YOUR GUIDETO THE BEST OF MANHATTANWITH FALL'S TOP EVENTS, THEATRE, EXHIBITIONS, AND MORE!

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9/2: Caribbean SplashdownMusic Festival (Marcus GarveyPark, 122nd St. & Fifth Ave.,212-534-8689; www.caribbeansplashdown.com)

9/2-4 & 9-10: WashingtonSquare Outdoor Art Exhibit(University Pl. from 3rd to 12thSt. & Washington Pl. fromWashington Square East to MercerSt., 212-982-6255; noon-6 p.m.)

9/3: 18th Annual Ecofest (70Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-496-4724)

9/8-16: 2006 New YorkUnderground Comedy Festival(Various locations, 212-265-5510;nycundergroundcomedy.com);Howl! Festival of East VillageArts (Various locations, 212-505-2225; www.howlfestival.com)

9/9: Labor Day Parade (FifthAve. from 44th to 79th St.; 11 a.m.)

9/9-10 & 16-17: 21st AnnualAutumn Crafts Festival atLincoln Center (DamroschPark, North Plaza & Josie L.Robertson Plaza, Columbus Ave.& 64th St., 973-746-0091;www.craftsatlincoln.com)

9/10: Broadway on Broadway(Times Square; www.broadwayonbroadway.com; 11:30 a.m.);Harmony on the Hudson(Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park,Battery Park City, 212-267-9700;www.bpcparks.org; 1-6 p.m.);Muslim Parade and Festival(Madison Ave. from 41st to 23rd St.; 9 a.m.)

9/11: The September Concert(Various locations, 212-333-3399;www.septemberconcert.org)

9/14-24: The 78th AnnualFeast of San Gennaro (LittleItaly, 212-768-9320)

9/16: 49th Annual German-American von Steuben DayParade (Fifth Ave. from 61st to86th St.; 11 a.m.)

9/17: Seventh Annual Knit-out& Crochet (Union Square, 17th

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St. btw. Broadway & ParkAve.; www.knit-out.com; noon-5 p.m.); Mexican DayParade (Madison Ave. from41st to 27th St.; noon); 37thAnnual African-AmericanDay Parade (Adam ClaytonBlvd. from 111th to 142nd St.;2 p.m.)

9/20-30: M.E.A.N.Y FestMusicians & Emerging ArtistsNY (Various locations, 212-592-9090; www.meanyfest.com)

9/28-10/8: Fall for DanceFestival (City Center, W. 55thSt. btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.,212-581-1212)

9/29-10/15: 44th Annual NewYork Film Festival (70 LincolnCenter Plaza, 212-496-3809;www.filmlinc.com/nyff/nyff.htm)

9/30: Nigeria’s IndependenceDay Parade (Second Ave. from54th to 44th St.; 1 p.m.)

10/1: Pulaski Day Parade (FifthAve. from 26th to 52nd St.; 11 a.m.)

10/7-8: Open House New York(Various locations, 917-583-2398; www.ohny.org)

10/8: Hispanic Day Parade(Fifth Ave. from 44th to 86th St.;11 a.m.)

10/9: Columbus Day Parade(Fifth Ave. from 44th to 86th St.;noon)

10/13-15: The Modern Show(Lexington Ave. at 26th St., 212-255-0020; www.stellashows.com)

Contemporary hip-hop group Compagnie Franck IILouise performs as part of Fall for Dance Festival

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Party at PennRed Light Green LightSeptember 16 - 4 to 6:30 p.m.Come and Mingle (Married or Single)

Wine Tasting & FoodMagicians, comics, singers & more

Fashion Accessory ShowWednesday, Sept. 1310:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cooking DemonstrationsWednesday, Sept. 2010:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Theatre RevueMonday, Sept. 254 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Updated info at www.mta.info

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10/14-15: CultureFest 2006(Battery Place & Broadway, 212-484-1222; www.nycvisit.com/culturefest; 11-5:30 p.m.)

