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R-O-C-K in the NYC

From James Brown to Debbie Harry, music legends have a new home at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC. Beware: face-melting music—and a hard-core exhibition on the Clash—await inside.by laura kusnyer read more.

  • The Best of BrunchThe Best of Brunch

    10 places to refuel after a day in the City or a night on the town.

  • Deitch ProjectsDeitch Projects

    Visit New York-based artist Kehinde Wiley's beautiful and provocative solo exhibition.

  • Santa SightingsSanta Sightings

    Take the kids to see the jolly fellow and his helpers all over the City this month.

  • Harlem for the Holidays™Harlem for the Holidays™

    Head uptown for great deals at Harlem shops, restaurants, museums and more.

Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide
INSIDER ADVICE

ultimate holiday shopping guide

by Sophie Roberts

Make crossing everyone off your holiday shopping list easy with gift recommendations from some very notable New Yorkers. From Baccarat Christmas Trees to rare imported cheeses to tickets to the American Museum of Natural History, their suggestions are sure to inspire you.

The Jimi Hendrix NYC Experience
FEATURED MAP

the jimi hendrix nyc experience

Before checking out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, see where the late guitar legend shredded, slept and shopped in the City.

Shop Brooklyn
HOLIDAY DEALS

shop brooklyn

by Laura Kusnyer

Black Friday? Not anymore. Try Brooklyn Friday and other deals every weekend ‘til December 21.

Ask New York City About New York City
FEATURED COMMENT

ask new york city about new york city

The Algae Exfoliating Body Scrub is ideal for soothing body and mind after a long day at the office. A 30-minute scrub is great, but if you really want to do it right, I say splurge and go with the 60-minute one. -user cbrady on Midtown East's Allure Day Spa & Hair Design

BAM Next Wave Festival
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

bam next wave festival

by Laura Kusnyer

Cutting-edge performances from around the world find their place in Brooklyn. Don’t fight it. Catch the wave.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
FAMILY FUN

the radio city christmas spectacular

A mix of old-fashioned high kicks (the Rockettes) and brand-new high tech (the 3-D ride with Santa) makes this annual event even more spectacular.

Speak Easy, Sip Slowly
COCKTAIL UNDERCOVER

speak easy, sip slowly

Six incognito bars are serving up some of the tastiest—and most lavish—drinks in NYC. Find out where.

five questions for Lin-Manuel Miranda
IN THE HEIGHTS

five questions for lin-manuel miranda

The creator and star of In the Heights, shares his take on the Tony Award–winning musical, Latino culture in the City and how New Yorkers can keep the artistic spirit alive in Upper Manhattan—all in English and Spanish.

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