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Let Us Eat Local:

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Beach in the SouthSeaport are throwibash that eatures rom over 30 local Dirt Candy, Grameand ABC Kitchen athe menu, along wibeer breweries. Pas$175, with $300 or(watertaxibeach.co

Harvest in the Square: September 21

The Union Square Partnership presents the harvests 15th anniversaryGuests have access to unlimited wine tasting rom over 50 Union Squrestaurants, with tickets supporting the beautifcation and developmeUnion Square area. P1articipants include the Blue Water Grill, Steak FrUnion Square Wine & Spirits. (http://harvest.unionsquarenyc.org)

NY Craft Beer Week 2010: September 24 to October 3With New Yorkers acing subway card are hikes, the organizers o NY Crhave a more entertaining card. Patrons can purchase a $10 passport, wat dozens o bars and restaurants, and pay $3 rom a huge list o beers. Itsuds: Crat Beer Week will eature a ood cart tour and a Bike Brooklyn Balong with numerous pub crawls. Bottoms up! (www.nycbeerweek.com

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New York City Wine & Food FeOctober 7 - October 10

The Food Network presents the tWine & Food Festival, hosted by tBank For New York City and SharStrength, a nonproft that works t

childhood hunger in America. On Columbus Day weekend, the estival on past years, which have grown to over 120 events in 2009. The actioplace mostly in the Meatpacking District and landmarked areas such aBrooklyn. Celebrity ches, wine experts and other culinary fgures will b

(www.nycwineandoodestival.com)

International Pickle Day: October 17The New York Food Museum and organizer Nancy Ralph celebrate th10th anniversary. A variety o local pickle makers rom the city and surregion will have booths that display their wares. A comprehensive histpickles - ermented, resh pack and rerigerated types, as well as dill, scandied - will also be on display. (http://www.nyoodmuseum.org/_p

Gowanus Yacht Club:Until October

The Carroll Gardens avorite willremain open until October, serving acomortingly down-to-earth selectiono beer (median price: $4) andburgers. The outdoor space has acasual atmosphere and an outdoor

beer garden, sure to please even as theweather gets cooler. (718-246-1321)

Red Hook Mercado:Until October 31

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is home to authentic street ood and arts and crats, with regular events until the

end o October. La Tiendita and the Mercados Little Consignment Shop sellslocally made products, and bands and DJs also perorm. Theres no electricityused at the site, just traditionally prepared ood. (www.redhookmercado.com)

Halloween Food: October 31Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant and Bar (91 Seventh Avenue South, 212-989-7701)

is known as the citys haunted restaurant already, and it becomes particularlyspooky on Halloween. The Manhattan Bistro (129 Sptring Street, 866-465-4750)has French cuisine and was the site o the murder o Elma Sands in 1799. She was

thrown into a well that is now in the restaurants basement. One i by Land (17Barrow Street, 212-255-8649) has a romantic prix xe dinner or a special evening.

Thanksgiving Feasts: November 25Options are extensive or one o the most amous meals o the year. You can dineat A Voce on 10 Columbus Circle (212-823-2523), with views o the parade. The

Sea Grill at Rockeeller Center (19 West 49th Street, 212-332-7610) ofers a viewo the skating rink, and the Central Park Boathouse (212-517-2233) is another,more pastoral option.

The dog days o summer may bethe most popular time to get outo the city, but changing leaves

and colder weather is also a greatreason to escape. These locations are

all no more than a ew hours away rom the heart o Manhattan, making them the

ideal weekend or day vacation.

Montauk Manor (236 Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY, 631-668-4400)The Montauk Manor is a historic resort that opened in 1927 by the industrialistCarl Fisher. The manor was a spectacular resort, but ell onto hard times, andmany o the surrounding attractions let in the mid-1900s. But the manor

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remained, and now a national landmark, the

been restored as a 140-room condominium establishment has an indoor and outdoor swpool, health club and three tennis courts, as

Breakwaters, a ne dining restaurant, day spdriving range and putting green. A new resta

Bella, has also opened.

Montauk Manor ofers a all special: guests can stay or our nights and pay or only twThe all is the best time o year. The weather is still warm but with cooler nights, says

Nessel, general manager o Montauk Manor. The sunsets are just magnicent and the

on the local beaches is great.Montauk Manor also ofers relaxing spots.Our Lobby ofers replaces, to relax with a book or just sit a sip a glass o wine, says

Dutchess County (www.dutchesstourism.com)Dutchess County is located just north o New York City, along the Hudson River. New Yor

can take a car or train up to the county. The summer season has been strong, says MaryVrba, director o Dutchess County Tourism. No doubt the region got a boost rom the higwedding o Chelsea Clinton, who married in the picturesque Rhinebeck, NY.

