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'Book of Mormon' tickets on sale for 'South Park' fans
NewYorkologyThe South Park guys may already be jabbing their stick at Broadway’s business practices, as they’ve quietly launched the website for their “Book of Mormon” musical and announced “exclusive pre-sale...
JAY-Z , Charlie Rose set Brooklyn Museum chat date
NewYorkologyTickets will go on sale at noon today for JAY-Z in conversation with Charlie Rose at the Brooklyn Museum, the museum announced this morning. The Nov. 18 interview will take place...
Opening night tickets for Pee-Wee, 'Elling,' 'Elf,' more
NewYorkologyFive more Broadway shows have opening nights scheduled through the end of 2010 and all five have tickets on sale to the general public. Usually the after-party requires a separate...
Met to repatriate Tut treasures, with Times Sq detour
NewYorkologyThe Metropolitan Museum of Art said today it will repatriate 19 small King Tut items in its collection — including a bronze dog and a sphinx bracelet — after a...
Governors Island opens for Castle Williams preview
NewYorkologyOpening for rare access during the off-season, Governors Island on Saturday will allow a free sneak peek at the Castle Williams renovations and exhibitions, the National Park Service announced today. Reservations...
Fraunces Tavern restaurant nears reopening
NewYorkologyClosed since February, the restaurant at downtown’s Fraunces Tavern Museum is preparing to reopen by Dec. 1, the new operators today told NewYorkology via e-mail. “The official opening of Fraunces Tavern...
Shake Shack confirms Brooklyn location
NewYorkology“IT’S OFFICIAL: SHAKE SHACK IS COMING TO BROOKLYN!” is the news from the Brooklyn Borough Hall press office, which will host a press conference this afternoon. The burger stand with the...
Veterans Day deals at 'Lombardi,' Intrepid, Wollman Rink
NewYorkologyA number of New York City venues this week are offering special discounts and deals for Veterans Day. The Broadway production of “Lombardi” is offering $40 tickets through Thursday for for...
Pop-up Wired Store opens Nov. 19 in NoHo
NewYorkologyThe annual holiday pop-up Wired Store will open Nov. 19 in the former Tower Records space at 692 Broadway, a company spokesperson told NewYorkology. Online shopping of the gears and gadgets,...
NYC Marathon 2010 pictures and video for 2010
NewYorkologyHere’s the first batch of pictures from today’s marathon, taken in Bay Ridge. More to come. Picture credits: Amy Langfield/NewYorkology....
Open on Thanksgiving 2010: Broadway, museums, shops
NewYorkologyAlthough the parade and the food are the main attractions, a lot of other New York City places will be open Nov. 25, 2010 on Thanksgiving Day. Here are the...
Review: Peters, Stritch shine in lacklustre 'Night Music'
NewYorkologyNewYorkology’s theater writer Alexandra Farkas checks in with a review of the revival of “A Little Night Music” which was granted extended life on Broadway when Elaine Stritch and Bernadette...
Lionel trains to open holiday pop-up shop
NewYorkologyLionel trains this Sunday will open a holiday pop-up shop across from Bryant Park, featuring fully operational train layouts and dozens of trains on display. The store will stock sets such...
Pompeii artifacts coming to Times Square in March
NewYorkologyOnce the King Tut exhibition in Times Square closes in January, preparations will begin to bring artifacts from ancient Pompeii to space in the former New York Times building. “Life and...
Kerfuffle at Museum of the American Gangster
NewYorkologyIt’s not fair to call it a mafia war, but all is not well at the Museum of the American Gangster, which opened earlier this year on St. Marks Place. The...
Free Veterans Day meals at Bryant Park Grill
NewYorkologyThere will be free lunch — and free dinner — for uniformed military on Veterans Day at a handful of New York City restaurants, including Bryant Park Grill and Robert...
Empire State's Nov. lighting schedule: election, marathon
NewYorkologyThe Empire State Building, which is now officially on Twitter, this month will light up for several events and special occasions, including Election Day, the ING Marathon, Thanksgiving and opening...
Junior's Cheesecake marks 60th with 60-cent slices
NewYorkologyThe original Junior’s Cheesecake location in downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday will celebrate its 60th anniversary by selling slices of its award-winning dessert for 60 cents. The 60-cent plain slice will be...
LEGO launches Rockefeller Center kit
NewYorkologySince June, shoppers have been able to visit the LEGO Store in Rockefeller Center and starting today they’ll be able to take 30 Rock home. The LEGO Architecture: Rockefeller Center model...
New NYC condoms to debut at Halloween Parade
NewYorkologyThe limited-edition official New York City condom will make its debut Sunday at the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade as the city Health Department hands out 15,000 new power-button prophylactics. The design,...
Rose to replace 'Hell, Yes' on New Museum facade
NewYorkology“Rose II (2008),” a sculpture by Isa Genzken, will replace the rainbowed “Hell Yes” on the facade of the New Museum, the museum announced this morning, confirming speculation...
Morgan Library renovation opens vault, private office
NewYorkologyThe Morgan Library & Museum on Saturday will open the doors on the $4.5-million restoration of its historic McKim rooms and for the first time allow public access into...
Closing: 'In the Heights' with Lin-Manuel Miranda
NewYorkologyThe Tony-winning best musical “In the Heights” will end its Broadway run Jan. 9, and will go out with a bang as the show’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, will return to...
Art & Crime: Warhol Foundation Kills Antitrust Lawsuit Over Authentication
ARTINFO: NewsAfter three years in court and with millions potentially at stake, the biggest legal brawl in the art world is coming to a crashing halt....
