May the chips fall ever in your favor and may you register for Total Rewards!
5/31/12
Penn and Teller and a Bit of Luck
From the amazing Mariah Carey concert I covered to the Seven Stars Cookbook giveaway I promoted, you may have noticed a little hint-hinting for you to check out Caesar's Entertainment and their Total Rewards Program over the past few months. Well, it's been an absolute pleasure working with them, and I hope you learned a thing or two about how to optimize your next Atlantic City or Las Vegas vacation. As a final word, I'd like to leave you with a few words from the famous magicians Penn and Teller.
May the chips fall ever in your favor and may you register for Total Rewards!
May the chips fall ever in your favor and may you register for Total Rewards!
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Las Vegas,
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AWESOME GIVEAWAY: 2 Tickets to Closer than Ever
There's something about Off-Broadway theaters I love. Whether it be the intimate setting, the encouragement of success swirling about, or the mere opportunity to be able to see a show not many others get to see, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theaters produce some of the best shows around.
The York Theatre Company is one of my favorites. Boasting 175 seats and having produced hits like Yank! in 2010 and Sweeney Todd, it serves the community well by offering $20 tickets to all shows for both students and seniors. The latest mainstage production is a revival of 1989's Closer Than Ever, an intimate musical about love, friendship, security, happiness – and holding onto those essentials in a world that pulls us in a hundred directions at once. The musical promises to be a refreshing treat for audiences, old and new, filled with insights you’ve never heard expressed, except in your own heart. The limited engagement starts June 5.
All my readers are in luck! I'm giving away a pair of tickets to Closer Than Ever! There are 4 easy ways to win, and each comment counts as an entry. Be sure to leave your email in each comment so that I can contact you if you are the winner.
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) REQUIRED - Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite Off-Broadway experience has been. If you don't have any Off-Broadway experiences, let me know why you'd most like to have one.
3) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
4) Tweet about this contest "I just entered to win 2 tix to Closer Than Ever at the York Theatre on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/KAZkKV" and let me know with a link to your tweet.
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Off-Broadway,
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5/30/12
AWESOME DEAL: 13-Month Subscription to NY Mag
Having been a subscriber to New York Magazine for almost 2 years now, I can tell you it's a must read for any New Yorker. It's full of interesting feature stories all somehow relating to your life in the Big Apple and the culture section fills you in with all you need to know about what's going on around you in the coming week. However it's not so long ***cough, New Yorker, cough*** that you can manage to get through it on your weekly commute and still have time to read other things that interest you.
Rue La La (one of my favorite deal/shopping sites) is currently offering a 13-month subscription to New York Magazine for only $17, which is a steal especially considering it's a weekly publication. Normal subscriptions sell for over $30. The deal ends in 6 days, but why wait?
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New York Magazine
Free Tickets to Traces for Crunch Members
Attention all Crunch members! If you're dying to see the Off-Broadway show Traces, which recently inspired a new workout class at Crunch Union Square, clear your evening tomorrow! The first 50 people who show a valid Crunch membership ID at the Union Square Theater Box Office (100 E. 17th Street) at 1 pm tomorrow, Thursday 5/31, will receive one free ticket to tomorrow night's performance at 8 pm.
I hope some of you are able to take advantage of this awesome offer!
I hope some of you are able to take advantage of this awesome offer!
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Off-Broadway
5/16/12
AWESOME GIVEAWAY: More Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center Tickets!
A few weeks ago I gave away several pairs of tickets to classical concerts at Carnegie Hall and I had such a great response that I'm giving away more! Here are details on the 3 concerts up for grabs:
- Of Faith and Freedom: Memorial Day Concert: Monday 5/28, 7pm at Lincoln Center featuring patriotic works of choral music.
- West Coast Sounds: Tuesday 5/29, 8pm at Carnegie Hall featuring a piano program full of talented young people playing works by Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Chopin, Liadov, Vine, Lutoslawski, Bach, Schumann, Beethoven, R. Strauss, and Kabalevsky.
