A special advertising section in New York magazine's 6/28 - 7/5, 2010 issue
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American Ballet Theatre
The best of the best get an exclusive showcase at American Ballet Theatre’s Repertory Festival of Ballet’s Masters June 28–July 3 at the Metropolitan Opera House. Choose from a treasure trove of one-act ballets from master choreographers in All-Classic, All-American, and All-Ashton programs or enjoy ABT Premieres—3 ABT commissions spanning the Company’s early days in the 1940’s to the present day. For tickets and information please visit abt.org or call 212-362-6000.
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Bowlmor
The New York City’s longest continuously running bowling alley makes sure kids have the best time possible. Bumpers and bowling ramps help kids learn how to bowl, and the menu features foods that kids will love including pizza, chicken fingers, mini burgers and a variety of sweet deserts. On weekends, kids can dive into Carnival, Bowlmor’s 16,000 square foot, Coney Island-themed venue.
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The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Located on a hilltop in Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century, the destination offers special events throughout the summer for children ages 4 to 12 and their families.
metmuseum.org/cloisters
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Guggenheim Museum
Join in the fun at the Guggenheim this summer! Guggenheim Family Membership delivers a host of benefits, including free admission for two adults and children under 18 years at all Guggenheim museums (New York, Venice, Berlin, and Bilbao); access to private members-only viewings; savings on all public programs and classes for kids, tweens, and teens; and 10% savings at Cafe 3, The Wright and the Guggenheim Store.
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John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean
A magical, musical, glow-in-the-dark, interactive undersea adventure for kids of all ages! NY1 exclaims John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean™ is “A dazzling production!” and Time Out New York calls it “Absolutely Magical!” It’s jam-packed with original music ranging from swing to R&B; to Big Band and it’s a blast from the first big splash to the last wave goodbye.
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The Joyce Theater
This summer, Chelsea’s intimate Joyce Theater offers some of the most delightfully exuberant artists performing today, including: Savion Glover (June 21–July 10) and Pilobolus (July 12–August 7). The company’s annual July romp features three exciting premieres, including a collaboration with all-ages rocker Dan Zanes. Tickets start at $10.
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King Tut NYC Discovery Times Square Exposition
The treasures from King Tut’s tomb are visiting New York City for the first time in a generation. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is open seven days a week at the Discovery Times Square Exposition, adjacent to Broadway and Times Square. The National Geographic exhibition contains 130 artifacts of exceptional beauty from the tombs of King Tut, his royal contemporaries and several family members.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The city’s cultural mecca, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, offers a wide variety of family friendly activities all summer, including Midsummer Night Swing June 29–July 17 in Damrosch Park; Kids Dance on Saturday, July 17, with Pierre Dulaine; and the 40th annual edition of Out of Doors, the popular free outdoor summer festival of music and dance including Family Day on Saturday, August 7.
midsummernightswing.org
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New York Hall of Science
Journey to the Amazon without leaving New York in Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes & Other Riches. The bilingual exhibition, on view through August 22, shows visitors the “Seven Perils” that dwell in the River and engage in hands-on activities like wrestling with a life-size sculpted anaconda. There’s also the city’s largest Science Playground, Rocket Park Mini Golf, and 450 hands-on exhibits.
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92nd Street YJazz in July Summer Festival
It’s a jazz-lover’s dream at the annual Festival, July 20–29, with performances by dozens of the greatest stars in jazz. The festival includes Hooray for Hollywood starring songs from great movies; a tribute to the legendary Jimmy Heath; a salute to the partnership of Billie Holiday and Lester Young; a show devoted to Jerome Kern; and Postcard from Brazil spotlighting rhythms like the bossa nova and the samba.
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