Outsider Art Fair 2013

Expect to find works by both legendary and newly discovered artists!
Location: Center 548/ 548 West 22nd Street/New York, NY 10011

Founded by Sanford Smith in 1993, the Outsider Art Fair soon became a critical and commercial success and the leading, annual event in the field of Outsider, Self-Taught and Folk Art. Recognized for its maverick spirit, the fair played a vital role in building a passionate collecting community as crowds flocked annually to New York’s Puck Building, the event’s original site during its first 15 years.
Under Wide Open Arts, a new company formed by art dealer Andrew Edlin, the Outsider Art Fair has moved to Chelsea at the site of the former Dia Foundation and will continue to provide a dynamic atmosphere for dealers to showcase compelling and unusual artworks. The 2013 fair will also add new elements, including the sponsorship of guest curatorial projects and other special events. Visitors to the fair can expect to find prime examples of works by both legendary and newly discovered artists.

The Outsider Art Fair, a place to discover the Henry Dargers of the world, returns with its 21st edition. Now under the management of Wide Open Arts, a company formed by gallerist and art brut artist champion Andrew Edlin, this year’s fair takes place at the old Dia space in Chelsea and promises the same dynamic atmosphere of fairs past. Stop in to peruse art by both legendary and newly discovered self-taught artists or perhaps take in a talk or panel discussion. Also slated, is a special exhibit highlighting Renaldo Kuhler’s Rocaterrania. A preview gala kicks things off on Thursday night January 31, 2013 and the fair runs through Sunday February 3, 2013.

(FlashForward Friday) Jan 25, 2013 – Jan 31, 2013

There are so many wonderfully amazing things to do on and off the standard New York City Grid. We are here to help provide you with ideas of what to do while you’re in NYC. If you are in New York City the week of January 25th through till January 31st 2013, then read below to find some great activities from our Flash Forward Friday.

Friday January 25th 2013

American Folk Art Museum free music Fridays each Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the museum trustees and staff invite the public to explore the galleries free of charge, enjoy refreshments in the cafe, and enjoy live music in the stunning atrium. Cost: Free.
Saturday January 26th 2013
The Circus at Webster Hall at the end of the 19th century, Webster Hall opened its doors to welcome the people of New York and the citizens of the world. Improper Bohemians, costumed revelers, and working artists mixed with the music. They danced, laughed, and glimpsed the future in an air of excitement and anticipation. Now, at the dawning of a new era, people unite and Webster Hall is reborn to welcome you home. Come celebrate the fusion of human spirit at Circus Saturdays! Cost: $15 advance $30 door.

Sunday January 27th 2013

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Stop by Madison Square Garden as the Knicks look to make their last season as the city’s only basketball club memorable! Cost from: $71.00

Monday January 28th 2013

Johnny Winter live at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill for over 30 years, Johnny Winter has been a guitar hero without equal. Signing to Columbia records in 1969, Johnny immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues a prime combination for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Constantly shifting between simple country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson, to all-out electric slide guitar blues-rock, – Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues-rock and American Southern rock (a la the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd.) Throughout the ’70s and ’80s, Johnny was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.

Tuesday January 29th 2013

Celebrate customer Appreciation Month at Barbetta Restaurant by receiving a 25% Discount on all menus Lunch Dinner and Supper Including our Prix-Fixe Menu which will be running all night (The discount does not include alcoholic beverages).For reservations (212) 246-9171.Visit our website for more information: www.barbettarestaurant.com.

Wednesday January 30th 2013

Join Lisa Lampanelli at the Apollo Theater. This equal opportunity offender is a regular on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows. She recently joined the ranks of comic greats and added her first ever one-hour HBO comedy special, “Long Live the Queen,” to her resume, with a CD and DVD of the special to follow.

Thursday January 31st 2013

Symphony Space is a performing arts center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan offering programs in theatre, film, literature, music, dance and family. Come out unwine at Symphony Space, free music Thursday’s, enjoy the weekly live music, no cover charge.