- What About Us?: Friday 6/15, 7:30 pm at Jazz at Lincoln Center featuring today’s youth taking on tough issues using song and dance to illustrate a more positive and peaceful world. Professional gospel singers join the 84 voiced choir to bring the thrill of gospel and pop to new heights.
I'm giving away 2 pairs of tickets to each show! To enter to win please follow the instructions below. There are 5 easy ways to win and each comment counts as an entry. Please include your email in any and all comments so I know how to contact you if you are the winner.
1) REQUIRED - Leave a comment below letting me know which concert you would like to enter to win tickets to (you can enter for all three in one comment!).
2) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
3) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
4) Tweet about this giveaway with a link to this page and let me know with a link to your tweet in a comment below.
5) Click on this link and register to play the Total Rewards online game and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
Winners will be on Wednesday 5/23. You have until Wednesday 5/23 at 12 p.m. EST to enter the contest. Good luck!
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carnegie hall,
concert,
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Total Rewards Mega Prizes
Raise your hand if you've been playing the Total Rewards game from Caesar's Entertainment over the past few months! Sad news...the promotion is almost over! However, the good news is that you have a chance to win a whole bunch of super awesome mega prizes on May 18-20 as the program wraps up. All you have to do is swipe your Total Rewards card at a Caesar's hotel/casino and your entered!
For more information and to check out all of the hotels nearby (there are 5 in Atlantic City!), click here. Prizes include 200 Total Rewards Marketplace gift cards per property, ACM property experiences (dining, spa, hotel), a trip to Las Vegas that includes 2 nights hotel accommodations, coach airfare for two and a $200 Total Rewards Marketplace Gift Card (each property will award one trip) and trips to the 2012 Olympics and lodging at London Clubs (each property will award one trip). You know you'd like to take a spontaneous trip this weekend :)
For more information and to check out all of the hotels nearby (there are 5 in Atlantic City!), click here. Prizes include 200 Total Rewards Marketplace gift cards per property, ACM property experiences (dining, spa, hotel), a trip to Las Vegas that includes 2 nights hotel accommodations, coach airfare for two and a $200 Total Rewards Marketplace Gift Card (each property will award one trip) and trips to the 2012 Olympics and lodging at London Clubs (each property will award one trip). You know you'd like to take a spontaneous trip this weekend :)
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atlantic city,
win
5/8/12
AWESOME GIVEAWAY: 2 Tickets to 2 Off-Broadway Shows
So you say it's been a little while since I ran a ticket giveaway, well that's about to change. Jules plays at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street) and tells the story of Broadway's most famous vaudeville and film star: female impersonator Julian Eltinge. The year is 1941 and the place is a dressing room at Billy Rose's club in Manhattan during the star's the final performance. (Save $5 on the price of your ticket here and use code TETCJ512).
Tennessee Williams' final full-length play In Masks Outrageous and Austere explores the surreal, the nefarious, and the erotic in ways never before attempted. The richest woman in the world, her gay husband, and his young lover are thrust into a mystery world, defined by disorientation and paranoia, where they are held captive by omnipotent corporate forces. A cast of bizarre characters enters an increasingly threatening environment, and tensions reach a fever pitch as trust among the three protagonists begins to disintegrate. Playing at The Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street) through May 13, this one is sure to make you think.
All my readers are in luck! I'm giving away a pair of tickets to both shows: Jules and In Masks Outrageous and Austere! There are 4 easy ways to win each set of tickets, just use the forms to enter below (no comments necessary).
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
3) Tweet about this contest "I just entered to win 2 tix to Jules off-Broadway on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/JbK4Ss" and/or "I just entered to win 2 tix to In Masks off-Broadway on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/JbK4Ss" and let me know with a link to your tweet.
4) Click on this link and register to play the Total Rewards online game and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
Winners will be chosen using Random.org on Thursday 5/10. You have until Wednesday 5/9 at 5 p.m. EST to enter the contest. Good luck!
Tennessee Williams' final full-length play In Masks Outrageous and Austere explores the surreal, the nefarious, and the erotic in ways never before attempted. The richest woman in the world, her gay husband, and his young lover are thrust into a mystery world, defined by disorientation and paranoia, where they are held captive by omnipotent corporate forces. A cast of bizarre characters enters an increasingly threatening environment, and tensions reach a fever pitch as trust among the three protagonists begins to disintegrate. Playing at The Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street) through May 13, this one is sure to make you think.
