Monday, April 1, 2013

Open Your Eyes (And Maybe Your Wallet)

People come to New York to experience the vibrant culture streaming through the streets of New York neighborhoods.  With inhabitants from all ends of the earth, you’re bound to rub elbows with the distinct customs, delicious cuisines and signature beats of any culture.  With so many opportunities present, why not indulge in the following activities transpiring here in New York?

            Descending back into your studies Tuesday morning, you’re bound to feel an urge to mellow out by the time the weekend rolls in.  This Friday, breathe easy to the melodic tunes of folk-inspired rhythms at the American Folk Museum.  This week is all about NEW experiences.  Oh yes.  And it’s free!  Put together your coolest threads and slip into the museum not only to savor the live music from Eli Smith, an acclaimed musician, but also to experience the garnished exhibitions featuring talented artists, like William Mathew Prior, a 19th century American painter.  The American Folk Museum address is 45 W. 53rd Street.  Beginning at 5:30 pm and ending at 7:15 pm, you have the opportunity to enjoy a great dinner meal afterwards!

            Now, I’m sure as a young child you were fascinated with cartoons and comics.  I mean really, how couldn’t you be?  Whether you’re a child or an adult, cartoons give you this weird tingling sense of comfort and inspiration.  Can you imagine the work that goes into composing amazing cartoons and comics?  Wait no longer; this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm you can attend MoCCa Arts Fest, which celebrates creative art of comics and cartoons.  Tickets are only $15 in advance and $24 at the door.  For more information on the lineup, visit  http://www.societyillustrators.org/Mocca_Event.aspx?id=8605

            For 15 bucks you can see tomorrow’s cars today!  That’s right.  The International Auto Show 113th anniversary at Jacob Javits Center.  This dazzling event is North America’s oldest and most-attended auto show event.  The auto show will be featuring prevailing innovation in the automotive technology, the dopest exotics, the latest in green technology so much more.  Need I continue?  Ending next Monday, be sure to snatch those tickets and hit up the show before it’s too late!  Visit the following website to buy your tickets: http://www.autoshowny.com/tickets/



- Alyssa Jones

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