Tourism Tuesday Road Trip: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Brooklyn is but one of the five boroughs of New York City, with a population of 2.5 million. Brooklyn was an independent city with a rich history of its own that became part of New York City in 1898.
It is a borough filled with the energy of diverse groups, with many neighborhoods offering authentic ethnic cuisines. While Brooklyn is one of the most densely populated areas in the United States, there are far more private homes than apartment buildings.
The Heart of Brooklyn area is a traditional example of using urban space on a grand scale, and includes the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, which was designed by the same landscape architect who designed Manhattan‘s Central Park.
Brooklyn is undergoing a renaissance, with a major new park, a sports and entertainment center and museums — not to mention fertile areas for business development. Many arts groups have found Brooklyn a congenial home, partly because real estate is much more reasonable than in Manhattan.
Yes, when people think of New York City, they‘re mostly thinking of Manhattan. A visit to Brooklyn will change that. Brooklyn has its own powerful allure, and no single trip can explore all of it. Royal Luxury Limousines encourage you to take a road trip through Brooklyn, making many stops along the way. Just a few attraction listed below will fill your trip with many things to see, learn, and do while in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Bridge Park
Offering an iconic view of lower Manhattan across the East River, Brooklyn Bridge Park first opened in 2010 on a site with historic resonance to the Revolutionary War.
The park‘s 85 acres include play areas for children, sports fields, a picnic peninsula for fresh-cooked meals and fishing and boating.
Jane‘s Carousel in the Fulton Ferry part of the park is a restored 1922 carousel with 48 horses and three chariots. It was the first carousel to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Building 92, Brooklyn Navy Yard
The newest Brooklyn museum is Building 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The yard was established in 1801 as one of the nation‘s first five shipyards and during World War II employed 70,000 people. It was decommissioned in 1966.
After decades of neglect, the yard has acquired new life as an industrial park that is home to many small businesses. The museum offers tours of yard facilities which have been preserved. The second floor is the resource center, which houses photographs and artifacts.

Brooklyn Museum
Housed in a 560,000-square-foot, Beaux-Arts building, the Brooklyn Museum is one of the largest in the country. With roots back to the early 19th century, most of the museum‘s 1.5 million pieces were acquired in the early 20th century.
Although only a fraction of its total holdings are on view at any time, its commitment to Western and non-Western art is reflected in exhibitions of American, European, African, Asian, Islamic and Ancient Egyptian culture.
The museum offers daily guided tours and audio tours.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Founded in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden occupies 52 acres, with many specialty gardens and pavilions that are visited by 900,000 people annually.
The Japanese Hill and Pond Garden was constructed in 1915, renovated in 2000, and is the oldest of its kind in an American museum.
The Cranford Rose Garden is home to 1,400 kinds of roses, while the Shakespeare Garden has more than 80 plants mentioned in the Bard‘s plays. It was a gift from Henry Folger, who founded the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington.
Other gardens are designed for children and arranged by plant families to show their evolution. There are also three-climate controlled pavilions for tropical, warm weather and desert plants.

Brooklyn Academy of Music
A multiarts center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music dates to the mid-19th century and includes an opera house, a smaller theater, and movie theater and rehearsal space.
The academy became an important center for innovative performance arts — music, dance and theater — during the tenure of executive director Harvey Lichtenstein (1967-99). Upcoming productions include operas by New York City Opera, French baroque opera conducted by William Christie, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia and Dance Africa, jazz concerts, visual arts and talks.

Barclays Center
A multipurpose sports and entertainment arena, the Barclays Center opened in September with a concert by Jay-Z and is home to the Brooklyn Nets NBA team.
The indoor arena is the first built in New York City since 1969 and cost $1 billion. It was designed for basketball, seats more than 17,000 and offers a close connection to the action.

(Flashfoward Friday) Jan 18,2013 – Jan 24,2013

There are so many wonderfully amazing things to do on and off the standard New York City Grid. We are here to help provide you with ideas of what to do while you’re in NYC. If you are in New York City the week of January 18th through till January 24th 2013, then read below to find some great activities from our Flash Forward Friday.

Friday January 18th 2013

FOREPLAY presented by Dope Culture Society presents a titillating evening of great music, amazing art, phenomenal entertainers and beautiful people. This extraordinary evening of the arts is a resurgence of the passion and brilliance of the renaissance. Foreplay revolutionizes the nightlife experience. For the traveler it is a must see show. Enjoy some of the greatest independent American and International artists. 5:00 at Amarachi Lounge Cost: free.

Saturday January 19th 2013

Award-winning family film RACING DREAMS opens at the IFC CENTER! Winner, Best Documentary, Tribeca Film Festival “The best film of the year…an instant classic.” The Envelope, LA Times “An exciting, poignant tale of growing up fast with adult ambitions.” NY Magazine RACING DREAMS is a coming-of-age story about three kids who dream of one day racing in NASCAR. Academy Award nominated filmmaker, Marshall Curry.

