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Around Town
"Recent events"
Architectural Digest Annual Home Show- www.archdigesthomeshow.com
Once again AD magazine hosted their annual and elaborate design show at Pier 94 in manhattan. Endless "green" design ideas,
elaborate furniture and appliances and comprehensive consultations with top designers were all offered to trade and to the
public.
The Design Industry Foundation Fighting Aids (www.diffa.org) was again on hand to play host to an amazing benefit.
Designers and students from all top area design schools displayed their fascinating dining layouts for invited guests to study
and to enjoy. An elaborate silent auction added to the flair and fun at this very important benefit to fight AIDS!
Monday 3/30/09-
Alyssa Milano- book signing! Bay Ridge Brooklyn- Bay Ridge Book Store, 77th and 3rd ave (on 3rd ave.) -7:30pm
Brooklyn Women' Services- 7pm- 9201 4th ave- 718 748-12324 to rsvp or www.brooklynwomenservices.com
Financial Freedom for women seminar- hear experts from Allstate help local women take charge of their retirement, health
plans and general future personal/financial planning.
**BWS's recent annual Wellness symposium at La Yuen in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn was a hit as usual! Great speakers,
empowered women and a lovely continental breakfast was enjoyed by all!
Tuesday 3/31/09-
Village Voice "Choice Eats"- The VV annual food and wine grand tasting event- at the 69th Armory, Lexington at 26th st.
Check out the Village voice.com for more information. Join over 100 top NYC restaurants and help benefit local food
pantries at the same time!
Vada Spa and Laser- "Day of Fashion and Beauty"- FREE!
Come and de-stress from the current economic climate!
11-7pm, choose one free treatment, lip/chin/eyebrow wax or a free acupuncture session.
30% off all services purchased on the day of the event.
Located at 387 6th ave.- www.vadaspa.com
Stevie Nicks- First ever In-store signing!- 7pm
Barnes and Noble-Union Square 33 east 17th st.
Visit nicksfix.com
Wednesday 4/1/09- April Fools Day (however these ARE REAL events!)
Jewish Lawyers Guild Annual Dinner- 6pm
Hilton NYC- 53rd st. and 6th ave
21st annual April Fools Day parade- 5th ave- 11am
Sat 4/4/09
Target First Saturdays Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy. 7pm-11pm
New York Mets Baseball -Exhibition Game- The new Citifield- 1pm www.mets.com
Ongoing Brooklyn Nightlife
Galapagos Arts Space- The Best spot on the Brooklyn side of the city!
Burlesque, aerial acts, trapeze artists, Baroque bands and so much more!
Where can you find live shows like this anymore? Galapagos that's where!
A great "cabaret style" venue, perfect for private parties and live shows alike.
Mini "pools" surround each cozy table. Great for singles, couples and families.
Fun staff, offbeat costumes and presentation. A must see in the heart of DUMBO.
Visit www.galapagosartspace.com for a full list of ongoing and upcoming events and to rent their space for your
next party!
** Galapagos is also a certified GREEN performing arts venue!
Enjoy!
"Recent events"
Architectural Digest Annual Home Show- www.archdigesthomeshow.com
Once again AD magazine hosted their annual and elaborate design show at Pier 94 in manhattan. Endless "green" design ideas,
elaborate furniture and appliances and comprehensive consultations with top designers were all offered to trade and to the
public.
The Design Industry Foundation Fighting Aids (www.diffa.org) was again on hand to play host to an amazing benefit.
Designers and students from all top area design schools displayed their fascinating dining layouts for invited guests to study
and to enjoy. An elaborate silent auction added to the flair and fun at this very important benefit to fight AIDS!
Monday 3/30/09-
Alyssa Milano- book signing! Bay Ridge Brooklyn- Bay Ridge Book Store, 77th and 3rd ave (on 3rd ave.) -7:30pm
Brooklyn Women' Services- 7pm- 9201 4th ave- 718 748-12324 to rsvp or www.brooklynwomenservices.com
Financial Freedom for women seminar- hear experts from Allstate help local women take charge of their retirement, health
plans and general future personal/financial planning.
**BWS's recent annual Wellness symposium at La Yuen in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn was a hit as usual! Great speakers,
empowered women and a lovely continental breakfast was enjoyed by all!
Tuesday 3/31/09-
Village Voice "Choice Eats"- The VV annual food and wine grand tasting event- at the 69th Armory, Lexington at 26th st.
Check out the Village voice.com for more information. Join over 100 top NYC restaurants and help benefit local food
pantries at the same time!
Vada Spa and Laser- "Day of Fashion and Beauty"- FREE!
Come and de-stress from the current economic climate!
11-7pm, choose one free treatment, lip/chin/eyebrow wax or a free acupuncture session.
30% off all services purchased on the day of the event.
Located at 387 6th ave.- www.vadaspa.com
Stevie Nicks- First ever In-store signing!- 7pm
Barnes and Noble-Union Square 33 east 17th st.
Visit nicksfix.com
Wednesday 4/1/09- April Fools Day (however these ARE REAL events!)
Jewish Lawyers Guild Annual Dinner- 6pm
Hilton NYC- 53rd st. and 6th ave
21st annual April Fools Day parade- 5th ave- 11am
Sat 4/4/09
Target First Saturdays Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy. 7pm-11pm
New York Mets Baseball -Exhibition Game- The new Citifield- 1pm www.mets.com
Ongoing Brooklyn Nightlife
Galapagos Arts Space- The Best spot on the Brooklyn side of the city!
Burlesque, aerial acts, trapeze artists, Baroque bands and so much more!
Where can you find live shows like this anymore? Galapagos that's where!
A great "cabaret style" venue, perfect for private parties and live shows alike.
Mini "pools" surround each cozy table. Great for singles, couples and families.
Fun staff, offbeat costumes and presentation. A must see in the heart of DUMBO.
Visit www.galapagosartspace.com for a full list of ongoing and upcoming events and to rent their space for your
next party!
** Galapagos is also a certified GREEN performing arts venue!
Enjoy!
