NYC Life: Spring Events to Overflow Your Calendar
There are a million ways to enjoy spring and here just a few to add to your calendar.
April 28. Maximize Your Personal Energy
While time is finite, energy can be abundant; But only if you tap into the right methods for shifting your energy. We’re all given the same 24 hours of time each day, yet some of us are able to maximize that time and just get more done. How do they accomplish this? They’ve figured out how to manage their energy more efficiently. Our friends at Driven Professionals are doing a fabulous series of four workshops, that will help you maximize your personal energy too. Tomatoes are welcome to use this link to register for the first workshop or this one to register for the series.
May 2. “The Goddess of Song” Iris Williams at Birdland.
She’s been called “a Goddess of Song,” “one of the most striking voices in all of Cabaret,” “a great lady with impeccable taste and elegant phrasing,” “a lush contralto,” “a world-class artist,” “pitch perfect,” “a master story-teller” “captivating,” “breathtaking” … The praise goes on and on. She’s the legendary British performer and you can see her on May 2nd at 7 PM at Birdland. Get tickets now.
May 21. MS Walk at Jones Beach. Join the 3T Team.
As many of you know, the 3Ts Roni Jenkins was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a couple of years ago. Despite this uncertain disease, that has no cure, she lives her life fully each day. She’ll be leading our team on the 3.5 mile walk along the boardwalk of Jones Beach – the most beautiful beach in the world. Donate $25 and join our team. Or just donate $25 or any other amount. We’ll see you there. Here are the details.
May 5-August 14. Fashion at the Meet: Manus X Machina
Iris van Herpen (Dutch, born 1984) Dress, autumn/winter 2013–14 haute couture Photo © Nicholas Alan Cope
The Costume Institute’s spring 2016 exhibition opens at the Metropolitan Museum on May 5. It’s a unique exhibit exploring how fashion designers are reconciling the handmade and the machine-made in the creation of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear. On display will over 150 ensembles from top designers dating from the early 20th century to the present, like this gown by dutch designer Iris van Herpen. If you love fashion, this is a must see. Get the details.
A Day at the Zoo
We’re so lucky to have The Bronx Zoo, one of the best zoos in the country in our backyard. Spring is a great time to visit because you’ll see lots of new babies. It’s a great day out and if you haven’t been in a while, treat yourself. Plus, we have a great discount offer from Goldstar too.
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