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best of nyc seniors.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
bravura performance
by James Gaddy
From a man missing his nose to a sorceress who conjures seductive realms, the Metropolitan Opera promises an audacious and surprising program of drama, virtuoso performances and stunning productions in its 2009–2010 season.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
fall broadway preview
by Joel Canfield
The upcoming theatre season promises hot-topic plays, beloved musicals, such award-winning playwrights as David Mamet and Tracy Letts, and marquee actors, from Jude Law to Julia Stiles.
NIGHTLIFE
mad about nyc
by Harrison Peck
The fedora and the skinny tie had to make a comeback, but these 1960s-swanky New York City spots never went out of style. Here’s your guide to experiencing NYC like Don Draper and the men of Sterling Cooper.
NYC SPORTS
going green: 10 nyc public golf courses
by Joe Bargmann
Whether you're looking for laid-back beginner courses or club-bending pro-level challenges, you'll score well at the City's diverse, historic public golf courses.
SHOPPING
nyc flea markets
by Lynn Yaeger
New York is a bargain-hunter's paradise—you just need to know where to look, and in the summer, sometimes that means outside.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
nine classic cinema houses
by Harrison Peck
These nine magnificent movie houses enchant viewers with the vibrant tradition of the big screen.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
high culture, low prices
by Erin O’Hara
Soaking up some culture doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg—just a ride on the subway. Check out these six museums with no-to-low-price weekend admission.
SHOPPING
vinyl sale: nyc music stores
by Jonathan Zeller
Downloads are convenient, but independent music shops offer something more—variety, personality and the unexpected. If you prefer your tunes in tangible form, check out these New York record stores.
SHOPPING
sophisticated souvenirs
by Erin O’Hara
In search of an unconventional keepsake? Head to an NYC museum store for one of these six tasteful—and at times quirky—treasures.
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THEATRE
stage revivals
by Somers Farkas
Some of the hottest tickets in NYC have been around for decades, centuries, even millennia—but you've never seen them like this before.
NIGHTLIFE
ivory hunting: nyc piano bars
by Tiffany Chang
Whether you're looking for uptown glamour or a brassy Broadway songbook, there's a piano bar to suit any taste in the City.
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LIFESTYLE: KIDS
spend a weekend with the grandkids
by Erin O’Hara
Whether you live on the other side of the country or just the other side of the street, make the most of the time you spend with your grandkids with these cool activities—guaranteed to be a great time for the whole clan.
DINING
counter culture: 8 great nyc diners
by Julie Besonen
Nostalgic for short-order cooks and straight-shooting waitresses? Here's where they're still slinging good food at a fair price in the City. Check out our roundup of hearty eateries and order yourself some comfort food.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
secret spas
by Andrea Codrington
Tapped out and sapped of energy after the holidays? Thanks to these six low-cost, high-impact spas and R & R locales, pampering yourself has never been cheaper.
FEATURED MAP
rockin’ roots
Now home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, New York City is where music legends from Bo Diddley to Elvis took their giant leaps to stardom—not to mention where the Twist first hit the dance floor. Explore these eight venues to get your dose of ’50s and ’60s rock in the City.
