Posts Tagged ‘York’
Frank Jump’s ‘Fading Ads of New York City’
Throughout the city, Frank Jump sees what others don’t. He sees ghost signs — those ads painted on the sides of buildings that retreat from the eye as time passes — and they leap out at him.
Then he reaches for his camera.
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Free & Cheap in New York: Sat., Dec. 31
Envision what 2012 will be like with Wave Hill’s family art project “Create Your Year.” Kids can use beautiful images inspired by the garden to personalize their own calendars. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Free & Cheap in New York: Mon., Dec. 26
FAMILY HISTORY.
Bring the entire clan to the New-York Historical Society’s “History Days Family Vacation Week.” Activities include a scavenger hunt, raffle, historical arts and crafts, trivia quiz and costume contest. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$15, free for kids under 7. 170 Central Park West at 77th St. (212) 873-3400.
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New York Public Library offers help with e-readers
They’ll still be reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” but some New Yorkers will be trading pages for pixels. Experts say that several million e-readers were unwrapped this year, and in the coming days, many who got them as holiday gifts will find out they’re all thumbs.
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Free & Cheap in New York: Sat., Dec. 24
A GRAND OLD TIME. Explore Grand Central Station, the 1913 Beaux Arts masterpiece, on a special holiday tour. Walk through the Holiday Fair, check out the festive windows and lights, and discover hidden gems during an in-depth look at the iconic travel hub. 11 a.m. $10-$15. 42nd St. and Park Ave. (212) 935-2075.
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Dangerous and illegal wolf-dog found wandering in East New York
An illegal wolfdog was found Tuesday roaming the wilds of Brooklyn. Cops found the three-year-old female near Elton Street and Vandalia Avenue in East New York, said New York Animal Care and Control spokesman Richard Gentles.
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Free & Cheap in New York: Wed., Dec. 21
A RINGING ENDORSEMENT. Jingle all the way when Make Music New York launches a parade called Bell by Bell. Artist Tom Peyton will hand out color-coded hand bells to the crowd, while a team of conductors wave corresponding colored flags to lead the group in music during a march through the East Village. 8 p.m.
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