The 9.11 Tribute Center Exhibit and Special Offer

Visit the 9.11 Tribute Center to hear stories of 9/11, told by those who were there. Created by the September 11th Families' Association, the museum conveys first-person experiences of 9/11. Guides are 9/11 family members, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, recovery workers and volunteers, who share with visitors the history of the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11 and their aftermath. Walking tours are available to the 9/11 Memorial. Limited 9/11 Memorial passes are available with 9.11 Tribute Center admission. With paid admission, redeem this coupon for a free gift. Use code 611. 120 Liberty St., South Side of WTC, 866.737.1184 tributewtc.org.

Enter for a Chance to Win New Jersey Spin-To-Win Sweepstakes

Enter the New Jersey Spin-To-Win Sweepstakes for a chance at amazing prizes, including tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure, Mountain Creek Waterpark, Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Steel Pier Amusement Park. Plus, just for playing, you will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize, a deluxe getaway to Atlantic City. Play now at njspintowin.com.

Taste of Tribeca

For more than 18 years, Taste of Tribeca has been an amazing day of food, fun, festivities and raising funds to support arts and enrichment programs for PS 150 and PS 234. Enjoy the self-guided wine tour and sample delicious cuisine from more than 80 restaurants. This year's event takes place May 19. For details, visit tasteoftribeca.com.

Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side

Purchase tickets to the fifth annual Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side May 18 and 19 for a chance to sample innovative cuisine from more than 80 top UWS restaurants, including Landmarc, 'wichcraft, Jean Georges and more. This year's Comfort Classics hosts are Adam Richman of the Travel Channel's Man vs. Food, and Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods. Saturday night Best of the West will honor Gael Greene. For more information, click here.

Solstice in Times Square: Athleta Mind Over Madness Yoga

Anyone can find tranquility on top of a mountain. Can you find it in the middle of Times Square? Attendees to Solstice in Times Square: Athleta Mind Over Madness Yoga, held Wed., June 20, will be challenged to find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the world's most commercial and frenetic place, Times Square. Thousands of yoga enthusiasts will celebrate the longest day of the year with an all-day yoga fest. FREE! Broadway, btw W. 42nd & W. 47th sts. For more information, click here.

American Crafts Festival

Stop by New York's 36th Annual American Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on two weekends: June 9 and 10; June 16 and 17. The festival is Sat. from noon to 9 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This free event will feature 400 juried craft displays selected from every region of the United States, as well as entertainment, craft demonstrations, exotic and natural foods. Parking will be available at Park & Lock Garage, at W. 62nd and W. 65th sts., btw Columbus and Amsterdam aves. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, W. 64th St., at Columbus Ave., craftsatlincoln.org.

Taste of Times Square

Taste of Times Square, held Mon., June 11, from 5 to 9 p.m., is an outdoor food and music festival featuring international flavors from top restaurants and the city's best street performers at the Crossroads of the World. Times Square's most popular culinary destinations will set up tables on the street to offer "tastes" of their signature dishes. Enjoy cuisine from around the world, including Italian, Chilean, Irish, Latin, Asian and more. Feast on food from some of New York City's favorite restaurants, such as Junior's, Barbetta, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, Ruth's Chris, Havana Central, Firebird, Carmine's, Toloache, Virgil's Real BBQ, Le Rivage and more! W. 46th St., btw Broadway and Ninth Ave. (including historic Restaurant Row). For more information, click here.

Photo Credit: Adam Pantozzi

Photography of Nick Brandt on View at Hasted Kraeutler

Hasted Kraeutler is pleased to announce its inaugural exhibition of work by Nick Brandt, On This Earth, A Shadow Falls, on view thru June 9. Brandt photographs endangered animals in Africa and takes pictures of his subjects "in the same way I would a human being, watching for the right 'pose' that hopefully will best capture his or her spirit." The prints in this exhibition span nearly a decade of the photographer's work and feature the most famous and sought-after images of his career. 537 W. 24th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.627.0006, hastedkraeutler.com.

Nick Brandt, Elephant Drinking, Amboseli, 2007

THE OUT NYC Grand Opening this June!

THE OUT NYC is New York's first straight-friendly urban resort located in the epicenter of gay life—Hell's Kitchen, steps from Times Square and Chelsea. This one-of-a-kind complex comprises a 105-room boutique hotel with a 14,000-square-foot nightclub featuring an LED wall, two dance floors and a full stage. Rejuvenate in the 5,000-square-foot wellness center, which includes an expansive glass-covered atrium and a 15-foot waterfall, and enjoy fine cuisine in KTCHN, a 140-seat restaurant featuring New American cuisine. 510 W. 42nd St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.947.2999, theoutnyc.com.

Upcoming Performances from Distinguished Concerts International New York

Two upcoming performances for DCINY include Of Faith and Freedom, Mon., May 28, at 7 p.m., at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. The performance features Distinguished Concerts Orchestra International and Distinguished Concerts Singers International. For tickets, call CenterCharge at 212.721.6500. Use code FLEET for 50% off. On Tues., May 29, at 8 p.m., stop by Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall for Distinguished Concerts Artist Series West Coast Sounds with music by Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Chopin, Bach, Schumann and more. For tickets, call CarnegieCharge at 212.247.7800 dciny.org.

Porsche Design Store New York Introduces New Timepiece Collection, Porsche Design P'6620 Dashboard

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2012, Porsche Design recently introduced its next-generation timepiece collection, Porsche Design P'6620 Dashboard, in collaboration with venerable Swiss watchmaker Eterna. Eterna's CEO Patrick Kury was on-hand to introduce the collection during Madison Avenue Watch Week (April 28 thru May 4). Offering sleek design and functionality, the timepieces are available in twelve variations. Stop by the Madison Avenue location to view all of the brand's iconic watches. Also visit the new location in SoHo. 624 Madison Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.308.1786, newyork@porsche-design.com; 465 W. Broadway, at Houston St., 212.475.0747, porsche-design.com.

Tours for New York Water Taxi/Circle Line Downtown

New York Water Taxi/Circle Line Downtown has several promotions running now thru September, including three Hidden Harbor Tours® aboard the luxury yacht ZEPHYR—offering a "behind-the-scenes" look at the inner-workings of the bustling New York Harbor. Tours include The Newark Bay Tour, The Brooklyn Tour and The North River Tour. All tours visit the Statue of Liberty for a moment before returning to Pier 16. The Special OpSail 2012 Tall Ships Hidden Harbor Tour, May 22 only, allows passengers to see close-up several international tall ships at anchor, south of the Verrazano Bridge, as they gather in preparation for a parade on May 23 (the start of Fleet Week). For more on the Special OpSail Tall Ships Tour, click here. For more on the OpSail VIP Parade of Sail Tour, click here. All Hidden Harbor Tours® aboard ZEPHYR depart from Pier 16, South Street Seaport, and board 15 minutes prior to scheduled sail time. For more information, including ticket prices, dates and tour descriptions, visit workingharbor.org.

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