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We love this adorable couple biking down Broadway…Midtown West, NYC (via J Bella Style)

We love this adorable couple biking down Broadway…Midtown West, NYC (via J Bella Style)

The City is Swarming with Sailors & the Naked Cowboy…Times Square, NYC (via NY Daily News)

The City is Swarming with Sailors & the Naked Cowboy…Times Square, NYC (via NY Daily News)

The Queen of Restaurant Drag…East Village, New York, NY - but soon moving to Times Square (image via Metromix)

The Queen of Restaurant Drag…East Village, New York, NY - but soon moving to Times Square (image via Metromix)

Opening Today: Dylan's Candy Bar Pop-Up

Dylan’s Candy Bar, the magical candy emporium, opened a pop-up shop today at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue, across the street from Bryant Park.  Be transported to a modern day candy land - complete with floor to ceiling candy and a life-size gingerbread house - for 7 weeks only!

Dylan’s Candy Bar Pop-Up Shop
1095 Avenue of the Americas, Midtown West

Haunted Manhattan: The Palace Theater Located in midtown Manhattan at 1564 Broadway, The Palace Theater first opened its doors on March 24th, 1913. Considered to be the world’s most famous and premier performance theatre from its opening until the 1930’s, to “Play the Palace” was a popular phrase created by entertainers that represented The Palace Theater’s immense importance and popularity. Currently used as a performance theatre like its original incarnation, the venue has seen many transformations and been used in different fashions; e.g. movie house, vaudeville shows and musical concert. Many famous people have performed at The Palace Theatre like Sandra Bernhardt, Harry Houdini, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Buddy Hackett, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Better Midler, Shirley MacLaine, Diana Ross and Harry Belafonte. The Palace Theater has a unique haunted history and more than 100 different ghosts seen by former patrons, performers and ex-employees. Various paranormal activity has been reported in multiple locations: a ghost of a little girl near on the balcony, a cellist ghost with a white-gown in the orchestra pit, an apparition of a little boy near the mezzanine, and even the ghost of Judy Garland near a private door used by the performer. Also, piano keys are heard and seen playing without someone there and the smell of burning cigarettes at the spot where a former manager purportedly committed suicide. Legend also has it that there is an “omen” ghost here. The omen ghost is one of an acrobat that used to perform at the Palace Theater. The legend states that the acrobat broke his neck while performing and died instantly. If you are in the Palace Theater and you see the ghost of the acrobat then you will soon come to your death. (via Long Island Paranormal Investigators)

Haunted Manhattan: The Palace Theater

Located in midtown Manhattan at 1564 Broadway, The Palace Theater first opened its doors on March 24th, 1913. Considered to be the world’s most famous and premier performance theatre from its opening until the 1930’s, to “Play the Palace” was a popular phrase created by entertainers that represented The Palace Theater’s immense importance and popularity. Currently used as a performance theatre like its original incarnation, the venue has seen many transformations and been used in different fashions; e.g. movie house, vaudeville shows and musical concert. Many famous people have performed at The Palace Theatre like Sandra Bernhardt, Harry Houdini, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Buddy Hackett, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Better Midler, Shirley MacLaine, Diana Ross and Harry Belafonte.


The Palace Theater has a unique haunted history and more than 100 different ghosts seen by former patrons, performers and ex-employees. Various paranormal activity has been reported in multiple locations: a ghost of a little girl near on the balcony, a cellist ghost with a white-gown in the orchestra pit, an apparition of a little boy near the mezzanine, and even the ghost of Judy Garland near a private door used by the performer. Also, piano keys are heard and seen playing without someone there and the smell of burning cigarettes at the spot where a former manager purportedly committed suicide. Legend also has it that there is an “omen” ghost here. The omen ghost is one of an acrobat that used to perform at the Palace Theater. The legend states that the acrobat broke his neck while performing and died instantly. If you are in the Palace Theater and you see the ghost of the acrobat then you will soon come to your death. (via Long Island Paranormal Investigators)

Haunted Manhattan: The Belasco Theater David Belasco opened the Stuyvesant in October 1907, having already bequeathed his name on his 42nd St playhouse, now the New Victory. When he relinquished the 42nd St theatre in 1910, he immediately renamed the Stuyvesant as the Belasco. He provided himself with a duplex apartment above the theatre that had the décor of a Gothic church, and housed much of his theatrical memorabilia. After his death in 1931, it has been observed that he still haunts his theatre. There have been claims that the ghost will interact with actors and give handshakes to some of them. Many people have reported hearing footsteps in the theatre late at night after everyone left the building. There have been claims of hearing the elevator running, even though it has been disconnected for years. And there’s the Lady in Blue, who was possibly David Belasco’s girlfriend and has been freely roaming the theater.  Further, It was also reported that after the run of Oh! Calcutta! (a scandalous musical revue with extensive male & female nudity) the ghost of David Belasco stopped appearing.  If you catch a show there, let us know if you have meet any of these friendly specters! The Belasco Theater111 West 44th Street, Midtown West

Haunted Manhattan: The Belasco Theater

David Belasco opened the Stuyvesant in October 1907, having already bequeathed his name on his 42nd St playhouse, now the New Victory. When he relinquished the 42nd St theatre in 1910, he immediately renamed the Stuyvesant as the Belasco. He provided himself with a duplex apartment above the theatre that had the décor of a Gothic church, and housed much of his theatrical memorabilia.

After his death in 1931, it has been observed that he still haunts his theatre. There have been claims that the ghost will interact with actors and give handshakes to some of them. Many people have reported hearing footsteps in the theatre late at night after everyone left the building. There have been claims of hearing the elevator running, even though it has been disconnected for years. And there’s the Lady in Blue, who was possibly David Belasco’s girlfriend and has been freely roaming the theater. 

