5 Upper West Side Summer Day Camps for Kids in 2013

Posted by Mike Mishkin on May 23, 2013 in Children | 0 comments

Sending the kids to a day or summer camp on the Upper West Side is a great way to keep the little ones busy while providing an environment that will help them develop valuable skills for later in life.

There are a number of different summer camps available on the UWS – some specializing in specific activities and other others that simply specialize in creating a fun and enjoyable environment.

The 5 summer day camps listed below for the Upper West Side are some of the more popular choices for kids of all ages!

Juices and Smoothies on the Upper West Side

Posted by Stacey Harris on May 22, 2013 in Food & Drink | 0 comments

As the weather heats up, we’re often looking for something to cool us down. Ice cream isn’t going to do us any favors when it comes to our health or looking good in our swimsuits. Smoothies are a refreshing way to celebrate summer and indulge in a creamy treat. Also, more and more people are learning about the benefits of juicing and are looking for a convenient way to get those greens. For the more extreme, juice cleanses have become all the rage. Many celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Blake Lively, and Nicole Richie have made public that they believe in the juice cleanse to reset their systems and drop a few pounds. For both ends of the spectrum, here are some of the top spots for juices and smoothies in the Upper West Side neighborhood.

The 37th Annual American Crafts Festival on the Upper West Side

Posted by Mike Mishkin on May 22, 2013 in Antiques, Art, Events, Family, Street Scenes | 0 comments

New York’s 2013 American Crafts Festival will mark the 37th occurrence of one of the region’s largest annual craft festivals.

Juried crafts will be on display from all around the United States over the course of two weekends at the Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

The American Crafts Festival is the spring edition of the Autumn Crafts Festival which takes place every October at the Lincoln Center.

The event will be taking place on June 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th of 2013. The festival will be open from 12pm-9pm on the 8th and 15th (Saturdays) and from 10am-9pm on the 9th and 16th (Sundays).

Midsummer Night Swing on the Upper West Side

Posted by Stacey Harris on May 21, 2013 in Events, Family, Music, Street Scenes | 0 comments

Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues
June 25 – July 13, 2013

Hey Upper West Siders! It’s almost time to get out your dancing shoes and head on over to Lincoln Center. Midsummer Night Swing can be a unique date night, a fun evening out with your friends, or a great place to meet new ones. This annual summertime event, now in its twenty-fifth year, features incredible live music and is the place to dance the night away to your favorite tunes. Whether you are a professional dancer or a novice, everyone is welcome. No, you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy this wonderful outdoor activity. There are free dance lessons with top-notch instructors who will teach you the basics to help you get started and have a blast.