Spa Week - Now Open for Booking

It is officially that time of year again! Millions of women and men across North America will flock to their favorite local spa to shed their summer skin and sink deeply into massage tables for the 15th installation of the one and only Spa Week event.

Spa Week® Fall 2011, presented by Carefree®, is happening October 10th-16th with the founding mission of making the spa lifestyle accessible to ALL. This Fall, 800 spas and wellness facilities across North America are participating, offering 2-3 of their top spa services for just $50 a piece (normally $75-$500).Massages, facials, acupuncture, fitness class packages, eyelash extensions, Botox… the options are endless! Booking has now begun. Browse all treatments in your city on www.spaweek.com. It is recommended to book as soon as possible for preferred treatments and time slots.

Official Spa Week Fall 2011 Video

Madonna's stylist Maripol to show her amazing 1980's Polaroid prints collection at CLIC Gallery!

Maripol, the french-born New York art-director and stylist behind Madonna’s iconic “Like a Virgin” tour who never left home without her 70′s Polaroid camera, presents a series of limited edition prints — photographs from New York’s underground scene with legends including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Deborah Harry and Madonna.










Stop by Clic Gallery & Bookstore this week to pick up a signed copy of “Little Red Riding Hood”, the book that documents Maripol’s adventures in the 1980′s downtown NYC. Stay tuned for an official opening date for Maripol at our Broome Street location! Here’s the preview (courtesy of Maripol).


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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer Celebrates Washington's Birthday at New York City's Facing History School

Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr., Sharon Handler

MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT SCOTT M. STRINGER

CELEBRATES GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

AT NEW YORK CITY’S FACING HISTORY SCHOOL

WHO (Attended): Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr., Founder, George Washington Institute for Religious Freedom

Scott M. Stringer, Manhattan Borough President

WHAT: To mark the Washington’s Birthday holiday, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer led a special reading and discussion ofGeorge Washington’s Letter to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, RI of 1790 with students at the Facing History School on February 15, 2011 at 10 AM. Washington’s Letter, which promised that the government of the United States will give “to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance,” is one of the nation’s clearest expressions of religious freedom and separation of church and state. Following Stringer’s reading of the historic document, three Facing History high school students read aloud their re-envisioned letters from Washington to Americans today— expressing her optimism, one student expressed “I believe in our country’s future.” The day’s final student presenter summarized an underlying message of the letter, “with religious freedom, everyone is happy…and they should be.”

Stringer is encouraging all schools in Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York City to read and discuss this important document. Stringer’s visit was part of a multiyear project called “Give Bigotry No Sanction” created jointly by the George Washington Institute for Religious Freedom (www.GWIRF.org) and Facing History and Ourselves (www.facinghistory.org), an international organization that delivers classroom strategies, resources and lessons that inspire young people to take responsibility for their world.

Following the readings, GWIRF Founder John L. Loeb Jr. joined Stringer in a Q&A session with the students, encouraging students to strive for positions of leadership in order to effect change: “You have to believe that you can do these things,” stressed Stringer.

Facing History School Assistant Principal Mark Otto, Michael Feldberg, Ph.D., Richard Wiener, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr., Sharon Handler

Founded by John L. Loeb Jr., the George Washington Institute for Religious Freedom supports efforts to educate students about religious liberty and separation of church and state through an exploration of Washington’s Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI of 1790. In this historic letter, Washington promised that in the United States, “All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship.” The Institute supports educational programs for scholars, public figures, students and teachers who want to learn about and discuss religious freedom in America. His goal is to have Washington’s Letter read in schools across all fifty states. Teachers can download the letter and a curriculum packet for classroom use at www.gwirf.org.

A former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, John L. Loeb Jr. has long advocated for interreligious understanding. Regarding Borough President Stringer’s visit to the Facing History School, Loeb said, “Even New York, the world’s most diverse and tolerant city, has recently been divided over the issue of freedom of worship. The nation’s first president made it clear that religious liberty was not subject to majority opinion, but is an ‘inherent natural right.’ Every student, every American, should read Washington’s Letter to the Hebrew Congregation.”