Further, It was also reported that after the run of Oh! Calcutta! (a scandalous musical revue with extensive male & female nudity) the ghost of David Belasco stopped appearing.  If you catch a show there, let us know if you have meet any of these friendly specters!

The Belasco Theater
111 West 44th Street, Midtown West

5 Haunted Houses For Your Bone-Chilling Pleasure

Enjoy feeling your palms sweat? What about darkness where demons and devils are disguised? Unfortunately, no, this isn’t a werewolf bar mitzvah. It’s just a list of haunted houses. But depending on what particular spine-chilling feature will satiate your appetite for fright—whether it’s campy or unnerving—then this is the list for you to peruse. (via Gothamist)

The New York Burlesque Festival

While we’ll be spending most of our weekend at events for the New York City Wine and Food Festival, there’s an equally entertaining, although slightly more risque, festival going on this weekend as well.  The Ninth Annual New York Burlesque Festival will once againbe serving up four nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 120 eye-popping performances from the world’s leading burlesque and variety entertainers.  The festival started last night…but there’s plenty going on during the evening hours the rest of the weekend!

Photo: The World Famous *BOB*

New Etiquette Rules Posted Around The City

The latest etiquette signs from artist Jayshells have officially made their way to the streets of New York, currently instructing passerby on Bleecker Street, Astor Place, and in Times Square on how to be good citizens. We particularly appreciate the “Pay Attention While Walking” as we almost ran over a pedestrian during a jog last night! (via Gothamist)

It’s looking like the rain might FINALLY go away and we will get to see some tennis at the US Open.  In the meantime, while the players get ready and the courts get dried, hear what some of the Women’s players must do while in New York City.  Shoes, shopping and food…sounds fun to us! (via WTA Tour)

Once a mainstay of the Tin Pan Alley music scene, Colony is now the last man standing, and it shows. The creaky drawers and scarred slide-top cases of CDs; rows of faded, autographed celebrity head-shots; and bins of retro concert posters are all hallmarks of a business that still has one foot squarely in the past. Just like back then, the mainstay of the store is sheet music; scores and fake books take up the majority of the space, covering everything from Broadway shows to be-bop. There are also racks of showtune/soundtrack CDs, contemporary rock and reggae albums, and boxed-sets of classic vocalists like Bing Crosby and Sinatra. If you can’t find what you’re looking for among the substantial inventory, take heart—the motto of the “musicologist” staff is, “You hum the tune, we tell you the title.” (text via NYMag)

Once a mainstay of the Tin Pan Alley music scene, Colony is now the last man standing, and it shows. The creaky drawers and scarred slide-top cases of CDs; rows of faded, autographed celebrity head-shots; and bins of retro concert posters are all hallmarks of a business that still has one foot squarely in the past. Just like back then, the mainstay of the store is sheet music; scores and fake books take up the majority of the space, covering everything from Broadway shows to be-bop. There are also racks of showtune/soundtrack CDs, contemporary rock and reggae albums, and boxed-sets of classic vocalists like Bing Crosby and Sinatra. If you can’t find what you’re looking for among the substantial inventory, take heart—the motto of the “musicologist” staff is, “You hum the tune, we tell you the title.” (text via NYMag)

Did you think that the NYPD would keep those T3 electric standup scooters’ roaming restricted to subway stations alone? A subway rider saw one on the shuttle train between Times Square and Grand Central, prompting a reaction that surely spanned the range from “What the!” to “Well, at least he’s not parked in the bike lane.” (via Gothamist)

Did you think that the NYPD would keep those T3 electric standup scooters’ roaming restricted to subway stations alone? A subway rider saw one on the shuttle train between Times Square and Grand Central, prompting a reaction that surely spanned the range from “What the!” to “Well, at least he’s not parked in the bike lane.” (via Gothamist)

18th Annual Taste of Times Square WHAT: One of New York City’s most mouth-watering outdoor food festivals. Times Square’s top restaurants will be offering dishes from around the world, at the Crossroads of the World, at the 18th annual Taste of Times Square outdoor food and music festival. WHEN: June 6, 2011. 5-9pm.  (Come early for the best selection of food) WHERE: Times Square, Broadway Plazas, between 42nd and 47th Streets ADMISSION: FREE!  There is no admission fee to the Taste of Times Square food festival. Each “taste” ticket is $1 with most dishes ranging from $1-$5. Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the food festival and in advance at the Times Square Visitor Center and Mini-Museum on 7th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets. (via Times Square Alliance, photo: Gothamist)

18th Annual Taste of Times Square

WHAT: One of New York City’s most mouth-watering outdoor food festivals.

Times Square’s top restaurants will be offering dishes from around the world, at the Crossroads of the World, at the 18th annual Taste of Times Square outdoor food and music festival.

WHEN: June 6, 2011. 5-9pm.  (Come early for the best selection of food)

WHERE: Times Square, Broadway Plazas, between 42nd and 47th Streets

ADMISSION: FREE!  There is no admission fee to the Taste of Times Square food festival. Each “taste” ticket is $1 with most dishes ranging from $1-$5.

Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the food festival and in advance at the Times Square Visitor Center and Mini-Museum on 7th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets.

(via Times Square Alliance, photo: Gothamist)

“I wanted to move down the street in an infinite zoom, where these shapes and buildings and structures kept seamlessly regenerating themselves” says Limitless’ director Neil Burger. We got a headache watching this, but agree it’s an amazing, unique view of our city. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Where To Watch The Royal Wedding In New York

Still haven’t figured out where you’re going to watch the Royal Wedding?  Then check out this list put together by Gothamist of seven spots where you can watch the event with like-minded serfs.  Or if you don’t want to be seen in public, watch the simulcast on YouTube.

Photo: Mario Testino