Fun in the Sun

Spring semester is swiftly reaching its finale and New York City is just heating up. The streets of New York are blazing this week with events roping in renowned film directors, actors and actress, as well as future NFL stars and earth lovers just in time for Earth Day. 

            Earth Day began in 1970 to raise awareness of critical environmental issues, such as pollution and wildlife extinction.  Over 40 years later and these issues are more important than ever.  In celebration of Earth Day, April 22^nd, numerous Earth Day activities are brewing inside Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall.  ALL events are free!  Granted the weather is sunny or stormy, Earth Day celebration will continue!  Activities include, live performances, sustainability talks, interactive displays and light refreshments.  Events begin at 10 am and end at 6 pm.  For more information and updates, visit Earthdayny.org

            New York City is going to be on lock Thursday through Saturday as the NFL launches their NFL draft picks for 2013!  This is the top event happening this week!  Whether you want to potentially rub elbows with a star, put on for your team or be a part of something enterprising and lively, you should be at the draft pick.  The event is FREE, but seats are limited.  Basically, tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.  Each day brings new exciting plans, but let’s just say that there will be special guests, interactive exhibits, and prizes.  Fans will have the opportunity to see the Lombardi Trophy and a collection of Super Bowl rings on display.  For specific instruction on what time and where to be to get your seat, visit Nfl.com

            The Tribeca Film Festival is an additional buzz on the streets.  Celebrities, like Robert De Niro, Whoppie and Sienna Miller, have joined in on the celebration of the festival this year.  The films being featured this year are phenomenal!  Seriously.  They range from serious, heartfelt topics to light, stomaching aching comedies bound to warm your heart.  Some film events are free, while others are simply a few bucks.  Head over to. 

http://tribecafilm.com/filmguide to scope out and determine what films are you want to check out.  Look now, so you can get your tickets ASAP!  

- Alyssa Jones