Theater Update

Hi there! Here are some cool and cheap tickets that are coming up this weekend. I might even see you at one. Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think of these shows.
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Seven.11 Convenience Theatre
The Kraine 85 E 4th StNew York, NY Greenwich Village
A series of seven 11-minute plays set in the American convenience store. Price Info: $11-$17 Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. In previews, opens April 6, extended, thru April 23 Call for this event: 212-868-4444 Fri, Mar 31, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 01, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 02, 02:00 pmThu, Apr 06, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 07, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 08, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 09, 02:00 pmThu, Apr 13, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 14, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 15, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 16, 02:00 pmThu, Apr 20, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 21, 08:00 pm movin out theater
Hell
P.S.122150 1st AveNew York, NY 10009East VillagePhone: (212) 477-5288
Sure, the East Village has long since lost its indie cred to creeping gentrification and sky-high rents, but we wouldn’t call it “hell” or anything. Nevertheless, the neighborhood’s playing host to an operatic adaptation of Dante’s Inferno by Michael Webster and Eileen Myles. This new work compares a familiar, ashes-strewn New York to Dante’s roiling landscape. Price Info: $10-$20 Wed-Fri 8pm, Sat 5 & 8pm, Sun 5pm, thru April 9 Call for this event: 212-352-3101 Fri, Mar 31, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 01, 05:00 pmSat, Apr 01, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 02, 05:00 pmWed, Apr 05, 08:00 pmThu, Apr 06, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 07, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 08, 05:00 pmSat, Apr 08, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 09, 05:00 pm
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Messiah
WorkShop Theater 312 W 36th StNew York, NY 10013West SidePhone: (212) 6954173
A revival of Martin Sherman's play, which previously played in 1983 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, about a group of Polish Jews in 1690 who believe a homely young woman is their messiah. Price Info: $15 Tue-Sat 8pm, thru April 8 Call for this event: 212-695-4173 Fri, Mar 31, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 01, 08:00 pmTue, Apr 04, 08:00 pmWed, Apr 05, 08:00 pmThu, Apr 06, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 07, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 08, 08:00 pm
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The Adventures of Charcoal Boy
HERE Arts Center145 6th AveNew York, NY 10013TribecaPhone: (212) 647-0202
A dark, musical puppet play by Eric Novak and Sarah Provost about the adventures of a tree branch. Live music by Elyas Kahn of the gypsy band Nervous Cabaret features. Price Info: $20 Check here.org for schedule, thru April 17 Call for this event: 212-868-4444 Sat, Apr 01, 08:30 pmSun, Apr 02, 04:00 pmSun, Apr 02, 08:30 pmMon, Apr 03, 08:30 pmTue, Apr 04, 08:30 pmWed, Apr 05, 08:30 pmWed, Apr 12, 08:30 pmThu, Apr 13, 08:30 pmFri, Apr 14, 08:30 pmSat, Apr 15, 04:00 pmSat, Apr 15, 08:30 pmSun, Apr 16, 04:00 pmSun, Apr 16, 08:30 pmMon, Apr 17, 08:30 pm
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For next weekend
Skin Tight
Looking Glass Theatre422 W 57th StManhattan, NY 10019West SidePhone: (212) 3079467
A hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New Zealand writer Gary Henderson's play is about the intimacy shared by a rural married couple. The production contains full nudity. Price Info: $14-$25 Wed-Sun 8pm. Opens April 5, thru April 23 Call for this event: 212-868-4444 Wed, Apr 05, 08:00 pmThu, Apr 06, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 07, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 08, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 09, 08:00 pmWed, Apr 12, 08:00 pmThu, Apr 13, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 14, 08:00 pmSat, Apr 15, 08:00 pmSun, Apr 16, 08:00 pm Wed, Apr 19, 08:00 pmThu, Apr 20, 08:00 pmFri, Apr 21, 08:00 pm

More Cheese Please!

