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May 25, 2010 - Sep 28, 2010

Harlem Meer Performance Festival  

Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Eastside from 106th to 110th Street, Central Park
212 860 1370
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If you love music, especially Latin, jazz, and blues, this festival is for you, on Sundays from 2PM to 4PM.

Jul 03, 2010 - Sep 04, 2010

P.S.I. Warm Up  

22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City
202 785 0072
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A unique event that manages to seamlessly bring partying, art appreciation and live music all together.

Sep 24-26, 2010

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox  

One East 161st Street, South Bronx
718 293 1786
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The Yankees as they host their biggest rival, the Boston Red Sox, at Yankee Stadium.
Stay with us at Hudson rates from $389.

Sep 13, 2010

New York Jets vs Baltimore Ravens  

50 State Highway 120,, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the first game of the regular season as the Jets take on the Ravens- kickoff at 7PM.
Stay at Hudson with rates from $339

Sep 19, 2010

New York Jets vs New England Patriots  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the Jets take on the Patriots- kickoff at 4:15PM.
Stay at Hudson with rates from $339

Oct 11, 2010

New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the New York Jets as they take on the Minnesota Vikings- kickoff at 8:30PM.
Stay at Hudson with rates from $219

Oct 31, 2010

New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers  

50 State Highway Park 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the Jets as they take on the Packers in the Meadowlands- kickoff at 1PM.
Stay at Hudson with rates from $389

Nov 21, 2010

New York Jets vs Houston Texans  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the New York Jets as they host the Houston Texans
Stay at Hudson with rates from $359

Nov 25, 2010

New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the Jets as they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals- kickoff at 8:20PM
Stay at Hudson with rates from $359

Dec 12, 2010

New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the Jets as they take on the Miami Dolphins in the Meadowlands
Stay at Hudson with rates from $419

Jan 02, 2011

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
800 469 5387
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Come see the Jets as they take on the Buffalo Bills
Stay at Hudson with rates from $269

Sep 02, 2010

New York Giants vs New England Patriots  

50 State Highway 120, Meadowlands, NJ
201 935 8111
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Come see the Giants take on the Patriots in the Meadowlands- kickoff at 7PM.
Stay at Hudson with rates from $299

Aug 30, 2010 - Sep 02, 2010

New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics  

One East 161st Street, South Bronx
718 293 1786
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Yankees host the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium
Stay with us at Hudson rates from $239.

Sep 3-5, 2010

New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays  

One East 161st Street, South Bronx
718 293 1786
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The second three-day showdown of the summer between the Yankees and Blue Jays.
Stay with us at Hudson rates from $359.

Sep 6-8, 2010

New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles  

One East 161st Street, South Bronx
718 293 1786
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Yankees go head-to-head against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.
Stay with us at Hudson rates from $259.

Sep 20-23, 2010

New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays  

One East 161st Street, South Bronx
718 293 1786
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Witness the second three-day match-up between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium.
Stay with us at Hudson rates from $449.

Feb 15-16, 2011

Engage! Expo 2011  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Coverage includes virtual worlds, games, virtual goods, social media, web-enabled toys and mobile devices.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Mar 7-9, 2011

International Beauty Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Where Beauty Means Business. The largest and longest running professional beauty event in the world.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $209.

Jan 9-12, 2011

Retail's BIG Show 2011  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The National Retail Federation 100th Annual Convention & EXPO is the retail industry's most comprehensive educational forum and trade show floor. For over 100 years, retailers have gathered in New York City to learn, explore, and network.
Stay with us at Royalton, Hudson or Morgans rates from $179.

Jun 01, 2010 - Sep 06, 2010

Central Park Summer Stage  

Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
212 360 2756
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Right in the middle of central park, Summer Stage is the ideal location for outdoor concerts. Shows feature emerging acts to well known like The Flaming Lips.

Mar 3-6, 2011

Armory Arts Week  

5th Street and the West Side Highway, Pier 92
800 677 6278
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A modern and innovative secondary marketplace held at Pier 92 that showcases modern and contemporary works from private collections.
Stay with us rates from $209: Hudson, Morgans and Royalton

Mar 6-8, 2011

International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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A Perfect Balance of Wellness, Body & Business. Formerly American Spa Expo this is the premier East Coast event for the spa and skincare industry.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $209.

Jan 9-11, 2011

Accessories the Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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AccessoriesTheShow is an edited tradeshow covering every category of accessories.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

May 15-18, 2011

National Stationery Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The National Stationery Show is the premiere market for stationery resources in the United States.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $269.

