Happy December Fun!

The holidays are right around the corner, and I am looking forward to celebrating in every way with every one of you!  I know everyone's calendar is getting booked, so to help, here is when I plan to do what in NY for now (subject to change; lots of fun things going on!).  Keep checking back because there's more to come. 

Also, check out TheSkint.com, who partnered with 13 other NYC bloggers who ft. their fave NY events this season.

Leave a comment or EMAIL ME when you want meet up!

EVENTS

Tues Dec. 1 - 630p @ WFC - NY Theatre Ballet performs The Nutcracker, free

Wed Dec. 2 - Rockefeller Tree Lighting, 7-9p.  Get there as early as possible, it's going to be crowded!  Hosted by Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) and Zachery Levi (Chuck).

Thurs Dec. 3

• 6p @ FIT Fashion Design Exhibition (congrats, Angela!)
• 630p @ NYU - East Rhythm '09 to see Magnetic North perform!

Fri Dec. 4 - 7-9p, Bryant Park Tree Lighting Ceremony, ft. skate and musical acts

Sat Dec. 5 -

• All day - Charlene's ballroom dance competition @ Columbia Univ (116th + B'way)
• I'll be dancing, but I would go to this - 11a-8p: Holiday Handmade Cavalade - buy handmade crafts from local Esty artists (great Christmas gifts!)

Mon Dec. 7 - 12-2p, Bryant Park Pond Elf Party - Dress up like an elf (or let them dress you?) and help ABC Family set a world record for the largest gathering of Santa's elves! Lunch break!: )

Thurs Dec. 10 - 6p, Washington Sq Park Christmas Tree Lighting & CAROLING (la la la!).  Songbooks provided.

Sat Dec. 12 -

• UPDATE 12/3: Circle Cruise is offering a $1 90 min cruise to the Statue of Liberty, with Toy donation!  Milk, Cookies, and Holiday music included!
• AM - Watch "The Blind Side" OR "Fantastic Mr. Fox" @ AMC 42 (only $6!)
• Lunch @ TBD (depending on the movie: )
• PM - Check out the Gingerbread House Competition @ Le Parker Meridian (119 W. 56th) and the Holiday Light Show @ Grand Central

Sun Dec. 13 - 11a - Watch Baboons and Meerkats open presents at Prospect Park Zoo (BK), $7

Mon Dec. 14 - 1-7p, free hair, makeup, and nail makeover at Top Shop to get you party ready! RSVP through 12/21.

Sun 20-Tues 29 - I'm in GA for the holidays, can't wait - Merry Christmas!

DEALS

• Last day (12/1) - $5 magazines from Amazon.com (Real Simple, Food&Wine, Cosmo, etc)
• Stop by Starbucks for World Aids Day - 5 cents/drink goes to the Global Fund!
• Free cute stickers (I got the alligator!) - thanks Kristy Q. for sending!