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So much to do this weekend and not enough of me to go around.

It’s the last weekend of ice skating at CitiPond in Bryant Park, the City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Festival ends Monday (with flavors like Tropical Hot Chocolate, Happy Hot Chocolate, and Surprise Finale Hot Chocolate), and the Museum of the Moving Image is screening 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

All things that pique my curiousity, but what’s number one on my to-do list? The Greenwich Village Antiquarian Book Fair.


Running through Sunday at P.S. 3 John Melser Charrette School, this is the 32nd annual edition of the event, which draws old timey book sellers from around the country to Manhattan.  All proceeds from the fair support P.S. 3 and the Greenwich Village community.

Here are some of the highlights for sale at the Antiquarian Book Fair.

  • Oliver Twist – First Edition (1846) bound in Scarlet Morocco Leather
  • The Catcher in the Rye – UK First Edition (1951) bound in Blue Morocco Leather
  • James and the Giant Peach – First Edition (1961)
  • The Works of Edgar Allan Poe – First Edition (1894) with Art Nouveau Poppies in Gilt on Covers and Spine Strips
If you like roaming through old book stores and libraries, or just like the smell of really old books head to P.S. 3. 

The Greenwich Village Antiquarian Book Fair
February 25 – 27, 2011
P.S. 3 John Melser Charrette School
490 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014

Hours: Saturday, February 26th 12-6PM
       Sunday, February 27th 12-5PM
Admission $7/$5

Calling all Theatre Geeks – The Wii Plays ends Feb 12!


For those who play video games, you know the story lines and interactive is an equivalent to actual theatre (for the most part).

Ars Nova takes it to the next level and presents “The Wii Plays” – a series of 8 minute plays that take Mario, Sonic, Bob the Builder, Barbie, and, of course, the Wii to the stage. 

I had wish I had known about this sooner, but if you get the chance head onto Ars Nova before Saturday, February 12th.  It’s a good compromise for that nerd-minded significant other when you can’t agree being treated to opera for Valentine’s Day. 

Here are two reviews by NY Times ArtsBeat and Switched.

February 1 – 12, 2011
Ars Nova
511 West 54th St
New York, NY 10019
Tickets: $15

NYC Restaurant Week Extended until 27th!

No more Sky High Pie for me.

Calling all Foodies. New York City cannot get enough of Restaurant Week and has been extended to the 27th.

NYC Restaurant Week is a time when anyone who wish they could afford the appetizer and a high end restaurant on a regular day, can now do so.

Selected restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner specials at more affordable prices ($25 and $35 respectively). It offers restaurants the chance for new customers (and future food connoisseurs) to get a taste of what they offer, and it gives the everyday New Yorker a chance to really dine fine.

I sincerely recommend making reservations. While the prices are lower that doesn’t mean it is easier to get a table for four at Coliccho and Sons. Opentable is a restaurant directory that enables you to make reservations online. (Note: Be sure to have a good internet connection.)

NYC Restaurant Week
January 30th – February 27th, 2011

Window Shopping for the Old-Fashioned: Winter Antiques Show at the Armory

Chinoiserie tea set (at the Met)

Take your vintage shopping to a new level and make your way to the Park Avenue Armory for the 57th annual Winter Antiques Show.

The Winter Antiques Show is held as a benefit auction for the East Side House Settlement. Featuring over 75 exhibitors who specialize in Americana, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts.

Experience your own version of Antiques Road Show or go for feeling of being fancy and find a new inspiration for your apartment or dorm room.

Or add to that Grimoire-esque living room that will make your dolly-kei den complete.


Winter Antiques Show
January 21st – 30th
Park Avenue Armory
337 Alexander Avenue
New York, NY 10454

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
12-8PM

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
12-6PM

Admission: $20 (includes catalogue)

Disney on Ice Preview at Bryant Park!

If you are a fan of Disney, ice skating, or just need something fun to do then head to Bryant Park next Wednesday, January 12th.

Channel your inner Disney princess from 1PM to 5PM for a special preview performance of Disney on Ice’s Princess Wishes. All your favorites will be there including Belle, Aurora, Jasmine, Ariel, Mulan, Cinderella, and Snow White.

And if you’re lucky, you can get a chance to win tickets to the full event at Madison Square Garden!

Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes
January 21 – 23
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10001

The White Rabbit Requests Your Presence at the Morris-Jumel Museum on Jan 8th

While International Lolita Day has past and the next one is months away, that doesn’t mean you have to wait long for your invitation to the next party. The Morris-Jumel Mansion was George Washington’s make-shift war room during the Revolution. Now it’s a museum for historical artifacts and furniture for any Lolita who would like to travel back in time (at least temporarily).

On January 8th from 1-4PM, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is inviting all children, adults, tea lovers, and Lolitas* for a good old fashioned Victorian tea party. Learn proper tea party etiquette, including how to “take tea” properly as well as make a get the opportunity to make your very own Victorian Treasure Box.