Sunday January 20th 2013

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, watch the New York Rangers skate their way to victory at Madison Square Garden!

Monday January 21st 2013

Happy Feet 4-D Experience at Madame Tussauds, Happy Feet 4-D Experience Put on your dancing shoes and boogie with Mumble in Happy Feet 4-D Experience. Journey to Antarctica to meet a lively colony of Emperor Penguins faced with a diminishing food supply. Mumble sets out on an adventure to appeal to the better nature of humans and tries to reason with them to stop stealing the fish. Using courage and bravery. All Ages Prices: Adults- $36.00 Kids- $29.00 (Includes Museum Admission).

Tuesday January 22nd 2013

Free Study Groups & Proctored Tests – GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/SAT/LSAT at Manhattan Review in Midtown NYC. Do you want to broaden your horizon with new methods of studying? Could studying with others be more effective than studying alone? Manhattan Review is now offering free GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, SAT, and LSAT study groups at our New York City location close to Grand Central and Time Square. Our offices have conference room spaces for you to huddle and study together!

Wednesday January 23rd 2013

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum to Open Temporary Exhibition Showcasing The Legacy Of Space Shuttle Enterprise. “Space Shuttle Enterprise: A Pioneer” — a new exhibition that explores the history of Enterprise and its critical role in the development of the space shuttle — will open to the public on Thursday, January 17 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan.“Space Shuttle Enterprise: A Pioneer” introduces Enterprise. COST $24 – Adult $20 – Seniors (62+) $17 – Veterans $20 – College Students (w/valid ID) $19 – Youth (7-17) $12 – Child (3-6) Free for children under 2, members, retired and active military members.

Thursday January 24th 2013

New York: The Game – Text Message Scavenger Hunt. Embark on a text message scavenger hunt that shows you NYC’s most interesting sights and streets. Receive challenges right on your own cell phone and navigate the city to complete them. Explore a new area of the city in a fun and different way, or check out your favorite neighborhood and discover things you never knew existed. The Game features 10 Game Zones (8 neighborhoods, 2 museums). Grab a few friends, bring your family, or fly solo – any size group will do, plus discounts are available for groups of 8 or more. Getting started is easy since there’s no need to meet at a rigid time or place. Just activate your phone and go! Get in The Game now at www.newyorkthegame.com. Are you up to the challenge?**SAVE $5 with code: nyc.com** The Game can be played by text message or mobile web browser using any US cell phone carrier or using any international carrier on a phone with mobile web browser capabilities.

Tourism Tuesday Featuring The Empire State Building

A symbol of aspirations and dreams; beacon for the domestic and international tourist alike. This National Historic Landmark is the world’s most famous office building that soars a quarter mile over the heart of Manhattan. The Empire State Building is the most visited tourist attraction in New York City. This is why Royal Luxury Limousines is focusing our first Tourism Tuesday on this amazing landmark.

Visit The Observation Decks

The observatories on a clear day will allow visitors to see Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware and Pennsylvania from the 86th and 102nd floor. The glass-enclosed pavilion and open-air promenade offer a panoramic view from 1,050 feet above the city’s streets. If you head up another 200 feet, to the 102nd floor observatory, there is a serene and private perch in the middle of NYC.

Opened in 1931 this landmark has around four million visitors each year. For you’re viewing pleasure the observation decks are home to high-powered binoculars, and for those who need it, it’s wheelchair-accessible.

A Little About The Empire State Building

Did you know that this building soars an amazing 1,454 feet over Midtown Manhattan? This building has been deemed “Worlds Most Famous Office Building” Attracting first-rate tenants, with a diverse array of industries that are represented from around the world. The Broadcasting technology that this skyscraper contains, supports all the major FM radio stations and Major television stations in the New York Metropolitan market. The observatory is the world’s most beloved attraction and tourist destination in New York City.

