This blog began in 2003 as Mrs. Rabbitt's Bookbag and continued as From the Library Director from 2005-2010. You can read my newspaper columns at FromtheLibraryColumn published Thursdays in the Norwood Transcript and Bulletin.

Friday, September 19, 2008

The Best of New York

Taking a trip to New York City? Don't miss:
The Tkts booth has moved from the middle of Times Square to the Marriott on Broadway.  That won't keep you from getting great cheaper tickets to a great show. We purchased good seats to Monty Python's SPAMALOT two hours in advance of the Saturday night performance. It was a riot and I recommend seeing it right in New York.


I always take the trip into SoHo to Evolution. Looking for a gift for a big kid or a small one? This trip we bought a Rhinoceros Beetle in acrylic that brought smiles to one ten-year old's face. Did you know that "Beetles comprise the single largest order of insects with more than 360,000 named species. In fact, 25 percent of all animal species on Earth are beetles."

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is free and most people don't know that, even the cab drivers. The recommended donation is $20 but if you can't afford it, pay less and if you can afford more, pay more. Don't miss the free tours that leave from the lobby all day long. Anyone with an interest in musical instruments should visit that gallery. I found it fascinating.


I never miss a visit to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum when I visit New York with the 'uninitiated.' I find the tours and special events fascinating (although members of my family don't necessarily agree!) They tours fill up quickly these days; they've moved into a new facility in the last year or two. They have a wonderful bookstore and gift shop that is sure to resonate with any one of us - truly a nation of immigrants.