All my readers are in luck! I'm giving away a pair of tickets to both shows: Jules and In Masks Outrageous and Austere! There are 4 easy ways to win each set of tickets, just use the forms to enter below (no comments necessary).
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
3) Tweet about this contest "I just entered to win 2 tix to Jules off-Broadway on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/JbK4Ss" and/or "I just entered to win 2 tix to In Masks off-Broadway on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/JbK4Ss" and let me know with a link to your tweet.
4) Click on this link and register to play the Total Rewards online game and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
Winners will be chosen using Random.org on Thursday 5/10. You have until Wednesday 5/9 at 5 p.m. EST to enter the contest. Good luck!
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Off-Broadway,
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5/4/12
The Choice is Yours to Eat
Aaaah! Sorry, major awesome brain fart! Meant to post this weeks ago, but better late than never I suppose. Enjoy!
What can I say about Choice Eats that hasn't already been said? It's amazing. It's mind-blowing. It's chock-full of yumminess! After the food coma I left in last year, I was determined to be smarter about things this year. Although I love bread, I would only try a nibble of it in say a sandwich, and just focus on the filling. Also, I did not eat whole servings of everything I tried and sadly had to throw a lot away. Lastly, despite the boundless alcohol sponsors, I stuck to water. This was a MUCH better way to make my way though the 50+ food samples (disclaimer: I didn't make it to all) that filled the 69th Regiment Armory. Let's begin.
I arrived and was led to the special VIP room downstairs where I was given a Choice Eats tasting glass and pen. Unfortunately press didn't get gift bags, but they looked intriguing.
The VIP lounge included several food and drink vendors. My favorite of those was SCRATCHbread because along with a selection of breads, they served fresh mozzarella (the way to my heart). Brooklyn Cured had a great pastrami on rye sandwich, but if the meat had been a tad leaner I would have liked it way more. I tried the Ceviche de Bife from El Amacen and though it wasn't anything special, it was tasty. Murray's Cheese had a selection of their finest and Fatty 'Cue ran out of whatever they were serving before I got there.
Pastrami on Rye (Brooklyn Cured) |
Murray's Cheese Selection |
Ceviche de Bife (El Amacen) |
Mozzarella on SCRATCHbread |
VIP Lounge |
The main room was not supposed to open until 6:30 but I was super excited when they announced it was open at 6:10. That gave all the VIPs an extra 20 minutes before the general admission ticket holders were let in. I'd highly recommend remembering this next year if you bought your general admission tickets this year and ended up waiting in line for an hour or two.
I walked past Dirt Candy, who were whipping up Tomato Chipotle Cotton Candy, and though I was tempted, I couldn't risk missing some of the tables who were bound to have long lines very soon by scarfing down cotton candy. Did anyone try it?
Cured Arctic Char with Orange-Chicoree Salad, Lemon Gel and Dill (Edi and the Wolf) |
Cacacha (Patacon Pisao) |
Savory Buttermilk Pannacotta with Roasted Carrots, Almonds, and Licorice (Northern Spy Food Co. ) |
Next came the meat. And a whole bunch of it. My favorites were from Porchetta, the obligatory Porchetta Ragu on Toasted Crostini; from Goat Town, the Goat Face Sandwich (no, there wasn't an actual face stuffed between the Texas Toast but meat from the face - supposedly it's the tastiest!) with pickeled jalapenos and marinated onions; and from Kutsher's Tribeca came Milton's Short Rib and Brisket Meatball Sliders with caramelized onions and cream horseradish sauce (YUM!).
Porchetta Ragu on Toasted Crostini (Porchetta) |
Goat Face Sandwich on Texas Toast with pickeled jalapenos and marinated onions (Goat Town) |
Milton's Short Rib and Brisket Meatball Sliders with caramelized onions and cream horseradish sauce (Kutsher's Tribeca) |
For a quite fiber break I sampled the Fried Brussel Sprouts with tahini/pomegranate drizzel and garlic crusted panko bread crumbs from Tanoreen -- basically the most delicious brussel sprouts I've ever had.
