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		<title>New York City Skyline Cruise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 01:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gemini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most exciting ways to take in New York City is on the water. NY Waterway has one of the largest fleets on the NY Harbor and all summer long, they will be offering 90-minute tours of NYC iconic landmarks that include, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most exciting ways to take in New York City is on the water. NY Waterway has one of the largest fleets on the NY Harbor and all summer long, they will be offering 90-minute tours of NYC iconic landmarks that include, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the original Ground Zero site (where One World Trade Center and the September 11 Memorial now stand), Battery Park, Wall Street, the Chrysler Building and more.<br />
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Learn about New York City and it&#8217;s rich history from a licensed tour guide while you cruise the river and take in the spectacular Manhattan skyline. All cruises depart from Pier 78</p>
<p>Tickets for the 90-Minute New York Skyline Cruise are $28 but, when you become a member of <a title="New York Skyline Cruise" href="http://www.goldstar.com/events/new-york-ny/90-minute-new-york-skyline-cruise?p=F2191991EP" target="_blank">Goldstar</a>, you can purchase tickets for $14*. *Additional fees apply.</p>
<p><strong>Pier 78</strong><br />
W. 38th Street and 12th Ave.<br />
Hudson River,New York, NY 10036</p>
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		<title>Stage Door Tour at Radio City Music Hall &#8211; Meet a Rockette</title>
		<link>http://bigtimecity.com/thingstodo/tours/stage-door-tour-at-radio-city-music-hall-meet-a-rockette/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Explore the theater, lounges and corridors of the most iconic theater in New York Radio City Music Hall and have a chance to meet a Radio City Rockette! Starting today, the Radio City Music Hall will be presenting the Stage Door Tour. Go behind-the-scenes and get an insider&#8217;s view of New York&#8217;s iconic entertainment venue where]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Explore the theater, lounges and corridors of the most iconic theater in New York <a href="http://www.radiocity.com" target="_blank">Radio City Music Hall</a> and have a chance to meet a <a href="http://bigtimecity.com/arts/theatre/the-radio-city-christmas-spectacular-featuring-the-rockettes/"> Radio City Rockette</a>! Starting today, the Radio City Music Hall will be presenting the <strong>Stage Door Tour</strong>. Go behind-the-scenes and get an insider&#8217;s view of New York&#8217;s iconic entertainment venue where the biggest names in show business perform!</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Highlights of the &#8220;Stage Door Tour&#8221; include:</span></p>
<p><strong>The Great Stage</strong><br />
Designed by Peter Clark and is one the most innovative and technically advanced stages in the world.</p>
<p><strong>The Wurlitzer Organ</strong><br />
The organ has two independently working consoles, one on each side of the stage. The pipes are housed in 11 different rooms on both sides of the building. It also has a full set of percussion instruments: chimes, drums, woodblocks and even a concert piano. The organist, from his console, can play these instruments and actually create the sound of a full orchestra.</p>
<p><strong>Samuel Lionel &#8220;Roxy&#8221; Rothafel</strong><br />
He traveled to Europe to study the designs of some of the world&#8217;s great theaters and came up with the vision for the auditorium in the Music Hall.</p>
<p><strong>Rockefeller Center</strong><br />
Rockefeller Center, the site of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, is a 19-building complex between 47th and 52nd Streets, from Fifth Avenue to midway between the Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue. It is one of New York&#8217;s biggest attractions.</p>
<p><strong>Radio City Sweets &amp; Gifts Shop</strong><br />
Featuring exclusive Radio City merchandise including signature Rockette products, collectible snow globes and ornaments and plush characters and wearable from MSGE produced shows.</p>
<p>Daily Tour <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Stage-Door-Tour-tickets/artist/821925?camefrom=CFC_RADIOCITY_RADIOCITY&amp;brand=radiocity&amp;__utma=241202305.1001135989.1320208881.1321110189.1321720746.3&amp;__utmb=241202305.0.10.1321720746&amp;__utmc=241202305&amp;__utmx=-&amp;__utmz=241202305.1321720746.3.2.utmcsr=cityguideny.com|utmccn=(referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmctr=peter%20pan%20madison%20square%20garden|utmcct=/article/NYC-Museum-and-Exhibition-Openings&amp;__utmv=-&amp;__utmk=205509523" target="_blank">tickets </a>can be purchased at the 51st Street Tour Entrance located on 51st Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tours leave approximately every half hour.</p>
