Grand Central's Summer Send-Off!

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 to Thursday, August 24, 2017
11:30AM to 2:30PM
Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station
89 E. 42nd Street (at Park Avenue), 
New York, NY 10017
MORE INFO HERE

As summer winds down, we have one last hurrah for you. Summer Send-Off features fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Full Schedule

Tuesday, August 22

FOOD

Bien Cuit

Great Northern Food Hall

Magnolia Bakery

Shake Shack

Zaro's Family Bakery

ACTIVITIES

Kidding Around Toys presents face painting and science and plush toy demos

New York Transit Museum presents hands-on artifact discovery and Grand Central scavenger hunts

ENTERTAINMENT*

12:00PM — Special performance from the Big Apple Circus 

1:30PM — Musical performances from the Broadway casts of School of Rock – The Musical, Cats, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and Kinky Boots

Wednesday, August 23

FOOD

Café Spice

Great Northern Food Hall

Li-Lac Chocolates

Shake Shack

Zaro's Family Bakery

ACTIVITIES

Kidding Around Toys presents face painting and science and plush toy demos

New York Transit Museum presents hands-on artifact discovery and Grand Central scavenger hunts

ENTERTAINMENT*

12:00PM — Kidding Around Toys presents a special music show powered by Loog Guitars

1:30PM — Musical performances and more from the Broadway cast of WICKED

Thursday, August 24

FOOD

Bien Cuit

Li-Lac Chocolates

Shake Shack 

Zaro's Family Bakery

ACTIVITIES

Kidding Around Toys presents face painting and science and plush toy demos

New York Transit Museum presents hands-on artifact discovery and Grand Central scavenger hunts

ENTERTAINMENT*

11:30AM — Dragons Love Tacos Read-Out-Loud Story Time with Dragon, Presented by Penguin Random House Young Readers​

12:30PM — Special performance from the Big Apple Circus

1:30PM — Musical performances from the Broadway casts of A Bronx Tale, Anastasia, Bandstand, Once on this Island, and Stomp

*Performances subject to change

DAILY GIFT WITH PURCHASE

Free Grand Central gift with a $10 purchase from a Grand Central Summer Send-Off vendor*.

*Limit one gift per customer while supplies last. Gift redeemed at time of purchase.

DAILY RAFFLE

5 Grand Central themed prize packs given away daily. Enter at designated booth.

Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse Online!

Rick Fienberg / S&T Online Photo Gallery

Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse Online

REPOSTED FROM: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/2017-total-solar-eclipse/watch-solar-eclipse-live-stream/

By: Monica Young | August 18, 2017

Multiple organizations are live-streaming the total solar eclipse in incredible and unique ways — take a look!

But life happens. Maybe you’re stuck in the office, were unlucky with the weather, or you’re just in the wrong part of the world for this particular event. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.A solar eclipse ought to be seen in person — whether it’s awe-inspiring totality or a captivating partially covered Sun. So, if at all possible, go outside and take a look, making sure to use approved solar viewers or a homemade pinhole projector during the partial phases of the eclipse.

Multiple organizations are live-streaming the eclipse in incredible and unique ways. (Not to mention the 90-minute movies that the Megamovie Project and Citizen CATE organizations are creating, which will be available shortly after the eclipse is done.)

Browse the following list for live-stream eclipse webcasts:

