Museums for Less

This weekend starts the beginning of a promotion for cardholders called Museums on Us, sponsored by Bank of America. This allows any card member to have free entrance to hundreds of museums around the country the first weekend every month. 
This weekend marks the first weekend of the month, so enjoy free admission to the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and the Whitney Museum. 
The Bank of America card will also allow you to get into the Metropolitan Museum of Art for free, but since this is a “suggested” admission museum, it isn’t too much of a discount.
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Spring Handmade Cavalcade

Mother’s Day is around the corner and most of you like me don’t have a clue what to get for the most important women in our lives; flowers, cards, and jewelry, how about something unique? We or most of us, are familiar with Etsy, Made it Myself and 1000 Markets. But if you are like me, I like to see touch and feel what I am going to purchase, especially if it is vintage or upcycle items.

This past weekend we attended the The Spring Handmade Cavalcade presented by The {NewNew} and I got my mother this beautiful Bingo clock from New York Clocks . There were other amazing crafters as well. One in particular that caught my eye, was a display of tier trays constructed from leftover china. If you miss it, don’t! Because the Brooklyn Lyceum Spring Craft & Food Market is this coming Saturday and Sunday, May 1 + 2, 11am to 7pm @ 227 4th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY  11215, between Union and President Streets and Crafts in Chelsea Saturday May 8, 2010, 10am – 5pm @ 21st street between 8-9 Avenues, NYC are coming; and those are two more chances for you to get mom that unique gift. 

Kids Eat FREE!

Kids eat FREE on Mother's Day!

Visit Bens Deli for more information.

31 Cent Scoop Night

When: Wednesday April 28, 2010
Time: 5pm-10pm
Where: Baskin-Robbins
Cost: 31 cent scoop


Join Baskin Robbins for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® and help them honor America’s firefighters. The Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF). Participating stores will reduce prices of ice cream scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities.

FREE Ice Cream

When:Thursday April 29, 2010 All Day Long
Where: Carvel Locations
Cost: Free

Carvel is giving away FREE ice cream this Thursday, April 29th at participating shoppes in your area! Guests are invited to enjoy a free 3.5 oz cup of Carvel’s new Low Fat Ice Cream with the Flavor Shotz topping of their choice.Carvel Flavor Shotz come in 12 flavors, including Acai Berry, Banana, Black Raspberry, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Cotton Candy, Mango, Mint, Orange, Peach, Pistachio and Pomegranate. Carvel’s Low Fat Ice Cream is every bit as thick, rich and dreamy as the company’s signature ice cream, but with 75% less fat and 30% fewer calories.

TEACHER'S APPRECIATION WEEK

MAY 3 - MAY 6, ALL DAY

 If you are a teacher, work in a school, have children in school, were a child in school - (you get the picture) -- Join us next week as we Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with a special four-course meal for $34.95 May 3 - 6.  We'll have our own Teacher-Tini, Quizzes and fun! All school employees will be entered into a drawing to win a chocolate party at their school for up to 100 people. Don't forget to try our own "Teacher-Tini" cocktails for only $6 each.

Where: 30 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY
Click here for more info

E.l.f. Rolls Out Beauty Boost Kit

100% of proceeds go to Bottomless Closet

Summertime is right around the corner, so make sure your beauty and fashion routines are radiantly ready. E.l.f. cosmetics has partnered with American Laser Centers, Neocutis Skincare and Shopthelook.net to create a limited-edition, charitable gift set that's all about the savings, all about summertime trends and all about being beautiful on the inside and out!

The new Summer Beauty Boost Kit is an all-in-one kit that includes expert picks for makeup, skin care, body care and accessory essentials plus 100% of the proceeds go to Bottomless Closet, a NYC-based charity that assists disadvantaged women in their professional and personal development.

The Summer Beauty Boost Kit has a total value of $620 but will retail for just $20 exclusively at www.eyeslipsface.com

Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day

Part of the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day will also be on Saturday, May 1, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Duane Street between Greenwich Street and Hudson Street. Sports fans can meet Mr. Met, take pitching and throwing classes with the New York Women's Baseball Association, check out the BMX Jams Tour, and enjoy performances and appearances by members of many local professional teams.

Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair

 

What: Tribeca Family Street Fair

When: Saturday, May 1 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Where: Greenwich Street from Chambers St. to N. Moore Street

Washington Market Park (Chambers St. at Greenwich Street) 

Church Street School for Music and Art (74 Warren Street) 

BMCC Tribeca PAC (199 Chambers St. between Greenwich Street and West Street)

More Info: Tribeca Film

The Tribeca Family Festival once again invites you to the ultimate street fair and family celebration, in which a dazzling array of activities and performances unfold downtown in Tribeca. Come meander through the heart of the neighborhood as local schools, merchants, restaurants, and civic organizations join together for this all-day, family-friendly celebration.