<p>The Rockettes “Magical Journey” is a New York City tradition around the holidays. The show runs until January 2.</p>
<p><strong>Stage Door Tour</strong><br />
Tours operate daily from<br />
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</p>
<p><em>Radio City Music Hall</em><br />
1260 Avenue of the Americas (between 50 &amp; 51st st.)<br />
New York, NY 10020<br />
Phone: 866.858.0007<br />
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=Radio+City+Music+Hall&amp;hl=en&amp;cid=10575831270349789845">Map it</a></p>
<p>Ticket Prices:<br />
Adult: $19.25<br />
Senior (62+): $15.00<br />
Children (12 &amp; under) $12.50<br />
<a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Stage-Door-Tour-tickets/artist/821925?camefrom=CFC_RADIOCITY_RADIOCITY&amp;brand=radiocity&amp;__utma=241202305.1001135989.1320208881.1321110189.1321720746.3&amp;__utmb=241202305.0.10.1321720746&amp;__utmc=241202305&amp;__utmx=-&amp;__utmz=241202305.1321720746.3.2.utmcsr=cityguideny.com|utmccn=(referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmctr=peter%20pan%20madison%20square%20garden|utmcct=/article/NYC-Museum-and-Exhibition-Openings&amp;__utmv=-&amp;__utmk=205509523" target="_blank">Purchase Tickets</a></p>
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		<title>Friday and Saturday Night Party Cruises</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Party cruises are going strong for Friday and Saturday night. There are a couple of different party cruises that leave from the East and Hudson River and all of them include dancing and a good time. The Queen of Hearts, leaves the dock  out of Pier 40 on the Hudson River and The Harbor Lights]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Party cruises are going strong for Friday and Saturday night. There are a couple of different party cruises that leave from the East and Hudson River and all of them include dancing and a good time. The Queen of Hearts, leaves the dock  out of Pier 40 on the Hudson River and The Harbor Lights Yacht NYC, sets sail from the East River.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday October 15</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Queen of Hearts</strong> presents, <em>Affairs Afloat Tropicana Fridays</em> which is one of New York City’s largest dance parties on the Hudson River! There&#8217;s a buffett available on-board along with live DJs spinning a mix of music: One level a mix of Latin Favorites and the other, a mix of R&amp;B, Hip Hop, Reggae &amp; Top 40 Hits. Tickets range from $10 &#8211; $50. *</p>
<p>Queen of Hearts (Boat)<br />
Pier 40 @ West Houston St &amp; the West Side Highway<br />
New York, NY<br />
Call 212-987-9200 for tickets<br />
General Boarding 8:00pm -9:00pm<br />
Sailing from 9:00pm until 12:00am<br />
Tickets $21 &#8211; $50 and can be purchased <a href="http://www.wantickets.com/Events/94147/Tropicana-Friday-Dance-Cruise-NYC/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday October 16</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Harbor Lights Yacht NYC</strong> heads down the East River and passes the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and United Nations. Dance under the Manhattan skyline in this 3 level cruise to Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, House, Rock, Latin &amp; 80’s! The boat is enclosed so you don&#8217;t have to worry about getting cold. Tickets range from $20 &#8211; $50.*</p>
<p>Harbor Lights Yacht NYC<br />
NY Skyport Marina NYC &#8211; East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive<br />
New York, NY 10010<br />
Phone: 917-567-7459<br />
General Boarding 7pm.<br />
Sailing from 7:30pm &#8211; 11:00pm.<br />
Tickets $20 &#8211; $50 and can be purchased <a href="http://www.wantickets.com/Events/94317/Saturday-Night-Boat-Party-Harbor-Lights-Yacht-NYC/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>*Verify before you purchase<br />
Must be 21 years of age or older</p>
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		<title>Celebrate Open House New York (OHNY)</title>
		<link>http://bigtimecity.com/thingstodo/events/celebrate-open-house-new-york-ohny/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gemini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 9th Annual openhousenewyork weekend will take place on October 15 &#38; 16. Discover New York as you&#8217;ve never seen it before.  The city gives free access to tourists and New Yorkers alike. There will be tons of things to do this weekend that are free including, tours, talks, workshops, performances, and activities for the]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 9th Annual openhousenewyork weekend will take place on October 15 &amp; 16. Discover New York as you&#8217;ve never seen it before.  The city gives free access to tourists and New Yorkers alike. There will be tons of things to do this weekend that are free including, tours, talks, workshops, performances, and activities for the entire family to enjoy.</p>
