Saturday November 21, 2009
It's the weekend before Thanksgiving. That means holiday decorations are popping up all over the city and some of our favorite holiday attractions are opening for business.
- Gotham Independent Film Awards Series -- See the year's best independent films at MOMA as part of the "Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You" series sponsored by the Gotham Independent Film Awards.
- Free Flu Shots -- New York City is offering free flu shots at clinics in all five boroughs this weekend. Find out if you qualify for a free vaccination and learn how to get free medical advice if you experience flu-like symptoms.
- Harlem Holiday Trunk Show -- Head to Harlem on Saturday for this day of shopping at Casa Frela, an art gallery in a renovated brownstone in Harlem's Mount Morris Park Historic Landmark District. The event will feature unique gifts from 10 designers, music by DJ Vega Benetton, and complementary beverages.
- Cupcake Crawl --This month's Free NYC Dessert Fest is a Cupcake Crawl. Sample the sweetest cupcakes in Manhattan on a tour through the East Village and Lower East Side. Stops will include Baby Cakes, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, and Crumbs. You'll pay for your cupcakes as you go and the suggested $5 donation benefits the Food Bank for New York City. Meet the tour guide with the red ball cap on Sunday at 11 am at Baby Cakes at 248 Broome Street, between Orchard and Ludlow.
Thursday November 19, 2009
New York City has just launched NYC FluLine, a free service to provide New Yorkers with medical advice regarding flu-like symptoms through 311. Callers with symptoms of influenza will be connected to registered nurses, who will advise them regarding whether to see a doctor or stay home. When necessary, on-call nurses will refer people to clinics.
If you are concerned about seasonal flu or the H1N1 virus, New York City can also help you find vaccines, treatment and information. If you are a member of one of the priority groups for H1N1 vaccination, you can receive a free vaccine at weekend clinics in New York City.
New Yorkers in the following groups can receive free vaccine at weekend clinics:
- Pregnant women
- Anyone 4 through 24 years old
- People 25 through 64 with health conditions that make flu more dangerous. These include asthma, diabetes, chronic heart and lung conditions, kidney failure, or a weakened immune system.
- Anyone who lives with or cares for children less than 6 months old
- Health care workers who have direct contact with patients and cannot receive vaccine through their employers.
Learn more about H1N1 in New York City and how to get vaccinated and prevent influenza.
Find the NYC weekend clinics offering free flu vaccinations this weekend
Thursday November 19, 2009
Beaujolais Nouveau is the young French red wine that is released with much fanfare on the third Thursday of November each year.
Be among the first to sample the 2009 vintage at the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) tonight. Drink wine, eat cheese, listen to live music, and enter to win prizes including a round-trip getaway to Paris. Tickets are $55 per person ($40 for FIAF members).
Get tickets to Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 at the FIAF.
Learn more about Beaujolais Nouveau from About.com wine expert Stacy Slinkard.
Learn more about the annual French ritual of celebrating the release of Beaujolais Nouveau in November.
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Did you know that approximately 47,254 Godiva Truffles are consumed each day?
If you haven't been doing your part lately, stop by a Godiva boutique on Thursday, November 19 for a FREE truffle and discounts on purchases of $25 or more.
The freebies will be offered between 5 pm and 7 pm at all NYC Godiva locations. You can score the $5 discount all day.
The gift of Godiva will work for just about anybody -- boss, Secret Santa, casual pal, party host, whatever. You can spend a little or a lot and show off your good taste.
