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Next week in New York: Trip back to the Impressionist time

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Monet’s Garden
Take a walk through the garden that inspired one of the greatest artists in history, Claude Monet. New York Botanical Garden recreates his idyllic garden in Giverny, France, by transforming the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a “floral masterpiece of diverse plants, bold colors, and dramatic design”.
Along with the garden, you will be able to enjoy some of Monet’s paintings of the garden and other rare artificats such as artist’s palette, bills of sale for his plants, letters, historic photographs and more.
WHAT: Monet’s Garden
WHERE: New York Botanical Garden
WHEN: until October 2012

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Sunday Spotlight: Devo Springsteen

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We are excited to kick-off New York’s Sunday Spotlight with Devo Springsteen, a Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter, and more importantly, a proud member of Coffee Meets Bagel :)

Why do we love Devo so much? Well, first and foremost, he is a super talented musician. He produced & wrote songs for many musicians, most notably for his college roommate John Legend & his cousin Kanye West. Devo won the Best Rap Song Grammy in 2006 for his production of “Diamonds (from Sierra Leone)” with Kanye West.

And guess what ladies? With a BS from University of Pennsylvania (Go Penn!) AND a MBA from Columbia Business School, Devo truly has it all. The guy is not only a genius musician but also amazingly smart & business savvy.

When we first learned of all this, our gut instinct was to instantly hate him (as we do all overachievers) for making us feel so…inadequate. But how could anyone hate this sweet smiling creature with such gentle disposition! We love you Devo and thanks for sharing your favorite spots in New York City with all our members!

To keep up with his latest & greatest, follow Devo on twitter @springsteezy.

Oh, lastly, Devo says: “If you get me as a “Bagel,” don’t PASS!”

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Devo’s favorite date spots in NYC

1. What are some of the best hangout spots in NYC during the summer that are good for dates?

“I like Summit Bar on 9th & C in the East Village and Niagara on 7th & A (or any place with Big Buck Hunter). I like places with tasty drinks where there are other fun spots to hang out nearby.”

2. How about your favorite restaurants in NYC during the summer?

“I used to live in the village so I’m partial to it as you can see but Mogador on St. Marks between 1st and A has a great bastilla. Also the Fried Yard Bird at Red Rooster in Harlem. Both have outdoor seating.”

3. What is your idea of the best Sunday date in NYC?

“What would be cool is going to dinner at Spice Market or Pastis somewhere near the meatpacking district. Then strolling downtown from there, there is a super-fun Mexican dive bar – having some drinks there and continuing downwards to go to see comedy in the West Village.”

4. Lastly, of course we have to ask you a question on your favorite music spot in the city! Somewhere you can take your date to. 

“I really really like low-key places to big fancy places so my favorite place to listen to music to dance and whatnot is probably The Darby on 14th Street. To listen to people perform I like SOB’s because the crowd is usually lively and the bands are usually just at the point where they have a known repertoire but it’s still early enough in their career to be exciting for everyone.”

Next Week in New York: An NYC Art & Culture Crash Course

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You worked super-hard this week? Then, you definitely do deserve to play hard next week!
An NYC Art & Culture Crash Course
Interested in sampling a variety of museums over the course of three hours? Seven museums offer free admission in the 2012 version of the Museum Mile Festival. Enjoy a car-free block party along Fifth Avenue as well! The festival kicks off @ 5:45 pm at the National Academy Museum & School. The Met and El Museo del Barrio are also participating in the festival!
WHAT: Museum Mile Festival
WHERE: Multiple locations but generally on the Fifth Ave. between 82nd & 105th Sts.
WHEN: June 12 (Tue), 2012 (Kick-off event @ 5:45 pm, the National Academy Museum & School)
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This Weekend in New York City

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TaDaa! We have a bunch of fresh & fun ways to spend this weekend with your bagel!

Not-To-Miss Concert
Listening to Lana Del Rey’s most popular hits on Pandora isn’t enough, especially when she returns to NYC for not one… not two… but THREE concerts! This is your chance to see this ‘retro soul siren meets modern day diva’ fire up on stage.WHAT: Lana Del Rey Concert
WHERE: Irving Plaza (17 Irving Place – between 15th & 16th streets)
WHEN: June 7 (Thu), 8 (Fri), and 10 (Sun) @ 8 pmTo Buy Tickets
 
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R U ready for a BBQ Partaaay? 
 
