 20th
Children of The World Festival
(on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street)

Saturday May 27th
Lower Third Avenue Spring Festival
(on 3rd Avenue from 6th - 14th Street)

Sunday May 28th
Times Square Fair
(on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street)




Monday May 29th
Madison Avenue Community Expo
(on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street)

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That Fair on May 14 sounds interesting. I have an Aunt who lives right near Amsterdam Ave. and 103 St., and she hasn't left her apartment in about 20 years. She's now 90+ years old, so going to the fair would be a good reason to get the group up there, and I could divert for a little while and go see her.

Is there any way to get more info on the Amsterdam Ave. street fair?

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Deals plus Bridge & Tunnel Show

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Bridge & Tunnel has been extended until at least May 14
www.broadwayoffers.com and use code BT46DMX for discounted seats
Must be purchased by April 30 to get discount.


Metro Card deal:

Show your metrocard and get 2 for1 admission at The Museums of Lower Manhattan
www.museumsOfLowerManhattan.org for list of 9 participating museums
Offer valid through May 31, 2006

And these are always free
Casatle clinton National Monument
National Mus. of the American Indian, Smithsonian
Unwavering Spirit Exhibit: St. Paul's CHapel
Satue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum

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I saw Bridge and Tunnel. Good but I didn't love it. I thought the star was brilliant, but some of the subject matter/script a little trite/preachy... jmho...

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That Fair on May 14 sounds interesting. I have an Aunt who lives right near Amsterdam Ave. and 103 St., and she hasn't left her apartment in about 20 years. She's now 90+ years old, so going to the fair would be a good reason to get the group up there, and I could divert for a little while and go see her.

Is there any way to get more info on the Amsterdam Ave. street fair?

Careful, or people will start stalking your aunt for her apartment...

There isn't much info about that fair, they are generally a good "walk/shop" down the avenue type thing with lots of crafts/etc... with snack stands too...

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That Fair on May 14 sounds interesting. I have an Aunt who lives right near Amsterdam Ave. and 103 St., and she hasn't left her apartment in about 20 years. She's now 90+ years old, so going to the fair would be a good reason to get the group up there, and I could divert for a little while and go see her.

Is there any way to get more info on the Amsterdam Ave. street fair?

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Enjoy your stay .... and bring some warm weather with you, please!

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Have a wonderful trip......here is link where you enter the borough, and the date, and it will tell you whats happening in that borough.....



http://www.nycvisit.com/calendar/ind...ventTypeFkey=1

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That Fair on May 14 sounds interesting. Is there any way to get more info on the Amsterdam Ave. street fair?



The neighborhood street fairs are mostly a lot of tube sock vendors, plastic purses and assorted junk. Skip it and explore some interesting neighborhoods on foot. Best NY fair events are juried or invitation only art and craft shows. Usually 2 or 3 take place behind Lincoln Center in the summer.

The summer art fairs in and around Washington Square park are also nice and more interesting. Use the NYC citysearch calendar for dates.

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Hoc I just came back from seeing The Wedding Singer. It was great I think you would like it as well.

May 16 is my birthday, Maybe we can have a party.