Enjoy special performances on indoor and outdoor stages and throughout the neighborhood streets, along with surprise appearances by some of your favorite characters from movies, books, and television. The BMCC Plaza Stage will feature professional acts of Broadway performers along with emerging talent from right here in Tribeca.

In the courtyard at BMCC and along Greenwich Street, local restaurants and merchants will offer Tribeca's finest foods, refreshments, and merchandise. Local schools will sponsor a variety of fundraising activities, from hairspray painting to bookmark making.

For the first time, families can attend a FREE screening of a Tribeca Family Festival feature film after the Street Fair. This special presentation of Snowmen, hosted by the Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club, will be screened at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 1 at BMCC Tribeca PAC, Theatre 1. The line forms at 6:00 PM at the theater, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fly a kite, create life-size bubbles in the Bubble Garden, get creative in the Arts & Crafts Pavilion, dance to live music and put a smile on your face... It's a great time to take to the streets of the neighborhood, so join us for a special day of fun!

The Glee Viewing Party!

When:Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time:9pm
Where:Redemption Bar & Grill
1003 2nd Avenue
New York, NY
Cost:Free w. RSVP @ilovegleenyc@gmail.com

LivingFreenyc.com & Redemption Bar would like to invite you to a night of fun at the Glee Viewing Party. Every Tuesday all Gleeks unite to relish in all of the new episodes. So join us for a night of fun, laughs, and drinks. As usual there will be Trivia and prizes all night long.

Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry Event

When:Friday April 30, 2010
Time:5:30pm
Where:Macy’s Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Cost:Free w. RSVP: 212-494-2707

 

Get the Star Treatment at our Wedding & Gift Registry Event. Macy’s invites Engaged Couples to hold a glass in one hand, a scanner in the other! Join Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry for a Friday Date Night! Start out the evening at our Sip & Scan event featuring fun beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and great registry experts to help you create your dream registry. Bring your partner and they can play 007 with the scan gun while you sip your drink and approve their choices.

You’ll also enjoy a complimentary Consultation with a Clinique Expert. Find out how you can both look best on the Big Day. There?s a make-up touch-up for a night out on the town for the women, and shaving advice for the men. Plus free* treats from Clinique!
At the end of the evening, you?ll leave with a great registry, Clinique tips and treats, plus a $25 gift card to Restaurant.com** to use for your next date night!

Call the store at the number above to reserve a spot now! Please be sure to include your phone number, which date you are coming to, and how many people plan to attend.

Crafting tonight @Etsy Labs

When: Monday, April 26; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET.
Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY
What: On Monday, April 26, we're hosting an open Craft Night, as we usually do on the last Monday of each month. Instead of an organized project, we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you dive into any project that strikes your fancy.

Bring along any craft you would like to develop during this week's Craft Night, or start a brand new project using our tools and extra supplies. This a good time to finish other Craft Night projects you might have started as well. We have a variety of all your favorite crafting tools and supplies available for you to use for free during Open Craft Night.

Free TCBY Waffle Cone

When: April 26th, 2010

At participating TCBY stores receive a free waffle cone via a printable coupon when you join their email club. (Signing up is free and the coupon will be emailed to you). Thanks to Deal News for finding this tasty treat!

Note that you’ll need to select a store near you in order to generate a coupon.

Not Yo' Mama's Craft Fair

3Scribbles has scribbled feelings about this craft fair. Not Yo' Mama's Craft Fair took place at Parlay Studios, 161 2nd St. Downtown Jersey City on April 17, 2010. Let me start off by their lack of information on their site. No where on the site did they mention anything about an entry fee or that the first 100 people receive a free swag bag! When I got there, the ladies in the front desk demanded a $5 donation entry fee per person! Let it be clear that a donation is not mandatory. right? 

Once inside, the studio was filled with over 60 vendors/tables and lots of "crafty" people ready to shop! Some of my favorites were: LaVieve LLC, Weber's Art Studio, Overdue Industries, KIVA, JamesJohn Lip Balm, Billy John Moore Photography, Bag The Habit, Fluffy Goodness and Studio Llama Llama, just to name a few. Sorry if I missed those of you whom I spoke to, I'll be in the look out though. ;)
 

Arbor Day Family Festival

When: Saturday April 24 & Sunday April 25
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay, New York
Admission to the Arbor Day Family Festival is $15 per car, $5 Individual
Once you enter the park, all activities are FREE.  All proceeds benefit Planting Fields.  For more information, call 516.922.8678 or 516.922.8600, or visit www.plantingfields.org.

