NYC Life: Fireworks, Free Theater Tickets, Mermaids Dining & Tea
Can you believe it’s almost the fourth of July? We have the fireworks scoop from NYC to Montauk. Our friends at AMT Theater are offering Tomatoes FREE tickets to see DAVID, a New Musical. Our roving photographer shares her day at last week’s Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Are you ready for an immersive dining experience? Well, check out Sushidelic, a fun dining experience in Soho. If you love afternoon tea, we have great news! The Morgan Library has resumed its afternoon teas in its beautiful courtyard.
Free Theater Ticket Offer
“Impressive performances and a formidable score can go a long way to making a successful musical.” –THEATERLIFE
DAVID is the story of the biblical King David, nearing the end of his life, looking back at the decisions he made, good and bad, bemoaning the fact that history may only remember him as ‘the kid with the slingshot.’ With the prophet Nathan they recount the dramatic events that led to his rise from obscure soldier to warrior to lover to eventual king of the entire land. Told with humor and poignancy, the musical peels away at the myth to reveal the actual man. A man capable of jealousy, heroism, passion, and leadership.
AMT Theater, 354 W. 45th Street, NYC https://www.amttheater.org/david
Music By Al Tapper
Book & Lyrics By Martha Rosenblatt, Gary Glickstein & Al Tapper
Directed & Choreographed By Kyle Pleasant
Music Direction By David Wolfson
*A limited six-week run* Performances Now — JULY 13, 2024
Performance schedule:
- Wednesday at 2pm & 7pm
- Thursday & Friday at 7pm
- Saturday at 2pm & 7pm
- Sunday at 3pm
How to get your free tickets
Email: joan@joanpelzersocial.com with this info:
Name, Email, How Many Tickets, and Date and Time of Performance
You will then get a confirmation email with seats reserved
Spotlight on Long Island: Lighting Up the Night
Our Long Island editor, Andrea Peponakis, says this Independence Day, Long Island is all set to dazzle with patriotic festivities across the region. From Montauk to Mineola, towns and villages are gearing up for spectacular fireworks displays that will light up the night sky and set our hearts afire with patriotic passion. READ ON.
Where to Watch the Macy’s Fireworks
This year’s July 4th fireworks in NYC will be spectacular! After a decade, Macy’s fireworks are launching from barges along the Hudson River. The display will feature thousands of shells, vibrant colors, and captivating effects. For those lucky enough to secure tickets, viewing spots at Hudson River Park’s Pier 45 or Pier 84 will offer front-row seats. But there are many places to enjoy this year’s fireworks celebrations, from rooftop bars with prime views of the Hudson River to boat cruises that offer a front-row seat to the action. Check out this list from 6 Sq Ft.
Roving at the Mermaid Parade
Our roving photographer, Nicole Freezer Rubens writes:
I always adore going to Coney Island, partially because I love the beach but mostly because I get a kick out of being able to take the subway to an urban seaside shore.
Last Saturday I went to my oasis to see the 42nd Annual Mermaid Parade. The photos speak for themselves.
This free-spirited event celebrates the artistic slant of the art parade participants. The pageantry of the people is displayed through creative and over-the-top costumes, all variations on the under-the-sea theme. The first parade in 1983 was inspired by Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It has evolved to reflect its New York City stage.
Coney Island is steeped in a unique history evident in the many remaining vintage storefronts, restaurants, and rides, mixed with a few new updates. It seems as if the soul of this beach town has not changed.
The Mermaid Parade is as kitschy as Coney Island has always been and the extreme creativity is as innovative and vibrant as the greatest city in the world. Each year on this day that kicks off the start of summer, Surf Avenue and the boardwalk are taken to great colorful new heights.
~Nicole Freezer Ruben is the author of “The Long Pause and the Short Breath”
A Sushi “Kawaii” Dining Adventure
If you like Japanese cuteness, called “kawaii” head to Sushidelic, a sushi kawaii experience. Curated by the visionary Sebastian Masuda, known as the “father of kawaii,” Sushidelic blends art, flavor, and whimsy.
As you step inside, leave the bustling streets behind and enter a vibrant, colorful world. Massive cat heads hang from the ceiling, neon lights resemble lipstick tubes, and a sushi conveyor belt winds through the bar, carrying Masuda’s art pieces—like a patchwork teddy bear or bedazzled high heels. Here, food becomes art, and every meal is a canvas painted with imagination. Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or a curious explorer, Sushidelic promises an unforgettable dining adventure. GET THE DETAILS.
Afternoon Tea at the Morgan Library
The Morgan Library and Museum is one of our favorite spots. Visit the latest exhibitions, and enjoy afternoon tea, lunch, or early dinner in the Morgan Café. It’s a casual dining atmosphere in the glass-enclosed central court, evoking European alfresco dining. A full-service menu now offers an array of starters, pastries, main courses, desserts, and beverages. Reservations are not required. The Café is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 11am to 6:30 pm. Check out the menu.
The tomato behind The Three Tomatoes.
Cheryl Benton, aka the “head tomato” is founder and publisher of The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids”. Having lived and worked for many years in New York City, the land of size zero twenty-somethings, she was truly starting to feel like an invisible woman. She created The Three Tomatoes just for the fun of it as the antidote for invisibility and sent it to 60 friends. Today she has thousands of friends and is chief cheerleader for smart, savvy women who want to live their lives fully at every age and every stage. She is the author of the novel, "Can You See Us Now?" and co-author of a humorous books of quips, "Martini Wisdom." Because she's lived a long time, her full bio won't fit here. If you want the "blah, blah, blah", read more. www.thethreetomatoes.com/about-the-head-tomato