Enrich Your Visit By Visiting The New Documentary-Style Exhibit On The 80th Floor

The Empire State Building is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, and as a special tribute to this global icon’s astonishing history, they are unveiling a permanent exhibit to showcase the astounding history, construction and engineering. Illustrating three main themes in this exhibit. The first main theme is about speed. Showcasing how the original construction took only eleven months starting on April 7, 1930 and the completion of this monumental office building was on March 31, 1931. Next you will see the Scale theme. This record-breaking tower is gigantic in every dimension, and required immense equipment and materials. It is the largest man-made structure in the world. Lastly, they focused on Steel as a theme. Intricately designed the buildings’ steel frame is made with remarkable proportions. Every aspect of the construction is extraordinary.

This exhibit shares remarkable facts, and reproductions of nostalgic mementos and photos that showcase over 3,400 workers who helped to make this historic building. This also showcases documents and stunning period photographs, architectural renderings and sketches, daily bookkeeping, construction notes and so much more.

Visit Any Day Of The Year

The Empire State Building welcomes visitors 365 days a year from 8:00a.m till 2:00a.m. When you go to the Empire State Building don’t forget to visit all the restaurants and shops that are located in the main lobby to help enhance your experience.

Royal Luxury Limousines Brings You A Close Up Of World Renowned Central Park

New York City is renowned for its many features, attractions, Broadway shows, Nightlife, and some of the greatest tourist attractions in the world. When visiting New York City Royal Luxury Limousines suggest that you stop in and visit Central Park. There is something to discover there for everyone. From sports, guided tours, or relaxing in this extraordinary park.

Learning About Central Park

Have you ever wondered how big the park actually is? There are 843 acres, which actually equals 6% of Manhattan’s acreage. 150 acres are in 7 waterbodies; 250 are of lawn, and 136 are woodlands. If you were to walk the whole length of the park, you would have to walk 6 miles. Other than having a large amount of land for all your park pleasures, this park is host to 21 playgrounds. These are spread throughout the park in different locations. If you are looking for a more artistic view of the park, it offers 48 fountains, sculptures, and monuments. Central Park is host to 275 species of migratory birds for your viewing pleasure, and gives you a great chance to take some pictures of birds you may not see elsewhere. There are also eight designated quiet zones for all your relaxing pleasures.

Discover All That Central Park Has To Offer You

Enjoy The Woodland

The Conservancy provides visitors with a series if tools and programs to help experience all 130 acres of woodland that you wouldn’t be able to enjoy otherwise. The park has three woodlands, The Rumble, The North Woods and The Hallett Nature Sanctuary. These provide an oasis of nature in the most densely built urban environments around the world. Although you may think, these parks are natural, they, have in, fact been specially designed to provide visitors a rustic escape from their urban life.

Try Something Different With The Harlem Meer Social Hour

When you want time out, but don’t want to be stuck in a crowed bar, or nightclub, you can come on down to the Harlem Meer Social Hour. Here you will be introduced to a new way to enjoy happy hour. Every Thursday from 6:30pm till 8pm the Conservancy host a different program from nature walks, live jazz, composting workshops, seasonal cooking demonstrations, book signings and readings, film screening and much more. The program is free to all adults who want to try something different.

Things To Enjoy During Your Visit

If you travel with your pet, there is a program that’s called central Park Paws that allows you and your pet to walk through the park and meet other owners and the dogs can play and burn off their energy. If you enjoy softball or baseball, you can sit and watch a game on any of the 26 ball fields. Do you have a love of checkers or chess? Then you can play against other individuals in the park at the chess & checkers’ house, while surrounded by the parks natural beauty. Finish the day off, relaxing at the catch-and-release fishing center.

There is so much to do in Central Park, that you could spend the whole day there and not see or experience even half of what this amazing park has to offer. There’s a reason this park is known around the world, you should stop in and find out why for yourself.

(Flashfoward Friday) | Jan 4, 2013 – Jan 10, 2013

There are so many wonderfully amazing things to do on and off the standard New York City Grid. We are here to help provide you with ideas of what to do while you’re in NYC. If you are in New York City the week of January 4th through till January 10th 2013, then read below to find some great activities from our Flash Forward Friday.

Friday January 4th 2013

Good Morning America-Have you always wanted to be among the crowd that is standing out in Time Square, waving posters, and trying to get the attention of the television camera, then go inside and enjoy the show? This is your chance! Join Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Sam Champion, and Chris Cuomo today from 7am-9am. You can fill out an online form on the Good Morning America’s website to reserve your FREE tickets.

