http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/ The latest news and information from OffbeatNewYork en-us All contents copyright 2007 OffbeatTravel.com and OffbeatNewYork.com Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:09:48 GMT Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:09:48 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-food-kiosks-world-financial-center.html Three new alfresco food kiosks feature the culinary stylings of some of New York City best-known restaurateurs are open for business at the World Financial Center Plaza in Battery Park City. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-food-kiosks-world-financial-center.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-kitchen-of-the-year-at-rockefeller-plaza.html House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year returns to Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on July 19th, featuring an all-new design by Jeff Lewis. As the premier authority on American design and decoration. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-kitchen-of-the-year-at-rockefeller-plaza.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-cringefest-2010.html CringeFest 2010, from Monday, July 19, to Sunday, August 8, showcases plays that are not really bad, more like works that are irreverent, politically incorrect, politically satirical, naughty, and perhaps a bit bizarre. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-cringefest-2010.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-hudson-river-park-chelsea-piers-expands.html The newest section of Hudson River Park, New York's premier waterfront recreational venue and the largest new open space to be built in Manhattan since Central Park - was officially opened to the public. The two new piers and adjacent uplands join Pier 64 - opened last year - to form the largest new green space in Hudson River Park at just over nine acres. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-hudson-river-park-chelsea-piers-expands.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-aces-100-days-of-summer-contests.html The Atlantic City Express Service (ACES), offering the only direct train service between New York City and Atlantic City, celebrates the start of the summer travel season by offering riders the chance to win exclusive prizes to mark the 100 Days of Summer. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-aces-100-days-of-summer-contests.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/manhattan-solstice.html Manhattan Solstice - what is it and what makes it so cool http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/manhattan-solstice.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-summer-beach-fun-new-york-city.html City beaches span a total of 14 miles and include Orchard Beach in the Bronx; Coney Island and Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn; Rockaway Beach in Queens; and Midland Beach, South Beach, and Wolfes Pond Beach in Staten Island. All City beaches are free to the public. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-summer-beach-fun-new-york-city.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-king-tut-exhibit-new-york-city.html A collection of 50 treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) and 80 objects from other royal tombs are on view in New York City at the Discovery Times Square Exposition center through January 2, 2011. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-king-tut-exhibit-new-york-city.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-antony-gormley-exhibit.html From now until August 15th - enjoy the art of Antony Gormley. Read about the exhibit and where to find his extraordinary sculptures http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-antony-gormley-exhibit.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-empire-fulton-ferry-park-closes.html Empire Fulton Ferry State Park will close as of January 1, 2010 as construction gets underway to implement a series of exciting park improvements http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-empire-fulton-ferry-park-closes.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-public-art-2010.html From downtown Brooklyn to City Hall Park and Central Park, New York City is sporting sculptures, courtesy of the Public Art Fund. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-public-art-2010.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-museum-chinese-america.html The new home is a 14,000-square-foot space designed by Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a big move for the museum which had been stuffed into a 2,000-square-foot space at 70 Mulberry St. http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/tji-museum-chinese-america.html http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/new-york-city-festivals.html Our roundup of events and festivals that we think are some of the best of New York City http://www.offbeatnewyork.com/new-york-city-festivals.html