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Theater Watch: October Week One

Looking to impress a date by taking them to a quality NYC theater performance? Here’s a brief list of some of the best shows on the stage for the coming week.

The Oldest Boy - Mitzi E Newhouse Theater - Oct 9^th through Dec 28^th

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Beer Cruise Bottoms Out Near the Statue of Liberty

Those that were aboard the Craft Beer and Tasting Sail drinking cruise this last Saturday may have noticed something a bit strange when the boat simply stopped moving. Or maybe they were so busy they didn’t notice at all… who knows? Either way, this beer-themed cruise ended up bottoming out on the rocks near the Statue of Liberty.

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Classes and Workshops of the Week - September / October

Sometimes you want to spend an afternoon or a night learning something new. NYC has opportunities aplenty when it comes to finding fun and interesting classes and workshops where you can pick up new skills at (usually) reasonable prices. Here are a few of this week’s highlights.

Shekere Class - CumbeCenter for African and Diaspora Da - Sept 29^th

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Movie Watch: September 26th Releases

Nothing is as classic as the dinner and movie date, but finding the right movie is important to making sure that special someone isn’t bored to tears or running in fear. To help you out, I present the best of this week’s releases, so you can plan ahead.

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Trio Robs Restaurant with… A Machete?

Of all the strange weapons to use for a robbery, a recent crime in New York was facilitated by a machete. Even more bizarre, the trio of men that performed the robbery didn’t stop at grabbing the money - they took the entire register. I guess it’s easier to carry a cash register than it is to just shove a wad of cash into your pocket?

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Indulge in Houston’s Amazing Architecture

For couples that enjoy wandering around and seeing the most beautiful manmade things that their city has to offer, consider an architectural tour of Houston. There are many great buildings to see and here are a few of the most popular. One great destination is RiceUniversity. Their administration building is but one magnificent structure you’ll encounter there. Or stop by the Alley Theatre, a strange and unusual building that was designed specifically with the intention of creating something unique.

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Utah’s best parks

Utah has some of the most amazing scenery in the country. Visiting Utah’s parks is a great way to take in the sights without breaking the bank. Here are our picks for the top three parks in Utah.

Canyonlands National Park

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Strange Grounds Coffee

Feel like going out for a cup of coffee? Take your date to Strange Grounds Coffee in Southwest Denver. From the unicorn poop cookies to the open mic nights, you are sure to have a wonderful time together!

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

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NYC Urban Legends - A Time Traveler in Times Square?

Here’s one of the more interesting urban legends to make its way through New York’s history. Apparently, some time back in 1950, a man appeared in Times Square, popping in from out of nowhere. According to “witnesses” he looked confused and was dressed in Victorian clothes. Then he got hit by a car and died.

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Strange and Exotic Events Watch - August 16th

Want to try something a little bit different? Lucky for you, NYC is big enough that all sorts of unique and unusual things are happening all throughout the year. Here are a few taking place this week.

702 Punchlines & Pregnant: The Jackie Mason Musical - Broadway Comedy Club - Open Run

Check out this off-Broadway musical comedy that follows the tale of the love affair between famous comedian Jackie Mason and the writer’s mother. It’s one of the stranger things you might see on the stage, but worth it if you enjoy a good laugh.

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