This year's theme is "Invest in our Planet" With the greatest number of parks in all the five boroughs, there are plenty of ways for Bronxites to "Invest in Our Planet", as this year's Earth Day theme calls for us to do. Starting with Arbor Day in Nebraska City, back in 1872 to bring awareness to the ecological importance of planting trees it began to spread. … [Read more...]
Spring time in The Bronx
Nature, Art, Food and much more to do in The Bronx this Spring Spring time means warmer weather, flowers blooming and a lot of things to do in The Bronx. From indoor shopping to outdoor markets, you can enjoy the classic spots as well as new activities in familiar places. You can keep it simple and get back to the beauty of nature, taking in the colors and sounds of the … [Read more...]
Winter Activities in The Bronx
The holidays may be over but winter is here and it will be with us until the end of March. So what is there to do in The Bronx to beat the winter blues and turn them into a wonderland? From visiting cultural institutions that offer programs all year round to outdoor events in NYC Parks, The Bronx has something for everyone. Ice Skating Community Skating at the … [Read more...]
NYC Restaurant Week in The Bronx
New York City Restaurant Week is here! From January 18 to February 13 you can enjoy a pre-fixed menu at a discounted price throughout the five boroughs. As the winter weather keeps you inside what better pastime than enjoying the taste of New York City's diverse culture and what better place to start than right here in The Bronx! Visit the NYC Restaurant Week page at … [Read more...]
The Holiday Train Show at NYBG a New York Tradition
A New York Holiday Tradition Here in The Bronx The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show is one of the enchanting Christmas traditions of New York. Alongside the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, the whimsical window displays along fifth avenue and the fabulous Rockettes, the Holiday Train Show is a must see. All the splendor of New York City miniaturized Right here in … [Read more...]
SummerStage 2016 Kicks off Bronx Series
The weather is warming up and the kids are out of school, summer time is officially here! And nothing says summer time in The Bronx like the numerous concerts and events in our wonderful New York City Parks. SummerStage, New York City's largest free performing arts festival will kick off a two-week series in the Bronx on July 5th with salsa singer George Lamond, and DJ … [Read more...]
A Romantic Valentine’s Day in The Bronx
Valentine's Day is associated with big displays of affection that are supposed to give you warm and fuzzy feelings inside, however with this freezing weather your outsides are less than warm and fuzzy. Nevertheless this Sunday is Valentine's Day; and while dating adds are flooding tv commercials and last minute gift ideas are filling your inboxes, by now you must have decided … [Read more...]
More than Baseball: Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium
Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium gives you an opportunity to enjoy more than baseball. I had the opportunity to spend an evening with some Bronx Bloggers getting to know a little more about Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium. I must admit I had to think very hard as to where the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe was at Yankee Stadium, after all when I go to a game there's a sea of … [Read more...]
The Bronx, An Untapped Treasure (part 1)
Nature and Art at the New York Botanical Garden Just last year The Bronx celebrated its centennial, and what a centennial it has been! The past 100 years The Bronx has gone through many ups and downs, from farms to factories to commercial hubs, housing developments and landmarks until the time of the Great Depression when things began to decline to a point where "The Bronx … [Read more...]
A Storybook Christmas
A Storybook Christmas at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum December 5 - January 7 One widely known holiday tradition is to go see a gigantic Christmas tree at a national historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan, but I want to tell you about eight amazing Christmas Trees inspired by children's books and beautifully decorated by an impressive group of interior designers at a New York … [Read more...]