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Tribeca pub crawl kicks off at Grace Bar
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Tribeca Week is in full swing, and the neighborhood tucked into the triangle below Canal Street is issuing a call to pub hoppers, top firehouse and restaurant chefs, gallery gawkers, would-be floral arrangers and pre-teen fashion models, among others, to come down and enjoy its splendors. Even people who resemble their poodles are welcome.
The Tribeca Pet Party, featuring a People/Pet Look-Alike Contest, kicked off a week of festivities designed to celebrate the many aspects of the neighborhood's unique business community. Planned by the Tribeca Organization, a non-profit group created in response to the tragedy of September 11, the week will spotlight the neighborhood's very best -- from galleries and restaurants to florist shops and spas.
The Tribeca Organization recently conducted a survey of more than 150 neighborhood businesses and found sobering news. An overwhelming number have been severely hurt by reduced traffic to the neighborhood in the aftermath of the terrorist attack. In response, the neighborhood organization has pulled together an imaginative list of events reminding people from near and far of everything Tribeca has to offer. "We want everyone to know that Tribeca is clean and safe," said Sharon Decker, Tribeca Organization executive director. "We are encouraging people to come back if you used to come, or come now and discover!"
As serious as the week's goals may be, the events themselves are designed with fun in mind. "The pet party, you really couldn't get any sillier than that," laughed Decker. But for the person brave enough to acknowledge that he or she has indeed come to resemble a beloved pet, the rewards were real: The winners of the look-alike contest will be photographed for publication in Animal Fare Magazine, a co-sponsor of the event.
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| Teddy's, another stop on the bar-hopping trail |
If you're not entirely happy about resembling your poodle, come out instead for the week's spa and fitness days, when area spas and health facilities will offer up to 20 percent savings on selected services and memberships. In fact, with seven events planned, there's something to make Tribeca the place to be each day of the week. Other events include the Iron Skillet Cook Off, pitting top firehouse chefs against those from Tribeca's finest restaurants; a Pub Hop through the neighborhoods finest watering holes; a Kids Day, when young models from neighborhood elementary schools will sashay down a runway wearing the hippest fashions from neighborhood children's clothing stores; Tribeca Art, Design and Antiques Night, celebrating more than 60 local shops; and Flower Day, when Tribeca florists will teach easy tricks for keeping your home beautiful.
And thanks to significant donations and sponsorships almost all of the events are free. "People have been incredibly generous, and we are very grateful," said Decker.
Neighborhood businesses came through with time and resources, and community newspapers, as well as the New York Times, Newsday and several area television stations, provided advertising and marketing assistance. Other sponsors include the Tribeca Partnership, International Furnishings & Design Association, Budweiser, Christiania Vodka, and Shecky's, an online bar and club guide.
Events begin on Saturday, November 9, and continue through Friday, November 15.
For a complete list of all the events and more information about each, please see below or visit the Tribeca Organization website.
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Tribeca Pet Day
Saturday, November 9, 9 - 11 a.m., Warren Street Dog Run between Greenwich and West Streets
Bring your pet for a pet/owner look-alike contest and win fun raffle prizes for your canine friends. The morning will also feature a blessing of the pets ceremony.
Drinks Downtown
Saturday, November 9, 8 p.m.
Grab your friends and get your drink on. Tribeca Organization and Tribeca Partnership host a night of fun, drinking and prizes. Raffle prizes include hotel stays, gift certificates and much more.
For a list of participating bars, click here.
Fashion Show and Family Day
Sunday, November 10, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Tribeca Performing Arts Center (inside Manhattan Community College), 199 Chambers Street
Seven of Tribeca's children's clothing stores have joined together to put on the fashion show of the century. Kid fashion models from neighborhood schools will sashay down the runway in Tribeca's hottest styles. Special performances will also include stilt walkers, magicians and more. Don't forget your goodie bag on the way out, filled with more surprises.
Call to reserve your free tickets, (212) 966-0063.
Flower Day
Sunday, November 10
See below for times when Tribeca florists will teach easy tricks for keeping homes beautiful.
Simple Vase Arrangement and Children's Workshop
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Ann Bruno, 115 West Broadway, (212) 766-5600
Holiday Decorations Workshop
12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Elan Flowers, 148 Duane Street, (212) 240-9033
Enhance Your Dinner With Flowers Workshop
2 - 3 p.m., Downtown Florist, 125 Church Street, (212) 233-4890
Tribeca Art, Design & Antique Night
Tuesday, November 12, 6 - 9 p.m.
Shop and explore the fastest growing art and design district in New York City. Sixty-one galleries, home furnishings, design and antique shops will be open late. An opening reception will be held at 6 p.m. at the R2 Gallery at 176 Franklin Street. It will feature a special welcoming speech by Gale Stevens, former editor of Home magazine. The event is hosted by International Furnishings & Design Association.
Spa and Fitness Days
Wednesday - Friday, November 13-15
Pamper yourself just in time for the weekend. Spa and health facilities in Tribeca are offering 20 percent savings on selected services.
For a full list of participating locations, click here.
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