The Best NYC Art Galleries

New York is home to many world-class art galleries. So if you will be visiting New York in the near future and you appreciate fine art and culture, here are some of my favorite art galleries for you to explore. 



Lehmann Maupin Gallery
540 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001
212-255-2923
lehmannmaupin.com

This is one of my favorite galleries in the city, and it's located in the Chelsea district. Here you will find works of art by up-and-coming artists working in various forms who will change the contemporary art space. 


L&M Arts
45 E. 78th St., New York, NY 10075
212-861-0020
lmgallery.com

You don't have to go to the Met to find works of art by renowned artists such as Picasso, and that's what makes L&M Arts one of the hidden treasures of New York City. Here at their uptown location, you will find amazing pieces of art in a vary unique setting. It's a must-see for art lovers.    


Brooklyn Museum of Art
200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-638-5000
brooklynmuseum.org

At the Brooklyn Museum of Art, you will find a work that is sure to spark your interest, as their permanent collections represent every part of the world. BOMA is one of the oldest and largest museums in the country, you’ll view masterpieces, African wood sculptures and of course the famous Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden. 


Agora Gallery

530 West 25th Street
New York, NY 11225 
agora-gallery.com/

Established in 1984 to provide artists who are entering the New York art market and opportunity to showcase their work, Agora has become an iconic gallery in the heart of NYC. Come here to discover the undiscovered artists that make up New York's flourishing art scene. 

Central Park: The Happiest Place on Earth

Central Park could rival Disney World as being the happy place on earth. Well, during the daytime anyway. There is so much to explore within the park's 843 acres. It's one place that both residents and tourists love equally, and once you step into the park you will immediate appreciate all beauty. There is a sports complex, zoo, amusement park, ponds, flower gardens, a castle and so much more. That's right, I said a castle! 

For the lovebirds, take a carriage ride through the park or enjoy a picnic on the lawn. During the winter time, there is nothing more romantic than ice skating on the pond before dusk. And for the parents, you can take your kids to the awesome zoo, or amusement park.

Here is a list of my top things to do in Central Park:

1.) The Loeb Boathouse

2.) Shakespeare in the Park

3.) Picnic in the Park

4.) Get Lost in the Park

5.) A Clearing in the Forest

6.) Central Park Circuit (Running)

*Fun Fact: From 1864 to 1934 a flock of pedigree sheep grazed in the park.  They where removed to prospect parkin Brooklyn in 1934.

FREE NYC: Falls Concerts

One of the purposes of this blog is to give you access to some lost-cost, or even free things to do in the Big Apple. So, here are some free concerts that take place in New York City over the next few months.

Check out these great concerts by clicking on the links below for more information:

Tactus Ensamble - Oct.4th

http://www.clubfreetime.com/vieweventdetails.asp?ID=154788

The Bright Silence - Oct. 18th 
http://www.myfreeconcert.com/events/the-bright-silence-aabaraki-great-elk

Cake Shop - Oct. 18th

http://www.myfreeconcert.com/events/hurray-for-the-riff-raff-heliotropes-hans-chew-and-more

Sam Mickens CMJ Party - Oct. 18th

http://www.myfreeconcert.com/events/sam-mickens-cmj-party-ft.-jack-ladder-the-dreamlanders-zzzs
 

Free NYC: Get Tickets to The Late Show with David Letterman

Did you know that you can experience one of the best shows in New York City for free? The Late Show with host David Letterman gives out free tickets for those who submit a request (and answer a trivia question). Who would want to see Dave live at the Ed Sullivan Theater, along with celebrity guests who appear on the show? I've had the pleasure of going to two tapings, and it's something I will never forget.

Getting  Tickets Online:

Request Late Show with David Letterman tickets online. Those selected for tickets will receive a phone call and be asked to answer a  trivia question related to the show in order to receive up to two tickets.