Do you identify yourself as a carnivore? If so, Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is “dah place” to be this weekend. You will find the most delicious BBQ pork ribs, Texas-style brisket, bronzed catfish, slow pit-smoked chicken, and lots more at the event. Bring your bagel and friends for some “serious” meat consumption.WHAT: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
WHERE: Madison Square Park (between Madison Ave. & 23rd St.)
WHEN: June 9 (Sat) & June 10 (Sun), 2012 @ 11 am – 6 pm for both daysGet your FastPass here

NYC Date: A Midsummer Night’s Ballet

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Does your bagel love ballet? Then, treat her to a ballet concert next week! New York City Ballet is performing George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream next week. Inspired by Shakespeare’s comedy about romantic adventures, the ballet displays the transforming power of love.

WHAT: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by New York City Ballet

WHERE: David H. Koch Theater @ Columbus Avenue & 63rd Street

WHEN: June 5 (Tue) – June 7, 2012 (Thu) @ 7:30 pm with additional performances on June 8 – 10, 2012

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Going out this weekend?: things to do in NYC and Boston

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Thank Goodness It’s Thursday. Friday is almost here! Here is the information you need to make the most of this weekend in NYC and Boston.This Weekend in New York City
 
The decade that time forgot lives on!
Great news for those of you who were made in the ‘70s and ‘80s: ‘80s club night is here. Rubix Kube will play vintage hits, and DJ Pete Bones & DJ Ricky Rick will fire up the party with top hits from the 80s.
WHAT: Back to the ‘80s Show featuring RUBIX KUBE: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band
WHERE: Canal Room @ 285 West Broadway, (at Canal St), New York
WHEN: June 2 (Sat), 2012 @ 9:30 pm
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This Weekend in Boston
 
 
Pop!era Night
Ladies, this good-looking, silvery voiced foursome will entertain your ears and eyes. If you are a guy, sorry – Il Divo is a group of four gel-haired male singers. Nevertheless, you’ll still love this operatic pop vocal group created by American Idol’s Simon Cowell.
WHAT: Il Divo & Orchestra in Concert
WHERE: Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre (270 Tremont Street @ Seaver Place)
WHEN: June 2 (Sat), 2012 @ 8 pm & June 3 (Sun), 2012 @ 8:00 pm
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Events you cannot miss – New York

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[2 Events in New York Next Week]


An Unforgettable Evening with Lang Lang



We loooove Lang Lang. Period. He was named TIME magazine’s “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.” See the world’s most popular young classical pianist perform at Carnegie Hall. This program includes Bach’s Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat major (D. 960) and Chopin’s 12 Etudes (Op. 25). You better hurry up! Tickets are almost sold out.

WHAT: a solo recital by Lang Lang

WHERE: Stern Auditorium @ Carnegie Hall

WHEN: May 29 (Tue), 2012 @ 8 pm

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For all Shakespeare Fans in NYC


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Great news for our bibliophiles and Shakespeare fans: this summer, you will have a chance to revel in some of your favorite Shakespearean performances at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival ….the best part? It’s FREE.

WHAT: Free Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival event

WHERE: David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center

WHEN: May 31 (Thu), 2012 @ 8:30pm

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A walk in the Clouds

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Artist’s conceptual montage, “Cloud City” by Tomás Saraceno. Courtesy, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Are you looking forward to meeting your bagel this week? If so, have you thought about a romantic date spot?

If your answer is “no,” you should definitely consider checking out Tomás Saraceno’s “Cloud City” at The Metropolitan Musem of Art. Saraceno, an incredibly talented Argentine artist, has put up a constellation of interconnected, futuristic modules for the museum’s roof garden.

“Cloud City” will allow you and your date to not only experience Saraceno’s creative efforts to incorporate various ideas in architecture, physics, chemistry, aeronautics, ecology, and engineering into his artwork but also enjoy a romantic tour under these breathtaking modules.

Walk through these structures with your bagel and share your thoughts on this cool exhibition!



WHAT: Tomás Saraceno on the Roof: Cloud City
WHERE: The Metropolitan Museum of Art  – 1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street) 
WHEN: May 15, 2012 – November 4, 2012 (weather permitting)

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Mark your Calendar

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Hey when you hear something worth marking your calendar you just have to do it.

So here’s a heads up for this June!

brewyork:

If you enjoyed the NYC American Craft Beer Festival back in March, then chances are you’re going to enjoy an event coming up this June from the same organizers: the Brooklyn Waterfront Beer Festival. The festival of great craft beer will be held outdoors on the East River waterfront at North 11th Street in Williamsburg in two sessions on Saturday, June 16th.

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