Pics or It Didn’t Happen
Published 01/12/2022
Whether you’re a pro photographer or an Instagram connoisseur, follow this itinerary to scenic cityscapes and stylish setups. Learn by doing on a photo tour, find your new favorite photographer at a dazzling museum and dine in a trattoria as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. (Maybe you can even snap a selfie with David Byrne after his Broadway show.)
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Fotografiska New York
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Fotografiska New York 281 Park Ave. So. Manhattan
Fotografiska New York uses the power of photography to inspire a more conscious world. Housed in a historic landmark building, the Flatiron District museum presents powerful exhibitions featuring some of the world’s best photographers. With extra touches like late-evening hours, live music and DJs on select nights, and timed entry with limited capacity, Fotografiska is anything but an ordinary New York City museum.
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Gemma
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The Bowery Hotel
This upscale staple in the East Village’s Bowery Hotel provides a dimly lit, cozy ambiance in which to enjoy classic Italian food like pastas, wood-fired pizzas and the crowd favorite, baked eggs with tomato and avocado. Patrons also rave about the bar scene, featuring a selection of in-house cocktails and an impressive wine list. The outdoor seating on Bowery is spacious and great for people-watching.
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American Utopia
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St. James Theatre 246 W. 44th St. Manhattan
David Byrne and 11 musicians from around the world unite for a theatrical experience based on his 2018 album, American Utopia, part of a larger multimedia project aimed at spreading optimism despite ongoing political and environmental crises. For this show, the Talking Heads frontman reunites with choreographer Annie-B Parson and production consultant Alex Timbers, collaborators on his 2013 musical Here Lies Love. Read more in this article.
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