Mar 17-20, 2011

International Vision Expo  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Conference topics include Modern Eyecare, Pharmacology, Refractive Surgery, Anterior Disease, Practice Management, Posterior Segment Disease, Binocular Vision, Low Vision & Geriatrics, Sports Vision, Advanced Contact Lenses, Clinical Optometry,Ophthalmic Sales, Essentials for Assistants & Technicians, Optical Technology, etc.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $209.

Mar 29-31, 2011

Interphex  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The latest innovations and technological advancements occurring across the Pharmaceutical industry.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $209.

Jan 9-11, 2011

Moda Manhattan  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Moda Manhattan provides a concise mix of carefully juried RTW designed to meet the needs of RTW buyers of better bridge and designer collections. The shows’ well-merchandised floor and its intimate, made-to-order ambiance brings to mind the elegance of fine showrooms coupled with the best amenities and visual display.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $239.

Mar 22-24, 2011

The ASI Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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With more distributors within the New York City metro area than any other region in the country, ASI New York provides a dynamic environment for suppliers and distributors to conduct business.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $249.

May 15, 2011

International Contemporary Furniture Fair  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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More than 23,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, facility managers, wholesalers, store design professionals, hotel and restaurant designers, manufacturers, students, and members of the general public.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $239.

May 15-18, 2011

The Supply Side  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The Supply Side brings together manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers from the social stationery, giftware and graphic arts industries. P
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $269.

May 23-26, 2011

Book Expo America  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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If you are involved in the book publishing industry, BookExpo America is the only industry event where you can experience the entire scope of book publishing from the U.S. and the world - all in one place, all at one time.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $219.

Apr 22, 2011 - May 01, 2011

New York International Auto Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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NYIAS showcases the hottest cars from concept to production.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $209.

Mar 19-20, 2011

The 18th Original GLBT Expo  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The Original GLBT Expo Welcomes Rainbow Wedding Network, the Largest Gay Wedding Expo in the nation and The Passport Magazine Travel Show.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $229.

May 15-17, 2011

Surtex  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Commercial art and design for sale and license to numerous industries: decorative fabrics, linens and domestics, contract textiles, wall coverings, floor coverings, apparel textiles, stationery, greeting cards, giftwrap and other paper products, tabletop, giftware, toys, ceramics, packaging and publishing. Tools for the design industry: CAD/CAM, digital printing, publications, services.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $269.

Feb 21-23, 2011

Fashion Coterie  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Showing Fall/Winter Footwear Collections for 2011.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Jul 13, 2010 - Jul 15, 2011

Texworld USA  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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International business platform offering a wide array of high creativity fabrics with an excellent price / quality relationship.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $185.

Feb 26-28, 2011

New York Times Travel Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Enjoy cultural performances, seminars by travel experts and great giveaways too.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Jan 19-23, 2011

New York National Boat Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Recognized as THE place to see the latest and greatest in boating.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Feb 26-28, 2011

New York Wine Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The New York Wine Expo is a three-day exposition catering to both the general public and the trade in the nation's hub. Don't miss this opportunity to sample over 600 wines from over 170 winemakers from around the globe in the Grand Tasting.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Feb 13-16, 2011

American International Toy Fair®  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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With over 20,000 attendees, 350,000 square feet of exhibit space, 100,000 products with over 7,000 never before seen in the world, 1200+ exhibitors, 1000 global media representatives, the latest updates on Safety legislation and what they mean for your business and four days under one roof to do an entire year’s worth of business, Toy Fair is where the industry gathers.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Mar 7-9, 2011

Children's Club  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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Juvenile and infant apparel.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $209.

Oct 7-10, 2010

New York City Wine & Food Festival  

Various locations through out Meatpacking District, Select landmark settings such as the DUMBO section of Brooklyn
866 969 2933
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Events ranged from extravagant walk-around tastings to educational wine and food pairing seminars led by the industry's biggest names, to kids-oriented interactive cooking experiences, to local events incorporating the businesses in the host area, the Meatpacking District.

Jan 15, 2011

Poly Floor Hockey  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center
212 216 2000
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Peter Aquilone Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament with Special Olympics.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Jan 21-23, 2011

New York International Motorcycle Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The New York International Motorcycle Show exhibits the latest motorcycles models and accessories including apparel, ATV accessories, fairing and parts, goggles and eyewear, helmets, leather, novelties, off road products, parts and performance products.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Feb 21-23, 2011

Curve New York  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Galleria
212 216 2000
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Lingerie, Swimwear and the latest trends.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $189.

Feb 28, 2011 - Mar 02, 2011

International Restaurant & Food Service Show  

655 West 34th Street, Javits Center 
212 216 2000
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The Show is an annual gathering of international foodservice industry professionals, and will feature 105,000 square feet of exhibits and special events.
Stay at Hudson, Morgans or Royalton rates from $199.