I don’t know how the lactose intolerant do it. I am dairy, milk shake, chocolate milk, extra cheese kinda girl. For instance, I ordered a vege burger yesterday con queso (with cheese!!!) There is nothing better than pizza: cheesy goodness, sauce, dough, toppings galore. Yummy. As I was romping (don’t you romp? ) around New York surrounded by a Mecca of pizza places, I thought, who has the best pizza in New York? Well, I have devised a list of some of the tastiest pizza places in New York City. Please let me know your favorite and send a pizza this way. ‘Cause I am stuck in this blog and I am hungry. Extra cheese please with meatballs….and don’t forget the sauce. That’s amore.

Famous Joe’s Pizza
7 Carmine Street
New York, NY 10014
212 255-3946
Cross Street: Bleecker StreetDirections: A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th S

Sal’s and Carmine Pizza
2671 Broadway
New York, NY 10025-5025 212 663-7651Cross Street: Between 101st Street and 102nd StreetDirections: 1, 9 at 103rd St

John’s of Bleeker Street
278 Bleeker Street
New York, NY 10014
212 243-1680
Cross Street: Between Jones Street and Morton StreetDirections: A, C, E; B, D, F, Q at W 4th St; 1, 9 at Christopher St

John’s Pizzeria-Times Square
260 W 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
212 391-7560
Directions: A, C, E; N, R; 1, 2, 3, 9 at 42nd St-Times Sq

Lombardi’s
32 Spring Street
New York, NY
212 941-7994Cross Street: Between Mulberry Street and Mott StreetDirections: 6 at Spring St

De Marco’s
145 W Houston Street
New York, NY 10012
212 253 2290
212 253-2290Cross Street: MacDougal StreetDirections: A, C, E; 1, 9 at W 4th

No 28 Carmine
28 Carmine Street
New York, NY 10014
212 463 9653
Cross Street: Between Bleecker Street and Bedford StreetDirections: A, C, E; B, D; F, V; Q at W 4th St

Patsy’s Pizza
2287 First Avenue
New York, NY 10035
212 534 9783
Cross Street: Between 117th Street and 118th StreetDirections: 6 at 116th St

Una Pizza Napoletana
349 12th Street
New York, NY 10003
212 477 9950
Cross Street: Between 1st Avenue and 2nd AvenueDirections: L at 1st Ave

Opera Update

We ran into an opera fan on Wednesday night so I thought I'd include some tips for her.
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Metropolitan Opera
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Standing room tickets for the following week's performances go on sale Saturday mornings at 10am. To vie with in-the-know standing room regulars, line up outside the Metropolitan Opera Box Office at least an hour in advance. Orchestra standing room tickets sell for $20 and Family Circle for $15, with a limit of one ticket per person for each performance. Extra tickets are sold at the box office until show time. Cash only.
Students (29 and under) may purchase discounted tickets to select Metropolitan Opera performances. Weekday shows are priced at $25 while Friday and Saturday shows go for $35. Tickets must be purchased at the box office with a current student ID and there is a two ticket per student limit. • 64th St. and Columbus Ave.; 212-362-6000 or metopera.org
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New York City Opera
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Students can purchase half-price tickets up to a week in advance at the New York State Theater Box Office, through CenterCharge (212-721-6500), or online at nycopera.com. Last-minute Student Rush tickets are also available for same-day performances at $16 with a two icket per student limit. Call the hotline for availability.• 63rd St. and Columbus Ave.; 212-870-5630 Student Rush hotline; nycopera.com
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The Juilliard School
Juilliard's exemplary Music, Drama, Opera, and Dance divisions all put on student performances at little or no cost to the public. Opera: $20 general admission; $10 students and seniors. Tickets are required for all performances and can be obtained at the box office beginning two weeks before the show. A standby line forms outside the theater an hour prior to showtime. You may request to be placed on the mailing list for information on a division and its performances.• 60 Lincoln Center Plaza; 212-769-7406; juilliard.edu
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BAM Student/Senior Rush Tickets
The Brooklyn Academy of Music offers $10 tickets to students (full- and part-time under 25 years old) and seniors with valid ID. Tickets for unsold seats may be purchased at the box office 90 minutes prior to showtime. There is a two ticket per person limit. No checks. • For shows at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, visit 30 Lafayette Ave.; for ticket availability, call 718-636-4100, ext. 1; bam.org

Get to NYC - Cheaply!

