Happenings for Week of May 22nd

Monday, May 22nd, 2006

Designing Hollywood 2006
New York Women in Film and Television’s gala annual fundraising event exploring the confluence of fashion, film and television.
@ Crobar and Pink Elephant
530 West 28th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
6:30 – 9p
Cost: $100.00
To sign up or for more information: http://nywift.org/article.aspx?rtn=hp&id=373#EventInformation


Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

Carnival of Style
Part fashion show...part burlesque...part vaudeville...part celebration
@ 14th Street Y
344 East 14th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues)
7p Gallery Reception, 8p Show,
Cost: $8
For more information: http://www.14streety.org/section.php?pages_id=82
RSVP: Alyssa_Abrahamson@14StreetY.org

Single Malt Scotch Tastings (ID #83442)
From Scotland’s Highlands hosted by F. Paul Pacult
@ Keens Steakhouse
72 West 36th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
7p
Cost: $65.00
To sign up or for more information: mail@spiritjournal.com or call 212-947-3636


Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Fleet Week comes in NYC (until Wednesday, May 31st, 2006)
For more information:
http://www.fleetweek.navy.mil/public.htm

Spring Floral Design
Bring the fresh smells and new growth of spring into your home with beautiful floral designs.
@ Brooklyn Botantical Garden
1000 Washington Street (between Eastern Parkway & Flatbush Avenue) - Brooklyn
6-9p
Cost: $64.00 (member), $71.00 (non-member) fee includes $30.00 material charge
To sign up or for more information: http://www.bbg.org/edu/registration.html

Adventure Society Monthly Cocktail Party
@ Fredericks
6:39 – 9:30p
Must rsvp in advance, space is limited
Cost: free – members, $5.00 – nonmembers, $10.00 at door if space allows
To sign up or for more information: http://www.adventuresociety.com/activities/ActivityDetail.asp?aid=418

Kosher Wine Tasting
This event will feature an amazing selection of Yarden Wines.
@ 328 East 61st Street, 3rd floor, (between 1st and 2nd Avenues)
7:30 – 9:30p
Cost: $35.00, bring a friend - $25.00
To sign up or for more information: http://www.kosherwinesociety.com/events.shtml

Seth Glass Performance
Seth plays – funkadyllic folk
@ Makor
35 West 67th Street (between Columbus and CPW)
9:30p
Cost: $10.00
To buy tickets: www.makor.org, call 212-415-5500 or at door upon availability


Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Wine Tasting
Come and taste some California wines with Josh Miles
@ Crush Wines and Spirits
153 East 57th Street (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues)
6-8p
Free

Wine Tasting and Match-Making Event
Hosted by Men on a Silver Platter
@ Divine Bar
236 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
6-8p
Cost: $10.00 on line, $15.00 at event
To sign up or for more information: www.menonasilverplatter.8m.com

The Lunch Club presents: Game Night
Come and play your favorite board game as you meet new friends
@ Dempsey’s Pub
61 2nd Avenue (between 3rd and 4th Streets)
7p
Cost: monthly members –free, non-members $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at door
To sign up or for more information: http://www.thelunchclub.net/clubhouse/lc_events.php

Thai Dinner
Come and meet new folks while enjoying Thai food
@ Joey Thai
17 East 31st Street (between 5th Avenue and Madison)
7p
Cost: $20.00 (including tax and gratuity)
Bring your own wine or beer – sharing in encouraged
Must RSVP in advance to: sharyn.rosenblum@harpercollins.com


Friday, May 26th, 2006

Dixie Chicks
Live from the Good Morning America Stage
@ Bryant Park
7a
Free
For more information : http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/gma-concerts.php


Saturday, May 27th, 2006

Nosh Walks visit the Bronx
Discover the variety of different restaurants and food shops in the Bronx
10:45a - meet @ Hue-Man Books
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd (south 125th Street)
Cost: $33.00 – members, $30.00 – nonmembers
To sign up and for more information: http://www.noshnews.com/page5.html or call 212-222-2243

Brandy Tastings
Single Malt Saturdays
@ The Brandy Library
25 North Moore Street (between Varick and Hudson)
5p-8p
Free
For more information: www.brandylibrary.com


The Ghosts of Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt
Learn the stories of the restless souls
6:30p-9p
Cost: $20.00
To sign up and for more information: http://www.watsonadventures.com/schedule.html#Anchor-MAY-11481


Sunday, May 28th, 2006

Singles Canoe/Kayak Trip
Come along and enjoy the Delaware River..
Entire day
Cost: $85.00
To sign up and for more information: http://www.outdoorbound.com/Event.aspx?id=69


Monday, May 29th, 2006 (Memorial Day)

Walking tour through Greenwich Village
Meet @ Washington Square Park – northside of the Arch
11a
Cost: $10.00
To sign and for more information: http://www.rentanewyorker.com/publictours.html
Or call 212-982-9445

The NY Philharmonic conducted by Xian Zhang
Plays: Verdi – La Forza del Destino Overture and Tschaikovsky – Symphony No. 5
@ Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Amsterdam Avenue @ 112th Street
8p
Free