As the season changes, the Dutchess County Fair will take place at the end o Augustcooler season will bring a variety o seasonal delights. Im looking orward to the all, sa

Autumn is traditionally harvest season or the many wineries and arms in the region,

says that its a great time to taste wine, cheese or a resh apple. Ms. Vrba says visiting the

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Zen PalateWhile still also at West 46th Street, Zen Palate, the most unique vegetarian restaurant has rpopular Union Square Restaurant at a new location at 115 East 18th Street.. If its healthy, deetarian dining you want, Zen Palate is the only place to go. It takes vegetarian dining to an elevelwith rice, sumptuous dishes such as the temple of Zen, the curry supreme, and the poand sour sensation. As the name signies, the rest. offers calm, soothing food and friendly sserene setting. Lunch and dinner prix x menus are great deals and as a grand opening bonyear, seventy-ve percent of the food on the menu is reduced by 20%.


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areas o the county is her avorite activity.In addition to natures bounty, Dutchess has the world class arts center Dia

Beacon, as well as the Richard B. Fisher Center or the Perorming Arts at Bard

College. The American Symphony Orchestra currently has two dates scheduled atthe Fisher Center or October 22nd and 23rd.

This all also marks the one year anniversary o Walkway Over the Huston, a

huge pedestrian walkway that spans the width o the river.I the weather gets cold enough, the Thunder Ridge ski area in Patterson, New

York provides downhill skiing. There are also numerous cross-country skiing trails,

which double as hiking paths during warmer weather.

Army vs. Navy Football Game: December 11Nothing says all like ootball. The historic Army vs. Navy college ootball game will

take place in Philadelphia, and ortunately or New Yorkers, the City o B

Love is just a short car, train or bus ride away.The rivalry is one o the most historic grudges in all o sports. It began

ago when the two teams battled at West Point in 1890. The game did no

or only a total o 10 years in the entire span. Philadelphia has long beensite that hosted the game (the Navy is based in Annapolis), beginning ina number o dierent stadiums have been used.

In addition to the action on the feld, visitors can enjoy the historic aneatures o Philadelphia. Independence Hall, Carpenters Hall, Christ Chthe Second Bank o the United States duck boats rom World War II a

trolleys.For a more contemporary experience, visit Rittenhouse Row, which h

rom Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Tiany (but dont tell Fith Avenue tha

also Jewelers Row, the countrys frst diamond district and Antique Rowholds priceless items.

Philadelphias dining options are second only to New York. A variety o

ethnicities and styles are available. Many restaurants are also in historicand some have sidewalk or waterront views. O course, dont orget thePhilly cheese steak!

Go Army!

The U.S.Army,Flickr

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hillsides, working farms and picturesque old-time towns, Bucks County isby a particularly inviting countryside. Be it a weekend getaway or a wexcursion, Bucks County maintains its signature charm that enchants itsand offers them a peaceful respite for residents escaping the hustle and bthe big city. VisitBucksCounty.com

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New York is a cultural center.From sports to lm to music to

theater to dance, the city comesalive in the all. The new season bringsincredible new events throughout the

boroughs, with something to do oreveryone.

U.S. Open: August 30 -September 12As summer turns over to all, the years

nal Grand Slam tournament takes

place in Flushing, Queens. World classtennis talent will descend on Arthur

Asche Stadium, along with a variety osupplementary programming. GloriaEstean will perorm a special concert

on the tournaments opening night,and additional events include a tennisexhibition with players under 10, a

promenade with prize giveaways andguests, and a slew o technologicaladvances like online streaming, mobile

phone applications and two new

overhead television cameras. (718-

760-6200, www.usopen.org)

Stranded III: The Forbidden City:

September 4On Labor Day, a huge cultural bashwill take place at a secret warehouse

in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, eaturingart displays, perormances and DJs.Promoters Winkel & Balktick have

modeled the location ater BeijingsForbidden City, an imperial palacethat was shrouded rom the public.

I past photos are any indication, thepartys location will have glitteringlights, lanterns, and even a dragon

boat. RSVP at the Web site to learnthe exact location. (www.wandbnyc.com)

New York Musical Theatre Festival2010: September 27 - October 17

The estival, which started in 2004,gives independent artists a productionand promotional platorm that couldntbe realized by individual participants.

NYMF, the eponymous organizer o theestival, brings 30 shows to the heat o

midtown. The estival has pr232 new musicals since 200

more than 60 continuing asand of-Broadway shows, anhave expanded to tour natio

even globally. (www.nym.or

CMJ Music Marathon 201

October 19 - October 23The College Music Journal ho New Yorks largest music

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with hundreds o independent bandsplaying across dozens o venues

throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.Participants can purchase a badgethat allows access to all o the events

(frst come, frst served). The estivalalso has flm screenings and panelson the music industry and the arts.

This year, CMJ launches CMJ Play,which ocuses on music and videogames, in collaboration with the

Music Video Game Research Projectat New York Universitys Steinhardtschool. (www.cmj.com/marathon)

Big Bamb: You Cant, You Dont,and You Wont Stop:Until October 31The Metropolitan Museum o Artsrootop garden has been the home o

a 50-oot high installation. By using

poles and ropes, Doug and MikeStarn have created a impressive

structure o organic and man-madematerials. Guided tours throughoutthe week are available. (212-535-

7710, www.metmuseum.com)

performance

& visual arts

Brooklyn Academyof Music, home of theNext Wave FestivalJeffreyBary,flickr

BAM Next Wave FestivSeptember 21 - DecemBrooklyn Academy o Mu

its annual Next Wave prog

eaturing a mix o music, talks, perormances and

art exhibit runs the entireo the series and is curateDan Cameron, with an op

reception on September talks include members oTheater, members o the

Preljocaj and Ping Chongbrought the flm Throne oto the theater. (www.bam


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Fall is a great time to learn something new, accomplish a goal anas the weather turns rigid, help out a neighbor. New York is builidea that the regular citizen can make a dierence, and these or

epitomize that ideal.