Saturday January 5th 2013

Bodies The Exhibition-This extraordinary exhibit unveils the numerous complex systems of our organs’, tissues and more. With the help of real donated bodies, you can see how you look when in motion, how a fetus looks within it’s mother. You can understand your body in a detailed depth you never thought possible with this amazing exhibition. Doors open at 10:00am at South Street Seaport. Adult: $27.50 Senior’s (Over 60): $23.50 Child (4 – 12): $21.50 Child (0 – 3): Free

Sunday January 6th 2013

Adventures With Dora and Diego-If you have young kids, you more than likely have heard of Dora and Diego. You’ve watched them on TV, now you can enjoy them at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan at 9:00am. Sit back and enjoy new adventures within the rain forest with Diego. Help him to get ready as he awaits a party at Dora’s house. $11 – Adults and children $7 – seniors

Monday January 7th 2013

Oktoberfest NYC-This world-famous inspired German festival celebration is the largest in NYC. Go to the beer hall and receive complimentary general admission. Enjoy German food and beer. You can reserve a table with standard bar service for a small investment. Doors open at 11:00am at the Oktoberfest NYC

Tuesday January 8th 2013

Burlesque And Cabaret Classes At Fit, Fab And Sexy-This Broadway Sassy class will have you dancing like Catherine Zeta did in Jones In Chicago. If you’re looking to add a little sass and class to your dance routine, or just have always wanted to give burlesque dancing a try, then this is a great night out for you and only cost between $10-$20 for the 90-minute class. 3:00pm at the Center For Remembering and Sharing.

Wednesday January 9th 2013

Science Playground-Have fun and educate your children in this 60,000 square foot outdoor science playground. This is perfect for kids and adults alike. Loaded with seesaws and slides, explore the principles of balance, motion, sight, sound, and simple machines. This playground includes over two-dozen playground elements, landscaped park, outdoor dining area, and protects your kids because the surface is made with six-inch thick rubber. $11 – Adults $8 – Children: (2-17, college w/ID) $8 – seniors (age 62 & over), and starts at 9:00am

Thursday January 10th 2013

Thursday Rooftop Happy Hour At The Empire Hotel Rooftop- Located at 44 West 63rd Street. The live DJ that plays House, Top40, Hip-Hop, Mash-ups and much more music plays the music. So let loose and join the party at 6:00pm-3am best of all it’s free to get in. So kick off your weekend just right.

Royal Luxury’s Introduction to Tourism Tuesday

Striving to become leader in the transportation and entertainment industry, we are always looking for new ways to make our customers traveling experiences as simple as possible. This is why we are excited to announce that in 2013, we will be adding “Tourism Tuesday” to our website features.

What Is Tourism Tuesday All About?

Each Tuesday we will be posting an in depth look at one feature of New York City. One week may be New York Hotels. Providing information on the most exclusive hotels or the best hotels to lodge at when you are on a tight budget and all it’s services, surrounding entertainment, cost, or any other pieces of information that you may find useful.

The following week we could take a look into the best shows on and off Broadway. The prices for these shows, things to do before and after a show that can all be found in the same area. The best tours when you’re on a budget or when price is not an issue for all your sight seeing adventures. We will work our way through attractions that New York City is famous for, and ones they may not be known for.

Of course we cannot forget shopping! One thing to do when visiting NYC is to shop. We will dive into where’s hot, where’s not, where to shop when money is no object, or the best designer stores that are meant for any budget. Of course while in NYC you need to know the most dynamic and diverse restaurants to dine in, and where to find them, along with what price range you should be looking at. We will be including spas that will meet all of your relaxation needs and many more highlights to be found while visiting New York City.

We will look at items from a business trip perspective to a family vacation, or a weekend away with friends. Our goal is to provide individuals with as much information all located on one web page for all their requirements while in New York City.

Offering More Than The Average Website

Our Tourism Tuesday will be a great addition to our new Flash Forward Fridays. Our Flash Forward Friday posts will highlight the most popular attractions, Broadway events, Activities to do, and nightlife clubbing in New York City in the upcoming week.

Royal Luxury Limousine is already the leader in providing a vast range of limos for all your special days, corporate events, business trips, and girls or guys’ nights out on the town, for the big game, or any other reason you need to hire a limousine. With fifteen customized limos to suit your taste, we offer our valued customers the option that if they want a vehicle that is not on our website, to let us know, and we will find it for you.

Royal Luxury is aiming to be your one stop shop for all your New York City informational needs, and transportation requirements.