Fried Brussel Sprouts (Tanoreen) |
Shrimp Roll (Luke's Lobster) |
New England Clam Chowder (Little Neck) |
Main Diver Scallop Shooters and Cured Arctic Char (Juliette) |
Oaxacan Style Chicken Tamale (Mexico Lindo) |
Sandwich Display (Joe Dough) |
Bourbon Chocolate Cookie Pie (The Blue Stove) |
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Choice Eats,
Food event,
Village Voice
5/1/12
Get Your Central Park Workout On
There's no better bonding experience with other New Yorkers than working out together in Central Park (getting drunk together in the East Village comes close). If you can't wait to leave the gym behind and fully embrace the great outdoors, you'll be excited for Self Magazine's Workout in the Park.
Featuring Crunch classes and all sorts of food and fitness brand samples, the event will be held rain or shine Saturday May 12 from 11-3 pm at Rumsey Playfield. I'm sure there will also be a lot of great contests to enter. Tickets are $20 and include a 1-year subscription to Self Magazine (a $10 value).
Featuring Crunch classes and all sorts of food and fitness brand samples, the event will be held rain or shine Saturday May 12 from 11-3 pm at Rumsey Playfield. I'm sure there will also be a lot of great contests to enter. Tickets are $20 and include a 1-year subscription to Self Magazine (a $10 value).
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Central Park,
event,
exercise
4/30/12
Summer Concerts Aplenty in Atlantic City
Ciao! Hola! Ola! I'm back from my 2-week jaunt through Europe and boy am I refreshed. You know what else is refreshing? The thought of summer concerts! Our friends at Caesar's Entertainment recently sent me over a list of their exciting events happening down in Atlantic City and I've highlighted my favorites for you:
1. Alien Ant Farm 5/27 - The Party Pit at Showboat
Nothing kicks off the summer like a little flashback to the 90s. The best part is that it's free!
2. Bill Maher 6/2 - Caesar's Atlantic City
Love this guy on HBO? Now's your chance to catch him live! Tickets run from $60-$90.
3. Mary J. Blige 6/29 - Caesar's Atlantic City
This is going to be an unforgettable concert! With a handful of Grammy's and dozens of other awards, Mary J. Blige is sure to entertain. Tickets start at $100.
4. Rock of Ages 8/14-9/2 - Caesar's Atlantic City
If you missed it on Broadway, or just want to have a rockin' good time all over again, head down to Caesar's AC to catch Rock of Ages!
These are just a few suggestions of how you can keep yourself entertained this summer. Don't worry, I'm sure there will be more to come! Also, don't forget to keep playing Total Rewards!
1. Alien Ant Farm 5/27 - The Party Pit at Showboat
Nothing kicks off the summer like a little flashback to the 90s. The best part is that it's free!
2. Bill Maher 6/2 - Caesar's Atlantic City
Love this guy on HBO? Now's your chance to catch him live! Tickets run from $60-$90.
3. Mary J. Blige 6/29 - Caesar's Atlantic City
This is going to be an unforgettable concert! With a handful of Grammy's and dozens of other awards, Mary J. Blige is sure to entertain. Tickets start at $100.
4. Rock of Ages 8/14-9/2 - Caesar's Atlantic City
If you missed it on Broadway, or just want to have a rockin' good time all over again, head down to Caesar's AC to catch Rock of Ages!
These are just a few suggestions of how you can keep yourself entertained this summer. Don't worry, I'm sure there will be more to come! Also, don't forget to keep playing Total Rewards!
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atlantic city,
concert,
Free Concerts
4/12/12
Still Confused About Total Rewards?
I guess you know the weather is getting nice out when I haven't been posting a lot. I'm terribly sorry for my absence and I regret to let you know that I'm leaving for a 2 week long vacation tonight, so while you will have to go a little longer without any awesome posts, I wanted to share this Jimmy Kimmel video with you all that explains the Total Rewards program I've been plugging lately.
