Hamilton opened on Broadway five years ago today, on August 6, 2015, and became an overnight blockbuster. See Hamilton in NYC for FREE or for less than the price of his picture on a $10 bill, at these locations where Alexander Hamilton lived, worked, ate, and died, and where Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired to write much of the show. The popularity of Hamilton on … [Read more...] about Guide to Real Life Locations to See Hamilton in NYC
Alica Keys Auctions Her Piano for Charity
Own a piece of musical history. Alicia Keys is auctioning her beloved piano to raise money for MusiCares, which provides critical assistance for those in the music industry. The piano is a Steinway & Sons upright produced here in NYC, at their factory in Astoria, Queens. The beautiful turquoise Boston 126E upright is signed by Alicia Keys and donated by … [Read more...] about Alica Keys Auctions Her Piano for Charity
How to Get a FREE Credit Report
A credit report is one of the best ways to get a comprehensive look at your credit history, including to monitor for potential identity theft, even discover accounts you thought were closed that are still open. We consumers now have the right to get a FREE credit report every week, through April 2021. The rule has been changed from one FREE credit report every 12 months … [Read more...] about How to Get a FREE Credit Report
NYC Free: Battery Dance Festival is Virtual in August 2020
The 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival goes virtual in 2020, with FREE nightly events August 14-22, of previous live performances As always, the festival features international dance troupes. This year, the virtual festival brings together 52 performances including 28 premieres from 19 countries, and several dance troupes from New York City. This year's featured … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Battery Dance Festival is Virtual in August 2020
Vail Dance Festival is FREE & Virtual
Join the Vail Dance Festival for a virtual event featuring two New Yorkers - music by Leonard Bernstein and a performance by former NYC Ballet principal dancer Damian Woetzel, who is the longtime artistic director of the annual event. This year, the Vail Dance Festival is virtual. The FREE closing night performance features a mix of classical and modern ballet, jazz … [Read more...] about Vail Dance Festival is FREE & Virtual
LaGuardia Opens New Terminal B Gates
LaGuardia Airport reaches yet another milestone. The first seven gates of the new Terminal B Western Concourse open for business on Wednesday, August 5th. American Airlines will occupy the gates. The remaining ten gates are scheduled to open early in 2022, completing the 218,000 square foot concourse, which has been under construction since 2016. The … [Read more...] about LaGuardia Opens New Terminal B Gates
Contest to Win Free Domino Pizza for One Year
Love pizza? Don't we all. Love making videos? Yes, we do. Combine the two for a chance to win free pizza for a year. The contest is called the Domino's Homemade Film Festival so the pizza you are including in the video better be Domino's. Be creative, have fun, and be no longer than 60 seconds long, otherwise known as one minute long. See also Fast … [Read more...] about Contest to Win Free Domino Pizza for One Year
American Museum of Natural History Re-Opens Sept. 9
All you fans of dinosaurs and giant whales can rejoice. The American Museum of Natural History is re-opening on Wed., Sept. 9, with new timed-entry, new hours, new admission fees and required facemasks. AMNH will be open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday, instead of daily, from 10am to 5:30pm. The previous a pay-what-you-wish admission policy for all visitors has … [Read more...] about American Museum of Natural History Re-Opens Sept. 9
NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update August 3rd: NYC is reopening - slowly and carefully, including outdoor arts & entertainment such as zoos and sidewalk dining, indoor shopping and professional sports events with no fans. It's a great time to be a tourist in your own hometown, since popular attractions are not crowded. Breaking News: The Radio City … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
50 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week Aug. 3-9
Again this week, there are many ways to enjoy NYC this first week of August, including FREE virtual guided walks in NYC parks, virtual Shakespeare in the Park and meditation workshops to help us reduce stress in these difficult days, plus real visits to some of NYC's best attractions open again. Grab your favorite beverage and snacks and settle in for these virtual events, … [Read more...] about 50 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week Aug. 3-9
