by Rikkilynn Shields, Staff Writer It may be November, however, fall in New York isn’t quite over yet. Before we begin playing Christmas tunes and putting up the tree, we still have some time to enjoy the leaves changing colors and the crisp air. New York is known for holding events of every sort, and here are some for this month that you might enjoy. If … Continue reading Fun Fall Activities in the City
A rainbow shone over Central Park on Sept. 25, as 100,000 people of all shapes, sizes, creeds and colors gathered to catch a glimpse of the people’s pope. Pope Francis, during his six-day, three-city tour of the United States, led a procession through Central Park after a visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School in East Harlem for New Yorkers to get a chance … Continue reading Central Park Procession Brings Crowds
Crowds packed Madison Square Garden last Friday night to see a rock star who has graced the cover of Rolling Stone magazine—a figure important enough to boot even Billy Joel from his regularly scheduled gig at the Garden. Like most global superstars, he goes by only one name: Francis. The first of 266 Vicars of Christ to choose the name Francis, the pope capped off … Continue reading Pope Francis Celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden to Cap Off New York Visit
When visiting the Upper East Side’s cavernous Metropolitan Museum of Art, it is often daunting to choose where to start. Museum mainstays such as the diverse collections of Egyptian artifacts and Impressionist-era paintings are all worth the trip. However, a temporary and soon-to-be-ending exhibit on the Cubist period of modern art should immediately move to the top of your list of destinations. Made possible by a … Continue reading Cubism on Display at The Met
LINDSEY BURNS & KRISTIE KILLEN STAFF WRITERS Like decorating a Christmas tree or icing snowman shaped cookies, exploring Bryant Park during the holiday season is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Offering a plethora of options, Bryant Park provides endless entertainment for tourists and New Yorkers alike, and ice skating in the center of the Bank of America Winter Village is a must during … Continue reading Winter in Bryant Park
JENNA BLOOMER STAFF WRITER Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful”. This is particularly true for this city. There is something about the time from the end of November to the beginning of January where there is a spell over the city, making every minute magical. Manhattan does have some holiday … Continue reading The Insider’s Guide to a Christmas Spectacular
After just about three years at Manhattan College, I think I’ve done a pretty good job of taking advantage of what the city has to offer. I’ve gone to a slew of Broadway plays, concerts, museums, even operas and symphonies. Still, one thing I’ve always wanted to do (but never got around to actually doing) was going to a live taping of a TV show. … Continue reading Time on TV: Being Part of a Studio Audience