WHERE: Facing History School

525 West 50^th Street

New York City

WHEN: Tuesday, February 15, 2011

10:00AM

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Celebrate New Year's Eve in New York City, Southampton and South Beach! (BL-Fa)

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City

Friday, December 31, 2010

WHAT: Indulge in New Year’s Eve at MODA Restaurant

WHERE: Flatotel

135 West 52^nd Street

New York, NY

(212) 887-9880

www.flatotel.com

INCLUDES: Prix Fixe Three Course Meal

Complimentary Round of Champagne included with Dinner

MENU: Featured Appetizers include:

· Spicy Sausage with Polenta Cake and Red Pepper Sauce

· Cherry Tomato & Tortellini Salad with Fresh Basil

Featured Entrées include:

· Lobster & Shrimp with Sherry Cream Sauce

· Angus Prime Rib with Gravy & Creamy Horseradish

Featured Desserts include:

· Homemade Chocolate Torte with Whipped Cream & Berries

· Caramel Cheesecake with Whipped Cream & Berries

TIME: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

(reservations required)

COST: $89 per person

$45 for children ages 10 and under

(price does not include tax & gratuity / 18% service charge will be automatically added to parties of 6 or more)

HOTEL RATES: Room rates from $425 per night over the New Year’s Holiday

(room rates are based on availability)

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WHAT: Ring In the New Year 2011 at Hotel Chantelle with Stars from HBO’s Hit Show Boardwalk Empire

WHERE: 92 Ludlow Street

(between Delancey & Broome Streets)

New York, NY

(212) 254-9100

www.hotelchantelle.com

INCLUDES: Themed 1920s fête

Open Bar and Mini-Buffet

Live Performance by a World-Renowned DJ

General Admission

· 5 Hour Premium Open Bar

· Midnight Champagne Toast

· World-Renowned DJ

· Live DJ 2011 NYE Countdown

· Festive NYE Party Favors

Seated VIP

· All General Admission Benefits

· Each Seated VIP Ticket Holders shall have a Reserved Seat for the Entire Event

· VIP Priority Admission by Separate VIP Line

Ultra VIP

· All Seated VIP Benefits

· Bottle Service and Mixers at Table (quantity depends on group size) with Servers who will be Available to Assist upon Request for Additional Drinks (Bottle Service Gratuity is a Mandatory Charge Paid to the Venue on the Night of the Event- it is not included in the ticket price).

· VIP Priority Admission by Separate VIP Line

Platinum VIP

· All Ultra VIP Benefits with Additional Bottles

· After 12:30 Admission

· Includes Entry to the Venue Starting at 12:30 a.m.

· World-Renowned DJ

TIME: 8:00PM to 4:00AM

Mini-Buffet 9:00PM to 11:30PM

Open Bar 9:00PM to 2:00AM

COST: General Admission / $85 per person

Seated VIP / $135 per person

Ultra VIP / $155 per person

Platinum VIP / $175 per person

After 12:30 Admission / $30 per person

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Saturday January 1, 2011

WHAT: Hangover Brunch at Penthouse808 at Ravel Hotel

WHERE: The Ravel Hotel

8-08 Queens Plaza South

Long Island City, NY

(718) 289-6101

www.ravelhotel.com

INCLUDES: Hangover Brunch

New Year’s Day Dinner

MENU: Regular á la carte offerings and pre-fixed dishes served with a few traditional holiday specials

TIME: Hangover Brunch NOON to 4:00PM

Dinner 5:00PM to 10:00PM

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Hamptons

Friday, December 31, 2010

what: New Year’s Eve Gala Hamptons Style Southampton Inn with Seasons of Southampton

WHERE: Southampton Inn

91 Hill Street

Southampton, NY

(800) 832-6500 / (631) 283-6500

www.southamptoninn.com

INCLUDES: For guests seeking a great deal for a New Year’s getaway, an overnight stay at the Southampton Inn will include a welcome reception in the library; and a decadent five-course meal, open bar, champagne toast, music, dancing, at Seasons of Southampton. New Year’s Day, enjoy an elaborate breakfast buffet at the Southampton Inn and late check-out (2:00PM). Not just for couples, the getaway is perfect for any friends or family escape!

