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Whiskey Dust is the place to come for boots and hats and other western paraphernalia with a patina of wear so that you don't look like a complete dork now that western wear is, once again "in...
Whiskey Dust is the place to come for boots and hats and other western paraphernalia with a patina of wear so that you don't look like a complete dork now that western wear is, once again "in fashion". Okay, you'll still look like a silly wannabe even if your boots are broken in and your belt buckle is tarnished because for a New Yorker, ten gallons goes in the tank not on the head. But you're going to want them boots and you might as well go for authenticity.
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If it's designed to make you play better, run faster, move more quickly, get fitter and look better doing it, you'll find it at Paragon. From Aerobics to weight lifting, softball to lacrosse,...
If it's designed to make you play better, run faster, move more quickly, get fitter and look better doing it, you'll find it at Paragon. From Aerobics to weight lifting, softball to lacrosse, swimming to .. well you get the idea.. Paragon has the equipment and the clothing to outfit you for any activity that involves moving, You could even just buy the clothes and look good sitting around.
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Billy Martin, the late greatly entertaining manager of the New York Yankees may not be the first person you think of when you think Western wear... Robert Redford and, oh, Ralph Lauren come to mind...
Billy Martin, the late greatly entertaining manager of the New York Yankees may not be the first person you think of when you think Western wear... Robert Redford and, oh, Ralph Lauren come to mind sooner, certainly if you're an easterner. But Billy Martin and his partner Doug Newton (who leant the authenticity of being from Colorado to the enterprise) opened a shop carrying high end western wear back in the 70s and though Martin is gone, the shop is still around, selling high priced western gear to eastern dudes and dudettes. If you need a pair of turquoise ostrich cowboy boots, this is the place to go.
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Hans Koch makes leather handbags. And belts. They're original and beautiful and come in a remarkable variety of color combinations and textures and he sells them in a small store on Prince Street in...
Hans Koch makes leather handbags. And belts. They're original and beautiful and come in a remarkable variety of color combinations and textures and he sells them in a small store on Prince Street in Soho. The store is remarkable not only for the product, which is charming and well made, but for existing at all in Soho which has become like one vast mall of familiar, cookie cutter stores selling products available at any mall in the country. And here's the kicker: if you get on his mailing list, either by buying something or just asking, he'll personally call when he's having a sale to let you know. Can you beat that in this impersonal city?
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The TKTS booth in the middle of Times Square at 47th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue is where tourists and locals alike go to get in on the bargain of Broadway (and off- Broadway)shows for a...
The TKTS booth in the middle of Times Square at 47th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue is where tourists and locals alike go to get in on the bargain of Broadway (and off- Broadway)shows for a fraction of their usual cost. It used to be half price but that's no longer the case, what with the sur-charge and tax and such, but with theater ticket prices starting near 100 bucks, anything you save is gravy. Except for the most popular shows, tickets to almost anything are available be it serious plays, light comedy or musicals. And the wait itself is theater as the line winds around Duffy Square and friendships are made. I actually know a couple who met on line ( in New York you wait ON line, not IN line) and have been married for years.
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The Rubin Museum of Art, New York's newest museum, is dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and regions surrounding them. Housed in what used to be Barneys, that quintessential emporium of rampant,...
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York's newest museum, is dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and regions surrounding them. Housed in what used to be Barneys, that quintessential emporium of rampant, albeit hip, consumerism, there's some irony here, what with Buddhism encouraging the renouncing of such trappings. But that irony is just one of the pleasures of this museum. It's collection of paintings, textiles, sculpture and ritual objects are displayed in a space that is, itself, a work of art. In line with it's desire to educate, the museum produces pulic programs that include
film presentations, music, theater and dance performances as well as lectures and workshops. Guided tours of exhibitions are also available.
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Admission is free to all at this New York City wing of the National Museum of the American Indian and yet this grand facility is never crowded. Housed downtown at the U.S. Custom House at the foot...
Admission is free to all at this New York City wing of the National Museum of the American Indian and yet this grand facility is never crowded. Housed downtown at the U.S. Custom House at the foot of Broadway it's a long way from the Museum Mile of upper Fifth Avenue but it's worth a trip.
The purpose of the Heye center, and indeed the NMAI in Washington, is to allow visitors to explore the rich, varied cultures of the Native peoples of the Americas - North, South and Central - past and present . To that end, the museum produces special exhibitions, dance performances, films and musical performances and boasts a state of the art research facility. It's an extraordinary resource.
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The earlier incarnation of the Pearl River Mart was a few blocks down Broadway in Chinatown, and years away in ambiance. It was a well known secret among, well, those who know all the secrets. You...
The earlier incarnation of the Pearl River Mart was a few blocks down Broadway in Chinatown, and years away in ambiance. It was a well known secret among, well, those who know all the secrets. You went up a flight of stairs and stumbled into what seemed like a Chinese supermarket undisturbed (and undusted) for decades. There were noodles and tea and condiments and cookies and other comestibles impossible to determine, their labels bearing no english except the requisite label indicating how many calories and grams of fat they might include. There were row upon row of tea pots and sake sets, the ceiling was hung with paper lanterns and umbrellas, and the aisles were too narrow for two people to negotiate. Flash forward to the new Pearl River Mart, a well-lit, multi-level emporium selling the same stuff but with a dash of marketing savvy and, no doubt, a serious consultation with a feng shui master. The front of the store is a sea of brightly colored silk and rayon clothing for the whole family liberally dotted with accessory tables. Downstairs the food and lanterns and umbrellas and china via for attention with portable fountains, baskets, slippers. It's packed on weekends but worth a little jostling if your taste runs to origami colors and Asian spice.
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This is the flagship store of the Pearl Paint universe and it carries everything you could possibly need to become the creative person you know yourself to be. Whether you're an artist, an artiste,...
This is the flagship store of the Pearl Paint universe and it carries everything you could possibly need to become the creative person you know yourself to be. Whether you're an artist, an artiste, a graphic designer, or a craft devil, Pearl is the place. From the most comprehensive collection of paint and pastels in the city to a vast array of rubber stamps, from every imaginable size and weight of canvas to every imaginable color of ink. It's a terrific place to find an unusual gift for the folks who have everything.
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Century 21 is located across the street from what was the World Trade Center and is now Ground Zero so it's kind of a weird place to go these days bargain shopping, what with the tourists and the...
Century 21 is located across the street from what was the World Trade Center and is now Ground Zero so it's kind of a weird place to go these days bargain shopping, what with the tourists and the hawkers selling unbelievably inappropriate things to the tourists but there you are. Century 21 is still a mecca for fashion savvy shoppers seeking labels at great prices. You never know what you'll find but you're sure to find something. The shoe department alone is usually worth the price of a subway ride although the selection can be uneven and it helps if you visit frequently. Nonetheless for anyone on a mission to score Euro designers, this is the place.
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