10/19-1/7: The Big AppleCircus: Step Right Up!(Damrosch Park, LincolnCenter, 62nd St. btw. Columbus& Amsterdam Aves., 800-922-3772; www.bigapplecircus.org)

10/20-22: The Gramercy ParkAntiques Show (212-255-0020;www.stellashows.com)

10/31: Halloween Parade (SixthAve. from Spring to 22nd St.; 7 p.m.)

9/1: Welcome Back to ColumbiaUniversity (120th St. btw.Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.)

9/2: Andrew Glover YouthProgram Festival (Fourth Ave.btw. 8th & 14th Sts.); Friends ofDag Hammarskjold Festival(Second Ave. btw. 45th & 57th Sts.)

9/3: The 22nd AnnualBrazilian Day Festival (SixthAve. btw. 42nd & 56th Sts. &46th St. btw. Madison & SeventhAves.; 212-809-4900); GreenwichVillage Chamber of CommerceStreet Fair (Broadway btw. 8th& 14th Sts.)

9/4: Manhattan East CommunityAssociation Festival (LexingtonAve. btw. 34th & 42nd Sts.)

9/8: Southbridge Adult CenterStreet Fair (Fulton St. btw.Water & Gold Sts.); United

Nations Festival (47th St. btw.First & Second Aves.)

9/9: Big Apple PerformingArts Festival (Seventh Ave. btw.47th & 57th Sts.); ChelseaReform Democratic Club StreetFair (Eighth Ave. btw. 14th &23rd Sts.)

9/10: East ManhattanCommunity Chamber Festival(Third Ave. btw. 66th & 86thSts.); 52nd Street Festival (btw.Lexington & Seventh Aves.)

9/15: Financial CommunityDay Festival Series (Maiden La.btw. Water & South Sts.)

9/16: The Great Irish Festival(Sixth Ave. btw. 42nd & 56thSts.); Stonewall Veterans’Association Festival (GreenwichAve. btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.);13th Annual Upper Broadway

Street fairs generally runbetween 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.,

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are subject to change.FairsStreet

The latest edition of the Big AppleCircus, Step Right Up!, opens atDamrosch Park on 10/19

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Autumn Festival (Broadway btw.110th & 118th Sts.)

9/17: Columbus Avenue StreetFair (btw. 66th & 86th Sts.);Mexican Independence DayFestival (116th St. btw. Second &Lexington Aves.); 92nd Street YFestival (Lexington Ave. btw.79th & 96th Sts.); Tudor CityFestival (Second Ave. btw. 43rd& 57th Sts.)

9/22: Fulton Street Follies (btw.Water & Gold Sts.)

9/23: Seventh Avenue Fair(btw. 47th & 57th Sts.); VillageCenter for Care Street Fair(Bleecker St. btw. Seventh &Eighth Aves.)

9/24: Eighth Avenue FallFestival (btw. 23rd & 34th Sts.);Greenwich Village GirlsBasketball Festival (4th St. btw.Seventh Ave. & W. 11th St.)

9/29: Downtown VisitingNeighbors Festival (Maiden La.btw. Water & South Sts.)

9/30: University Place Fair(btw. Waverly Pl. & 14th St.)

10/1: Cathedral High SchoolStreet Fair (Lexington Ave. btw.42nd & 57th Sts.); N.Y.C.Oktoberfest (Lexington Ave.btw. 42nd& 57th Sts.); ThirdAvenue Merchants AssociationStreet Festival (btw. 69th & 95th Sts.)

10/5-8: Our Lady of SorrowsChurch Bazaar (Pitt St. btw.Stanton & Rivington Sts.)

10/7: Union Square AutumnFair (Park Ave. South btw. 17th

& 23rd Sts.); Upper BroadwayFall Festival (Broadway btw.110th & 118th Sts.); VillageIndependent Democrats StreetFair (Greenwich Ave. btw. Sixth& Seventh Aves.)

