Giada De Laurentis

What: Giada De Laurentis Book Signing
When: March 31st
Time:   12:00 pm
Where:1260 Old Country Rd
            Westbury, NY 11590

Contact the store for details: 516-683-8700

Food Network star, Giada De Laurentis shares family recipes
and presents her new cookbook, "Giada at Home."

3rd Ward

Every Wednesday at 3rd Ward 195 Morgan Ave. from 8p-1030p they gather and draw naked people while drinking beer.

They provide the model, music, mc, snacks and beer and you provide the drawing materials and the creative energy.

$15 solo, $10 w/friend and FREE for members.

YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND

Fashion 500

THE BLOCK ASSOCIATION humbly presents...
"the Fashion 500" -the 1st EVER Black Fashion Month Formal
Saturday, April 3rd Easter Weekend

No.1 Front St. (near Old Fulton St. Dumbo)
10-4am
Music by the Ahficionados & Soundproof Hybrid
Hosted By Brooklyn Circus, Beckenberg, Pedigree, Private Stock, Alador & Smith, La Vedette

Sponsored By Lavie Clothing & Uptown Magazine

Dress code: Spring Formal, Camera Ready!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
www.fashion500.eventbrite.com

NYC Auto Show

The New York International Auto Show will be back at the Jacob Javits Center from April 2-11, 2010 and will have some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen all under one roof. That means more sneak peeks, more brand new '10 & '11 production models and more concept vehicles than ever before.

Get your tickets now!

The Ant

The Invisible Dog proudly presents The Ant in the main exhibition hall. Artist Xavier Roux was inspired to create the sixty-foot long sculpture by the poem written by Surrealist Robert Desnos in 1942. This touching piece consists of a giant ant symbolizing the trains transporting Jews and other nazi victims to concentration camps.

Exhibition ends May 2, 2010.
Admission is FREE, Donations are welcome. =)

Bellyqueen Presents: "Search for the Empress: Journeys Along the Silk Road"

Come watch beautiful dances from around the world, presented in the latest performance by Bellyqueen Theatre.

Sunday March 28, 2010@ 7pm; New York
Purchase Tickets Now!

Fuse Gallery

Living the Dream Curated by Matt Campbell

March 27 through April 17, 2010

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 27th, 7-10pm

Fuse Gallery

93 Second Avenue, NYC, NY 10003

www.fusegallerynyc.com

212-777-7988 fusegall@fusegallery.com

Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 3-8pm

Pier 94 – “The Art Pier”

The 32nd International ArtExpo returns to New York with a new look and new location.

3RD WARD

Click Here for Official Site

DIY: Bag Building Workshop

Made for food-shopping fashionistas and creative environmentalists alike, join non-profit organization, Bags for the People, in a night of custom cotton bag making. You bring the fun and the fabric; we'll provide the sewing machines, instruction, drinks, snacks and live music. 'Cause everybody knows plastic is passe.

Every last Monday of the month: FREE. Check out the upcoming events page for more info.

The Greatest Show on Earth!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are coming to town!
March 25, 2010 - April 4, 2010

Ringling Bros. is a 139-year tradition that combines the classics – extraordinary animal performances, captivating clown escapades and daring high-wire acts – with contemporary surprises and thrills to make the circus-going experience memorably unique. Families can depend upon Ringling Bros. to return the same time every year with a new show, and it is a family tradition handed down from generation to generation. Ringling Bros. has three independent units, the Red, Blue and Gold. Ringling Bros. hosts millions of visitors and travels to more than 90 cities in North America each year.

Visit the Official Site to view more information! 

Matsuri's Japanese Penis Festival Party!

 Matsuri

Join Matsuri in honoring The Japanese Penis Festival, a traditional celebration of fertility and good health  in Japan where natives pay tribute to all things phallic.  For the first week of April, the streets of Kawasaki stand erect with phallic see-saws, penis carving contests, and edible sweetmeat manhood replicas all in the name of fertility, or "Kanamara Matsuri" [The Festival of the Steel Phallus].

When: Thursday, April 1, 2010 6:00 p.m.

