The 9th Avenue International Food Festival

Get ready NYC! It's time to indulge at one of NYC's most popular street fairs. The 42nd annual Ninth Avenue International Food Festival takes place this year on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th 2015 from Noon to 5PM on 9th Avenue in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan.

The annual food fest stretches out from 42nd to 57th Streets and brings in over a million people a year for fun and grub! Expect cuisine that is Greek, Spanish, Polish and Italian foods - to Chinese, South Korean and Indian specialties. 

Getting to the 9th Avenue food festival by subway:

From the East Side: Take 4, 5 or 6 train to Grand Central and transfer to the 7 train and exit at the Times Square station. Walk two blocks west to 9th Avenue.

From the West Side: Take the A, E or C train to 42nd Street-Port Authority and walk one block west to 9th Avenue; OR take the 1, 2 or 3 train to Times Square station and walk two blocks west to 9th Avenue

MRS

Free Concerts in NYC – The Today Show

The best things in life are definitely free!  There are tons of free concerts happening in NYC this spring/summer, why not take advantage!?

*The Good Morning America concert series schedule has not yet come out… once that does will post for sure!

 The Today Show has been leading off concert series for nearly 20 years, and this year they are bringing the hit makers to Rockefeller Plaza. The series kicks off Friday, May 22. Here is the lineup:

May 22: Meghan Trainor

May 29: Pitbull (*In Orlando)

June 5: Charli XCX

June 12: Fall Out Boy

June 15 (*Monday): James Taylor

June 19: Nate Ruess

June 23: Janelle Monae and Wondaland

June 26: Imagine Dragons

July 3: Flo Rida

July 10: Carly Rae Jepsen

July 17: Alan Jackson

July 31: Jason Aldean

August TBD: Jennifer Lopez

August 12: Lunch Money Lewis

September 4: Brad Paisley

Fans and visitors are encouraged to come to the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's window-on-the-world studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing. All concerts are Friday performances unless otherwise noted. Additional performances may be announced throughout the season.

MRS

What’s Happening!? May in NYC

So after a long break, NYCmiss is back and refreshed. Thanks to all who have supported us! We are going to come up on our year anniversary soon- I can’t believe how fast a year has passed by!

Spring is FINALLY here in NYC and I couldn't be more excited for – fashion, food and events in this lovely city of mine.

Here are a few events that are happening this month in NYC:

Zombie Escape

May 6 - June 5, 2015

You and 11 others are Trapped in a Room with a Zombie on a chain and have one hour to solve clues and escape, at 355 7th Avenue. Buy Tickets here

Free Movies at the Park!

May 8 - Aug. 25, 2015

All over NYC parks there will be free movies showing in various parks. Here is a list of parks, dates and movies shown.

NYC Wine Festival

May 9^th

Taste 200 wines with hors d’oeuvres and live jazz at NYC Spring Wine Festival at Broad Street Ballroom. Coupon code “events12” saves 10%.

Yankees Game and Picnic

May 10 - July 5, 2015

Choose from two New York Yankees package deals with a seat and picnic meal at Yankee Stadium.

•May 10 - June 18: Field-level seat and unlimited picnic until 30 min. into game. Deal is $75+.

•May 23 - July 5: Center-field seat and unlimited picnic until 30 min. before game. Deal is $65+.

Bacon Festival

May 16 - 17, 2015

The Great Big Bacon Picnic is an indoor/outdoor gourmet bacon festival with 100 chefs, brew masters, and distillers offering bite-sized samples, spirits, and local craft beer in Williamsburg. Discount tickets $90+.

Summer Beer Festival

May 28 - 30, 2015

Sample 150 craft beers with local restaurant food at the NYC Craft Beer Festival at Pier 15 East River Esplanade.

MRS

What are you doing for Halloween 2014?

 

Almost a month until Halloween and my friends and I are trying to figure out what we are doing for that night. There are a couple of cool places that are having specials that night. Here are a few ideas that are being thrown into the air between my friends and I:

Halloween Pub Crawl – Dates are: 10/25, 10/30, 10/31, 11/1

Tickets are available: http://pubcrawls.com/halloween-pub-crawl-nyc.php

General Admission access for 1 to the New York City Halloween PubCrawl on all 4 days $25.00. Access to ALL participating venues.  REGISTRATION TIMES:  Sat 10/25 [4PM – 9PM] Thu 10/30 [5PM – 9PM]  Fri 10/31 [5PM - 9PM]  Sat 11/01 [4PM - 9PM] EVENT TIME: UNTIL 2AM

Tickets are available for individual dates as well.