10/8: Amsterdam AvenueStreet Fair (btw. 76th & 86thSts.); Lexington Avenue FallFestival (Lexington Ave. btw.34th & 42nd St.)

10/9: Columbus Day Festival(Water St. btw. Fulton & Broad Sts.)

10/14: Eighth Avenue AutumnFestival (Eighth Ave. btw. 42nd& 57th Sts.); United MethodistChurch Fall Festival (4th St.btw. University Pl. & Sixth Ave.)

10/15: Avenue of the AmericasFamily Expo (Sixth Ave. btw.42nd & 56th Sts.); UpperBroadway Fall Festival(Broadway btw. 86th & 96th Sts.)

10/20: Financial CommunityDay Festival Series (Maiden La.btw. Water & South Sts.)

10/21: St Joseph’s ChurchBazaar (Washington Pl. btw.Grove & MacDougal Sts.);Washington Square Festival(Waverly Pl. btw. Broadway &Fifth Ave.)

10/22: Bloomingdale One StopSenior Center Festival(Broadway btw. 96th & 110thSts.); The Great Third AvenueFair (btw. 23rd & 34th Sts.)

The 21st Annual Autumn CraftsFestival runs 9/9-10 & 16-7 (see p. 4)

GetawaysManhattan

Do you have friends or rela-tives in town who want tovisit New York City? Wantthe kids to see that specialmuseum? Some of the bestspots in the city are only atrain ride away. Check outwww.mta.com, or pick up acopy of ManhattanGetaways at Penn and otherLIRR stations.

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The American Folk Art Museum45 W. 53rd. St., 212-265-1040;www.folkartmuseum.org.Closed Mon. $9. White onWhite (And a Little Gray)(through 9/17); ConcreteKingdom: Sculpture by NekChand (through 9/24); A DeafArtist in Early America: TheWorlds of John Brewster Jr.(10/4-1/7).

American Museum of Natural HistoryCentral Park West at 79th St.,212-769-5100; www.amnh.org.Open daily. $14. Voices fromSouth of the Clouds (through1/02); Lizards & Snakes: Alive!(through 1/7/2007); Yellowstoneto Yukon (through 1/17/07);Butterfly Conservatory: TropicalButterflies Alive in Winter (10/7-TBD).

The Cooper-Hewitt, NationalDesign Museum2 E. 91st St. at Fifth Ave., 212-849-8400; www.cooperhewitt.org.

Closed Mon. $10. Solos: MataliCrasset (through 9/24); FredericChurch, Winslow Homer, andThomas Moran: Tourism and theAmerican Landscape (through10/22); Feeding Desire: Designand the Tools of the Table,1500–2005 (through 10/29);Made to Scale: StaircaseMasterpieces for the PermanentCollection (10/13-6/3).

The Dahesh Museum of Art580 Madison Ave. btw. 56th &57th Sts., 212-759-0606;www.daheshmuseum.org. ClosedMon. $10. Napoleon on the Nile:Soldiers, Artists, and theRediscovery of Egypt (through12/31).

The Frick Collection1 E. 70th St., 212-288-0700;www.frick.org. Closed Mon.$15. Jean-Étienne Liotard (1702-1789): Swiss Master (through9/17); Gardens of Eternal Spring:Two Mughal Carpets (through10/29); Cimabue and EarlyItalian Devotional Painting(10/3-12/31); Domenico Tiepolo(1727–1804): A New Testament(10/24-1/7).

The Guggenheim Museum1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., 212-423-3500; www.guggenheim.org.Closed Thurs. $15. No Limits,Just Edges: Jackson PollockPaintings on Paper (through9/29); Zaha Hadid (through10/25).

The International Center of Photography1133 Sixth Ave. at 43rd St., 212-857-0000; www.icp.org. ClosedMon. $10. El Salvador: Work ofThirty Photographers (through11/27); Ecotopia: The Second ICPTriennial of Photography andVideo (9/14-1/7).

