Malaysian Restaurant Week!

As lovers of ethnic cuisine and cultural escapades, we are thrilled about the upcoming NYC Malaysian Restaurant Week June 14th-20th. A fusion between Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern flavors, Malaysian food is at the tops the charts. With over 30 participating restaurants in the tri-state area, this week long event will surely attract and satisfy. The diverse array of restaurants are also offering a prix fixe meal of $20.10.

Culturista Dish Recommendations:

Curry Mee Soup
Chicken Rendang
Roti Canai
Nasi Goreng

To see what restaurants are involved, please click on the link for
Malaysian Restaurant Week!

While we highly recommend traveling to Malaysia this is a great alternative! Bon Appetit!

Barnes & Noble: David Chang and Anthony Bourdain!

Anthony Boudrain, renowned travel writer/chef and effortlessly sexy host of the show "No Reservations," and David Chang, the genius behind the East Village's top ramen house MOMOFUKO will be giving a talk Monday November 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square. This is one fabulously free event the Culturistas do not want to miss. David Chang will be signing and discussing his book and restaurant "Momofuko." This restaurant has revolutionized the ramen movement in New York and we can't wait for these two brilliant men to engage in some witty food reparte. There is rumored to be some delectable sampling at this free event so early arrival is suggested!


Barnes & Noble
Union Square
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

Zoolander Halloween Party and Derelict Fashion Show!

Every year, I try to find the wittiest costume and best place to show it off. The search is over! Zoolander is one of the most epic movies of all time and I can't think of a better way to celebrate Halloween than honoring the film. This party is free if you come dressed as your favorite character. Keep in mind, there will be a walk off, fashion show, and orange mocha frappacinos!


Costume Ideas and key pieces:

1. Mugatu- wear anything furry
2. Katinka- red lipstick, bob, pleather
3. Hansel- fringe vest
3. Derelict- black trash bag
4. Blue Steel- zebra headband
5. Matlida- suit and a kmart shopping bag


And that is just the tip of the iceberg. See you at the WALK OFF Thursday October 29th at The Arsenal in Williamsburg!

MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING SHOW

If you love infusing your closet with unique and timeless vintage pieces, you should check out the 2009 Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show this coming Friday and Saturday. With over 80 participants, you will have a diverse pool from which to choose vintage and antique gems at unbelievable prices.

Friday, October 9th - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 10th - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th St

$5.00 off if you click
HERE!

For more information on the participants click the link for the
MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING SHOW!

GOTHAM MAGAZINE'S 2009 NYC FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

This Thursday October 8th from 7-9 PM is a unique NYC event for all you foodies and winos out there!



675 BAR
675 Hudson street
Hors d’oeuvres by 675 Bar
Featured beverages from Southern Wine & Spirits
Please RSVP to nycwineandfood@nichemediallc.com

THE 2009 NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL

The 47th annual New York Film Festival is about to begin and the Culturistas could not be more excited! September 25-October 11 the Film Society of Lincoln center will be presenting a superb variety of films from the American and International cinema. The festival will include revivals of classics such as The Wizard of Oz and international features from China, Japan, Portugal, Israel, Denmark, Germany, and several other countries. October 2-4 will be screenings of noteworthy Avant-Garde films.


WILD GRASS

GENRES OF FILMS:
AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS
DOCUMENTARIES
POLITICAL/HUMAN RIGHTS/ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST
RELIGIOUS INTEREST
FEMALE DIRECTORS/WOMEN'S INTEREST
JEWISH INTEREST
FRANCE
MIDDLE EASTERN INTEREST
EASTERN EUROPE
ASIA


BROKEN EMBRACES
Screenings will be in the Walter Reade Theatre and Alice Tully Hall which are both part of Lincoln Center. This outstanding and diverse film festival only comes around one time per year so check out the NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL CALENDAR. There are special student and member prices and they can either be purchased online or at the box offices.