New York City Marathon: November 7One o the largest sporting events in the world, the marathon attracts100,000 runners and $600,000 in prize money. World class athletes alongside amateur and casual runners. Although the standard applicclosed, runners are guaranteed entry by running or charities. Even i run, the day is flled with live entertainment and enthusiastic crowds tthe city. (www.ingnycmarathon.org)

Habitat for Humanity - New York City

The New York City branch o the humanitarian group was ounded in 1

and builds homes in all fve boroughs. Recent projects include a 41-unbuilding in Brownsville, Brooklyn, a green building that was LEED certOver 10,000 volunteer or the great cause, helping with actual constradvocating and donating to the group. (http://www.habitatnyc.org)

New York CaresNew York Cares is one o the citys leading volunteer organizations, wwork to match volunteers with nonprofts that have the most need. Ovolunteer organizations nationwide have adopted the same model, a48,000 people volunteer locally with the group. Campaigns include cvolunteering, disaster preparedness, youth service and holiday coat adrives. (http://www.newyorkcares.org/)

Partnership for Parks

The group is a joint program o the City Parks Foundation and the cityDepartment o Parks & Recreation. It was ounded in 1995 to help New

beautiy and help the citys parks thrive. The group collaborates with maintain parks, print park publications and secure grants to und parwww.partnershipsorparks.org)

Food Bank for New York CityThe Bank has been working to end hunger in the city or the last 27 yeocuses on ood distribution, fnancial empowerment and nutritional helped by research. With 3.3 million New Yorkers struggling to get ooBanks mission is critical. Citizens can help by donating money, ood, at online vendors that support the Bank, and volunteering to serve mevents. (www.oodbanknyc.org)

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Black Tie Magazine InternatioPresents

A Grey GardensArt ExhibitionCelebratingThe Grey Gardens

35th Anniversary 1975-2010The Maysles Brothers Documentary had its Premier Priv Screenin

At the World Famous East Hampton Estate on Lilly Pond Lane in 19

In attendance were Big Edie and Little

Edie Bouvier Beale, the Aunt and Cousino Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

along with Lois Wright,** and o course the

lmmakers, Albert and David Maysles.***

Who could have imagined that at this screen-

ing in the dark on the second foor staircaselanding o this crumbling mansion that In-

ternational Film Festival Awards, Broadway

Musical Awards with Christine Ebersole

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The Bouvier Beales Loved the songs and Dance of Broadway

Created by Artist Bonnie Burton Gaenzle or the Astaire Awards Last June.

It is truly a Masterpiece and there are plans or it to grace the lobby o one

o these Broadway Theatres or this Fall Season. It is a Home that is

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Fall means back to school or adults, as well as kids. The city has world-class educational institutions, rom ormal colleges to local groups that

specialize in unique elds, like yoga or trapeze.

Bend and Bloom in Prospect Park: Through September 19

Bend and Bloom, an environmentally riendly studio in Park Slope, holdsoutdoor yoga classes at the Long Meadow in Prospect Park, right by theBotanical Gardens. The entrance is at Grand Army Plaza, and classes are held

on the rst Thursday o the month rom 7 to 8 pm, and the third Sunday o themonth rom 10 to 11 am. (347-987-3162, bendandbloom.com)

Yoga in Riverside Park: Through September 22Evening classes take place in Riverside Park on the Upper West Side, with viewso the Hudson. Free outdoor lm screenings also are held in the park, near 66th

Street. (212-870-3070, riversideparkund.org)

Trapeze SchoolThe school has classes on ying trapeze, silks and rope, the trampoline, andbalancing and acrobatics. Classes are held outdoors at Governors Islandand Pier 40 in Hudson River Park at West Houston Street until mid-October.

Classes also take place indoors at West 30th Street between Tenth and EleventhAvenues. (212-242-8769, http://newyork.trapezeschool.com)

NYUs School of Continuing and Professional StudiesNYUs SCPS has classes in a variety o elds, including accounting, nance,marketing, real estate, graphic design and the humanities. Online classes are

also available. (www.scps.nyu.edu)

Columbia Universitys General Student and Adult EducationColumbia ofers Upper West Siders and all New Yorkers a variety o classes. Theseinclude CareerNet, a 120-hour computer skills training class or adults 19 years andolder. The center or Educational and Psychological Servics ofers psychological

and educational services or New Yorkers. Other classes include training or dentalassitants, ESL, GEDs and non-prot management. (http://neighbors.columbia.edu/pages/programsandservices/educational_programs/general_ed.html)

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