4:0PM to 6:00PM: Welcome Reception in the Library at the Southampton Inn. Beer, wine and light snacks will be served.

8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.: A Five Course Dinner with Full Premium Open Bar at Seasons of Southampton includes:

· Polar Ice Lounge with Ice Bars and Luges

· Dancing with a DJ on a huge dance floor and special lighting.

· Plasma TVs throughout showing the dropping of the ball.

· Champagne Toast at Midnight

· Beautiful Décor and Fun Props

Transportation to-and-from the Southampton Inn and Seasons of Southampton will be provided throughout the evening.

ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON INN: Southampton Inn has 90 uniquely decorated guest rooms each outfitted with Tempur Pedic® mattresses. The Inn features a library with fireplace and festive music and a game room with toys and activities for the children. Southampton Inn is also pet-friendly (only 14 of the 90 guestrooms apply with additional fee per pet).

Southampton Inn accepts AAA, AARP and other discounts during the winter months (check with front desk for more information). The location is under two hours from New York City which is accessible through the Hampton Jitney, LIRR, and Hampton Luxury Liner. It is also within walking distance of charming Southampton Village.

COST: New Year’s Eve Package

$440 per couple for the overnight package (plus tax and gratuity for all)

$159 for additional room night added to package

$199 for the overnight room rate for New Year’s Eve, without party

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WHAT: Ring In New Year’s Eve at 75 Main

WHERE: 75 Main Street

Southampton, NY

(631) 283-7575

www.75main.com

INCLUDES: A Prix Fixe Four Course Meal and Dancing

Live Music All Night with Six Different DJs

Three Different Packages to Choose From:

Package 1:

Food Access Pass, including a Fixed Four Course Meal

Package 2:

Night Club Access Pass, including Open Bar with Premium Top-Shelf Liquor

Package 3:

Food and Night Club Access Pass, including a Fixed Four Course Meal with Open Bar with Premium Top-Shelf Liquor

TIME: 9:30PM to 4:00AM

· First Dinner Sitting / 4:30PM to 6:30PM

· Second Dinner Sitting / 6:30PM to 8:30PM

· Third Dinner Sitting / 8:30PM to 11:00PM

COST: Package 1 / $49 per person

Package 2 / $75 per person

Package 3 / $100 per person

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in South Beach

Friday, December 31, 2010

WHAT: Celebrate the New Year with Actress Sasha Grey at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club

WHERE: 1732 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, FL

(877) 762-3477

www.catalinahotel.com

HOSTED BY: Actress Sasha Grey

PERFORMANCE BY: The Spam All Star

INCLUDES: General Admission: Lavish Dinner and Live New Year’s Eve 2011 countdown. All inclusive access to each of the hotel’s 3 buildings, open bar, endless food and live music all night

Open Bar: Vodka ice luge and specialty cocktails

Endless Food Stations: Three separate delicious dinner food stations, gourmet sushi, and decadent desserts.

Live Music: The buildings will each feature a line-up with their own musical acts including the sounds of The Spam All Stars on the front terrace of The Catalina’s Maxine’s Bar & Bistro, the best of old school hip hop at Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi and ‘80s groove in the red bar.

Guests can lounge indoors at any of the hotel’s three bars or outside on one of the hotels two terraces, which include a newly renovated rooftop pool & bar or the bamboo pool lounge.

VIP: Rooftop cabana for up to 6 guests with an all access pass to all open bars and lavish dinner buffet;includes one bottle of premium AVION Tequila and a bottle of champagne.

