LobsterLvr Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 "America" is playing at BBKings.Van Morrison is performing.And there's a huge street festival on the 13th on 8th Avenue (from 42nd up to 57th streets). Mmmmm, fried dough for everyone!!!Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericphan Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Is the street festival within walking distance of the show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Everything in NY is within walking distance. The island is only 3/4 of a mile wide. And every 20 blocks (north and south) is a mile. That means 16th street to 42nd street is only a bit over a mile. (30 minutes walking time).And the (clean, safe) subways make everything even more convenient. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Oh, and for all you Pin Stripe fans, Yankee Stadium is too far to walk. But that shouldn't be a problem, your season will be over by then!!!Go sawks!!Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 The 8th Avenue Food Festivel is one of the best in the country! The diveresity of cusine available is surpurb! The music is good too so that maybe a day activity we may all want to hook up for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Van Morrison, BTW, is at the United Palace Theater, from 10/12 to 10/14. Tickets are from around $80 to $250.Other, more reasonably priced shows:10/12 - Bowery Ballroom - The Raveonettes10/12 - Tori Amos - WaMu Theater (Madison Sq. Garden)10/12 - Mary Weiss (ex-Shangri-Las) - Southpaw, Brooklynand, if I get a Village Voice, I suspect I'll find dozens more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 JohnO said: Van Morrison, BTW, is at the United Palace Theater, from 10/12 to 10/14. I know some people reeeeeeeeally like Van Morrison, but I would rather stick hot needles in my ears! Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Just like Dylan, Van still writes great music. Unfortunately also just like Dylan, Van left his best singing voice somewhere behind in the 1960's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 LobsterLvr said: Everything in NY is within walking distance. The island is only 3/4 of a mile wide. And every 20 blocks (north and south) is a mile. That's a true New Yorker for you --one who thinks nothing of walking all over Manhattan. I'm the same way, although I've learned that many visitors get quite sore after a day of sightseeing!! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 "....I've learned that many visitors get quite sore after a day of sightseeing!!...."While others just get mugged!!!....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 ...Just like Dylan, Van still writes great music. Unfortunately also just like Dylan, Van left his best singing voice somewhere behind in the 1960's."Both still have their moments live....and personally, I'll take listening to either over Springsteen at this point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 JohnO said: Both still have their moments live....and personally, I'll take listening to either over Springsteen at this point! Ouch! That hurts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Raspbernie said: I know some people reeeeeeeeally like Van Morrison, but I would rather stick hot needles in my ears! I've done that !!! It makes listening to Van Morrison a LOT easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadfingerBarb Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 How can anyone not like Van Morrison? Give "Moondance" or "Astral Weeks" a listen. I've never liked Van live but he still sounds great on his recordings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I pahk the caahh on the nearest Yankee fan.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericphan Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 So is it really pretty safe to walk the streets and take the subways nowadays on weekends? I know back in the 70's and 80's NYC was a pretty scary place, though I heard it has gotten a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 "Safe" depends on time and location, but generally speaking, use common sense and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm in the city quite often "all by myself" and at all hours of the day and night. I have never had a problem. I'm not one for the subway system. I'm not afraid of taking the subways, I just don't understand (or call it stoo-pid) the A trains, B trains, E trains, and so forth. So, I get around with what God gave me....my two legs. There is so much to see and do, I'd be afraid I'd miss something if I didn't walk !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 The A train is not one you want to take if you're unfamiliar with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Diane's right. NYC is fine.Don't let any out-of-towners tell you otherwise.I've lived and/or worked here since 1981.I come into the city everyday to work on madison ave. I was never mugged. I haven't heard of anyone being mugged, threatened, or frightened in over 15 years.Yes, in the 80's it was awful!! But so were fashion and hairstyles. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 We visited NYC twice in 2005 and loved it, loved it, loved it. Never felt frightened walking around. But there was that weird-o pretending to be practicing yoga in Central Park that kept trying to attract my attention to his "junk" hanging out of his short shorts. The timing doesn't work out for us for this show, we can only pray this is only the first of more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I think NY gets a bad rap sometimes. Go 'off the beaten path' in any large city and you're likely to be looking over your shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 NYC is far safer than it was in the past. But, as with any large city, it makes sense to pay attention to what is going on around you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Except for faux yogis in short shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 One person's junk is another person's pleasure.(ok maybe not in this case!)Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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