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The Jewish Museum1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St., 212-423-3200; www.thejewishmuseum.org. Closed Sat. $10.Masters of American Comics(9/15-1/28); Our Great Garden:Nurturing Planet Earth (through6/18).

The Metropolitan Museum of ArtFifth Ave. at 82nd St., 212-535-7710; www.metmuseum.org.Closed Mon. Recommended:$20. (Includes Main Buildingand the Cloisters.) The Fabric ofLife: Ikat Textiles of Indonesia(through 9/24); Rembrandt andHis Circle: Drawings and Prints(through 10/15); Cai Guo-Qiangon the Roof: TransparentMonument (through 10/29); ASensitivity to the Seasons: Autumnand Winter (through 12/3); TheArmored Horse in Europe 1480-1620 (through 1/17/2007); Brushand Ink: The Chinese Art ofWriting (9/2-1/21); Cézanne toPicasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patronof the Avant-Garde (9/14-1/7);New Orleans after the Flood:Photographs by Robert Polidori(9/19-12/10); Set in Stone: TheFace in Medieval Sculpture (9/26-2/18); Sean Scully: Wall of Light(9/26-1/14); Americans in Paris,1860–1900 (10/24-1/28); Coaxingthe Spirits to Dance: Art of thePapuan Gulf (10/24-9/2/07).

The Morgan Library & Museum225 Madison Ave., 212-685-0008;www.themorgan.org. ClosedMon. $12. CelebratingRembrandt: Etchings from theMorgan (through 10/1); FromRembrandt to van Gogh: Dutch

Drawings from the Morgan(through 10/1); Masterworksfrom the Morgan: Near EasternSeals (through 11/12); BobDylan’s American Journey, 1956-1966 (9/29-1/2007); Fragonardand the French Tradition (10/13-1/7).

The Museum of the City of New YorkFifth Ave. at 103rd St., 212-534-1672; www.mcny.org. ClosedMon. $9. Sherril Schell:Unknown Modernist (throughTBD); The High Style ofDorothy Draper (through 9/10);New York Creative: Portraits byEverett Raymond Kinstler(through 10/15).

The Museum of Jewish Heritage: ALiving Memorial to the Holocaust36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4200;www.mjhnyc.org. Closed Sat.Donation suggested. Ours toFight For: American Jews Duringthe Second World War (through12/31).

The Museum of Modern Art11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400;www.moma.org. Closed Tues.$20. Dada (through 9/11); Since2000: Printmaking Now(through 9/18); Artists’ Choice:Herzog & de Meuron, PerceptionRestrained (through 9/25);Transforming Chronologies: AnAtlas of Drawings, Part 2(through 10/2); Out of Time:Contemporary Art from theCollection (through 4/9); Eye onEurope: Prints, Books &Multiples, 1960 to Now (10/15-1/1); Brice Marden: A

Cézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-Gardeopens at the Met on 9/14

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Retrospective of Paintings andDrawings (10/29-1/15).

The National Academy Museum1083 Fifth Ave. at 89th St. 212-369-4880; www.nationalacademy.org. Closed Mon. &Tues. $10. Italia! Muse toAmerican Artists (through 12/31);Luminist Horizons: The Art &Collection of James A. Suydam(1819-1865) (9/14-12/31).

Neational Museum of the American IndianOne Bowling Green, 212-514-3700; www.nmai.si.edu. Opendaily. Free. Will Wilson: AutoImmune Response (through9/24); Virgil Ortiz: LaRenaissance Indigène (through9/24); Born of Clay (through 5/30).

New-York Historical Society2 W. 77th St. at Central ParkWest, 212-873-3400; www.nyhis-tory.org. Closed Mon. $10.Group Dynamics: Family

Portraits and Scenes of EverydayLife (through 9/17); FifthAnniversary of 9/11 Exhibition:Chelsea Jeans (through 1/7);Nature and the American Vision:The Hudson River School(through 2/25); The Games WePlayed: American Board andTable Games from the LimanCollection Gift (ongoing);Suspicious Truths: Politics and thePress in American History (9/19-12/17).