• NASA: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, will include live coverage from 12 locations, featuring live views of the eclipse as well as eclipse activities taking place across the country. There are multiple ways to watch, including NASA's website, Facebook live, and YouTube.
• Exploratorium: This science museum in San Francisco will be begin its eclipse webcast at 12 p.m. EDT, featuring telescopes based in Oregon and Wyoming. At 12:15 p.m. EDT, listen in to experience the Kronos Quartet's sonification of the solar eclipse. You can also watch using Exploratorium's free Androidand iPhone apps.
• CNN: CNN is teaming up with Volvo to present Eclipse of the Century, which will present the eclipse from viewing locations across the path of totality with live, 360° coverage.
• Montana State University: Watch the eclipse from an entirely different perspective — 55 high-altitude balloon teams are teaming up with NASA to provide coverage of the solar eclipse from the stratosphere. Learn more about how and why they're doing it — and watch the live webcast on August 21st — from the Eclipse Across America website.
• Slooh: Beginning at 11:30 a.m. EDT, Slooh will provide live coverage of the total solar eclipse from Stanley, Idaho, with additional telescope feeds all along the path of totality.
• TimeandDate.com: Watch the eclipse's progress starting at 11:30 a.m. EDT, with live footage from multiple locations and real-time updates on the current location of the Moon's shadow.

Enjoy, be safe,

Terresa =)

Nintendo Summer of Play 2017!

NINTENDO BRINGS ITS GAMES TO THE NYC WATERFRONT IN BROOKLYN

 August 6, 2017  Michael  0  Featured,

As part of its 2017 Summer of Play tour, Nintendo is taking its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS family of systems across the country so families everywhere can play the latest Nintendo games like ARMS, Splatoon 2, Hey! PIKMIN and Miitopia. In addition to getting hands-on time with Nintendo’s popular Nintendo Switch console, visitors of the tour will be able to try out Nintendo’s latest handheld, the New Nintendo 2DS XL system. You’re invited to be a part of the tour when it visits the DUMBO Waterfront in Brooklyn from August 18 – August 20, 2017.

                    

Each one of these stops will feature a veritable Nintendo playground of fun activities to enjoy. In addition to snapping photos in front of the colorful visuals full of recognizable Nintendo characters like Mario or the Inklings from the Splatoon series, families will be able to play Nintendo games together, choosing from a wide variety of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games. On top of all the fun and games, My Nintendo members who check in with their My Nintendo QR Code will also be able to receive a free gift item (while supplies last).

Nintendo Switch games scheduled to be appear on the tour include:

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• 1-2-Switch
• Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!
• ARMS
• Splatoon 2
• Pokkén Tournament DX
• Super Bomberman R
• Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
• Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

Nintendo 3DS games scheduled to appear on the tour include:

• Pokémon Sun
• Pokémon Moon
• Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
• Hey! PIKMIN
• Miitopia

WHO:            Nintendo fans, kids, families

WHEN:          August 18 – 20, 11 am – 7 pm

WHERE:       DUMBO Waterfront

Brooklyn Bridge Park adjacent to St. Ann’s Warehouse

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Have fun,

Terresa =)

Summer Streets! It's in it's 10th Year!

On Saturday, August 5, 12 and 19th between the hours of 7 am and 1 pm, nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets are open to the public to play, run, walk and bike. Learn more by clicking here. 

Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space—our streets. Summer Streets provides space for healthy recreation and encourages New Yorkers to use more sustainable forms of transportation. In 2016, nearly 300,000 people took advantage of the open streets. Download this year’s Citi Summer Streets Activity Guide.

Thank you to our 2017 supporting partners:

   

         
        
        
       

27th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York!

