NYC LIFE Insider’s Guide: Holiday Fun & Dining, Diana on Broadway, Streaming Entertainment
Let the holidays begin! And there are so many fun ways to celebrate. The Saks Fifth Avenue light show is back, as are City Winery’s Winter Domes at Rockefeller Center. And it’s Pinkmas at the Ice Cream Museum. Looking for a special place for a holiday dinner? Check out Peak, high above the clouds. Forget those mean reviews about Diana the Musical — Valerie Smaldone was pleasantly surprised. Our roving photographer takes us to a candy mecca on the Lower East Side. And if you’re chillin’ out this weekend, our Broadway Babe has some great streaming finds.
Diana the Musical
Valerie Smaldone poses a question. What happens when a Broadway show opens to horrific notices? Do you go to find out for yourself, or do you simply move on to something else? If the material is of interest, if the story line intrigues you, perhaps you will give it a chance? Those were the questions she asked herself relating to Diana The Musical. Read the review.
Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show
The fabulous Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show was kicked off by none other than Michelle Obama earlier this week as part of a partnership with Girls Opportunity Alliance which was founded by Mrs. Obama. The light show is 10 stories high and features over 700,000 LEDs. The lighting show cycles through every 10 minutes. Check out the awesome video.
A Mecca for Candy Lovers
Our roving photographer, Nicole Freezer Rubens takes us to Economy Candy is a mom-and-pop shop born out if a hat and shoe repair store on the Lower East Side in 1937. Outside the owner had a pushcart selling candy. When The Great Depression hit, the candy cart outsold the repair business and when two brothers-in-law returned from World War II, they focused on candy. Ever since, it has remained a family business run from the current location at 108 Rivington on the Lower East Side. Follow Nicole on Instagram@nfrconsult.
The Winter Domes at Rockefeller Center
Here’s a festive treat. City Winery winter domes have returned to Rockefeller Center. Enjoy the views of the Rockefeller Christmas tree while warming up with a mulled wine and spiked cider or a hot chocolate, signature wines on tap and snacks. All guests will be required to show proof of vaccination along with ID. Reserve your dome!
Dome Reservation Policies for 1pm-3:45pm: 90-minute private use of the space. Minimum spend of $150 + tax, gratuity not included.
Dome Reservation Policies for 4pm Onward: 90-minute private use of the space. Minimum spend of $250 + tax, gratuity not included.
It’s Pinkmas at the Museum of Ice Cream
Here’s another unique holiday adventure. The Museum of Ice Cream is celebrating “Pinkmas” with 13 exhibition spaces with immersive and innovative concepts for all ice cream lovers. Slide down the 3-storey indoor Ice Cream Portal, take a ride to outer space in the Celestial Subway, dance through the Rainbow Tunnel, and jump in New York’s only Sprinkle Pool! All in pink of course. Get details.
New York City’s Latest Sky High Restaurant Gets High Marks
Located on the 101 floor of Hudson Yards, Peak is a stunning restaurant, bar and event space. Steve Cuozzo, the New York Post’s restaurant critic says, “the main dishes are as stunning as the views.” (Read his review.)
And surprisingly the prices are not sky high, appetizers range from $20 to $32, entrees $38 to $52 . The outdoor Skydeck is one floor above and dinner guests can tour it at no extra charge. Get more details.
Broadway Babe’s Streaming Picks
Our Broadway Babe has some wonderful finds today that will keep you entertained for free. The back story of how Funny Girl came to be will answers your questions; a wonderful episode from the Mike Douglas Show featuring show biz songstress legends, Rosemary Clooney, Helen O’Connell, Rose Marie and Margaret Whiting, who starred in “4 Girls 4”; Bob Hope’s 85th birthday salute, and The Rodgers and Hart Story. Several hours of outstanding entertainment. Get the details.
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