ITEMS OF INTEREST: At midnight, there will be a complimentary champagne toast as Sasha Grey rings in the New Year with guests. Grey will then give a special performance as she demonstrates her turntable skills at The Maxine’s.

TIME: Open bar from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Doors not closing until 7:00 a.m., January 1, 2011

COST: General Admission / $95.00

VIP / $900.0

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December 22, 2010 to January 5, 2011

WHAT: South Beach Group Offers Holiday Prices

WHERE: Various Locations
Miami Beach, FL

(877) 762-3477

www.southbeachgroup.com

HOTELS: Hotel Shelley

The South Beach Group story started in 1997 with Hotel Shelley, which married comfort and style with affordability. The unpretentious atmosphere with lush lounge chairs, nightly open bar, verdant verandah, and quick walk to the beach made Hotel Shelley quickly popular. Those looking for luxury amenities found what they were looking for as well, with ultra-cozy beds in all rooms and in-room Jacuzzi’s included in their King Suites.

844 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 531-3341

Metropole Hotel

The chic Metropole Hotel is getting the most attention lately, as the host of MTV’s hit show Jersey Shore: Miami. The cool condo-style one and two bedroom suites invite guests to feel at home without taking them away from the excitement of the South Beach experience. The tropical courtyard lets guests soak up the sun with privacy, and the Kohler® rain showers in their marble bathrooms allow guests to refresh after a long day at the beach.

635 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 672-0009

Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge

The Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge received the “Best Architectural Rehab” award for its white furniture and pink walls complete with hand-painted artwork. Add to that the inclusive perks of a free daily airport shuttle, beach towels and club passes, and it’s no wonder that the Whitelaw Hotel was welcomed into theSouth Beach Group family.

808 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 398-7000

The Catalina

The Catalina is unique in that each room fits the mood of a specific traveler. Those with agoraphobia, a low budget, or the urge to feel like a Rock Star will all feel at home here. The Catalina also has rooms for those who don’t want to skimp on comfort, need an “El Grande” amount of space, or just needing somewhere quiet to work while on a business trip.

1732-1756 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

(305) 674-1160

The Chesterfield Hotel & Suites

Known as the South Beach Group’s wild and trendy haunt, The Chesterfield Hotel fuses with the quaint and charming The Lily-Leon to provide any guest with a decadent getaway that offers complete privacy. The spa, outdoor lounges, and discreet indoor “Love Shack” bar mix the best of both worlds, allowing the traveler to feel wild and discreet at the same time.

855 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 531-5831

Sunbrite Apartments

For those who wish to extend a stay in South Beach, the apartment-style accommodations at the Sunbrite Apartments properties were designed with you in mind. The rooms can be rented monthly, and they give you every reason to extend your stay. Their contemporary design accented in warm cream colors and dark wood is sure to put your mind instantly at ease. The studio or one-bedroom loft-like quarters are each equipped with a fully functional gourmet kitchen and top of the line appliances so guests can leave all of their worries behind.

1330 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 532-7025

Riviera South Beach

The Riviera melds the classic sophistication of the 1940s and contemporary chic for a luxurious escape. The rooms are more than just eye-candy, with amazing amenities to please even the most discerning traveler.Pillow top custom beds made from 100% organic cotton, terry cloth robes, floor to ceiling silk draperies, and custom designed wood and ivory tufted leather furniture all promise to pamper. Gourmet kitchens, separate living and dining areas and oversize bathrooms make this boutique hideaway extremely relaxing, no matter how hard you party at the famous nightclubs located nearby.

2000 Liberty Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 538-7444

Tradewinds Hotel Apartment

The Tradewinds Apartment & Hotel, the newest addition to the South Beach Group, draws from the best Miami Beach hotels to create a haven of relaxation and ultimate comfort amidst the daytime sunshine and nightlife glamour. These amazingly, fully furnished luxury accommodations offer immaculate design and the ultimate beach location. Designed for the long term traveler in mind, Tradewinds feature 160 luxuriously appointed one-bedroom and studio suites anxiously waiting to be your next home-away-from-home.

