Feb 28, 2011

LA RECEPTION: A Search for Heartbreaking Beauty, March 5

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I love the name of Sonya Louise Barham's Kickstarter project, "A Search for Heartbreaking Beauty." It reminds of simpler times, where things were somehow more complicated than they are now.


On March 5 she is hosting a reception for her project in LA, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and consider purchasing a photograph to aid the young photographer in her quest.

A Search for Heartbreaking Beauty

Sonya Louise Barham
Reception: March 5, 6-9pm
March 4 - March 6, 2011

Fifth Floor

502 Chung King Ct.
Los Angeles, CA

A one weekend exhibition of photographs by Sonya Louise Barham. Proceeds will support her "Experiment About Experience" as she sells nearly all of her earthly possessions and takes off to explore the world and blog about her adventures. Find out more and follow along at herblog. Happy vicarious travels!

Editions of her photo prints will be for sale and 10% of all other store sales during the reception will also be contributed to her Kickstarter Fund.

You can also find the event on Facebook.


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Feb 25, 2011

JERKY TASTING: Williamsburg, free Brooklyn Brewery Beer Feb 25, 26

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Beef & Beer - the perfect weekend combo! If the rain keeps up like this, you'll need this pick-me-up in Williamsburg, happening all weekend.

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Feb 24, 2011

Bonobos Sample Sale 2/24 & 2/25

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Bonobos makes amazing pants for men. They run on the expensive side, but the fit is pretty damn perfect. So why am I writing about expensive pants on a Recession blog?

*Oprah voice*
Because they’re having a SAMPLE SAAAAALE!


Most sample sales are an absolute madhouse, and the one they had this summer was no different. But they offered great discounts, and they had free beer! Get there early for the best pickings and plan on a line. Bonobos also sells shirts, blazers, shoes and other apparel.

And if you can't make the sale, they're offering $50 off your first online purchase of $100 or more!

Bonobos Sample Sale
February 24th & 25th 6-10pm
59 w 19th St., Suite 6B


-- D. Kareem, NYCRD Contributor


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Feb 21, 2011

WEEKLY WRAP UP: Free Showtime, "Naked" Cruise, & Cocktails!

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Deals and steals are everywhere in NYC! Here are the highlights from the latest postings.

  • The Manhattan Cocktail Classic includes a plethora of events taking place May 13-17th. You can vote for the event line-up! Click for info.
  • Showtime has posted 3 episodes of their new series Episodes on their website. Check out Matt LeBlanc’s newest comedy venture. Click for info.
  • Get “naked” with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club and attend their Manhattan cruise for free! Click for info.

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Feb 12, 2011

WONDERLAND: Cheap Tickets

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EXCITING BROADWAY OFFER!

Here is an amazing deal, tickets to a new Broadway show- for $25! No joke!

On Monday, February 14, beginning at 10:00 am, the first 100 people in line can buy tickets at this special price for the new musical WONDERLAND on Broadway!

WONDERLAND is an exciting new musical based on the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland, but set in modern day terms, in modern day Manhattan. On her adventure, Alice meets a slew of interesting characters that help her remember what's really important. For more information on the musical, click here.




To redeem this Mad Hatter WONDERLAND ticket offer, make it to the Marquis Theatre Box Office beginning at 10 AM, try and be one of the first 100 people in line and get your tickets for $25. There is a limit of four tickets per person, and tickets are for preview performances 3/21 through 4/16. BTW, tickets originally cost $125.

-- Samantha Chin, NYCRD Contributor

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Feb 10, 2011

American Apothecary: Fall 2011 Runway Show and Cocktail Reception, 2/16

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At the last American Apothecary party the crowd was a little odd (for starters, I saw this little white haired man I see at almost every event I go to - anyone know his name), but these two model boys (cute, gay, makeup) and event details ("snow" everywhere, including fake $100 dollar bills to snort it up, a necklace gift for coming) made the event as a whole pretty lovely and amazing.