The Skyscraper Museum39 Battery Pl., 212-968-1961;www.skyscraper.org. ClosedMon. & Tues. $5. Giants: TwinTowers and the TwentiethCentury (through 2/2006).

The Whitney Museum of American Art945 Madison Ave. at 75th St.,800-WHITNEY;www.whitney.org. Closed Mon.& Tues. $15. Trace (through 11/12);Edward Hopper (through 12/3).

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Avenue Q John Golden Theatre, 252 W.45th St., 212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2.

Beauty and the Beast Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W.46th St., 212-307-4747. Tues. &Thurs., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun.,1 & 6:30; Fri. & Sat., 8.

Butley Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St.,212-239-6200. (Previews begin10/5 for a 10/26 opening)

Chicago Ambassador Theatre, 215 W.49th St., 212-239-6200. Mon., 8;Tues., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun.,6:30; Sat. & Sun., 2.

A Chorus Line Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45thSt., 212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8;Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.(Previews begin 9/18 for a 10/5opening)

The Coast of Utopia Part One -Voyage Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150W. 65th St., 212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call forvariations in schedule.(Previews begin 10/17 for an11/5 opening)

The Color Purple Broadway Theatre, 1681Broadway, 212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Company Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47thSt., 212-239-6200. Call for play-ing schedule. (Previews begin inOctober for an 11/1 opening)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45thSt., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

The Drowsy Chaperone Marquis Theatre, 1535Broadway, 212-307-4100. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

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Hairspray Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W.52nd St., 212-307-4100. Tues., 7;Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Heartbreak House American Airlines Theatre, 227W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300. Callfor playing schedule. (Previewsbegin 9/15 for a 10/11 opening)

The History Boys Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W.44th St., 212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.(Closing 10/1)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Hilton Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St.,212-307-4100. Call for playingschedule. (Opening 10/25)

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W.44th St., 212-944-9450. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8;Sun., 1 & 5. (Previews begin9/19 for a 9/28 opening)

Jersey Boys August Wilson Theatre, 245 W.52nd St., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7;Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Kiki & Herb:Alive on BroadwayHelen Hayes Theatre, 240 W.44th St., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7;Wed.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3.(Through 9/10)

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Les Misérables Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W.44th St., 212-239-6200. Call forplaying schedule. (Previewsbegin 10/22 for an 11/9 opening)

The Lieutenant of Inishmore Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45thSt., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

The Lion King Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45thSt., 212-307-4747. Tues.-Sat., 8;Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

The Little Dog Laughed Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St.,212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8;Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.(Previews begin 10/26 for an11/13 opening)

Losing Louie Biltmore Theatre, 461 W. 47thSt., 212-239-6200. Call for play-ing schedule. (Previews begin9/21 for a 10/12 opening)

Mamma Mia! Winter Garden Theatre, 1634Broadway at 50th St., 212-563-5544. Wed.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7;Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2.

Martin Short: Fame Becomes MeBernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242W. 45th St., 212-239-6200. Tues.,7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2;Sun., 3.

Mary Poppins New Amsterdam Theatre, 214

W. 42nd St., 212-282-2900. Callfor playing schedule. (Previewsbegin 10/14 for an 11/16 opening)

The Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44thSt., 212-239-6200. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2.

The Producers St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44thSt., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Rent Nederlander Theatre, 208 W.41st St., 212-307-4100. Mon.,Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7;Sat. & Sun., 2.

Spamalot Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44thSt., 212-239-6200. Tues.-Sat., 8;Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Tarzan Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226W. 46th St., 212-307-4747. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

The Times They Are A-Changin’Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256W. 47th St., 212-719-4099. Mon.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. (Previewsbegin 9/25 for a 10/26 opening)

The 25th Annual Putnam SpellingBee Circle in the Square Theatre,50th St. btw. Broadway & EighthAve., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3 & 7:30.