THE 27th ANNUAL HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK Saturday August 12 and Sunday August 13 2017 FLUSHING MEADOWS PARK | FREE ADMISSION | RAIN OR SHINE FACEBOOK EVENT HERE MORE INFO HERE! Our 27th anniversary HKDBF NY 2017 features events for the entire family, an opening day parade at noon on Saturday and the US Dragon Boat Open Championship Race on Sunday. Racing both days from 9am-5pm. Racing prizes this year include eight round trip tickets to Hong Kong provided by DELTA.  Some of the attractions taking place during the festival include several new races, the Hong Kong SAR 20th Anniversary Invitational, the Hong Kong Family Invitational, the Hong Kong Educational Invitational and the Municipal Invitational race featuring various teams from our elected officials, Mayor De Blasio, Queens Borough President Katz, Congresswoman Meng and Assemblyman Kim's office were invited to field a team as well as the NYC government agencies NYPD, NYFD, DEP and Parks Department.  Other special races include the Health Care Invitational, the Educational Invitational, the Women's Invitational, and the Senior's Invitational. This year's Corporate Invitational looks to be a good one, with sixeen Corporate Teams joining us to race for their companies. There are also special youth, women and sponsor races, plus a Media challenge and a Charity race featuring approximately $10,000 to be donated to the charities designated by the competing teams. Each of them will contribute $2500 to put in the charity fund. Over the years the Charity Race has contributed in excess of $250,000 to various NYC charities. The program on the Main Stage showcases the best Regional multicultural artists and traditional music/dance from across the globe. The ever popular Shaolin Monks return for performances on both days. The New York Daily News brings back the CASYM Steel Orchestra comprised of 90 young members between the ages of 7 to 21. Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk joins us again, spinning “Dragon Tales.” In addition, we have demonstrations of traditional Asian folk arts and crafts, booths staffed by sponsors and many community-based organizations. Our enhanced food court offers several different ethnic cuisines.  Several of our Media Sponsors are back with lots going on. Multicultural Radio Broadcasting will be on hand offering a live radio broadcast both days. The Sing Tao Newspaper, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is offering activities for the entire family including a look at past photo entries and a preview of this year's annual Photo Contest, which is open to all photographers.  Have fun, Terresa =)

dOGUMENTA: America's First Art Show for Dogs! RSVP!

August 11, 2017 to August 13, 2017 from 8AM to 8PM
Brookfield Place New York
230 Vesey Street,
New York, NY 10281

FACEBOOK EVENT
RSVP HERE!
NOTE: They are NOT Sold Out - just show up with your dog and you're good!
FREE!

America’s first art exhibition for dogs, dOGUMENTA, opens at Brookfield Place New York this August! Not by or about dogs, dOGUMENTA is a curated art show for dogs. The FREE exhibition is the first in America to ask artists to address the canine community’s concerns, interests and worldview and to make artwork catering to a four-legged sensibility.

RSVP is strongly encouraged. Walk-ons will be accommodated based on availability.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Eleanna Anagnos

Graham Caldwell

Kathryn Cornelius

Merav Ezer

Eric Hibit

Margarita Korol

Tibi Tibi Neuspiel

Noah Scalin

Dana Sherwood

Paul Vinet

ENJOY!

Terresa =)

dOGUMENTA is sponsored by:

Netflix Nights on a Rooftop!

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Check the link for the latest dates - should be Sundays, not a weekday

Join us for Netflix summer hits and take in the sprawling 360 degree view of NYC from the Galaxy Cabanas on the 837 rooftop. Enjoy snacks and special surprise & delights at every viewing. July 23: Ozark, Episodes 1 & 2 2017| TV-MA | 18+ A financial advisor (Jason Bateman) and his wife (Laura Linney) who uproot their family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss. August 2: Friends From College, Episodes 1 & 2 2017| TV-MA | 18+ 20 years after graduation, a tight-knit group of college friends reconnects and discovers that love hasn’t gotten easier with age. August 9: Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later, Episodes 1 & 2 2017| TV-MA | 18+ A decade after their wild summer as junior counselors, the gang reunites for a weekend of bonding, hanky-panky, and hair-raising adventures. August 16: Atypical, Episodes 1 & 2 2017| TV-MA | 18+ Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, takes a funny, yet painful, journey of self-discovery for love and independence and upends his family.

August 23: Marvel's The Defenders, Episodes 1 & 2 2017| TV-MA | 18+ Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City. --- About last Sunday on Netflix Nights at the Galaxy Cabanas July 16 GLOW Ep. 1 and Ep. 2 2017| TV-MA | 18+ In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. A comedy by the team behind "Orange Is the New Black."

Enjoy the rooftop view!

Terresa =)