“Sweet meets Street”

American Apothecary’s

Fall 2011

Runway Show

Wednesday February 16th, 2011

Restaurant i

893 Broadway

(between 19th and 20th Streets)

New York, NY 10003

7:00pm Cocktail Reception Hosted By Director/Producer ZM Wright

(open bar & catered hors d’oeuvres)

8:00pm Runway Show

9:00pm DJ Party

(open bar & catered hors d’oeuvres)

RSVP

Events@A-Apothecary.com


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1:46 PM

TACO BELL: Free Taco for liking them on Facebook

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Due to a very curious class action lawsuit that claims "where's the beef?" in Taco Bell meat, Taco Bell is giving a free crunchy taco to all their Facebook fans.



After 10 million downloads, the offer will cease to exist. I printed mine and it expires February 16 - your date might be different, however.

-Katharine Ricci, NYCRD Executive Editor

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Feb 9, 2011

"Naked" Polar Bear Cruise: Free Manhattan cruise!

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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises and the Coney Island Polar Bear Club are teaming up at the end of February for the third annual "Naked" Polar Bear Cruise.

You may know Circle Line for their fun cruises that tourists (and yours truly) love to take advantage of, and you may know the Polar Bear Club as a group of brave souls who strip down to their skivvies and run into the cold ocean at Coney Island. Why are the two joining forces? For a good cause, namely the Wildlife Conservation Society.




The Wildlife Conservation Society oversees the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium. All of this year's proceeds will benefit them and unlike the annual Polar Bear Plunge, you needn't jump into the ice cold water. Those who would like to participate will get "naked" (swimsuits) and in exchange, ride for free. Spectators who would like to attend but don't wish to strip will pay the small $20 fee and "naked" participants are encouraged to seek support in the form of sponsors. Sponsorship will award passengers for each minute they're out in the cold, and whenever they need to get cozy, participants are welcome to enjoy free hot cocoa.

The third annual "Naked" Polar Bear Cruise will take place on February 26th at Pier 83 and boarding will begin at 10:30 am. This could be super fun to do with a big group...and it's for a great cause too!

To purchase tickets, click here and for sponsorship forms, click here.

“Naked” Polar Bear Cruise
February 26, 2011
Boarding Begins at 10:30 a.m.; Cruise Returns to Port at 12 noon
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83, West 42nd Street on the Hudson River
New York, NY 10036

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Feb 8, 2011

Borders: Fashion Week Event Feb 10

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Ah, New York Fashion Week is almost upon us, taking place beginning on February 10th and going through the 17th. Here's a fab event to begin Fashion Week in style (and on the cheap):

On February 10th at Borders at the Time Warner Center from 5-6:30 pm, join author Wendy Goodman, author of The World of Gloria Vanderbilt as well as editor for New York Magazine, for a book signing and a presentation celebrating the life and work of fashion and style icon, Gloria Vanderbilt.



Afterwards, from 6:30-8, enjoy complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres to celebrate Gloria.

Book Signing and Presentation
February 10th
5-6:30 pm
Borders Book & Music at Time Warner Center

Wine & Hors D'oeuvres
6:30-8 pm
Coca Cola Lounge at the Time Warner Center
The Shops at Columbus Circle
2nd Floor

To RSVP for this fabulous event, click here.

-- Samantha Chin, NYCRD Contributor

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8:01 AM

Bath & Body Works: Free Travel Size Item with Purchase through Feb 22

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Next time you're at Bath & Body Works picking up some body mists or hand lotion, bring along this nifty coupon and get a free travel size item from their Signature collection with any purchase.


The coupon works for any item up to a $5 value and is valid until February 22nd.

-- Samantha Chin, NYCRD Contributor

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8:00 AM

SIGNPOST: $15 blow dry at Jean Ferre Hair Salon

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From Signpost.com (only 20 available!):
Whether you are going out on a hot date or meeting your girlfriends for drinks, if you have a bad hair day, your entire night may blow. No matter if your hair is wavy, curly or almost straight, the skilled hair stylists at Jean Ferre Hair Salon in Greenwich Village can help combat any hair disasters, thanks to a $15 blow dry - worth $25, a savings of 40%! Armed with a blow dryer and flat iron, these stylists are ready to tackle your mane and get you ready for a night out on the town.