Many out-of-towners have asked us at CheapAndChicNYC for suggestions on the best way to get here cheaply. Well, here are a couple of resources to check out:

Kayak.com
Created by dudes who used to work for Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia, Kayak.com is a meta-search engine, or search "aggregator", focused on travel booking. In other words, it scans all the travel websites for you, and automatically finds the best deals available. All your comparison shopping can be done from one site! Kayak.com works for airline travel, hotels, and car rentals. It is free to use, and they don't pad their results with booking fees or markups, either. It is THE place to shop for travel deals online, whether you're going to NYC or anywhere else. I posted a link on our blog where you can do dynamic searches directly from our site -- so go ahead and try it!

Hotwire.com
If you insist on going directly to a site where you can book without using Kayak first, I'd go to Hotwire.com. They are basically a clearinghouse for unsold travel inventory - empty seats on flights, empty hotel rooms, and unrented cars - at big savings. Because you don't see the name of the travel partner until after you book, Hotwire can get you deals that are significantly below published prices. You might not get the best flexibility or selection, but you will find bargain basement rates and fares, many times up to 50% off the published rates.

Cheap Date?

Check this out... this week NBC's "The Today Show" is doing a series on "the cheapest date in America". They're sharing our stories on the cheapest date we've ever been on or hosted.

So, Katie Couric and Matt Lauer -- how about the cheapest and most chic date? Here at CheapandChicNYC, we'd love to hear about the cheapest and most chic date you've ever been on... or better yet, hosted. Tell me if I'm wrong, but is there anything more romantic than someone that has put their imagination to work and has taken you off the beaten track of expensive dinners, Broadway plays, and/or cocktails at the most trendy (and expensive) wine bars in New York in an effort to sweep you off your feet?

Now, it's not necessary to video this romantic event that should only be shared between you two love birds. However, we'd certainly like to hear your story. Respond here and let us read in envy your most romantic (and inexpensive) date.

Or feel free to send us a video of yourself describing your amorous rendevous. And to better convince us that the cheap and chic method works, send us a video of the lovely couple describing the cheap and chic date that led you to fall head-over-heals for one another. You can email your videos to digimarkgroup6@gmail.com.

Also, don't forget to check out this week's Today Show to watch the top contenders of the cheapest dates in America... Monday — Friday (7am - 10am ET) on NBC.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11503894/

I’m hungry, let’s go to Grand Central Station! What?

While walking through Grand Central Station, I noticed all the amazing foods you could delight in. First, you have the Grand Central Market where you can purchase fine European chocolates (Li-lac chocolates), a challah bread with raisins (Zaro’s Bread Basket) or the finest fresh and smoked fish (Pescatore Seafood Company). The Grand Central Market is full of some of the finest foods and does not take a great deal of searching to find some excellent deals.

Want to sit down and grab a snack or lunch/brunch/dinner? Well, there are many choices on the lower level of Grand Central Station to tantalize your tummy. Now I have a sweet tooth, so I have to say I am partial to Junior’s Cheesecake. You can get a piece big enough to share for about $5.50 and don’t forget to get a chocolate egg cream-they are delicious. I have not had an opportunity to taste everything in Grand Central Market (my waste line would revolt) -but it is a vast world of international food delights. Some of my favorites include Eata Pita, where you can get a satisfying meal for about $8.00 and you can finish off your meal with one of the gazillion flavors of gelato and sherbet at Ciao Bella Gelateria. Oh, and I did mention I had a sweet tooth, right? Well, there is no tastier chocolate chip cookie than the one you find at Zaro’s Bread Basket…and don’t forget to bring a pie from the Little Pie Company…a culinary delight sure to please and surprise your favorite person. Let me know your favorite place to grab a bite at Grand Central! Oh, and while you are there be sure to take the Grand Central Tour, it’s only $5 a person and you can have a fully guided historical tour of one of the oldest and prestigious train stations. Before you go on the tour, check out the interactive map tour of Grand Central on their website and then you will know all the hot spots to check out before you get there. Take a train or a tour…and fill your tummy at Grand Central Station.