*All dolls and usakumyas are also welcome.

Victorian Tea Party
Saturday, January 8th
1-4PM

Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace
(between 160th and 162nd Streets)
New York, NY 10032
212-923-8008

Walter Reade Theater presents two nights of Aronofsky

After seeing Black Swan, are you curious about Darren Aronofsky’s work? Want to see if all his movies are just as psychologically mind-bending? Are you interested in meeting the man himself?

On January 4th and 5th, the Walter Reade Theater will screening several of Aronofsky’s work from Pi (1998) to Requiem for a Dream (2000) to The Fountain (2006) to The Wrestler (2008). And if you’ve never see The Wrestler, you should because you’ll get the opportunity to see the man himself (No, not Mickey Rourke). Darren Aronofsky appearing for a post-screening discussion after Wednesday’s screening, and will be showing clips from his latest film — Black Swan.

If you haven’t seen Black Swan, see it, and keep a notepad hand if you want to ask Aronofsky questions later. I recommend asking “Did you have nightmares after making this movie?” or “Do you keep looking out of the corner of your eye for strange things you think happen when you’re not looking?”

(Spotted on Nerd York City.)


Darren Aronofsky’s Dreams and Nightmares
January 4th and 5th
Walter Reade Theater
165 65th Street
(Upper Level of Lincoln Center)
New York, NY

The Wrestler (with Darren Aronofsky)
Wednesday, January 5th
6:15PM

Tickets:
General Public $20
Students & Seniors $18
Members $16

Requiem for a Dream
Tuesday, January 4th
6:30PM

The Fountain

Tuesday, January 4th
9:00PM
Pi
Tuesday, January 4th
9:15PM
Single Screening Tickets:
General Public $12
Students $9
Seniors $8
Members $7
Three Film Pass (does not include The Wrestler):
General Public $24
Students & Seniors $18
Members $15

Tribeca Retail Club presents Holiday Bonanza 2010

Still trying to find last minute gifts? This Friday, December 17th, the Tribeca Retail Club (TRC) is hosting “Holiday Bonanza 2010” – an independent designers trunk show and shopping and beauty event from 6PM – 10PM.

For people and friends who would rather support designers trying to make a name, this is an event you should definitely check out. With an cocktails, DJ Lil’ Hungry at the boards, shopping, and goody bags what’s not to love?

Designers include Sole Discretion, Berit New York, Yamerra Skin Care, Candace Blake, Crystal Knuckles, Kat Basics, Laser Cosmetica, Finishing Touches, and Ardistia, just to name a few.

Currently only VIP tickets are available but it includes the open bar and you receive goody bag containing exclusive products from TRC’s sponsors. Holiday Bonanza is TRC’s last event of the season so get your VIP tickets before it’s all sold out. For more news and updates, check out TRC’s blog.

Tribeca Retail Club’s Holiday Bonanza
Friday December 17th 2010
6PM – 10PM

28 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10010

Admission: VIP $15 / Door $20

Crumbs Cupcake Giveaway at 775 Columbus Ave Today

A bit last minute, but if you happen to wander around uptown, stop by Crumbs’ newest location. Why you ask? Not because you crave their Peppermint Hot Cocoa cupcake (December’s Cupcake of the Month) – a chocolate cupcake filled with buttercream filling with peppermint cream cheese frosting and coated with crushed peppermint candies. (Well, maybe you should stop by for that after all.)

To celebrate their new store, Crumbs is giving away 1000 cupcakes starting at 8AM until they run out.  So get them while their fresh and before there’s none left.  This is one Early Bird Special you should not miss out on.

*Note: Peppermint Hot Cocoa is not actually hot.

Crumbs Bake Shop
775 Columbus Ave
New York, NY

This Friday Dances of Vice Holiday Ball!

Are you dying for an excuse to dress up and go all out? On December 11th, Dances of Vice (DoV for short) asks all little girls and boys to dress in their best and head to Rebel NYC for “The Secret Life of Toys.”

A winter ball unlike any other featuring music from Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society and performances from Company XIV, the Minsky Sisters, and a fashion show by I Do Declare — it will be a dream you won’t want to wake up from.

Doe Deere from Doe Deere Blogazine and creator of Lime Crime Makeup, will also be there giving free makeovers for anyone who wants to get into the true spirit of Christmas, Dances of Vice way.
So eat, drink, and be merry with Dances of Vice this Friday!

(Dress code asks for Little Bo Peep, Hansel & Gretel, Mary Contrary, Jack Nimble, Toy Soldiers, Dolls, Little Boy Blue, Puss in Boots, Wind-up Ballerinas, Miss Muffet, Jack in the Box, Queen of Hearts, etc – or vintage and formal evening attire)

Dances of Vice Holiday Ball
December 11th, 2010
9PM-2AM
Admission: $20, 19+ (ID required)
251 West 30th St.
(between 7th and 9th Avenue)