The Sunday Paper takes the Stage

A day at the TImes Center with discussions featuring economists, fashion designers etc about the new administration's first 103 days. sundaywiththemagazine.com/

2009 Tribeca FIlm Festival

April 22-May 3

The festival was founded soon after the tragic events of 9/11/01 to give lower Manhattan an economic boost while promoting the city as a major filmmaking mecca. http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival

Also check out the free events hosted by the Apple store in SoHo www.apple.com/retail/soho/tribeca

Poets Rejoice

This cozy cafe saturated with history features a variety of groundbreaking events from slams, open mics, comedy, plays, to musical performances. Prices range from $5-15 making it an affordable night out with substance (not that kind o substance).

http://www.nuyorican.org/

View from the Top

Summer is around the corner (um sort of? one can dream...) so make plans to grab drinks with amazing views at the city's best Rooftop Bars. Note to self: do a mass tour of said bars. I can already vouch for the lounges at the Empire and Bentley Hotel as well as 230 Fifth for breathtaking views.

Luxe for Less

Take advantage of spaweek in the city from 4/13-19.
Check out http://www.spaweek.com/ for spa listings and discounts.

Food for Thought...

...the Film Festival

From the FreeNYC site http://freenyc.net:

Date: Saturday, April 11th & Saturday, April 18th
Time: 1:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Action Center to End World Hunger (6 River Terrace, Battery Park)
Cost: Free

Naniola Productions in partnership with Action Center to End World Hunger and Columbia University Medical Center Office of Government and Community Affairs presents the third annual Food For Thought Film Festival 2009; a showcase of films about our life sustaining resources: FOOD and WATER... This event is FREE to the public to encourage maximum community attendance. The program will be showcasing four feature length films, three short films, guest speakers, and filmmakers. This year focuses on several crucial issues: access to clean food and water; local and sustainable agriculture; and the effects of policy on small American farmers. Our goal is to promote dialogue within communities and to inspire action. http://www.foodfilmfest.com

1:00pm - Welcome and Introduction
1:30pm - Farm to Cafeteria: A Red Hook Lunch followed by Asparagus:
Stalking the American Life
3:45pm - Hot Bread Kitchen; New Amsterdam Market followed by Eating
Alaska
6:00pm - FLOW

Same line up repeated next Saturday at Columbia University Medical Center Alumni Auditorium (650 West 168th St.)

Site Picks Recession Relief

While Time Out has become even more cost conscious due to the state of the economy, they certainly haven't sacrificed fun...
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/section/make-moneysave-money


Sign up at http://newyork.going.com/. It's the way to keep track of you and your friend's social calendars, what's new and what's hot. Check out their Recession Busters section where admission to events is free or cheap as a going member.

Party and a Movie

Sign up at http://nycmoviescreenings.com/ and http://www.nycmovieparties.com/ for free entry to movies and release parties.

Lazy Sunday...

Met up with some girlfriends for brunch at the organic hotspot, Counter on 1st avenue between 6th and 7th. The food was savory...sampled my friend's tuscan eggs dish- delish. Go there for brunch, dinner, a drink and all dessert- all organic. To check out the menu and to make reservations: http://www.counternyc.com/


Afterwards, we headed over to Venieros http://www.venierospastry.com/ for dessert and coffee. It's got a mom pop bakery feel...something that's unfortunately becoming more and more obsolete in the city.

Migrate to the New School..

for a panel discussion on immigration reform. Speakers include some of the leading experts on the issue. Past policies will be revisited, proposals discussed and the new aministrations goals and vision, assessed.

http://www.newschool.edu/eventDetail.aspx?id=26744