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Feb 7, 2011

FREE SHOWTIME: New Series Episodes Online Unedited!

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Cord-cutters rejoice! For the month of February, Showtime is offering the first 3 episodes of their new series, Episodes, totally free online! And the best part: it’s unedited! All the cursing… all the violence… all the nudity…

Okay, there’s almost none of the last 2, but that didn’t stop New York Magazine from calling it "the sharpest sitcom debut this year." And critics call star Matt LeBlanc “superb” and even “perfect” (Entertainment Weekly and The Boston Globe, respectively).


This is only available until 2/28, and with the snow outside, it’s the perfect time to stay in and try out a new show!

EPISODES 101
http://bcove.me/prrfogan

EPISODES 102
http://bcove.me/fukikhsj
EPISODES 103
http://bcove.me/cstzq520


Episodes airs Sundays at 9:30pm ET/PT (Just after Californication and before Shameless) on Showtime.

-- D. Kareem, NYCRD Contributor

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4:34 PM

QUIZNOS: 2.99 Rib Sandwich with coupon

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No brainer - have at it!

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Feb 2, 2011

BROKE ASS STUART: Park Slope Free Beer party, Feb 3

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Enjoy drinks and debauchery with the infamous Broke-Ass Stuart this Thursday night! Now you can't say no to that.

Broke-Ass Stuart is an expert on living on the cheap (our kind of guy) and on Thursday, February 3rd he is literally throwing a "Night of Drinks & Debauchery with Broke-Ass Stuart" in Park Slope.

Reasons to attend:
-It's free with an RSVP
-Free beer from 10-11
-Live DJs
-Live Performances
-Drink Specials

Reasons to not attend:
-N/A


To RSVP, email pulse.plush@gmail.com. If you don't RSVP, it is still only $2.

A Night of Drinks & Debauchery with Broke-Ass Stuart
Patio Lounge
179 5th Avenue, Brooklyn (btw Berkley & Lincoln)


-- Samantha Chin, NYCRD Contributor

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1:00 PM

Manhattan Cocktail Classic: Vote for the lineup!

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The Manhattan Cocktail Classic is back, and packing an even bigger punch.
The upcoming five-day festival that explores anything and everything cocktail related returns to NYC from May 13-17 - you even get to VOTE for the line-up!

Last year, Katharine, NYCRD Executive Editor, attended the conclusion of the preview weekend of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, and was treated to a bevy of amazing cocktails and delectable food (read about it here). If that was just a preview, imagine what the actual festival was like!

From their website, The Manhattan Cocktail Classic is:

"Part festival, part fête, part conference, part cocktail party – the Manhattan Cocktail Classic is an annual celebration of the myriad points of intersection between cocktails and culture. With over one hundred events spread across five days and five boroughs, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic offers a vast array of unique experiences to enthusiasts and professionals alike, expanding the very definition of what constitutes a “cocktail event."

The events consist of tastings, brunches, workshops, screenings and a slew of other happenings. But what makes this year's Classic different from the last is that now, you have the power to vote for the event line up. You get to choose what kind of seminars end up on the schedule, and there are over 80 seminars to vote from. Click here to vote!

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9:00 AM

VICTORIA'S SECRET: Free Lace Panty

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Get sexy for cheap this Valentine's Day! Victoria's Secret is giving away a free lace panty + a mini purse with any purchase. There's a limited supply so stop sooner than later...

Click here to get your printable coupon to redeem.


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Feb 1, 2011

WEEKLY WRAP UP: Free Wine, Drink Deals, & a Book Launch Party

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Deals and steals are everywhere in NYC! Here are the highlights from last week’s postings.

  • Get new recipes, free treats and free drinks at the launch party for chef Candice Kumai’s new book Pretty Delicious on Tuesday. Click for info.
  • Get a free glass of wine for Liking Ayza, a Manhattan wine and chocolate bar! Click for info.
  • Pad Thai is offering customers unlimited drinks and an entree for $25 9pm-close! Click for info.

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