2365 Pinetree Drive

Miami Beach, FL

(305) 531-6795

OFFER: 10% off all already reduced priced hotels; includes a room type upgrade

Available to book online / 10% off lowest rate

Promotion Code: “INSIDER”

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The New York Women's Foundation Luncheon, Featuring Diana L. Taylor and Diane Sawyer

The New York Women’s Foundation and the recent luncheon, hosted by Jean Shafiroff and featuring a special conversation between NYWF Vice Chair Diana L. Taylor and ABC World News’ Diane Sawyer about the foundation and the current needs of New York City’s women.

MOTIVATING CHANGE FOR WOMEN—

ICONIC NEWS ANCHOR DIANE SAWYER JOINS DIANA L. TAYLOR AT THE NEW YORK WOMEN’S FOUNDATION LUNCHEON FOR AN AFTERNOON OF INSPIRING DIALOGUE

Jean Shafiroff, Vice Chair of the upcoming New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF) Fall 2010 Dinner – Stepping Out and Stepping Up, recently hosted a luncheon at New York City’s Le Cirque Restaurant for the Foundation, attended by a who’s-who guest-list of New York Society’s leading ladies including Grace Hightower De Niro, Ann Rapp, Somers W. Farkas, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Fe Fendi, Amy Fine Collins and Yaz Hernandez.

With an introduction by NYWF President and CEO, Ana L. Oliveira, the special afternoon featured an engaging conversation with Diana L. Taylor, Vice Chair of the New York Women’s Foundation, and ABC World News’ Diane Sawyer concerning the NYWF and the current needs of New York City’s women. As they began, Sawyer expressed her excitement to be amongst individuals “who have chosen to believe that the intervention in one life can change the world,” as Taylor confirmed, detailing the Foundation’s dedication to helping women acquire the tools to better their lives. Taylor went on to explain how she came to the Foundation, as the guest of a friend at the NYWF Annual Celebrating Women® Breakfast nearly seven years ago— Taylor was profoundly moved by “the room of 2,500 women with tears streaming down their faces” as they learned about, and celebrated, the work of the Foundation. At the close of the conversation, Sawyer asked Taylor to name her personal inspiration, to which Taylor explained Sawyer’s impressive media career, “rising to the top in man’s world,” has served as both an inspiration to herself and others. Following the dialogue, Host Jean Shafiroff expressed her gratitude for the Foundation and its incredible efforts and encouraged guests to remember to thank their mentors and become a mentor to a young woman as well, working together to inspire change.

As Taylor explained, The New York Women’s Foundation® is an organization of “women in New York City helping other women”— a cross-cultural alliance of women catalyzing partnerships and leveraging human and financial capital to achieve sustained economic security and justice for women and girls. The NYWF Dinner – Stepping Out and Stepping Up – will recognize New Yorkers who serve as role models and demonstrate courageous leadership, vision and commitment to women and girls. This year, the Foundation is honoring Agnes Gund as well as Grace Hightower De Niro and Robert De Niro on December 1, 2010 at New York City’s Gotham Hall. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing.

For tickets to Stepping Out and Stepping Up or further information about The New York Women’s Foundation®, please visitwww.nywf.org.

Diane Sawyer, Diana L. Taylor

Jean Shafiroff, Diane Sawyer, Diana L. Taylor, Ana L. Oliveira

Somers Farkas, Grace Hightower De Niro, Guest

Somers Farkas, Amy Fine Collins

Margo Langenberg, Ann Rapp

Lucia Hwong Gordon, Janna Bullock

Jean Shafiroff, Yaz Hernandez, Anka Palitz

Jean Shafiroff, Fe Fendi, Diana L. Taylor, Debbie Bancroft, Patricia Shiah

Marjorie Tiven, Vicki Assevero

Joyce Cowin, Susan Coleman

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