Archive for October, 2009

Pack up the kids, the circus is back in town!

Aside from being New York’s home team circus, the Big Apple Circus has always provided New Yorkers with a unique entertainment experience.

This year, Bello Nock, the daredevil clown and one of America’s true circus treasures, is back after a nine year hiatus. He’s been a big star all over the world ever since and was named “America’s Best Clown” by Time Magazine.

Some of the other performers include Curatolas, the acrobatic duo from Italy; the Aniskin Troupe, a trampoline and flying trapeze act from Russia; the electrifying equestrians Christine Zerbini and Sultan Kumisbayev; the Spanish juggler Picaso Jr., who avoids making a meal out of five ping-pong balls by puffing them out of
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The Roosevelt Hotel was named after the 26th President of the United States, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. The name seemed appropriate to the architects of the hotel who designed the building style in honor of Roosevelt’s fondness for early American colonial times.

To honor the birthday of our namesake, The Roosevelt Hotel New York will be hosting another Twitter contest for a very exclusive hotel room rate. You may remember the last contest we hosted for the hotel’s 85th
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The New Yorker Festival is celebrating its 10th year this Fall. From October 12-18, this three day festival brings together some of the world’s most talented and distinguished people in the fields of literature, art, film, music, humor, business, food, politics, design, and science.

Last year the festival offered the amazing Political Humor panel with Jim Downey, Allison Silverman, and Todd Hanson, as well as the interview with comedian Stephen Colbert. It’s quite a line-up to live up to, but there are some great events in 2009.

Some of the highlights that I am looking forward to this year is the Rachel Maddow interview with Ariel Levy,
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It’s been getting a little chilly out here in NYC, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a rooftop martini! You can still enjoy mad46 by visiting our (very warm) indoor lounge. Just opened this season, the indoor space offers an escape from the cold while still offering the views of midtown Manhattan. However, if you still want to brave the chilly temperatures and enjoy our outdoor space, we’ll offer you a cozy fleece blanket to snuggle up in.

It’s almost time for the season to end, but we still have a lot planned. Be sure to catch our Rooftop Film Series
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Haven’t worn heels in awhile? Or danced anywhere besides a wedding? Hey moms, when was the last time you’ve eaten in a restaurant that doesn’t have crayons on hand?

A trip to New York City with your best girls will take care of that. The Big Apple is a great place for a ladies getaway and we thought we would just list a few fun ideas for you to plan a weekend retreat for your and the special ladies in your life.

On Location 
Take the Sex & the City tour and follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. Where they drink. Where they eat. Where they shop.

Pamper Yourself 
I’ve never met a woman who doesn’t love a spa day! Check out
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