You can view the video here: http://bit.ly/HtcBm6
If you haven't signed up yet, I'd highly recommend it and playing the game for a chance to win trips to Vegas, Atlantic City, and South Africa! Have fun!
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3/29/12
AWESOME GIVEAWAY: The Seven Stars Cookbook
By now I'm sure you're all familiar with the Total Rewards program I've been blogging and tweeting about of late. I've explored the entertainment side of things by posting about the epic Diddy/Mariah Carey concert I was able to go too, but Caesar's is partnered with lots of celebrity chefs, many of whom actually have restaurants in NYC as well (more on that in future posts). To whet everyone's appetites a bit, I'm holding a giveaway!
The Seven Stars Cookbook is a compilation of recipes from chefs associated with the Caesar's brand. And let me tell you, there's some gooooooooooood stuff in there! Ever wanted to make cheese biscuits a la Paula Deen? What about blue corn-crusted red snapper like Bobby Flay? I definitely want to try the chocolate coconut cake recipe by Francois Payard - yum! In addition to all the wonderful recipes, it's a beautiful book full of colorful photos.
So who feels like being adventurous in the kitchen? Who wants to try something new! I'm giving away one cookbook and there are 5 easy ways to win and each comment counts as an entry. Please include your email in any and all comments so I know how to contact you if you are the winner.
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) REQUIRED - Click on this link and register for Total Rewards and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
3) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
4) Tweet about this event "I just entered to win The Seven Stars Cookbook on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/H1JgC7" and let me know with a link to your tweet in a comment below.
5) Check out the cookbook on Amazon and leave a comment letting me know which recipe you are most excited to try.
One winner will be chosen using Random.org on Tuesday 4/3. You have until Tuesday 4/3 at 12 p.m. EST to enter the contest. Good luck!
The Seven Stars Cookbook is a compilation of recipes from chefs associated with the Caesar's brand. And let me tell you, there's some gooooooooooood stuff in there! Ever wanted to make cheese biscuits a la Paula Deen? What about blue corn-crusted red snapper like Bobby Flay? I definitely want to try the chocolate coconut cake recipe by Francois Payard - yum! In addition to all the wonderful recipes, it's a beautiful book full of colorful photos.
So who feels like being adventurous in the kitchen? Who wants to try something new! I'm giving away one cookbook and there are 5 easy ways to win and each comment counts as an entry. Please include your email in any and all comments so I know how to contact you if you are the winner.
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) REQUIRED - Click on this link and register for Total Rewards and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
3) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
4) Tweet about this event "I just entered to win The Seven Stars Cookbook on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/H1JgC7" and let me know with a link to your tweet in a comment below.
5) Check out the cookbook on Amazon and leave a comment letting me know which recipe you are most excited to try.
One winner will be chosen using Random.org on Tuesday 4/3. You have until Tuesday 4/3 at 12 p.m. EST to enter the contest. Good luck!
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Food,
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3/15/12
AWESOME GIVEAWAY: 2 Tickets to Just Sex
Despite the name in the title of this post, I can assure you that Just Sex does not take place at a gentleman's club. It's an off-Broadway play that tells the story of a married couple, Katherine and William, and their exploration of extramarital escapades which lead to some interesting circumstances. This limited engagement at the Theater for the New City (155 1st Ave) follows up from a sold-out run at last year's Dream Up Festival.
All my readers are in luck! I'm giving away a pair of tickets to see Just Sex! There are 5 easy ways to win and each comment counts as an entry, so you can comment up to 5 times. Please include your email in any and all comments so I know how to contact you if you are the winner.
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) REQUIRED - Like the Just Sex Facebook page and leave this comment on their wall: "I'm looking forward to seeing Just Sex and hopefully winning tickets on Awesome in New York! http://bit.ly/ymTisk" Then come back here and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
3) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
4) Tweet about this event "I just entered to win 2 tix to see @JustSexPlay on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/ymTisk" and let me know with a link to your tweet in a comment below.
5) Click on this link and register to play the Total Rewards online game and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
A winner will be chosen using Random.org on Tuesday 3/20. You have until Tuesday 3/20 at 12 p.m. EST to enter the contest. Good luck!