TWESTIVAL NYC 2010

The 2nd Annual NYC Twestival

Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, games, and be a part of one the largest philanthropy events organized through social media. Join us for Mister Disco ( @MisterDisco ) and Shinobi Ninja ( @ShinobiNinja ), photographs by Maureen Pitz , prize auction, and amazing origami demonstrations by Sok Song . You’ll have a chance to add your signature to his creations before he folds out giant twitter birds.

Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 7-11pm
Location: Good Units (below the Hudson Hotel)
356 West 58th Street (between 8 th and 9 th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019

Outdoor Bound: Rock Climbing & Pub

Climb all day in the Gunks then relax with a beer on Sunday, March 28, 2010

This day of rock climbing is for adventuresome New Yorkers who want to learn to climb. No experience necessary! But if you have climbed before, there will be pitch routes available from 5.1 to 5.8, 100 ft. high. Check out Outdoor Bound Adventures to find out what you need so you can prepare for this great journey.

Grillin' On The Bay 2010

Grillin' On The Bay 2010
and
The Brooklyn Chili Smack Down
A People's Choice Chili Contest
 

Saturday March 27, 2010
 To benefit St. Mark School Sheepshead Bay, BrooklynSponsored by RUB BBQ

$10 All the Chili you can eat - until it runs out!
Food Available starting at Noon -- Chili Tasting begins at 1:00PM

Platinum Salon

Free Cut w/ Full Head of Highlights
"Spring is a fantastic time to change your look with highlights for the warmer weather. Book your full head of highlights & the cut's on us!"

Neighborhood: Chelsea
134 W 23rd St
(between 7th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10011

(212) 243-1010
www.platinumnewyork.com

Secrets of Powerful Women Party

The White House Project celebrates women's leadership in the media with Secrets of Powerful Women After-Party, sponsored by Lifetime Networks and hosted by Kerry Washington. After two weeks of online voting, an emerging artist will be unveiled and awarded for her innovative portrayal of women in film and performance. The party goes until midnight with free Square One vodka, spinning by a hot DJ, dancing and celebrating!

This event takes place April 7th, 2010 @10pm. Tickets are $250. 

The Brooklyn Brunch Experiment

The Brooklyn Brunch Experiment
This Sunday March 28, 2010 12-4pm
The Bell House 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

What do all New Yorkers need and love to do every weekend? Eat brunch!! Cookoff impresarios Theo Peck and Nick Suarez present NYC's premier culinary competition, the Brooklyn Brunch Experiment. The most creative and competitive chefs will prepare various brunch-type dishes and showcase them to you! From pancakes and quiche to granola and hollandaise sauce, you name it! The audience, along with one of the most esteemed, culinary judging panels, will select their favorite dishes and grandiose prizes and cash will be awarded to those who strive to be the next Brunch king or queen. Do you have what it takes?

Advance Tickets: $20
Day of Tickets: $25
One Brunch Drink Included with Ticket
Free After Party in Front Lounge

Official Site

Natuzzi Exhibit

Leather sectional

I recently attended the opening party for the Natuzzi Showroom in NYC. This show featured luxury items for the home, as inspired by the diverse cultural and lifestyle needs for those of us  who want to create the rooms of their dreams; accompanied by the mark of quality craftsmanship. Check out our facebook fan page for more pictures!

You can find out more info about them here: Natuzzi Editions

Shecky's Girls Night Out in NYC

*DISCLAIMER*
After attending the event in NYC, we three received calls, within an hour of each other, from an agency claiming that we won a vacation cruise through a contest we supposedly entered at Shecky's. We are writing this to inform you that this is a scam. I have contacted customer relations at Shecky's and have informed them of this fraud. The person on the other end of the phone gives you about 10 mins worth of information on the trips you have won, and tries to get your credit card info at the end, with no email or paper stating such said things.They usually get upset and hang up or give you an attitude if you refuse them. Also, when we traced the phone numbers back, 2 call were made from landlines and one from a cell phone. Needless to say, no one picked up.

This is our warning to you ladies: Be careful of any information you give out, especially during crowded events. If you receive phone calls you are not sure of, or they do not provide adequate information about themselves, think twice before you get excited about winning a prize.