The Wedding Singer Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W.45th St., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7;Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Wicked Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51stSt., 212-307-4100. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

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Blue Man GroupAstor Place Theatre, 434Lafayette St., 212-254-4370. Bestknown for their wildly populartheatrical shows, Blue ManGroup combines music, comedyand multimedia theatrics toproduce a totally unique formof entertainment. Mon.-Thurs.,8; Fri., 7 & 10; Sat., 4, 7 & 10;Sun., 2, 5 & 8. Take the R or W train to

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DrumstruckNew World Stages 2, 340 W.50th St., 212-239-6200. Tues., 7;Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

The FantasticksSnapple Theater Center, 210 W.50th St., 212-307-4100. Mon. &Thurs.-Sat., 8:30; Sun., 7:30;Wed. & Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3:30.

Forbidden Broadway: SpecialVictims Unit 47th Street Theatre, 304 W. 47thSt., 212-239-6200. Mon., Tues.,Fri. & Sat., 8:15; Sun., 7:30; Wed.,2:30; Sat., 4; Sun., 3:30.

Her SongBirdland, 315 W. 44th St., 212-581-3080; www.hersong2006.com. This new musicalrevue offers a cornucopia of hitsongs by a century of femalesongwriters from DorothyFields and Billy Holiday toCarole King, Carly Simon andStevie Nicks. From “Shine onHarvest Moon” and “SunnySide of the Street” to

“Woodstock”, “Nine to Five”and “Natural Woman”, theseare songs Americans sang gen-erations ago and as recently astoday, against the backbeat ofthe social mores, fads and his-torical events that define an era.Sat. & Sun., 5:30. (Opening 9/9)A, C, E train to 42nd St., walk 2 blocks

north, then west on 44th St.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, NowChangeWestside Theatre, 407 W. 43rdSt., 212-239-6200. Mon. & Tues.,7; Wed., 2:30; Fri., 8; Sat., 4 & 8;Sun., 3 & 7.

Naked Boys Singing!Dodger Stages, 340 W. 50th St.,212-239-6200. Fri., 10:30; Sat., 6& 10:30.

Shout! The Mod MusicalJulia Miles Theater, 424 W. 55thSt., 212-239-6200. A non-stopjourney through the infectiousand soulful pop anthems andballads that made householdnames of stars like PetulaClark, Dusty Springfield, andLulu. SHOUT! features an irre-sistible blend of eye poppingfashions, psychedelic dances andgroovy new arrangements ofsuch chart-topping hits as “ToSir With Love,” “Downtown,”“You Don’t Have to Say YouLove Me,” “Son of A PreacherMan,” and “Goldfinger.” Tues.,7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3.Take the A, C, or 1 train to Columbus Circle.

Walk south to 55th St., then west past 9th Ave.

Slava’s SnowShowUnion Square Theatre, 100 E.17th St., 212-307-4100. Mon. &Wed.-Fri., 8; Sat., 4 & 8; Sun., 2& 5:30.

StompOrpheum Theatre, 126 SecondAve. btw. St. Marks Pl. & 7th St.,212-307-4100. Tues.-Fri., 8; Sat.,7 & 10:30; Sun., 3 & 7.

Tony n’ Tina’s WeddingThe Edison Hotel, 221 W. 46th St.,212-352-3101. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 7.

Grey Gardens begins its Broadwayrun with previews on 10/3

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ATTRACTIONSEmpire State BuildingOne of the magnificent 7 wonders ofthe modern world offers a romanticnightcap and an opportunity towatch the stars come out over thegreatest city in the world. One of themost romantic spots in all of NYC.$18 adult; $16 seniors (62+); $16youth (12-17); $12 child (6-11); children 5 and under are free.Open Sun.-Wed. from 8A-midnight;the last elevator to the top is at11:15P; Thurs.-Sat. till 2A; last ele-vator at 1:15. 350 Fifth Ave. (34 St.),212-736-3100. Walk two blocks eastto 5th Ave.

