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33rd Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival at AMNH

2009-11-06T09:00:02Z

From November 12-15, 2009, the American Museum of Natural History will once again host the Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival. This four day film festival features documentaries that help viewers to better understand the diversity of the world's peoples and cultures, to honor the legacy of famed anthropologist Margaret Mead. The 2009 Festival will screen 33 documentaries which are set around the world -- from Alaska and Brooklyn to Africa and the Ukraine.

Details: 2009 Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival

Visitors Guide: AMNH Visitors Guide

Visitor Tips: AMNH Visitor Tips

33rd Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival at AMNH originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 09:00:02.

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Grand Opening of The Pond at Bryant Park

2009-11-04T09:00:40Z

For the fifth consecutive year, The Pond at Bryant Park will be offering free ice skating to New Yorkers and visitors alike. To celebrate its grand opening on November 6, 2009, The Pond at Bryant Park is hosting a free-to-the-public lunchtime event with skating performances, celebrity appearances, commentary from New York City officials and Citigroup, music and additional entertainment beginning at 1 p.m.

Article: Ice Skating on the Pond at Bryant Park
More: Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Guide
More: Ice Skating in New York City

_{Photo of The Pond at Bryant Park � Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com}

Grand Opening of The Pond at Bryant Park originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 09:00:40.

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Holiday Markets Blog Carnival

2009-11-02T08:57:22Z

Ferne Afrin, About.com's Guide to UK Travel has put together a great round-up of Christmas Markets around the world. Christmas Markets began as a tradition in Germany and Austria, but today you'll find them throughout Europe, and of course, New York City promises to have a little bit of everything, so we have our own Holiday Markets that offer great shopping opportunities in New York City.

Holiday Markets Blog Carnival originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 08:57:22.

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New York's Deadly Hotels

2009-10-28T10:57:39Z

In the spirit of Halloween, Concierge.com has put together a round-up of Twelve Deadly Hotels, including two in New York City -- the Chelsea Hotel, where Sid Vicious killed his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, and the Park Central Hotel (formerly the Park Sheraton), scene of two famous mob murders.

Article: Twelve Deadly Hotels
Events: Halloween Events in New York City
More: Haunted New York City

New York's Deadly Hotels originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 10:57:39.

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New York City Tours for Film and Movie Fans

2009-10-26T13:37:06Z

On Location Tours features great tours for visitors to New York City who want to see locations used in their favorite films and movies. In addition to tours for fans of Sex & The City, Gossip Girl, and The Sopranos, On Location Tours has two more general tours: a walking tour of Central Park Movie Sites and a bus tour of New York TV and Movie Sites. On Location's Tours are all led by enthusiastic, knowledgeable tour guides and provide fun and interesting ways to explore New York City.

Article: On Location Tours of New York City
Best of NYC: Best New York City Walking Tours
Best of NYC: Recommended Guided Tours of New York City

_{Photo of Museum of the City of New York from the Gossip Girl Sites Tour � Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com}

New York City Tours for Film and Movie Fans originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 13:37:06.

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Celebrate Halloween Around the World with About.com

2009-10-19T22:25:55Z

If you're not going to be in New York City for Halloween, you might want to check out About.com's latest blog carnival, a round up of celebrations and events for Halloween Around the World.

Celebrate Halloween Around the World with About.com originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 22:25:55.

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Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Returns!

2009-10-14T10:59:51Z

Once again, you can lace up your skates and glide around The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center. Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is an iconic holiday tradition, but if you want to beat the crowds, now is the time to go (plus, you'll save money, since prices on skate rentals and sessions go up as of November 6, 2009).

Article: Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Guide
More: Ice Skating on the Pond at Bryant Park
More: Ice Skating in New York City

_{Photo of Rockefeller Center Ice Rink © Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com}

Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Returns! originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 10:59:51.

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Wild Things Week in New York City

2009-10-12T09:00:59Z

In anticipation of the premiere of Spike Jonze's film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are, New York City will be hosting a wide variety of events from October 12-16, 2009 and beyond.

Some featured Where The Wild Things Are events:

Exhibition of Original Drawings from Where The Wild Things Are at the Morgan Library & Museum through November 1, 2009
Spike Jonze: The First 80 Years - A retrospective of Spike Jonze at the MoMA through October 18, 2009
New York City Premiere of Where the Wild Things Are will be held October 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center

Details: Wild Things Week NYC Official Site
Visitors Guide: Morgan Library & Museum
Visitors Guide: MoMA

_{Wild Things Week in NYC image � NYC & Company and Warner Bros. Pictures}

Wild Things Week in New York City originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 09:00:59.

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Save With NYC: The Real Deal Fall through October 27

2009-10-10T09:00:26Z

NYC & Company, New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, has launched NYC: The Real Deal Fall with over 150 discount offers for New York City attractions, museums, theaters, restaurants, shops and tours from Oct. 6-27, 2009. Some of the deals include:

20% off the total bill at BarBao, GustOrganics and Fig & Olive
Free dessert with any entr�e at the Palm Restaurant in TriBeCa, Montenapo Restaurant and Crema Restaurante
15% off select tickets at Carnegie Hall, STOMP, Rock of Ages, The Toxic Avenger and Chicago
Two-for-one admission at the Gotham Comedy Club and the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
15% off excursions with A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour and Explorer Pass
$30 off select seats at the Big Apple Circus
10% off Signature Tours, Inc., Wall Street Walks and Welcome to Harlem Tours
Two-for-one admission to the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, Museum of Jewish Heritage and Museum of American Finance
$5 off admission to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC

Details: NYC: The Real Deal Fall
More: New York City Discounts for Travelers
More: Free & Pay-What-You-Wish at NYC Museums
More: NYC's Best Free Attractions

Save With NYC: The Real Deal Fall through October 27 originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 09:00:26.

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Thanksgiving in New York City

2009-10-09T12:18:58Z

Thanksgiving is held the fourth Thursday in November, and this year it will be November 26, 2009. New York City is a great place to spend Thanksgiving, particularly if you want to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person. While the parade is fun to watch on TV, nothing quite compares with seeing the balloons, marching bands and floats moving down New York City's streets in real life.

Article: Thanksgiving in New York City
Visitors Guide: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Where To Eat: Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

_{Photo of Turkey Float from 2000 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade � Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com.}

Thanksgiving in New York City originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 12:18:58.

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