A winner has been chosen! Congratulations to John! You have won 2 tickets to Just Sex! Thanks to everyone who entered!
If you can't wait and want to order tickets ASAP, here's a deal for you for all performances through April 15. Visit Justsexplay.com or call 212-868-4444 and use code RRMGEN for $20 tickets (normally $225).
All my readers are in luck! I'm giving away a pair of tickets to see Just Sex! There are 5 easy ways to win and each comment counts as an entry, so you can comment up to 5 times. Please include your email in any and all comments so I know how to contact you if you are the winner.
1) REQUIRED - Follow this blog by clicking on the button on the right panel and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
2) REQUIRED - Like the Just Sex Facebook page and leave this comment on their wall: "I'm looking forward to seeing Just Sex and hopefully winning tickets on Awesome in New York! http://bit.ly/ymTisk" Then come back here and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
3) Follow me on Twitter @yaelleah and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
4) Tweet about this event "I just entered to win 2 tix to see @JustSexPlay on Awesome In New York! http://bit.ly/ymTisk" and let me know with a link to your tweet in a comment below.
5) Click on this link and register to play the Total Rewards online game and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
A winner has been chosen! Congratulations to John! You have won 2 tickets to Just Sex! Thanks to everyone who entered!
If you can't wait and want to order tickets ASAP, here's a deal for you for all performances through April 15. Visit Justsexplay.com or call 212-868-4444 and use code RRMGEN for $20 tickets (normally $225).
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3/14/12
Roosevelt Remembered
This past weekend I crossed something off my ever-growing NYC bucket list. After visiting the FDR compound up in Hyde Park, NY two years ago and learning that Theodore Roosevelt is the only US President born in NYC, I have been wanting to take a tour of his childhood brownstone to get a glimpse into what life in the 1800's was like ever since.
I was thrilled to find out that tours of the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (28 E. 20th Street) are free and given on the hour from 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday (with no tours at noon). I managed to sneak into the last tour of the day with Ranger Sam. Personally, I think it's pretty badass to be a ranger, but to be a ranger in NYC is a pretty unusual feat. Sam led our tour group, mostly comprised of tourists young and old as well as some families, through the house. I was a bit disappointed to learn that this wasn't the original house because after Mr. Roosevelt decided he didn't want to re-buy the house in 1916 when he was President, it was torn down. After he died in 1919, his sisters Anna and Corinne and niece Eleanor decided to rebuild and refurnish to create the historical site it is today. So while the frame is not original, the layout, most of the furniture and decor is.
Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site |
Something that definitely struck me throughout the house was the lighting, or lack thereof. Sam told us that even though the house is currently outfitted with electricity, they tried to recreate the amount of lighting the family had in the late 1800s with gas lamps. Needless to say, it was dark, and the dark wallpapers only added to the gloominess of some rooms. However, some of the furnishings were amazing. The original marital bed and furniture set were carved from the most gorgeous wood and the glass-work throughout the house was magnificent. Teddy's grandfather was a glass trader so the family benefited immensely from that, in addition to the fact that the grandfather was fairly wealthy and bought the house for his son (Teddy Sr.) as a wedding gift. Not too shabby right?
First Floor Entranceway |
Fireplace in the Living Room |
Teddy's Chair as a Boy |
Glass Door in Between Living and Dining Rooms (and Ranger Sam) |
Dishes were a Gift from Eleanor Roosevelt Upon Completion of the House |
Dining Room |
Parlor |
Decor in the Parlor |
Chandelier in the Parlor |
Doll in the Nursery |
View to the makeshift gym in the back of the house |
The actual crib that TR slept in as a baby |
Marital Bed |
Newspaper Cartoon About TR as Police Commissioner |
If you find yourself with a spare hour in Union Square, I would highly recommend a visit to the TR Birthplace National Historic Site. It's transporting, informative, and just plain interesting. You can follow the historic site on Twitter. So what do you think about our 26th President? Do you think had a pretty plush life growing up in the 1800s? Have you been to the historic site? Are you planning to go?
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historic site,
history,
museum,
roosevelt
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