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<a title="OHNY" href="http://ohny.org/" target="_blank">openhousenewyork</a> is a citywide celebration of New York City&#8217;s architecture and design. You will have the chance to take tours of private residences and historic landmarks to <a href="http://bigtimecity.com/the-city/urban-farms-in-nyc-locally-grown-produce/">roof top farms</a> and sustainable skyscrapers. This weekend you will have a chance to see some of the culturally significant sites across the five boroughs.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Things that you need to know about OHNY:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Reservations are required for some programs</li>
<li>There may be wait times at some sites</li>
<li>Follow OHNY @ohny on Twitter and Facebook for updates</li>
<li>Events are rain or shine</li>
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<p>Check out dozens of sites normally off-limits to the general public this weekend.  Plan your weekend with the <a href="http://ohny.org/weekend/plan-your-weekend/map-view" target="_blank">OHNY map</a> or <a href="http://www.ohny.org/sites/default/files/pdf/2011_OHNY_Weekend_event_guide.pdf" target="_blank">download</a> the guide.</p>
<p>Some of the many programs include:</p>
<p><strong>Tours</strong>:<br />
Historic Harlem Tour, Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park Construction Site Tour, 14th Street Manhole Covers Tours, Central Park Walking Tour, Ghosts of Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt, Gowanus Canal Tour, Hudson Square Tour, El Puente South Williamsburg Tour,Kings County Distillery Tour,NYC DOT Bike Tour, Old Croton Aqueduct Walking Tour.</p>
<p><strong>Museums</strong>:<br />
Louis Armstrong House Museum, Eldridge Street Synagogue/Museum at Eldridge Street, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum &amp; Garden, Museum of the City of New York, The New Museum, King Manor Museum, Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Alice Austen House Museum, Queens County Farm Museum, Family Affair at The Bronx Museum of the Arts</p>
<p><strong>opendialogue tours</strong> feature on-site talks and tours led by architects, designers, planners and scholar:<br />
Melrose Common, Wave Hill, 174 Grand Street, Nitehawk Cinema, Gowanus Canal Sponge Park, Pratt Institute: Myrtle Hall, Tillett Lighting Design Inc., 14th Street Y,Architecture Research Office (ARO), 123 Baxter Street, Ace Hotel, Aedas + Spacesmith Architects, Central Synagogue, The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts/Public Spaces, The New School: Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Temple Emanu-El,</p>
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		<title>Long Island Wine Country Getaway</title>
		<link>http://bigtimecity.com/thingstodo/long-island-winecountry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Giovanni</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for an exciting getaway that is not too far from the city, look no further than a Vineyard tour in Long Island Wine Country. It&#8217;s a perfect setting for many different occasions that includes, Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversary’s, Mothers Day, Father’s Day, Romantic dates, or just a Beautiful Relaxing Day of atmosphere,]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for an exciting getaway that is not too far from the city, look no further than a Vineyard tour in Long Island Wine Country.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a perfect setting for many different occasions that includes, Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversary’s, Mothers Day, Father’s Day, Romantic dates, or just a Beautiful Relaxing Day of atmosphere, tasting and enjoyment.</p>
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<p>You will be treated to first class service as they provide their customers with luxurious limousines that can transport 2 to 4 people/couples to the East End of Long Island.  For larger parties/groups our Luxury Tour Bus can provide accommodations for 25-48 passengers.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.livineyardtours.com/">LI Vineyard Tours</a> are flexible and allow you to create your own “Incredible Day”.</p>
<p>Call to book a tour (516)-946-3868 &amp; (718)-946-3868</p>
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