1 day tickets for 10/31 range from  $6.66 – $7.50. Bars that you can registration at are:  SideBar, Kellys Sports Bar, The Stellan, The Thirsty Fan, Bar None, Garage Bar, Keats and Boss Tweeds.  

 

Latitude Bar and Grill NYC – Located @783 8^th Ave on 10/31 AND 11/1 Latitude is holding their Halloween bashes! Drink specials all night. No Cover!

Check out their website here

 

Halloween Party Cruise- There are a bunch of ships leaving at various times in NYC. There are ships that leave as early as 5:30pm to as late as 11:55pm. Tickets are as low as $30. Bars are usually cash bars. Check out some cruises here

What are your plans for Halloween!?

MRS

Oktoberfest in NYC

On Saturday, October 11, come take part in an Oktoberfest extravaganza. The festival is presented by Jimmy Carbone, the host of Beer Sessions Radio and the founder of The Good Beer Seal. Living Social has a deal for one VIP ticket package to explore some of the most highly rated German beers alongside its American craft beer competition, plus regional food prepared by New York chefs, live music, and family-friendly activities. The event is being held at 200 Front Street at Fulton Street New York, NY 10038

Choose between 2 sessions 11am or 3pm. Your admission includes: one commemorative beer tasting glass and beer tastings, three plates of BBQ from some great local vendors, and a goodie bag full of bottle openers, beer cozies, beer magazine, and coupons -- everything you need to celebrate your love of beer!

$55 ($95 value) for one VIP ticket package, including:

• Admission for one

 

• Choice of two sessions (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 to 6 p.m.)

• Commemorative glass and tastings

• Three tasting plates of local BBQ

• One goodie bag

Fine Print - REFUND POLICY: This event is nonrefundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who miss an event. In the event of a cancellation, your voucher will be fully refunded • Each voucher is good for 1 person • Must be 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol • Alcohol not discounted more than 50% • The deal is valid only for tickets on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates • Purchaser may change the name of the individual retrieving tickets up to 24 hours in advance of event via the LivingSocial website event details section; no name-changes or alternate pick-ups permitted without notice at venue • Entire value must be used in a single visit

Haunted Houses in NYC

 

I CANNOT WAIT for Halloween! It has been my favorite holiday since I was a kid! You get to dress up and be anyone you want to be. As much as I love the holiday I am the biggest chicken shit ever! I have never been to a haunted house, but always wanted to go! I have a crazy phobia of clowns and know there will be demented clowns at any attraction. My friends and I are heading out to Poughkeepsie, NY this year to the Headless Horseman attraction. If you don’t want to travel across the world to scare your pants off, then we found a few that are local:

Jekyll and Hyde’s Chamber of Horrors – Located at 216 W 44^th Street. Not recommended for children under 8 years old. Starting 9/27 to 10/31 September hours are: Fridays are from 6pm – 11pm Saturdays are from 1pm- 11pm and Sundays are from 1pm -10pm.

October hours are : Sunday through  Thursday 12pm – 12am Friday and Saturday 7pm -2am

 

You can choose 2 levels of intensity! Moderate Scare tickets are $20 and Intense Scare tickets are $30

Nightmare New York – Located 107 Suffolk Street. Between Rivington and Delancy. Running from 9/27 to 11/01 Students $20* Timed Ticketing at door $60 Online $50 VIP at door $60 Online $50. Times varyu from 7pm to 1am. Certain nights have certain time slots. Check their calendar for ticket dates and times.

*Student Rush tickets are sold one hour prior to the listed start time for the WHOLE EVENING.  So if the night starts at 7 pm, then we sell the student rush between 6-7 PM only.  If it starts at 6 pm, then 5-6 pm. and that is the only time they are sold.  They are not sold throughout the night.

Blood Manor – 163 Varick Street NYC Open 10/1 – 11/01 Thursdays - 7:30pm- 12am

Saturdays, Oct. 18th & 25th - 7:30pm-2am Wednesday, Oct. 22nd -7:30 -12am

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, Oct. 28th, 29th, 30th- 7:30-1am

Halloween Night Friday October 31st - 6:00pm - 1am Saturday November 1st - 7:30pm - 1am Friday & Saturday Nov. 7th & 8th - Black out Nights 7:30pm - 1am

General Admission Tickets online are $30 at the door $35

 

MRS

I LOVE Fall in NYC!

