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Shakespeare has once again arrived in New York City!  The Public Theater, the nation’s foremost producer of Shakespeare, carries on the beloved tradition that New York natives and visitors alike have enjoyed for 56 years.

Come to Delacorte Theater in Central Park and see the “Merchant of Venice” like  never  before. The performance is  directed by Daniel Sullivan and tickets are FREE!  Tickets are distributed via the free line at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, and on the web via our Virtual Ticketing system. Some tickets for reserve seating are available with a donation.

For more information on Shakespeare in the Park visit their website or the website of the Public Theater.
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It’s Brew Time!

This Saturday (June 19th) ,Heartland Brewery will present the 4th annual Brewfest on Governor’s Island. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for participants to celebrate craft beer and sample from some of New York’s finest breweries, as well as brew from throughout the U.S. and around the world.

General admission tickets are $55.00 and include a free round-trip water taxi to Governor’s Island, and access to over 300 samples of beer from 100 breweries. Brewmasters from featured breweries will be there to answer any questions. Also, a commemorative 4 oz. Brewfest glass will be given to all attendees at the entrance.

The event starts at 3:30 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. and here’s the best news of all… local cuisines will be on hand throughout the night for attendees to purchase meals and snacks while they listen to the best live bands gathered from around the city. What could
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During my years of working with brides I believe I can say I have seen so many different types of brides. Each and everyone unique to their own style. Based on my experience I have developed a “Type” and “Personal Style” category to help me and my brides to plan the best weddings for them.

Although there are so many different categories out there, here are the four that helps me the most:

City Bride
Vineyard Bride
Castle Bride
Island Bride

I guess once you know what type of a bride you are, you have a better and clearer view of how to do the rest of the planning. I know the first thing in bride’s mind, is the “Wedding Gown”. One thing that I always stress to all of my brides is that you have to be yourself and find what works for you.

If you are a city girl, you will not feel comfortable in a lacy country looking gown or if you are an Island girl, you will not feel good in a princess looking hairdo and Cinderella dress. I know some times we get lost in all the pictures and dresses we see and we love them all but finding what your style is and niche is the most important key factor. Here is what I found out
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How about the best of both worlds!!

Water Taxi Beach has opened another location where you can enjoy the carefree nature of the beach AND take in the breathtaking Manhattan skyline all at once.

Just a ferry ride from downtown, this artificial, temporary getaway boasts 20,000 square feet of sand and is the perfect place to bask in the sun, enjoy live music or eat an award-winning MOTZ burger. Not to mention, Water Taxi Beach is the perfect venue for hosting a party, ceremony or simple get together. Just call ahead to schedule your event.

How about a little activity? Water Taxi Beach at Governor’s Island also is home to basketball and volleyball courts for those who are looking for a little summer competition with friends.

Water Taxi Beach is only accessible by the Governor’s Island Ferry from Brooklyn and Manhattan. The ferry schedule
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First, I would like to say THANK YOU to all of our followers out there who have been a part of our online communities over these past months. We have grown into such an amazing community and we consider all of you close friends of The Roosevelt Hotel.

We couldn’t be more gracious to have you be a part of who we are.

With that said, I want to introduce you all to www.RooseveltConnect.com. Over the past year or so, our lives have been changed by the growth of social media. If you were to ask me one year ago today, how the developments of social networks like Twitter, Facebook,
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