Ongoing

Complimentary WiFi during your stay  

All Morgans Hotel Group Properties
800 697 1791
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Register for MY ACCOUNT and book via morganshotelgroup.com between July 1, 2010 and August 30, 2010 and receive complimentary in-room internet access throughout your stay.

Culturefix  UrbanDaddy Recommendation

9 Clinton Street, Lower East Side
646 863 7171
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Once upon a time, a bar could just be a bar. Yet in the bold landscape of 21st-century nightlife, watering holes of all stripes aspire to be more—movie theaters, barbershops, ice-capped vodka caves lit by torchlight (any day now). Today, we bring you word of what we can best describe as a giant Lower East Side lounge/art scene/hipster Circuit City with the soul of a vintage nightclub.

Bergino Baseball Clubhouse  UrbanDaddy Recommendation

67 E 11th Street, NoLita
212 226 7150
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You've been distracted. And we can't blame you: you might be out hunting down a Malian World Cup ref right now. But today, heading into Father's Day weekend, we'd like to point you in the direction of a little store that's here to remind you that the pageantry, nationalism and crazy hair of the World Cup will soon be gone. And baseball will still be there for you, even if that baseball is made of crocodile skin...

Shootin' & Drinkin'  UrbanDaddy Recommendation

, Catskills

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Whiskey. Shotguns. Golf carts. The last time you mixed all three together, Hunter S. Thompson was involved and you ended up swearing off golf carts forever. But forever is so rarely forever, and we've met some folks who might be able to persuade you to get back on the four-wheeled electric pony. And they're providing the requisite supply of guns and booze. Introducing Shootin' & Drinkin', your chance to drink a curated selection of handcrafted New York State whiskeys and incinerate clay targets launched into the sky for the sole purpose of destruction.

Le Jardin Bistro  

25 Cleveland Place, SoHo
212 343 9599
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The backyard garden is wonderful during the summer with overhead grape vines and candles. Serving classic French cuisine this is a great place for a relaxing lunch, brunch or dinner.

The High Line  

Gansevoort Street to 34thth Street, Westside
212 500 6035
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Beautiful park that runs through three great neighborhoods: the Meatpacking District, Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen. Beautiful views of the city and easy access to much that the westside has to offer.

Classic Stage Company  

136 East 13th Street, East Village
212 677 4210
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Innovative Off-Broadway featuring works from smarties like Steve Martin and Virginia Woolf.

P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center  

22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City
718 784 2084
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An affiliate of MoMA, the revamped public school devoted (solely) to contemporary art. Recognized as a defining force of the alternative space movement, P.S.1 stands out from major arts institutions through its cutting-edge approach to exhibitions.

The New York Botanical Gardens  

Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, The Bronx
718 817 8700
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Feel as though you've been whisked away to the beautiful lush countryside by visiting this 250-acre escape from the city. The ideal location to celebrate Earth Month and rejoice in the coming of warmer weather. Enjoy the amazing horticultural exhibits dispersed through out gardens, theaters and greenhouses.

Rock Of Ages  

Brooks Atkinson Theater - 256 West 47th Street, Theater District
800 745 3000
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A naive small town young woman meets the city rocker and they jam to the best tunes of the 80's. All the hair-band hits from groups like Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Journey, and more! You'll be rocking in your chairs and dancing in the aisles to this funky 80's based musical.

International Center of Photography  

1133 Avenue of the Americas, Midtown
212 857 0000
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Elegant midtown museum dedicated to the art of the photograph, from Diane Arbus to Helmut Newton, from fashion to photojournalism.

MoMA  

11 West 53 Street, Midtown
212 708 9400
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Newly renovated and stunning, the huge midtown space (it’s more than twice the size of the original) designed by Yoshio Taniguchi houses more than 150,000 paintings, sculptures, videos, as well as a swank restaurant, cafe, and outdoor garden space.

New York Public Library  

Fifth Avenue, Midtown
212 340 0849
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An oasis of calm in the middle of the city. Exhibitions will delight literary types. And don’t miss the beautiful Rose Reading Room.

Sunshine Theater  

143 East Houston Street, Lower East Side
212 358 7709
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Need a New York movie experience? This is the new place for indie films downtown.

Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts  

262 West 38th Street, Midtown
212 726 1529
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What better way to get to know New York than on a scavenger hunt? Discover parts of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters, the Financial District, and the zoo that you never knew existed. Bring a team or come alone and they’ll assign you to one.

Eyebeam  

540 West 21st Street, Chelsea
718 222 3982
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Architects Diller and Scofidio have created NYC’s most wired museum, a temple to art, culture, and technology.