Chris Rock, Robin Williams set for Broadway plays
NewYorkologyChris Rock will make his Broadway debut in “The MotherF**ker with the Hat,” sharing the stage with Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, publicists for the show...
Edgar Allan Poe cottage renovation unearths artifacts
NewYorkologyClosed for major renovations, Edgar Allan Poe’s cottage in the Bronx has just exposed a few more remnants from its past. Contractors working on the west elevation of the house found...
Museum sleepovers for fall: USS Intrepid, Ripley's, more
NewYorkologyFor New york City kids looking for a real-life night in the museum, options have expanded as several locations are now offering sleepovers. Currently four museums in NYC have scheduled sleepover...
YouTube takes over Guggenheim's facade
NewYorkologyFrom sunset to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Friday, the exteriors rings of the Guggenheim Museum will be illuminated with video projections celebrating the best videos in YouTube Play. A Biennial...
$10 tickets to Broadway's 'Importance of Being Earnest'
NewYorkology“The Importance of Being Earnest” will return to Broadway on Dec. 17 featuring Brian Bedford, Dana Ivey and Paxton Whitehead. Since it’s a Roundabout Theatre production, mezzanine seats are available to...
Big Bambu removal begins on Met Museum roof
NewYorkologyArtists Mike and Doug Starn and their crew of rock climbers have begun unlashing the bamboo atop the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a process that will slowly...
$31.50 lottery for 'Merchant of Venice' tickets
NewYorkology“The Merchant of Venice,” starring Al Pacino, will do a daily lottery for a handful of mezzanine tickets that will sell for $31.50. Previews begin tonight. At the Broadhurst Theatre, names...
Ghost, cemetery, crypt and haunted fort tours of NYC
NewYorkologyAs Halloween approaches, many of New York City’s cemeteries and historically haunted houses and structures are opening their doors and gates for public access. Reservations are encouraged as many events...
MTA substation tour with openhousenewyork
NewYorkologyNewYorkology contributor Sam Meyer commits journalism by night, edits Cocktailians and explores NYC by day. He’s especially interested in the infrastructure, transit, architectural wonders, drinking establishments, and hidden corners of...
Barneys opening in Brooklyn; Coney pops up in SoHo
NewYorkologyThe paper’s down from the windows and Barneys New York is set to open one of its Co-op shops Thursday on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. It’s the posh retailer’s first venture into...
Opening night Broadway tickets: La Bête, Mamet, more
NewYorkologyAs the new Broadway season gets under way, a handful of shows are making opening-night tickets available to the general public. The prices are generally the same as any other night...
Walking the High Line's (hoped-for) Phase III
NewYorkologyDuring this past weekend, the non-profit Friends of the High Line opened up undeveloped sections of the old elevated rail line it hopes to eventually add to its park. The tours,...
Free food from Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck
NewYorkologyThe Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck today arrives in New York City, handing out free food at various locations through Nov. 19. The schedule for week 1: Monday - Union Square Tuesday - Bryant...
Ukrainian Institute of America opens mansion for OHNY
NewYorkologyNewYorkology contributor Sam Meyer commits journalism by night, edits Cocktailians and explores NYC by day. He’s especially interested in the infrastructure, transit, architectural wonders, drinking establishments, and hidden corners of...
American Irish Historical Society opens for OHNY tours
NewYorkologyNewYorkology contributor Sam Meyer commits journalism by night, edits Cocktailians and explores NYC by day. He’s especially interested in the infrastructure, transit, architectural wonders, drinking establishments, and hidden corners of...
Collector's Office at old Custom House opens for OHNY
NewYorkologyNormally closed to the public, the Collector’s Office of the former U.S. Custom House unlocked its door for a few hours Saturday as part of the eighth annual openhousenewyork event. Free...
Oktoberfest on Governors Island for closing weekend
NewYorkologyDuring its last weekend of the season, Governors Island today will host an Oktoberfest event from noon to 4 p.m. Food vendors will include the Hallo Berlin food cart, Red Hook...
openhousenewyork 2010 weekend quick list
NewYorkologyThe 8th annual openhousenewyork weekend begins today, opening up hundreds of spaces usually closed to the public for free tours and special events. Places offering free, walk-up access include a boat-building...
Four-day carnival opens at Park Avenue Armory
NewYorkologyThe Park Avenue Armory today opened an indoor carnival — featuring a 50-foot Ferris wheel, stilt-walkers, games and a couple other rides. And neon, lots of neon. The carnival will remain...
Free Delta Water Taxi extends to Yankees post-season
NewYorkologyLike the Yankees, the free Delta Baseball Ferry operated by New York Water Taxi will extend its service into the post-season. The free ferry service, sponsored by Delta Airlines, was originally...
MetroCards to rise to $2.50 from $2.25 on Dec. 30
NewYorkologyNew York City’s subway and bus fare will increase to $2.50 from $2.25 and unlimited-ride MetroCards will get an even steeper thwack as of Dec. 30, the board of the...
The Daily Checklist: James Franco Does Trannies a Solid, Sotheby's Hong Kong Sells $39.3 Million in Glittering Jewels, and More Must-Read News
ARTINFO: NewsPlus, a video of Cai Guo Qiang's enormous new MFA Houston gunpowder drawing being made....
Transit Museum tours: Old City Hall to Coney Island Yard
NewYorkologyThe popular New York Transit Museum tours have already started selling out for the fall season, but some openings remain, including for NYC’s oldest, and now normally off-limits, subway station...
Met Opera free Open House for 'Boris Godunov' rehearsal
NewYorkologyToday only, the Met Opera has opened a lottery for 1,000 pairs of free tickets to Friday’s 11 a.m. Open House dress rehearsal of its new production of Mussorgsky’s “Boris...