Get Out and Enjoy

Things To Do Today, Sunday, September 15th, 2019

  • Printer friendly view
 Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 08:55
Smorgasburg, East River State Park
Smorgasburg, East River State Park
Culinary Travel Guide/Alexander Thompson

The weather looks great for Sunday. Don't miss out. Four don't miss things to do today.

  • Poses and Imaginary Objects/Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island: Matei’s collection, the painter says, captures “the ambivalence of life, of soul and matter, as the objects depicted move aimlessly in time and space.”
  • Feast of San Gennaro/Little Italy: In its 93rd year, the celebration of the patron saint of Naples will fill the streets of Little Italy with carnival games, parades, live music and more food than one could possibly imagine. In addition to vendors in town specifically for the festival, most of the local eateries will be set up to serve the dishes that put Little Italy on the map.
  • Smorgasburg/East River State Park: At this massive grub hub, there’s only one rule: Come hungry. The Brooklyn Flea spin-off draws more than 20,000 to 30,000 visitors per week, with a slew of 75 to 100 incredible food vendors doling out everything from Dutch waffles to pasta doughnuts.
  • Photoville/Brooklyn Bridge Park: Come for the finest outdoor display of photography in New York City. Stay for the beer, family fun and people.
  • Publish this post to LinkedIn
Comments powered by Disqus
data-full-width-responsive="true"

Assorted Ideas

Amanda Matthews Picked for Nellie Bly Monument

RIOC Picks Amanda Matthews for Nellie Bly Monument “The Girl Puzzle” will be located in Lighthouse Park The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) selected Amanda Matthews/Prometheus Art to construct the Nellie Bly Monument. The installation lands on the northern end of Roosevelt Island at Lighthouse Park. Recently, Lighthouse Park hostedContinue Reading

The post Amanda Matthews Picked for Nellie Bly Monument appeared first on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small.

Worth & Nancy Howe Return

Worth & Nancy Howe return to Roosevelt Island on October 26th when RIOC celebrates naming The Howe Theatre in the Cultural Center. The Howes pioneered MST&DA’s expanding role in community life. When we learned that Worth and Nancy Howe were leaving Roosevelt Island, I wrote a tribute. In Los Angeles,Continue Reading

The post Worth & Nancy Howe Return appeared first on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small.

What the hell’s going on with Blackwell House?

What the hell’s going on with Blackwell House? The question popped into my head last week when I saw the historic landmark under a protective wrap again. In a Roosevelt Islander blog post, they asked, “… at what point will the condition of Blackwell House be such that it can be used forContinue Reading

The post What the hell’s going on with Blackwell House? appeared first on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small.

Indonesian Fire Hits NYC

How an Indonesian Fire hits New York City… “It is with very heavy hearts we announce that Presbyterian Orphanage in Tomohon, where we found Mathew Tendean Luce 24 years ago, was burned to the ground,” wrote Roosevelt Island based humanitarian Jim Luce. No children were harmed, but there’s a surprisingContinue Reading

The post Indonesian Fire Hits NYC appeared first on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small.

Christopher Columbus Opposing Views

Christopher Columbus, Opposing Views adds a fresh angle to a debate we’ve had here since 2017. My critical view of the man who “discovered” America was countered by my friend, historian Ron Musto. And now, a new point of view emerges. “Understanding the truth about Christopher Columbus is not soContinue Reading

The post Christopher Columbus Opposing Views appeared first on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small.

Read more