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Theater Thursday from Cait

We were talking the other night about a new reality show called Black and White. If you would prefer to see something similiar with that immediate atomsphere -- that energy you can feel with the stage -- you know what I mean.
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Breathe
Lark Theater Studio
939 8th Ave, 2nd flr
West Side
Phone: (212) 2462676
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Javon Johnson's new play tells the story of two teenagers, one black, one white, who commit separate crimes but face different consequences because of the color of their skin. Price Info: $15 Mon-Sat 8pm. Opens March 15, thru March 25 Call for this event: 212-352-3101 Thu, Mar 16, 08:00 pmFri, Mar 17, 08:00 pmSat, Mar 18, 08:00 pmMon, Mar 20, 08:00 pmTue, Mar 21, 08:00 pmWed, Mar 22, 08:00 pmThu, Mar 23, 08:00 pmFri, Mar 24, 08:00 pmSat, Mar 25, 08:00 pm
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For the little ones who love animals
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Snoopy!: The Musical
Brooklyn Family Theater at the Church of Gethsemane
1012 8th Ave Brooklyn
Park Slope
Phone: (718) 670-7205
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Charlie Brown may not be such a good man, as he’s portrayed in the recently shuttered Dog Sees God, but the bald-headed six-year-old and his faithful canine companion are back to their family friendly antics. This pastiche children’s musical features a search for the Great Pumpkin and the equally great beagle. Price Info: $12 Fri 8pm, Sat 4 & 8pm, Sun 5pm (no performance March 17), thru March 26 Call for this event: 718-989-2449 Sat, Mar 18, 04:00 pmSat, Mar 18, 08:00 pmSun, Mar 19, 05:00 pmFri, Mar 24, 08:00 pmSat, Mar 25, 04:00 pmSat, Mar 25, 08:00 pmSun, Mar 26, 05:00 pm
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Several of you asked me if Lion King is as good as they say -- it is bettter. The costumes are actually full-body puppets and the staging is just AMAZING!!! Save your pennies and go!! Leave us a comment to tell us which part was your favorite : )

Take a Bite out of a Burger in the Big Apple

Ok, I love alliterations and sometimes I just need a little meat. OK, dirty minds. I am talking about the lean and mean burger type, juicy and delicious to the last morsel. Now what’s not cheap and chic is the most expensive burger in NYC. This burger is big and brawny and if you finish it, you don’t even get a free t-shirt. Celebrity chef Daniel Boulad’s Burger Royal is a prime grade sirloin burger stuffed with braised short ribs, foie gras and black truffles. You can have this burger delicacy for $99. Yes, that’s $99, I did not miss a decimal point.

It is burger heaven and can be found at:

DB Bistro Moderne
55 West 44th Street
NYC 10036
212 391 2400


These burger places are sure to fill your tummy and will not break your bank account. Remember when you are at the toppings bar, accessorize your burger, but don’t drown it in a sea of endless pickles, relish, etc…some of these burgers just sizzle on their own.

Blue 9 Burger
92 ThirdAve
NYC 10003
212 979 0053
Cash Only ($3-$8)

Burger Joint
Le Parker Meridien
119 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
212 245 5000
(Get a burger, beer, fries and a milkshake for less than $15)

Corner Bistro
331 W 4th Street
New York, NY 10014
212 242 9502
(burgers less than $6)

Island Burgers and Shakes
766 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212 307 7934
(no credit cards, less than $10. Try the cowboy)

Paul’s Place
131 Second Ave
New York, NY 10003
212 529 3033
(Cash only, great for lunch or a quick bite at night)

Pop Burger
58-60 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212 414 8686
(Yummy, hamburgers, hot dogs and more)


Variety is the spice of life, so let us know where your favorite burger joint is at. Have a Happy St. Patty’s Day. Remember green beer and burgers are a true Irish delicacy.