Madame Tussauds NYAn interactive “must do” attractionthat provides unique opportunities tocreate memories with some of theworld’s largest figures. Home toicons such as “Marilyn Monroe,”“Donald Trump,” “Brad Pitt,”“Jennifer Aniston” & many others.Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kindexperiences: perform on “AmericanIdol” as “Simon Cowell” critiquesyou, or take a screen test with “WillSmith.” Open 365 days a year at10am. W. 42nd St. (7-8 Aves.), 800-246-8872; www.nycwax.com. A, C, Eto 42nd St., walk east on 42nd St.; or 1,2, 3 to 42nd St., walk west on 42nd St.

BEAUTY & HEALTHNina’s European Day SpaWelcome to Nina’s European DaySpa and laser center for men andwomen. Our goal is to provide a wel-coming sanctuary that combineRussian expertise, American technol-ogy, and French luxury. Here ourstaff provides a soothing atmospherewhere we pride ourselves on cater-ing to your needs and well-being.Nina’s would like to extend a special

invitation 9/1-10/31, for all commutersto receive a 30% discount on all spaservices as well as gift certificates thatwill be valid for a year from the datepurchased. 5 W. 35th St. (5-6 Aves.), 212-594-9610; www.ninasskincare.com. Walk2 blocks north to 35th St., then 2 blocks east.

DININGHeartland Brewery &ChophouseServing handcrafted beers, house-made sodas, and a hearty steak-house menu. The 12,000-square-foot space boasts Victorian touchesand a large-scale mural in the styleof Thomas Hart Benton. Lunch & din-ner daily. 127 W. 43 St. (Bdwy.), 646-366-0235; 5 Ave. @ 34 St., 212-563-3433; Union Sq. W. at 17 St.,212-645-3400; 6 Ave. @ 51 St.,212-582-8244; South St. Seaport,646-572-BEER (2337); www.heartlandbrewery.com.127 W. 43 St. (Bdwy.): take 1, 2, or 3 trainto 42nd St., walk block north. Also 5 Ave.@ 34 St.: Walk two blocks east to 5th Ave.Union Sq. W. at 17 St.: walk east to 6thAve., take N, Q, R, or W to Union Square,walk north on Union Sq. W. 6 Ave. @ 51St.: take 1 train to 50th St., walk oneblock east and 1 block north. South St.Seaport: take 2 or 3 train to Fulton St.,then walk east about five blocks.

IshihamaHome to some of the city’s best sushiand a variety of Japanese and Koreandishes. There’s also a wide selectionof non-sushi dishes and plum, rice,red and white wines. Prices are rea-sonable and service efficient andpolite. Open 7 days for lunch anddinner. Across from Empire StateBuilding. Two blocks from PennStation. 319 Fifth Ave. (enter on 32ndSt. btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 212-696-0202;www.ishihamanewyork.com.Walk two blocks east on 32nd St.

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e, Joe O’sDine in Joe O’s bright and comfort-able dining room or informal cocktailarea for a light or serious meal.Delicious contemporary Americandishes with an accent on Irish andItalian classics. Perfect for breakfast(7-11 a.m.), lunch (11-4 p.m.), din-ner (5-11 p.m.), pre-theatre dining,late-night dinner (until 2 a.m.), orlight meals at the handsome, 50-foot-long oak and copper bar all day.Live music 7 days, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.Happy hour 4-7 p.m. 136 W. 33rd St.(6-7 Aves.), 212-290-9200. Walk oneblock east on 33rd St.