However, do not let these cheaters discourage you from attending any of the future Shecky's events, since they are well worth the wait! The next event is from June 15-18th, and if you purchase tickets now, you can save $10 off the admission price!

88 cent manicures @ SPA 34

OCHO LOCO! deal Exclusively from 8coupons.com. To get this offer, send this coupon to your phone. Redeem it by simply showing your mobile(text message) coupon during the OCHO LOCO! event
SPA 34

64 E 34TH ST, 2nd FL

New York, NY 10016

Redbook's Beauty Bash

Redbook's Beauty Bash kicked off this Spring on March 20th, 2010 with an entire day of spa treatments and indulgences!

This was definitely the place to be. For only $10 (admission fee + goodie bag) you got pleasurable mini manicures, massages and spa treatments. You also had the chance to sample the hottest beauty products and enjoy some delicious refreshments.

Oh, and did I forget to mention who made a special appearance?

Daisy Fuentes, author of "UNFORGETTABLE YOU: Mastering the Elements of Style, Spirituality and True Beauty" also, Redbook’s editor-in-chief and author of “Falling Apart in One Piece”, Stacy Morrison.

Goodie Bag

Madame Tussauds New York

Come out and see the latest attraction that Madame Tussauds in NYC has to offer! New items include, Michael Jackson and President Barack Obama. Your ticket also includes admission to the venue's "4-D" theatre, featuring 3-D visuals and lifelike atmospheric effects; a behind the scenes tour; and more. Click here to buy tickets or check out the official website for more info.

SHECKY’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT in NEW YORK CITY

Shecky’s is one of the leaders in fashion and lifestyle, targeting female audiences from all over the nation providing just about anything and everything in today’s market from fashion to beauty. This is definitely an event where all the “girlfriends” gather up for a fun night filled with trendy fashion, cosmetics, beautiful jewelry, juicy drinks and best of all... a goody bag!

My first introduction to Shecky’s was during a search for events during the 2009 Holiday Season, where I came across a site featuring a discount for Shecky’s Holiday Night Out. I took advantage of the offer and it was love at first sight when I arrived at this event. However, this past March, Shecky’s Girls Night Out was a bust - in my opinion. The change of venues (from The Puck Building to 82 Mercer) played a big part for my lack of enjoyment; this venue was not as elegant or spacious as the previous one used for the Shecky’s Holiday Night Out event. It was a 4 day event and I waited for the last day to attend. Bad idea. The place was crowded, it looked like NYC traffic. It was so bad that I couldn’t get to some of the vendors. I waited 15 minutes to get a drink in one of the bar areas. As per the vendors while great, some were a tad over priced.

On the other hand, the goody bag was great. See picture.

The vendor selection was plentiful, ranging from beauty products to jewelry, erotic toys, baby items, lingerie, greeting cards and even beer pairing.

Buy With Me had a table and were offering cupcakes if you updated your status with something funny on Facebook.

The best deal of the night was from CitySlips, their foldable flats sell for $25. But if you purchase 2 or more you get them for $20. Unfortunately they didn’t have my size.

As always, saturated with jewelry, but there were a few who stood out. Like belt buckle bling. I can’t remember the company but indulge yourself with the pictures. ;P 

Booty Parlor Just the name should make you aware of what they sale, check out their site and you won’t be disappointed. 

Dirty Doll Lingerie is phenomenal, but their prices are a bit high for my budget, but it is something I can ask Santa (husband) for. ;P

Why highlight when you can tinsel tie? Yo Yo LipGloss had a "product testing" and we offered our wonderful hair for models; this was last friday, march 12. Today is friday, march 19, and Silent Cry still has her tinsel in her hair, after several washes, drying, and combing. Yami yanked hers out by mistake that very same night!

The music was great, but again with the cacophony of people, you couldn’t even hear the vendors do their sales pitch; thank God for lip reading and demonstrations.

What I love about Shecky’s is finding the newest beauty products and hottest trends. It’s also a great way to network and make some new friends who totally empathize with my beauty and fashion addiction.

To see more photos become a fan on FACEBOOK

Natuzzi Exhibit

The Natuzzi Exhibit @ the Architectural Digest Home Design Show continues this weekend until Sunday March 21. Don't miss out on this opportunity to check out the great pieces and art @ Pier 94 in NYC.

