http://manhattan.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T07:51:31Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:51:31 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/22/new-york-oscar-parties.htm <p><img src="http://manhattan.about.com/b/a/oscarstatuette.jpg" border="0" alt="Oscar Academy Award statue" hspace="8" width="104" height="160" align="left" /></p> <p>The Academy Awards are coming up this Sunday. Get in the mood with a visit to the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/newyorkoscarparties.htm">free "Meet the Oscars" exhibition at Grand Central Terminal</a>, where you can pose with a genuine Academy Award and feel what it's like to hoist the golden statuette in the air and thank your mother, your agent, and your Pilates instructor for getting you where you are today.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/22/new-york-oscar-parties.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/22/new-york-oscar-parties.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:42:22 +0000 2012-02-22T11:42:22Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/20/mardi-gras-in-new-york-city.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/manhattan/1/0/7/W/mardigrasmask.jpg" alt="mardi gras mask" hspace="8" vspace="5" width="195" height="200" align="right" /></p> <p>It's Mardi Gras week! Celebrate Fat Tuesday in New York City with Cajun food, drink specials, and live N'Awlins-style music at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/mardigrasnewyork.htm">these Mardi Gras parties</a>.</p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/20/mardi-gras-in-new-york-city.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:51:31 +0000 2012-02-20T07:51:31Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/16/real-nyc-women-walk-the-runway.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/manhattan/1/9/R/t/fashion-show-runway.jpg" alt="fashion show runway" hspace="5" vspace="5" />Tonight, see 24 real New York women walk the runway in the last official show on the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/fashionweeknyc.htm">Fashion Week calendar</a>.</p> <p>The non-profit organization <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://bottomlesscloset.org/about_us/">Bottomless Closet</a> (which provides interview clothing and other services to help women get back to work) has teamed up with several top designers to create glamourous looks for real women (i.e. not surperhumanly lanky and beautiful models).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/16/real-nyc-women-walk-the-runway.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/16/real-nyc-women-walk-the-runway.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:17:40 +0000 2012-02-16T08:17:40Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/15/last-chance-to-nominate-2012-readers-choice-awards.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/manhattan/1/3/A/t/readers_choice_2012.png" alt="2012 About.com Readers' Choice" hspace="5" vspace="5" />You only have a few hours left to submit nominations for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/best-of-new-york/tp/2012-About-Com-Manhattan-Readers-Choice-Awards.htm">2012 Manhattan About.com Readers' Choice Awards</a>. After midnight tonight, we will tally up the nominations and determine the finalists.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/15/last-chance-to-nominate-2012-readers-choice-awards.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/15/last-chance-to-nominate-2012-readers-choice-awards.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:12:48 +0000 2012-02-15T09:12:48Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/14/valentines-day-romance-vows-love-stories-heart-art-and-more.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/manhattan/1/H/Q/t/times-square-heart-2012.png" alt="times square valentine's day heart" /></p> <p>Take your sweetie to Times Square for Valentine's Day fun including a vow renewal ceremony, a "Love Truck" serving free hot chocolate, and an interactive art installation.</p> <ul> <li>Say "I do" again on Valentine's Day on the Red Steps in the heart of Times Square during a 6 p.m. ceremony, which will be broadcast live in Times Square on the American Eagle Times Square Digital Billboard and webcast live at TimesSquareNYC.org. Participating couples will also have a chance to win a second honeymoon to Antigua by sharing their story. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/valentines-day/index.aspx#Renew">Pre-register for the vow renewal and get more details on how to enter the giveaway.</a> </li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/14/valentines-day-romance-vows-love-stories-heart-art-and-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/14/valentines-day-romance-vows-love-stories-heart-art-and-more.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:49:20 +0000 2012-02-14T08:49:20Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/13/2012-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show.htm <p><a href="http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/westminsterdog.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/manhattan/1/0/2/B/Ringlineup2_sm.jpg" border="0" alt="westminster dog show" hspace="8" vspace="5" width="180" height="120" align="right" /></a>The country's top dogs will be at Madison Square Garden on February 13 and 14, 2012 for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/westminsterdog.htm">annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show</a>.</p> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/westminsterdog.htm">famous Westminster dog show</a> has been a tradition since 1877. This year, more than 165 breeds will strut their stuff.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/13/2012-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/13/2012-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:08:52 +0000 2012-02-13T10:08:52Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/09/valentines-day-in-new-york.htm <p><img src="http://manhattan.about.com/b/a/kiss.jpg" border="0" alt="kiss.jpg" hspace="12" vspace="12" width="160" height="101" align="right" />Only a few more days until <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/valentinesday.htm">Valentine's Day</a>, that magnificently overhyped lovefest.</p> <p>If you're feeling amorous, now's the time to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/valentinesday.htm">firm up special plans for you and the one you love this February 14th</a> (and if you'd rather boycott the hearts and flowers routine, check out <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/valentinesingle.htm">our anti-Valentine's day events</a> and reject the commercialized love frenzy or find somebody new to love or lust after for at least one night).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/09/valentines-day-in-new-york.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/09/valentines-day-in-new-york.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:07:36 +0000 2012-02-09T03:07:36Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/08/best-of-new-york-city-fitness-nominate-now.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/manhattan/1/H/O/t/spin-class.jpg" alt="spin class fitness" /></p> <p>You're strong, you're buff, you're ridiculously flexible. But how did you get that way? Give some credit to the gym or yoga studio that helps you stay sleek.</p> <p>We're taking nominations for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/best-of-new-york/tp/2012-About-Com-Manhattan-Readers-Choice-Awards.htm">2012 About.com Manhattan Readers' Choice Awards</a> through February 15th and we're looking for your picks for the best fitness destinations in Manhattan (among <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/best-of-new-york/tp/2012-About-Com-Manhattan-Readers-Choice-Awards.htm">other categories including beauty and dining</a>). After February 15th, we'll tally up the nominations and choose finalists for a final vote for the Best of Manhattan titles.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/08/best-of-new-york-city-fitness-nominate-now.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/08/best-of-new-york-city-fitness-nominate-now.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:22:50 +0000 2012-02-08T09:22:50Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/06/attend-the-parade-for-the-new-york-giants-super-bowl-champs.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/manhattan/1/0/w/A/IMG_3019.JPG" border="0" alt="tickertape parade confetti" hspace="8" vspace="5" width="138" height="180" align="right" />New York City is throwing a ticker-tape parade tomorrow to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory.</p> <p>The parade will begin at Battery Place and Washington Street in Lower Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7 and proceed northbound on Broadway, ending at Worth Street.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/06/attend-the-parade-for-the-new-york-giants-super-bowl-champs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/06/attend-the-parade-for-the-new-york-giants-super-bowl-champs.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:47:56 +0000 2012-02-06T11:47:56Z http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/03/super-bowl-sunday-in-new-york-city.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/manhattan/1/H/B/t/go_giants.jpg" alt="go giants" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/restaurantsandnightlife/tp/SuperBowlSundayBarsNYC.htm">Super Bowl Sunday</a> is this weekend. Where will you go to eat, drink, and cheer on your beloved New York Giants?</p> <p>We've got a list of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://manhattan.about.com/od/restaurantsandnightlife/tp/SuperBowlSundayBarsNYC.htm">top New York City spots for Super Bowl Sunday</a> -- the best New York City sports bars, Fox 5 sports anchor Duke Castiglione's top picks, and spots that cater to Giants fans (free shots!).</p> http://manhattan.about.com/b/2012/02/03/super-bowl-sunday-in-new-york-city.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:35:25 +0000 2012-02-03T15:35:25Z