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Pamela's Manhattan, NY Blog May 2006 Archive

By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide to Manhattan, NY since 2005

Sideshow With Tee Shirts

Wednesday May 31, 2006
Join Serpentina, Insectiva, and other Coney Island Sideshow characters for the launch of a new line of tees and bags inspired by Coney Island. The whole sideshow gang -- including the ... Read More

Back To The Daily Grind With Moby

Tuesday May 30, 2006
879,000 New Yorkers hit NYC's beaches this Memorial Day weekend to enjoy the sun and still slightly chilly surf, whle thousands more headed out of town to the Hamptons and ... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Picks in NYC

Friday May 26, 2006
It's the first long weekend of the summer. Many of you will be heading out to the summer share or vacation hideaway. Sitting in traffic will be worth it (eventually). ... Read More

Fleet Week 2006

Wednesday May 24, 2006
It's Fleet Week in New York City! That means the big ships are coming to Manhattan (along with lots of cute sailors). The festivities kick off with the Parade of Ships ... Read More

What Is That Bus Wearing?

Monday May 22, 2006
Spot a 40-foot bus wrapped in clothing and you could win a $5,000 new wardrobe from "all" laundry detergent. Two "all" small & mighty Clothes Buses will be cruising the ... Read More

Weekend Picks

Friday May 19, 2006
Apple Store Grand Opening: The long-awaited new Apple Store on Fifth Avenue opens to the public at 6 pm on Friday, May 19th. The store will be open 24 hours ... Read More

You Think You're Soooo Smart

Friday May 19, 2006
Are you a misunderstood genius? Desperate for validation that you really are as smart as you think you are? Find out by taking the Mensa admission test this week. If ... Read More

Burlesque 101

Thursday May 18, 2006
Learn how to shimmy like a pro at Burlesque Basics 101 with Peekaboo Pointe at the Museum of Sex. Peekaboo will teach you about the history of burlesque, otherwise known ... Read More

Skip Lunch, Fight Hunger

Tuesday May 16, 2006
Pass on the overpriced deli sandwich this Wednesday and donate the money you would have spent to City Harvest's "Feed the Kids" campaign. You can donate online or stop in ... Read More

Art Rock

Monday May 15, 2006
Stop by Rockefeller Center this week to check out this free outdoor exhibit organized by the Clementine Gallery. You'll find sculpture and self-contained galleries created specifically for display at Rockefeller ... Read More

Mother's Day Weekend

Friday May 12, 2006
It's that time of year again. Time to honor the women who brought us screaming into this world and who helped to make us who we are today (for good ... Read More

Shop For A Good Cause

Wednesday May 10, 2006
Find great deals on designer fashions at Lighthouse International's POSH Sale (110 E 60th St between Lexington and Park Aves), which runs from May 10-14. You can score bargains from ... Read More

May is Museum Month

Sunday May 7, 2006
Got an MBNA or Bank of America credit or debit card? If so, you can enjoy free access to New York City museums including the Guggenheim, P.S. 1, and the ... Read More

Things To Do This Weekend

Friday May 5, 2006
Cinco de Mayo -- Friday is Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate with an extremely well-made margarita from one of New York's finest bars. Five Boro Bike Tour -- See New York like ... Read More

Get Involved

Wednesday May 3, 2006
Spring in New York brings new opportunities to help raise money and awareness for good causes. Check out the following events for ways that you can make a difference in ... Read More

Happy 75th Birthday, Empire State Building

Tuesday May 2, 2006
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of New York's most famous skyscraper this week. The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world when completed in 1931, besting the Chrysler ... Read More

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