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12/31/2012 - Dining Etiquette When Dining

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

This article briefly summarizes step by step guide

to dining etiquette while dining

Be sure to make reservations if the restaurant you chose is a fancy or popular one. This usually involves giving the waiter your social security number or perhaps your credit card number. Most restaurants don't have this policy but a few of the posh ones do. It's very embarrassing to show up without reservations and having to wait for a table, leaving a very bad impression on your date. Also, be sure a check to see if they have a dress code and dress properly and tell your date in advance what to wear.

When your food arrives, proper dining etiquette requires you to eat at a moderate pace so that you have time to talk. A good measure of how fast you should eat is to count 10 seconds between each mouthful. It is bad dining etiquette if you gobble down your food and you spend the rest of the time watching your date eat.

Don't slurp your soup, smack your lips, or chew with your mouth open. Nothing is more unsightly than watching someone talk and chew their food at the same time. Your napkin should be placed on your lap at all times. don't tuck it into your belt or use it as a bib. If you have to get up, place it neatly on your seat. The rules of dining etiquette are simple to follow and will prevent much embarrassment.

When dining, keep your eyes on your date at all times and try to smile between mouthfuls. Occasionally, you should make an effort to show some interest and ask, "How's your seafood soufflÃ�Â©?" If she needs anything, you are the one who is supposed to flag down the waiter by a gentle wave of the hand until one notices you.

When eating, insert your fork straight in your mouth. Don't place your fork in the side of your mouth as it increases the chances of food sliding away, which could be very embarrassing. If you get food stuck in your mouth don't pick it out with your fingers or fork at the table. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom and get it out with a toothpick.

Source: http://diningoutinfo.com

01/08/2012 - Big Apple Circus

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

For its 34^th Season the Big Apple Circus dares you to Dream Big! Its an All New Show, where the Worlds Greatest Circus artists are presented under an intimate Big Top, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Let your imagination soar and summon the most amazing acts. A juggler with a suit to fit his sweet feats of fancy handiwork! A mechanical doll who comes alive in a sinuous balancing act! Spirited horses, frolicsome dogs, and a capybara and porcupine to perk up the sawdust party! Audacious acrobats who astound with athletic grace! Comical conjurors with magical moments of grand illusion! The aerial daring of the trapeze flyers! A singing Ringmistress and the Big Apple Circus Band creating the ringing melodies of memories to last! And Grandma !! Yes, Grandma, apogee of comical aspiration and mirthful joy! Your dreams will inspire a Big Apple Circus of living thrills and marvelous delight a celebration of the imagination an astonishing circus world of wonder!

Renaud Doucet,who has performed as an actor, solo dancer,ballet master,and choreographer in international dance companies,joins this seasons creative team as director and choreographer.Andr Barbe provides the scenic imagination and exquisite costumes, drawing on his experiences in TV, theatre, opera and the musical theatre world. Multi-talented Guy Simard,with over 350 production credits in lighting, as theatre consultant or technical director, returns as lighting designer. Four-time winner of the MAC Award for Technical Direction, JP Perreaux returns to the circus as sound designer. Joining the Big Apple Circus as composer is mathias ,founder of the Vienna Art Orchestra where he wrote over 350 compositions and arrangements. Music Director Rob Slowik leads the Big Apple Circus Band.

For more info & tickets visit: http://www.bigapplecircus.org/tickets/venue.aspx?id=1338

01/02/2012 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular^®

Beginning 11.11.11
A TRADITION TRANSFORMED

The NEW 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular^®, starring the world-famous Rockettes^®, features a NEW 3DLIVE video game adventure, DAZZLING NEW ROCKETTE NUMBERS and BELOVED FAVORITES like the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and the Living Nativity.

Using cutting-edge technology, the audience will be part of an immersive experience, as the scenery extends beyond the stage onto the ceiling and walls transforming the interior of Radio City Music Hall^® into a massive magical canvas.

The NEW 2011 Christmas Spectacular is about to re-define SPECTACULAR!

For more info & tickets visit: http://www.radiocity.com/

12/31/2011 - The Addams Family

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Based on the iconic characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the smash hit musical comedy now starring film, TV and stage star Brooke Shields as Morticia and Tony Award^Â® winner Roger Rees as Gomez. The show also features Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke, Zachary James as Lurch, Brad Oscar as Uncle Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke and Jackie Hoffman as Grandma.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY has a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (librettists of the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys), music and lyrics by Drama Desk Award winner Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), direction and design by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter, The Metropolitan Operas Satyagraha) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Next to Normal, Jersey Boys).

THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story. Its every parents nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and whats worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a normal boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, its a shocking development that turns the Addams house upside down when they are forced to host a dinner for the young man and his parents.

For more info & tickets visit: http://theaddamsfamilymusical.com/

12/09/2011 - Z100 Jingle Ball 2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Z100 Jingle Ball 2011

Z100's Jingle Ball 2011 Lineup: Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson, Gym Class Heroes, LMFAO, Foster The People, David Guetta, Hot Chelle Rae.

Date: Fri, Dec 9, 2011 07:30 PM

Location: Madison Square Garden

More Info: http://www.z100.com/pages/events/jingleball11/

12/05/2011 - Snoop Dogg at Terminal 5

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

After rising to prominence as Dr. Dre's protege, Snoop Dogg (nee Doggy Dogg) scored hit after hit with his first album, Doggstyle, and hasn't fallen from the spotlight in the decade since.

Date: December 5, Monday, 3:30AM

Venue: Terminal 5
(212) 665-3832
610 W 56th St,
New York, NY 10019

Source: http://www.nyc.com/

For more info visit: http://www.terminal5nyc.com/

12/05/2011 - 20th Anniversary Celebration of The Milt Hinton Jazz Series with Jay Leonhart

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

20th Anniversary Celebration of The Milt Hinton Jazz Series with Jay Leonhart and Special Guests

"Jay Leonhart and Friends... It Don't Mean A Thing..." performs the music of Duke Ellington and beyond, as well as original music, such as a special musical piece commemorating the great jazz bassist Milt Hinton. This concert celebrates the 20th year anniversary of the Milt Hinton Jazz Series at Baruch College.

Date: Dec 5th, 7pm

Where: Baruch College

More Info: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/calendar/event.php?id=701

11/29/2011 - Wicked

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Audiences are cheering for this musical hit inspired by the beloved story of The Wizard of Oz!

Long before Dorothy drops in, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grew to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.

This fantasy-filled musical was the winner of three 2004 Tony Awards including prizes for Best Costume Design and Best Scenic Design. From real flying monkeys to a trip to the Emerald City and a soaring, modern score by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked is a true spectacle for the eyes and ears.

The twists and turns in Gregory Maguire's incredibly imaginative back-story to The Wizard of Oz makes audiences literally gasp with delight. But not only that, Wicked is a truly heartfelt story of friendship and love. As Richard Zoglin of Time Magazine put it, "If every musical had a brain, a heart and the courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place!"

For more info & tickets visit: http://www.wickedthemusical.com/