Getting Tickets In-Person:

You can request tickets in person for shows in advance at the Ed Sullivan Theatre at 1697 Broadway (between 53rd & 54th Streets). Ticket requests will be accepted Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Getting Stand-by Tickets:

Call 212-247-6497 starting at 11 a.m. on the day of the show you would like to attend. You will be asked to answer a Late Show trivia question, and if you answer it correctly, you'll be asked to arrive at the theater approximately an hour before taping. Stand-by tickets do not guarantee admission to the show.

Trivia Questions Asked:

How would you like to know what trivia questions will be asked when you call in? Well here they are, but you need to find the answers yourself:

a.) What is the name of the red-headed announcer for the Late Show?

b.) What is the name of the female guitar player in the band?

c.) What is the name of the Deli located behind the Ed Sullivan Theater?

 

 

 

   

How to Hail a Taxi in NYC

For many New Yorkers taking a taxi is the preferred method of travel. You don't have to be stuck underground in the subway, and a taxi can drop you off directly in front of  your destination. For those of you who have never rented a taxi in the Big Apple, there are some rules to catching a ride. They are as follows:

1.) Understand that you cannot prearrange for a taxi to come and pick you up. So get out on that sidewalk.

2.) Know which taxis are available. All NYC taxis have lights atop the roof. When the middle light is lit, that means that the cab is available. If all the lights are lit, that means that the cab is off-duty. If none of the lights are lit, that means that the cab is occupied.

3.) To hail a taxi, stick your arm out while you step off the curb. Don't get discouraged if an available taxi picks you up. There are thousands of cabs in the city and you will get a ride. It doesnt hurt to flash some cash in your hand either. Cash is the only accepted form of payment for a taxi in NYC. 

4.) Know the rules. A taxi in NYC has a maximum occupancy of 4 passengers. Small children sitting on your lap don't count. 

5.) Give the driver a tip.

NYC Museums: Pay What You Wish

New York is known for being an expensive city to live and play in. But what if I told you that you could visit some of New York's best museums and galleries, and pay-what-you-wish? It's True! Many of these museums will have 'Recommended' cost for admission, sometimes for as much as $25.00 per person. But don't worry about it, because you could give them a penny if you dare, and they will still smile and hand you a ticket.

Here is a list of museums that are FREE or pay-what-you-wish:

American Folk Art MuseumAmerican Museum of Natural History (pay what you wish)
Bronx Museum (pay what you wish)
Brooklyn Academy of Music's BAMcafé live events
Brooklyn Museum (pay what you wish)
The Cloisters (pay what you wish)
El Museo del Barrio (pay what you wish)
Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College 
Metropolitan Museum of Art (pay what you wish)
Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Museum of American Illustration
Museum of Biblical Art (pay what you wish)
National Museum of the American Indian—Smithsonian Institution
New York City Police Museum (pay what you wish)
P.S.1 MoMA (pay what you wish)
Queens Museum of Art (pay what you wish)
SculptureCenter (pay what you wish)
Socrates Sculpture Park
Staten Island Museum (pay what you wish)
Studio Museum in Harlem (pay what you wish)
Waterfront Museum 

Free NYC - The Downtown Boathouse

Are you looking for something fun to in New York, but don't want to spend any money? Are you visiting, but don't want to spend your entire trip in Times Square or Central Park? Then I have the perfect place for you. The Downtown Boathouse!

The Downtown Boathouse offers free kayaking in the Hudson River for all who are interested. They also have weekly classes, seminars, trips, and other adventures out on Hudson's low tide.

I can tell you first hand that you will not experience a better view of the city than looking up at the entire western skyline of Manhattan.

Locations: Pier 40 Pier 90 and 72nd St.

For more information go to www.downtownboathouse.org

Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to The Blog Apple. Here I will be posting valuable information for those who are looking to visit or even live in NYC.

New York is the greatest city on earth, and I look forward to sharing with you all that it has to offer.

Cheers!