The air is crisp, the sky is blue, and the sceneries are painted with brilliant shades of red, yellow, orange and gold. Autumn is the perfect season to be in NYC! There are so many things to do from seeing a Broadway show, to eating at a scenic restaurant to ice skating in central park. This is my absolute favorite time of year.

 Things to do in September

The NYC Big Flea – Taking place in Hell’s Kitchen on 9/27 and 9/28. The Big Flea Market is exactly what the name suggests. And it's not just big—it's the largest antique market in Manhattan. With more than 600 vendors of vintage clothing, kooky jewelry, mint-condition furniture and bottomless amounts of fine art, there's a lot to look at, and you're bound to find a deal. This year, it'll take up almost the entirety of Pier 94.

Kayak on the Hudson – This Free event takes place in Riverside park pier by W 70^th St. From 9/20-9/28.  Nothing strengthens a friendship like wading into water and having to count on your bud to keep a skinny canoe afloat, so bring your comrade along to kayak on the Hudson. You'll get to go out on the water for 20-minute sessions, after a brief lesson of course—just enough time to bond before your arms get tired.

Coney Island Circus Sideshow – 9/27 and 9/28 One of the last of its kind, this ten-act extravaganza of human oddities aims to satisfy nostalgic and progressive temperaments alike. Now in its 29th season, the iconic spectacle adds a footnote to the controversial freak-show conversation by celebrating the talents of those “born different.” The lineup includes contortionists, sword swallowers, fire eaters and escape artists.

Things to do in October

The Haunted Pumpkin Garden – Starting 9/20 – 10/ 31 Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY. Halloween junkies can get their spooky fix in this scary patch of the Children’s Adventure Garden filled with frightening spirits lurking in between the gourds. Weekend programming includes parades, where kids can get some extra mileage out of their costumes. Older visitors can enjoy sessions such as a pumpkin-carving demo with Ray Villafane.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center  - Opens 10/11 to 12/31 Even if the sidewalks are overrun with tourists, you’ll have ample room to skate at the city’s most iconic rink; only 150 people are allowed on the ice at once (so that also means you should prepare for a bit of a wait). RECOMMENDED: More rinks for ice skating in NYC.

NYC Food and Wine Festival – Various Locations 10/15-10/19. Tickets range from $20-$350. The Food Network's epicurean fete is back for its sixth edition. Wildly popular signature events include a Burger Bash with Rachael Ray, and “Tacos & Tequila,” hosted by Bobby Flay. Also on the roster are spankin'-new events including a Jets + Chefs tailgate hosted by Mario Batali and hall-of-famer Joe Namath, featuring game-day cooking demonstrations by Rocco DiSpirito and Andrew Zimmern, and meet-and-greets with former NFLers Bruce Harper, Marty Lyons and Wesley Walker. Tickets are currently on sale, but big-name events—including the Burger Bash, Masaharu Morimoto's "Rockin' Dumplings and Rollin' Sushi" and Dale Talde's dim sum party at Buddakan—tend to sell out quickly, so snag one while you can. Proceeds will go to Food Bank for New York City and Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.

 

MRS

STUDENT DISCOUNTS IN NYC

Grab your student ID (or find one from your college days) to take advantage of these student discounts.

Apple - Apple offers a new back-to-school discount each year. This year is the first time they’re offering an Apple Store gift card (instead of an App Store gift card) with select purchases. Students will receive education pricing plus a $100 Apple Store gift card with the purchase of a Mac, or a $50 gift card with the purchase of an iPad or iPhone.

AMC Move Theatres - Make Thursday your movie night at an AMC Theatres location. It’s the only day you can get discounted tickets with a student ID.

Museum of Modern Art - Full-time students enrolled in select New York colleges receive one free admission per museum visit. Staff from Parsons The New School for Design and the School of Visual Arts get one free ticket plus up to five $5 tickets for guests.

Carnegie Hall - This legendary venue offers Student Rush Tickets for $10 at the box office only. Eligible performances are announced up to two weeks in advance.

Madame Tussauds - Receive a 15% discount on admission to all American locations of this fabled wax museum.

Allstate - Allstate offers a car insurance discount of up to 20% off for full-time students under the age of 25. Contact your local agent for more details.

Geico - Full-time students between ages of 16 and 25 can get up to $200 off Geico car insurance when they maintain a “B” average or better.

Sam’s Club - Buying in bulk with roommates saves money, but the Sam’s Club Collegiate Membership can save you even more. In addition to discounted membership, you get a $15 gift card for signing up.

J. Crew - There’s a 15% student discount at J. Crew on regularly priced merchandise. The savings can only be applied to in-store purchases.