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A Week of Irish Music Sessions

As you ramp up for St. Patrick's Day this Friday, here are some pub events in Manhattan this week to experience some of the best Irish music sessions in town, best enjoyed with a few pints of Smithwicks or Guinness. Most are held every week, and most are FREE!

Sunday
5-8pm, Blaggard's Pub (8 West 38th St. at 5th Ave.) - Traditional Irish music session hosted by The Manhattan Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. Great musicians and dancers in the heart of Manhattan with good food & drink. NO COVER and no amplification.

Also highly recommended is O'Neill's (see below)

Monday
11pm-3am, Mona's (Avenue B @ 14th St.) - This East Village dive-bar is highly regarded for its Guinness, its world-weary bartenders and the Monday night Irish music session. NO COVER.

Tuesday
9pm-1am, Swift (4th St. @ Bowery) - A "must see" in the East Village, this is a big beer hall that pipes its live music throughout the premises. Excellent selection of beers and whiskey. Their Midleton whiskey is guaranteed to increase your enjoyment of Irish music. They say if you drink enough Midleton, even 50 Cent raps with a brogue! A great traditional Irish music session Tuesday nights with NO COVER.

Wednesday
8pm-11pm, The Baggot Inn (W. 3rd St. @ Thompson) - Always jam-packed with supporters for the acts on stage. In NYU territory, it is long and dark with an excellent stage at the back. The Baggot is one of the most refreshing live music venues in town. Subway: W 4 st, ACEBDV trains.

Thursday
10pm-1am, Paddy Reilly's Music Bar (2nd Ave. @ 29th St.) - This session features the talents of Tony DeMarco & Eamon O'Leary, two of the finest traditional musicians working in the city. Paddy's is a good venue - dark & atmospheric and the Guinness is good. Subway: 28st @ Lex - 6 train.

Friday - This is the big day, folks!
3pm - ??, Hurley's Saloon (232 W. 48th St.) - Starting at 3pm, One of New York's Best new Irish Rock Bands, "Sullivan's Jack" will be performing at Hurley's Saloon just outside of Times Square.

The Chieftains are playing Carnegie Hall and Celtic Woman is at Radio City, but they're expensive, and wouldn't you rather be at a pub having a few pints on St. Paddy's Day anyway?

Saturday
9pm-1am, O'Neill's (3rd Ave. @ 45th St.) - O'Neill's plays host to some of the top traditional Irish musicians in NYC. You never know who will play in O'Neill's but you know it will always be good. An excellent venue where you can have dinner or relax with a pint of Guinness. They also have a session on Sunday nights starting at 7:30pm. Highly recommended. NO COVER and no amplification.

Hot Chicks

We here at Cheap And Chic NYC have received much advice about maintaining a successful blog. Most of the comments have been akin to such brilliant insights as "less words, more pictures." I have learned that the key to a good blog is in showing "lots of hot chicks." Okay, then, here you go -- are these chicks hot enough? Let's see where this one gets us.

Never fear. More ontopic posts to come...

Theater Thursday!!

Okay fans
Here is something unusual for this week's update - Movieoke!!
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You can act out your favorite movie scenes with your friends in the audience or you can make up your own lines. It takes place every Wednesday from 9pm to Midnight. It's located in The Den of Cin, which is underneath Two Boots Video and Pizzeria, 3rd St & Ave A. The space is a cozy basement room with tables, couches, and a bar. For those 21 and over, rumor has it that the first beer is free. Just remember that the stage is a bit small. For more info - www.movieoke.net. The fun has been covered by AP, Reuters, the New York Times, Yahoo and even CNN. If you go, please leave us a comment!!
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Something special for you out-of-towners - I have had great luck finding cheap travel deals on www.expedia.com and www.hotwire.com. Also, you can check out reviews on hotels, attractions (anything we don't cover) on www.tripadvisor.com. You can look at www.orbitz.com and www.travelocity.com as well. movin out theater

Irish Eyes are Smilin’ and Drinkin’ a wee bit: St Patty’s Day in NYC

New York is full of spirited people proud to show their culture and heritage. There is no greater time during the year, than good old St. Patty's Day to grab a pint, watch a parade and make a few new friends..and being a true Irishman is not required. Start your day off on Friday March 17th with the 245th St Patrick's Day parade which begins at 11:00am at 44th and 5th Avenue, then you will be all geared up for the great New York City St. Patty's Day pub crawl.