The Martinique CaféA two-level restaurant open forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner locatedwithin a landmark Herald Squarehotel. They offer a diverse menu withcreative daily specials and trendy,fusion cuisine. They have a fullystocked bar and daily happy hoursbetween 5 and 8 p.m. featuringtapas. Breakfast, lunch, and dinnerevents and individual same-daydelivery service are available 7 days

a week. The mezzanine level offersan excellent view of Herald SquarePark. 1260 Broadway (32-33 Sts.),212-244-0170. Walk one block east on32nd St.

Penn Wine & SpiritsPenn Wine & Spirits recently openedon the west end of the LIRR level ofPenn Station between tracks 16 &17. They have already received greatreviews in Newsday and Crain’s NYBusiness for the excellent selectionof wines, knowledgeable sales staff,and very reasonable prices. Theyalso ship anywhere in the U.S.212-630-0219.

Planet HollywoodThe world-famous restaurant thatfeatures film & TV memorabilia and aquality dining experience in an ener-getic atmosphere. Great merchan-dise and celebrity sightings are justsome of the unique qualities of thisattraction. You never know who youmight bump into at PlanetHollywood. See ad for $10 off any$20+ purchase. Open Sun.-Thurs.,

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InformationTravelLIRR schedule and fare info is at:

New York City 718-217-LIRRNassau 516-822-LIRRSuffolk 631-231-LIRRTFF (Hearing impaired) 718-558-3022NYC Subway and Bus info is available at

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11A-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 11-1A.1540 Broadway (45 St.), 212-333-7827; www.planethollywood.com.1, 2, 3 train to 42nd St., walk three blocks north on Broadway.

Tracks Raw Bar & GrillTracks Raw Bar & Grill was rated“the best new bar in NYC” by theDaily News. They have the longestbar in Manhattan, serving award-winning “Gold Standard” Guinness.Tracks is the place to go before andafter events at Madison SquareGarden. In addition to seafood, theyserve the best burger in the area andfall-off-the-bone ribs. Located on theLIRR level of Penn Station. 212-244-6350; www.tracksbargrill.com.

NIGHTLIFEHA! Comedy ClubNYC’s largest and hottest comedyclub located in the heart of TimesSquare with 2 main showrooms—the perfect spot for an evening oflaughter and good times with friendsand family. Shows are 90 mins. andstart at 6:30pm, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30,10:30, 11:30 & 12:30am (1:15am Fri& Sat) . And “the good times neverseemed so good” at Sweet Caroline’s,the dueling-piano bar inside Ha!Dueling pianos start at 10P Thurs.-Sun. 163 W. 46th St. (6-7 Aves.),212-977-3884; www.hanyc.com.Take 1, 2, or 3 train to 42nd St., walk 4blocks north, turn left onto 46th St.

SHOPPINGCompUSAAs a leader in the technology indus-try, CompUSA has over 80,000computer and electronic productsavailable in stores and online. Youcan choose from top name brandmanufacturers such as Apple, HP,Sony, and much more. Plus theyoffer technology services, supportand training so you can maximizeyour technology. Visit one of their 2locations for more info: 420 FifthAve. (37-38 Sts.), 212-764-6224;1775 Broadway (57 St.), 212-262-9711. 420 Fifth Ave. (37-38 Sts.): M4bus from 7th Ave. to Madison Ave. at37th St., walk one block west; 1775Broadway (57 St.): A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 toColumbus Circle, and walk two blockssouth on Broadway.

Fantasma MagicThe Ultimate Magic & Toy Store,Fantasma Magic features the mostmagical collection of toys, magictricks, juggling supplies, puppets,balloons, optical illusions, and fun.See Harry Houdini’s original hand-cuffs, picks and props never shownbefore in public. There is even ananimatronic Houdini trying to escapefrom a straight jacket. Free magicshows daily. Ask about the VIP magicparty room. Mon.-Sat., 11A-7P; Sun.,11A-5P. 421 Seventh Ave., 2nd flr.,enter on 33rd St., opposite MadisonSquare Garden, 212-244-3633. Crossto the NW corner of 7th Ave. & 33rd St.

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