Kidrobot Signing Tour Comes to NYC

Last night, I stopped by Kidrobot in NYC and saw Frank Kozik, who was there for the release of his new collection, Kidrobot 18: KidMutant, from 6-8pm. It was a great opportunity to see such a talented, well-known, established and diverse artist in the flesh. He is well known for his Smorkin' Labbit character, but I was particularly drawn to his Monger collection. Thanks for the autograph Frank!

National Chocolate Caramel Day!

Brought to you today by: The National Confectioners Association. Enjoy!

Rockband w/ Jay McElfresh Party

Not feeling very Irish today? You can always join DJ Jay McElfresh and test your skills at Rockband in the gallery bar of (Le) Poisson Rouge. Prizes! Drink Specials! The Wheel Of Deals! Screw green beer...

Tonight! 3/17/2010 @ 10 pm
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St. (@ Thompson St.), 10012
Call for more info: 212.228.4854

Go Green Expo

For everyone interested in learning about environmentally friendly goods & services for use in modern everyday living. There will be:
• Over 200 Booths / Exhibits
• Interactive Seminars / Speeches
• Green Marketplace
• Demonstrations & hands on activities

Open to the Public
Saturday, March 20, 2010 • 10am - 6pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 • 10am - 5pm

Location
Pier 92
12th Avenue & W 55th Street
646.778.3211

For more info., visit the official website.

St. Paddy's Day - 3/17/10

St. Patricks Day! Come celebrate the luck of the Irish. Happy hour 10am-2pm $5 Guiness draft and $5 Jameson shots. Serving Irish Breakfast, Irish stew and corn beef & cabbage all day 

Where: Van Diemens Cafe & Bar

Victoria’s Secret Pink

Feast your eyes on the  first NYC store dedicated entirely to the sugary-sweet spin-off brand.
The Soho shop, which sports brick walls and hand-painted murals, is stocked with all manner of colorful underthings and basics.
Located at 565 Broadway at Prince St (212-219-9812, victoriassecret.com). 
Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm; Sun 11am–8:30pm.

Ricky's NYC

This beauty superstore is known for its Halloween costumes and risqué toys, but it’s also earned quite the rep for its in-house Revolver Salons. On Monday 15, the Union Square location opened a sweet four-chair salon: Haircuts start at $35 and coloring at $50. Queensites will also be psyched to hear that the borough’s first Ricky’s (complete with Revolver Salon) is also opening the same day.

TRC Fashion Night Out

The Tribeca Retail Club is an underground fashionistas destination, and great night out for the girls !

Goody bags and drink beverages are always on hand and the event plays the best music spun by Chacala DJ in Residence Lil Hungry.

Admission is free but the event recommends to purchase a VIP admission ticket to take advantage of the open bar and VIP goody bag valued at $150 crammed with great products and goodies.

VIP ticket holders can also take advantage of our designer discounts and services on the night !

(anyone hear of manicures and champagne ?!!)

TRIBECA RETAIL CLUB 2010

WHEN : FRIDAY MARCH 26

WHERE : CHACALA NY

394 Broadway, 4th fl (btw walker and white)
Time: 6PM - 11PM
ADMISSION: FREE
VIP ENTRANCE: $15.00/Open Bar/VIP Swag Bags
TRAVEL: A C E N R 6 to Canal Street

Design Enthusiast

The 9th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show will be showcasing from March 18 - 21, 2010, a 133,000 square feet space of Pier 94 will once again bustle with more than 300 leading home furnishing brands and attracts over 25,000 people around the world. So, mark the calendar and prepare yourself for some serious indulgent in a sea of design inspiration!

Natuzzi Exhibit @ AD Home Design Show

March 18 - 21, 2010

Pier 94 12th Ave, at 55th St.
New York, NY 10019

There is also music themed event reception at its SoHo showroom, as well as offering a complimentary VIP pass to the AD Home Design Show upon RSVP. Amazing gift bags and raffles prizes, including a Natuzzi Sound chair! Click on the photo for more details.

Redbook Beauty Bash

Visit our event page for more details or click on the image to visit the official website.

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