 

Kenneth Cole - Take 20% off full-price, in-store purchases with student ID.

Chipotle - Receive a free drink from Chipotle with purchase and a valid student ID.

Burger King - Receive 10% off your total Burger King purchase with a valid student ID.

Waffle House - 10% off your total purchase with a valid student ID.

 

Buffalo Wild Wings - 10% off your total Buffalo Wild Wings purchase with a valid student ID.

MRS

Freebees This Week @ 7/11

Who doesn't like free stuff?

7/11 is known for giving away free Slurpees on July 11^th, however they are trying to bring in more foot traffic and decided to offer some sweet freebees this week! The only catch is you must download the 7/11 app on your phone and show the cashier. Here are some freebees that are being given out this week:

Must download 7-Eleven app:

• July 15: Hostess Twinkies    • July 16: Snickers or Twix brand ice cream bar

• July 17: Quaker Chewy Yogurt snack bar

• July 18: Pillsbury cookie       • July 19: Small Slurpee

 

Stop by a 7/11 and get your free snacks!

 

MRS

Living Healthy in NYC

It’s hard to stay healthy living in this city because we are always on the go, and are always looking for a shortcut for everything in our lives.  Fast food makes our lives so much more easier because it is convenient and it is there for people who don’t have the time to make a meal. I don’t know about you but working a 9 hour day takes a toll on me, and I find it hard to stay active. There are some really cool events taking place in NYC that promote health and wellness, check them out:

 

NYCRUNSFirecracker 5K - Governor's Island

July 4th @ 9am Governor's Island

Enjoy this rare chance to run on Governor’s Island and celebrate the 4th of July! The NYCRUNS Firecracker 5K offers unrivaled views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Statue of Liberty, starts off with a ferry ride and features a great post-race party. Afterwards, stay and enjoy all the island has to offer. Cost: $50 Online registration will close on 7/3 at noon. NYCRUNS members receive a 5% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. Race day registration will NOT be available for this race.

 

Shape Up NYC - Shape Up NYC is a FREE program. You do not need to be a member of a recreation center in order to attend a class, though you must bring a lock for classes held at recreation centers. Shaping Up has never been this easy! Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes every week at dozens of locations across the five boroughs. Shape Up NYC classes are taught by expert fitness instructors who know how to make fitness fun. Class offerings are varied and include aerobics, yoga, pilates and zumba.

Click the link to find out where are locations near you!

 

 

Learn to Swim- Learning how to swim improves your health and fitness, keeps you safe in and around the water and prevents drowning. To help teach New Yorkers to swim, Parks is offering free swimming lessons for people of all ages at our outdoor pools this summer. Check the site for locations in your borough.

 

Classes are divided into sessions:

      Session II: July 23 through August 7

          Session III: August 11 through August 22.

Registration for all Learn to Swim and water aerobics classes will be held through an online lottery. Lottery registration will begin at noon on Monday, July 14 for Session II, and noon on Monday, August 4 for Session III.

MRS

July 2014 Events NYC (LIVING SOCIAL DEALS)

I cannot believe it is ALREADY July! I feel like the year is flying by and I really haven’t gotten out there to enjoy the city in the summer like I should be! I checked Living Social and found a few things to do/check out July 2014.

 

Let’s Cruise – Deal on Living Social to cruise around NYC after work on a Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. My friends and I have considered doing this one night after work, it sounds like a good time! Tickets are running from $10 (Tues and Thurs) and $20 (Fri and Sat). The three-hour excursions feature a full bar with alcoholic beverages for purchase and a DJ for entertainment and dancing. You'll depart at 7 p.m. from East 23rd Street and FDR Drive and head south along the East River before ultimately making a U-turn -- with views of the Statue of Liberty -- and returning to Manhattan around 10 p.m.

 Bayside! The Musical!": Ticket – OMG! If you grew up watching Saved By The Bell, then you HAVE to go and see this show. Relive your glory days with Zack, Slater, Screech, Jessie, Lisa, and Kelly at a performance of "Bayside! The Musical!," the hilarious parody of the popular '90s TV show. This deal will get you a ticket to one of several Friday and Saturday shows at Theatre 80. Tickets are $14 on Living Social and 8pm is show time. Blackout dates include February 7^th and 8^th ANDDD it looks like the original Tori, will be performing July 10, 11 and 12!

Mulan the Musical- Living Social is on fire with their deals! If you haven’t purchased a ticket to see Mulan then do it now! They are running from  $29 - $39. On select dates starting June 25, an all-female percussion group will delight audiences at Ellen Stewart Theatre. This timeless story of a young girl who disguises herself as a man and joins the Emperor's army in place for her ailing father is exhilarating entertainment for the whole family.


