Some people plan events by the book. Others toss the book out the window and start with a fog machine and a guy dressed as a disco lobster.
I’ve been to enough parties in New York to realize that the distinction between “weird” and “wonderful” gets fuzzy fast. Frequently, the most memorable moments will be things no one expected at all. So if you’re looking to put on something unforgettable, take a mental note of these offbeat touches, which inexplicably worked like a charm. Continue reading Weirdest Things I’ve Seen at NYC Events (That Totally Worked)→
This past 4th of July, while most folks were grilling in the park or flocking to the beach, I found myself face-to-face with a dinosaur in Midtown Manhattan. Not just any dinosaur—a Titanosaurus, towering over Rockefeller Center like it owned the place. It was a surreal, cinematic moment made even better by the rarest of gifts: a sunny, warm, non-humid summer day in NYC -a real unicorn, weather-wise. Continue reading Dino-Sized Delight: Jurassic World’s Titanosaurus Takes Over Rockefeller Center→
Spotted from the window of my office building: this cheerful Pink Inflatable Kiddie Pool, perched on the balcony of a high-rise apartment, is serving major summertime goals. Surrounded by a picnic table, chairs, and a BBQ grill, the whole setup looks like a mini oasis in the sky — ready for fun in the sun, even if it’s just a quick splash. Who needs a backyard when you’ve got these city views?
If you’ve wandered along the gritty stretch of Canal Street where the LES meets Chinatown, you’ve probably passed right by a storefront that feels like a glitch in the matrix. Nestled among cell phone kiosks and dollar stores is New Hi-Tech Corp, a longstanding electronics repair shop at 47 Canal Street (founded in 1983) whose hypnotic display window turns more heads than any shiny gadget inside ever could.