Bailout Theater: Free Food and Fun Tonight!

What: Completely free homecooked dinners, good vibes, better people, classic movies and other entertainments. No cover, no catch, no prosthelytizing, no processed food. 7:30 Dinner, 8PM Entertainment. 

When: Come every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Where: Judson Memorial Church; Washington Sq. South, Corner Thompson St. Manhattan, NY

212- 477- 0351

Why:  Just a place for people to hang out that isn't their home, that isn't their workplace and where they don't have to pay five big ones for a cup of coffee to sit down.

Get all the info here: Bailout Theater

VICTORIA’S SECRET BEAUTY: HEAVENLY FLOWERS LAUNCH

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Victoria's Secret Beauty  to introduce Heavenly Flowers with a trio of supermodel hosts, including Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel. In celebration of the new launch, the Victoria’s Secret SOHO store will transform into a lavish “flower shop” inspired by the collection, with supermodel florists handing fans Mother’s Day bouquets.

The fragrance collection is a cocktail of mandarin, guava, gardenia, and lily of the valley, and will be available for a limited time only. The Heavenly Flowers collection includes Eau De Parfum, Sheer Fragrance Mist, Softening Body Lotion and Solid Fragrance Bracelet ($20-$49), available April 2010 at Victoria’s Secret stores nationwide and at VictoriasSecret.com. 

Saturday April 24th, 2010 12-3pm
Victoria's Secret SOHO:  591 Broadway NY

It's Back! Spring Handmade Cavalcade!

The crafters, designers, and local vendors are back this year with lots of eco-friendly goods! Come down to Berry Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to see all the environment friendly products, taste lots of food, and did we mention the free raffle??

Fun begins April 24th, 2010 10am-5pm. See you there!

Earth Day NY 2010

April 19-25

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in and around Grand Central Terminal 

Main Concourse, Vanderbilt Hall & Vanderbilt Avenue

 

Giant Earth Images will illuminate the Main Concourse with inspiring environmentally themed quotes, message, photographs and graphic images contributed by artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein and Rafal Olbinski, among others. The show, projected onto the north columns in the concourse, will run 10 hours a day.

Anthropologie Opens In Chelsea Market So You Can Buy Your Groceries And A New Dress!

What: This Friday, April 16th, Anthropologie is moving to the Meat Packing District to debut their brand new Chelsea Market location. Unlike their other shops, this new Anthro will feature one-of-a-kind collections like re-designed vintage dresses to exclusive pieces from designers like Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood. Also on hand are hand-painted latte bowls to complete your brunch-time tablescape that are exclusively customized by New Orleans Based artist Ashley Longshore.
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue, (between 15th and 16th streets); 212-620-3116 Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm.

Friday Date Night At Macy’s, Wedding & Gift Registry Event

When: Friday April 23, 2010  |  Friday April 30, 2010

Time: 5:30pm
Where: Macy’s Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Cost: Free w. RSVP: 212-494-2707

Get the Star Treatment at our Wedding & Gift Registry Event. Macy’s invites Engaged Couples to hold a glass in one hand, a scanner in the other! Join Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry for a Friday Date Night! Start out the evening at our Sip & Scan event featuring fun beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and great registry experts to help you create your dream registry. Bring your partner and they can play 007 with the scan gun while you sip your drink and approve their choices.

You’ll also enjoy a complimentary Consultation with a Clinique Expert. Find out how you can both look best on the Big Day. There?s a make-up touch-up for a night out on the town for the women, and shaving advice for the men. Plus free* treats from Clinique!

At the end of the evening, you?ll leave with a great registry, Clinique tips and treats, plus a $25 gift card to Restaurant.com** to use for your next date night!

Call the store at the number above to reserve a spot now! Please be sure to include your phone number, which date you are coming to, and how many people plan to attend.

Earth Day Expo at Habana Outpost

Saturday, April 17th 2010

All day long there will be free arts & crafts, games, and entertainment for children focusing on recycling and nature. 

Sean Meenan presents the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with a day full of free workshops and events for the whole family!

Read More about the Earth Day Expo here...

Fencing in Bryant Park

Free Fencing Classes in the Park -
Friday April 16, 23 & 30
1pm-2pm
Fifth Avenue Terrace @41st Street

Taught by the masters from the Manhattan Fencing Center.