Thanks to The Definitive Guide to the Irish Pubs of NYC, CitySearch and About.com for confirming that it does not take luck o' the Irish to find a thirst quenching pint of ale and cheap eats on St Patty's day in good old NYC.

Lunasa
126 First AveNew York, NY 10009 (212) 228-8580
Directions: L at 1st Ave; F at 2nd Ave

Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
519 2nd AveNew York, NY 10016 (212) 686-1210
Cross Street: 29th StreetDirections: 6 at 28th St

McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StNew York, NY 10003-8001 (212) 473-9148
Cross Street: Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd AvenueDirections: 6 at Astor Pl.

Molly's Pub & Restaurant, Shebeen
287 3rd AveNew York, NY 10010 (212) 889-3361
Cross Street: Between 22nd Street and 23rd StreetDirections: 6 at 23rd St

Failte Irish Whiskey Bar
531 2nd AveNew York, NY 10016 (212) 725-9440Cross Street: Between 29th Street and 30th StreetDirections: 4, 5, 6 at 28th St

Puck Fair
298 Lafayette StNew York, NY 10012 (212) 431-1200
Cross Street: East Houston StreetDirections: F, B, D, Q at Lafayette St; 6 at Bleecker St; N, R at Prince St

Maggie's Place
21 E 47th StNew York, NY 10017 (212) 753-5757
Cross Street: Between Madison and Fifth Avenues.Directions: 4, 5, 6; 7, S at 42nd St.-Grand Central Station.

Fitzgerald's Pub
336 3rd AveNew York, NY 10010-3704 (212) 532-3453
Cross Street: E 25th StreetDirections: 6 at 23rd St

Alecia's Crazy Irish tip #17: As you merrily bounce from pub to pub, remember to wear green and not turn green. Have an intoxicating, yet safe and Happy St. Patrick's Day.


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Real Life "Fame"

This is Cait with your Theater Thursday update. One of my favorite things about New York City is the commitment to the arts which is exemplified by the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts - best known as the school in Fame!! According to their site "It is important to note that LaGuardia Arts was the first school in the nation to provide a free, publicly funded program for students with unique talents in the arts. This model has been replicated in most major cities throughout the country." Why not support the arts, give some kids a boost and stay on your budget all at the same time! Here is the events schedule - movin out theater http://www.laguardiahs.org/downloads/Performance_Schedule.pdf

Concert Hall - The La Guardia Concert Hall serves as the school auditorium and is used for school assemblies and dress rehearsals, which are open to all students, schedules permitting. Evening performances open to students, their families, friends and the entire community, are held throughout the year. They include concerts by the LaGuardia Arts orchestras, bands, choruses and vocal groups, as well as performances by dance and drama students and the Rising Stars production.
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Theater - The LaGuardia Arts Theater, located at the east side of the lobby, is an open Greek-style Theater used for the Spring Drama Festival and for dance recitals.
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Cheap and Fun Nightlife for the Mildly Disturbed

Up for something a little different? Check out the events calendar for The Slipper Room on the lower east side (187 Orchard St.) and head over for a night of quirky fun. Most of the time there's only a $5 cover. You can get to see Doctor Donut (pictured), Scotty the Blue Bunny, a wacky burlesque show, or their latest production, Shit and Champagne, self-described as "a whitesploitation comedy with dance." Okay, then...

Also, on Mondays you can let your heavy metal hair down at Arlene's Grocery (7th Ave and Stanton St.) and belt out your favorite Whitesnake power ballad at their punk/metal karaoke night. There's NO COVER CHARGE or a song fee to hold you back. So go on, you know you want to -- we won't tell anyone that you still know the lyrics by heart!