Orchids Among Us

The Orchid Show is back in bloom at The New York Botanical Garden with the new theme,

Brazilian Modern.

Thousands of beautiful orchids will be displayed throught the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

This will be the 7th year the orchids show their brilliant colors and shapes to the world, this time in a fantastic, contemporary Brazillian garden setting.

Photoshoots abound. I plan to make it there this year, camera in hand and with a wirlwind of ideas. Care to join me?

The Orchid Show- Brazil Modern, runs from

Feb 28th 2009 - April 12th 2009

Adults: $20

Students ( with valid ID): $18

Children ( 2-12 yo ): $8

Members: Free

The garden is open year round. Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 6pm

* Jan 13 to Feb 27 the Garden is open from 10am to 5pm

Via: The Orchid Show- Brazilian Modern

New York Botanic Garden

❄ Skating at the Seaport

In celebration of the winter 2008 season the South Street Seaport will be opening its newest attraction this November, Seaport Ice.  The Seaport Ice is a 8,000 square foot ice skating rink, located on the South Street Seaport's historic Pier 17.  It sports a spectacular view of New Yorks downtown harbour and exciting events for the whole family. 

 The Seaport Ice will be open from November 28th 2008 to February 28th 2009.

10am ~ 10pm ( Seven days a week ) 

$5 Admission + $7 Skate rentals

Located at the South Street and Fulton Street in lower Manhattan. 

Subways:    J, M,  Z, 2, 3, 4, 5,  at Fulton St. 

                      A, C,  at Broadway-Nassau

TheNewSeaport.com/IceRink

Lets make a date to skate!    (^ . ~ )  

I think everyone should visit Governors Island before the season ends.

I've been pushing for everyone to have a picnic on "Gubment Island" this summer and I stand firm in my belief.  It's one of the most perfect "little getaways" you can go on while still in the city!   Governors  Island National Monument Closes for the season on October 12, 2008.

The Governors Island Ferry leaves from the Battery Maritime Building .

Governors Island is closed from Monday to Thursday and open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Every hour on the hour and returns every hour on the half hour.  This is a 100% Free ferry ride.  Free, yah hear me?

So grab your picnic baskets and lets go! 

Additional information can be found here:

http://www.nps.gov/gois/