No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.
Call 212-382-2255 to pre-register or take a chance and drop by. ;)

Outdoor Bound - Welcome Spring! Beer & Private Shopping Party at EMS SoHo

Who: Present and future Outdoor Bounders--everyone is welcome!

What: Artisanal Beer, 20% shopping discount, gear and trip giveaways, mingling
When: TODAY, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Where: EMS SoHo, 530 Broadway (Spring & Broadway)

**For more information and to sign up, please visit Outdoor Bound.
**For more details about this event, click here.

Free Starbucks Coffee

When: Thursday April 15, 2010
Where: Starbucks
Cost: Free with Reusable mug

On April 15 at participating Starbucks locations, receive free coffee when you bring in your own reusable travel mug. Click here to find a store near you.

Betsey Johnson Sample Sale

What: Score the perfect party dress (or prom dress) at Betsey Johnson's seasonal sample sale. The designer's signature frocks will be up to 80% off and accessories up to 50% off.
When: Wednesday, April 14, through Friday, April 16, from 10 to 10 p.m.
Where: Betsey Johnson Sample Sale at the Millenium Hotel, 145 West 44th Street, 6th floor, (between 6th Avenue and Broadway); 212-993-9251.

Be A Taste Tester on Food Networks “The Restaurant”

When: Friday April 23, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM
Where: TBA
Cost: Free w/ RSVP

Onset Productions has tickets available for New Yorkers who want to be Taste Testers for The Food Network’s “The Restaurant”.

From the site: TICKETS WILL START GOING OUT ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH FOR EPISODE 1 SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH FOR EPISODE 2.

YOU MUST NOT HAVE ANY FOOD ALERGIES TO APPLY FOR THIS SHOW. ESPECIALLY SHELLFISH OR ANY TYPE OF NUTS.

DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND ”THE RESTAURANT” IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK? We are looking for True Fans of gourmet food to be a taste taster for the filming of “THE RESTAURANT” in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. If you LOVE food, you will LOVE this show. As a taste tester you will try many types of gourmet food prepared by top chefs competing for a grand prize and best chef on the show. Some taste testers will be asked to comment on his or her dish after they taste it. Everyone will be on camera for this show.

Tickets are Free and available exclusively to our members, but space is limited so hurry and apply for your ticket. You must be over 21 years and older to apply for this show.

After your ticket request is submitted, some members NOT ALL will receive an E-Ticket via email prior to the show. Check your email daily to see if your request for tickets was accepted. Simply print out your ticket and bring it with you to the show. Not a member yet? Sign up today, it’s easy and it’s Free. You must be a member to apply for tickets to this or any of our shows.

Fort Greene's Brooklyn Flea is here!

What: The Flea features more than 100 vendors of vintage furniture, clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as new jewelry, art and crafts by local artisans, plus delicious food!
When: Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Flea Outdoor Market, 176 Lafayette Avenue, (between Clermont and Vanderbilt avenues); Fort Greene.
For additional info, maps, and directions, check out brooklynflea.com.

Scoop Spring Party

Scoop is hosting a day-long party with jams by DJ Theory, drinks, and special treats from the Cupcakestop truck! Check out their new spring merch from brands like Alice by Temperly, Winter Kate, Minnie Mortimer, and Halston, plus their selection of /Shirt and /Jean by Rag & Bone.

Saturday, April 10th, 1-5p.m. 
Scoop Uptown
1273-1277 Third Avenue at 73rd Street, New York, NY

Love Vintage Clothing?

Then head on over to Zachary's Smile Attic Sale going on this weekend. Their NoHo location is extending their popular attic sale with great buys on vintage goodies—including dresses (now $5 - $30), tops and skirts (now $10), coats (now $10), boots (now $20), and accessories (now $2). Sale runs thru April 30.

317 Lafayette Street (enter at 303 Mulberry Street); 212-965-8248.

Pop-up Gallery - Thirty Days NY

The 4200 square foot Tribeca storefront will host a temp outpost of the bookstore, an "artists in conversation" series, performances, author readings, and of course, art, all curated by Family owners Sammy Harkham and David Jacob Kramer. Get there early and score some free Absolut vodka. April 8th - May 7th

Tonight @7pm - Live performance by Kim Gordon & Thurston Moore - Mirror/Dash and Book Signing for Sensational Fix
Location - 70 Franklin Street (between Church & Broadway)
thirtydaysny.com 

j-CATION - Taste Japan

Feast on everything Japan Society has to offer at j-CATION, a day-long event taking over Japan Society's theater, gallery, lounge, and classrooms.