Theatre Ticket to iLuminate – If you enjoy a great light show then this is the show for you! From lighting up the stage on America's Got Talent to mesmerizing audiences around the world, iLuminate has one glowing track record. With this offer, pick up tickets to the show that Broadway.com calls "a ballet in lights, with no words." Playing on select dates from June through September at the New World Stages in the heart of Broadway, take your pick of weekend or weekday ticket to the show when you use this deal. Tickets are running from $47 to 49 through Living Social.

Ticket to Coney Island On Tap Craft Beer Festival – If you are a fan of beer then you MUST go check out the Coney Island Craft Beer Festival Saturday July 12^th. Living Social has this deal for $33 today only. Tickets are usually $39 on Living Social but today’s a special deal.  Enjoy an atmosphere that just screams summer -- a great outdoor beer festival filled with live music, the smells of delicious food, and the fizz of more than 100 brews available for sampling. Join the Coney Island On Tap craft beer festival and you'll enjoy unlimited samples of the beer, plus a five-ounce tasting glass that you can cart around with you all day to the 50+ breweries. Just pick one session to attend -- the 1 to 4 p.m. or the 5 to 8 p.m. -- and head to the home of the Coney Island Boardwalk for a great American Saturday.

MRS

NYC PRIDE WEEKEND!

NYC Pride is all about celebrating the LGBT community! If you aren’t doing anything this weekend, but want to get out there and show support (and not spend too much) then there are some free events that are being held in the city:

The Rally - June 27th

Hudson River Park’s Pier 26 will host the official kickoff to the Pride festivities with The Rally, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The Rally is a free, all-ages event featuring emcee Michelle Visage (Rupaul's Drag Race) and performances by Sharon Needles and Betty Who.

The March - June 29^th

 

With the first one held in 1970 during the one year anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the March is the center of New York City’s Pride celebration. Follow the parade from 36th Street at Fifth Avenue down to Christopher and Greenwich Streets. Lineup is at 11 a.m., and the parade begins at noon. This year, the 2014 Grand Marshals are Laverne Cox, Rea Carey and Jonathan Groff.

Pridefest – June 29^th

 

PrideFest, the annual LGBT street fair celebrating its 20th year. Located on Hudson Street between Abingdon Square and W 14th Street, visitors can hit up vendors and enjoy entertainers and activities throughout the afternoon. Performances run from 12:30 to 5 p.m. A full list of performers can be found at the official website NYC PRIDE

MRS

Get Those Passports Ready!

Looking for a good deal for a vacation package this summer?  Well I got some great deals in store for you! Before you book the package always do your research. Trust me, you don’t want to end up in a roach motel. Always check TRIPADVISOR before booking to check reviews and actual traveler photos.

Here are some great deals: 

Groupon Deal

Bahamas 4 night stay ALL INCLUSIVE including airfare starting at $699 price includes taxes and fees.  No Blackout dates must book by 6/13/2014

 

Groupon Deal

9 Day tour of Italy by rail including airfare – Venice, Florence and Rome! 2 nights accommodated in Venice, 2 nights accommodated in Florence and 3 nights accommodated in Rome and breakfast daily. Starting at $1399! Must book by 7/1/2014

 

 

Groupon Deal

4 or 6 night stay at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ALL INCLUSIVE with airfare. Unlimited alcoholic beverages and food included. Starting at $849! Must book by 6/20/2014

Groupon Deal

4 night ALL INCLUSIVE stay at a resort in Jamaica. Starting at $969. Unlimited drinking, meals and snacks. Taxes included! Book by 7/1/2014 Travel by 10/31/2014.

MRS



Orange is the New Black Food Truck Hits NYC this weekend!

If you are a fan of the amazing Netflix hit series Orange is the New Black, than you are in for one big treat! Netflix announced to roll out a food truck in NYC that serves… get this CRAZY PYES! A tribute to their infamous character Crazy Eyes, whose catchphrase the first season was “I threw my pie for you!” The free food truck will be serving up free pies and chocolate and vanilla swirled ice cream cones.

Watch out for the free food truck in the city! Here are dates and locations of the truck:

Friday, June 13: 4-8 p.m.: Between 22th and 23rd streets, near Madison Square Park

 Saturday, June 14: 2-6 p.m.: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at North 7th St.

 Sunday, June 15: 1-5 p.m.: West side of Central Park near Columbus Circle

MRS