Take your taste buds on a trip to Japan as the first-ever j-CATION digs into the theme of Japanese food.  Feast your eyes on Edible Cinema, drool over innovative bento box creations, and enjoy how-tos, tastings, and unexpected pairings of speakers throughout the day.  Authentic and unusual drinks and bites satisfy cravings of the curious.  The evening explodes into a feeding frenzy of music as the delicious sounds of Asobi Seksu deliver the main course.  D.J. AKI's mouthwatering, sweet beats rock j-CATION into the night.

 

Suggested Donation:  $5

Saturday April 10 1am-1pm

More info here>>

Fencing in Bryant Park

Free Fencing Classes in the Park -
Friday April 9 
1pm-2pm
Fifth Avenue Terrace @41st Street

Taught by the masters from the Manhattan Fencing Center.

No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.
Call 212-382-2255 to pre-register or take a chance and drop by. ;)

Shopping Party!

Target's throwing a 24-hour shopping event next week, giving us New Yorkers a chance to shop the entire collection ten days before it hits stores. There will be performances by The Like, DJs Kid America, and Luisiul, special surprises happening every hour, plus party-worthy prices (everything is $200 or less).

From 11p.m., Thursday, April 15 to 11p.m. Friday April 16
481 8th Avenue (at 34th Street)

New M.A.C. Store Opening

Next Thursday, April 15, M.A.C. officially opens the doors to its new Times Square flagship. On the outside, LED tiles will compete with the rest of Times Square's electronic signage. The tech theme continues inside, where makeup centers will be surrounded by LED screens and touch-screen computers (a Times Square exclusive). 
Read more Here
Location: 1540 Broadway NY

4th Annual NY Brewfest 2010

Saturday June 19th
3:30pm - 8pm
Governors Island
More Info & Tix

Study Abroad Expo Coming to NYC!

EXPO Study Abroad is a fair where you can learn more about different study abroad options, and have direct contact with admissions representatives from international educational institutions from across North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as learn all about how to study in another country.

Entry is FREE. 

Saturday, April 10

12 noon - 6 pm
Berkeley College
3 East 43rd Street, New York
NY 10017

DKNY Advertises In Yankee Stadium

Since the DKNY billboard was dismantled in SoHo, the iconic logo featuring the NY skyline seemed to have been looking for a new homebase—and to the chagrin of fashion people everywhere, home appears to be homeplate. DKNY has inked a sponsorship deal with the New York Yankees and is planning on plastering their brand around Yankee Stadium. Now, all five fashion people who attend baseball games will get the chance to take in the suited splendor in the form of a bullpen billboard, a DKNY-branded Dugout Lounge, and special DKNY footage. But if this is the chance to persuade the stadium set to pick up a 2-piece suit instead of a t-shirt and cutoffs every once in a while, we say "Play Ball!" (WWD)      

Source

NYC Scout

I recently came across a film scout locator blog in NYC. As the blogger points out, New Yorkers usually rush past many great sites and treasures in the city. So, this scout has documented these places for all of us to see, and compiled interesting articles to read, in a New York minute, of course. ;)
Check out the blog - Scouting NY

STITCH N' PITCH EVENT AT CITIFIELD

The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) is holding a stiching event at Citifield on Saturday, June 5th. The game is against the Marlins.

To read more:
http://www.tnna.org/Outreach/StitchNPitch/tabid/150/Default.aspx

and
http://www.stitchnpitch.com/

Tickets are reasonably priced http://www.mets.com/stitchnpitch. Get Them Now!

DIY Scraptacular!

Green-Up Shop vendors, RePlayGround and Garbage of Eden, along with craft superstar Megan Nicolay of Generation T and the supercrafty Etsy crew, will all be on site to show you how you can turn trash into treasure all by yourself. We'll have free scrap materials to use. You're encouraged to bring t-shirts or other materials to work with on-site. Happy upcycling!
Thursday April 8th 7-9pm 
Location:
641 8th Ave. at 41st Street
New York NY
RSVP HERE

Ukrainian Egg Decorating - PYSANKY

Learn the ancient art of pysanky or egg decorating in the Ukrainian style.  Come explore traditional patterns to celebrate spring as well as adding your personal touch for new and modern designs.  Workshop is $30 including materials to make 2 eggs of your own.  What a wonderful tradition to celebrate the spring holidays!

Check it out here @ Spacecraft Brooklyn

A-Team Van

From April 2th-11th, the actual van used in the A-Team movie will be on display at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center. It is a GMC G20 Vandura; black with red stripes; 9' high with roof wing and light bar; 18' 4" long; 8' wide; 6500 lbs.
The new movie, THE A-TEAM, opens June 11th in theaters nationwide.