FASHION NIGHT OUT 9/10/09: CATHERINE MALANDRINO

Catherine Malandrino hosts a street fair themed, “Paris Meets New York Marché’” in celebration of Fashion Night Out 2009 at the Meatpacking district boutique. From 6:00 -11:00pm shoppers are be invited for an eventful night of music, informal modeling, cocktails by Cointreau and chocolates by Marie Belle. Les Nubians will do a special performance at 10:00 PM. Come join the fete for Fashion Night Out!

Labor Day Weekend: Electric Zoo Festival!

If you like beats and fests, you will not want to miss out on Electric Zoo Festival! Located On Randall's Island, which is situated on the East River close to Harlem and the Bronx, is accessible by subway or ferry. This unique event will feature a wide variety of electro-fabulous artists Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th from 11 AM to 11 PM. Aside from having an enormous grassy area where the festival will take place, Randall's Island also has a rich history and was once used as an asylum and refuge for war veterans and delinquents.

This Coachella style event will feature several artists loved by the Culturistas, most notably Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Busy P, the Junior Boys, Deadmaus and as you will see below a whole LOT more.


For more information on stage lineups, transportation, and ticket purchse please check the ELECTRIC ZOO FESTIVAL.

See you there RAIN or SHINE!

SHWAYZE AT LE ROYALE

This Thursday August 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Shwayze will be performing at Le Royale a European style discotheque in NYC's West Village. Shwayze is known for hit songs such as "Buzzin" and "Get U Home." We will be performing with Cisco Adler, XXXChange of Spank Rock, and other surprise DJs. Aside from the fact that lineup will be bangin, this event is FREE with RSVP, just email "rsvp@gbh.tv" Kick on your dancing shoes and get ready to head bob for this night of live music and good rowdy fun!

Le Royale
28 7th Avenue South
New York, NY

Central Park SummerStage: Bela Fleck & Toumani Diabate

Tonight August 3rd from 7:30-10:00 PM is a free African-themed event in Central Park affiliated with the SummerStage series. World renowned banjoist Bela Fleck will be putting on a performance with Malian musician Toumani Diabate. This musical event will be followed by a film screening of Fleck's journey to Africa where he discovers the musical origins of the banjo. This is a great opportunity to gather your friends with an assortment of picnic food and just hang out and enjoy an evening of African culture. Events are put on by the City Parks foundation and are all free with a suggested donation of $5. Tonight's performance will be on the great lawn.

For more information please check out the Summerstage website

Party With Paper Mag and Housing Works!

This Thursday July 23rd from 6:00-9:00 PM Paper Mag and Housing Works Thrift Shop are throwing a party you do not want to miss! There is nothing better than partying with a purpose. Enjoying yourself while shopping and drinking is even better when you know it is for a good cause! Housing Works is an organization that extends support and aid to the homeless in New York suffering from AIDS/HIV. This noble fete is sponsored by Carlo Rossi and will provide refreshments. Paper Mag's editors and have merchandised the store to their liking to bring you the hottest looks. There will be an auction of the displays in the window and Andrew and Andrew are djing the event. The event goes until 9:00 PM, however, if you want to keep going there is an after party at 526 Broome Street.

Housing Works Thrift Shop
157 East 23rd Street
New York, NY

To RSVP click the LINK!

Concerts in the Park Series: Central Park!

Pack your picnic basket, bring your wine and cheese, and make your way over to Central Park! it's officially summer and live music is everywhere! The free summer series is sponsored by Target and open to the public. The performance by the New York Philharmonic will be followed by a fireworks display. The next performance will be Friday July 17 at 8:00 PM on the Great Lawn in Central Park. Early arrival is suggested if you want to get a decent spot to lay out your picnic blanket. The orchestra will be playing "Old American Songs" by Copland and "Symphony #1" by Mahler and conducted by Alan Gilbert.

For more information on upcoming performances please check out the New York Philharmonic's webiste!

See you at the park!

FREE PINKBERRY TONIGHT!

To celebrate the debut of Pinkberry's two newest flavors, Coconut and Passion Fruit, they are handing out frozen yogurt for free! Tonight from 5:00-9:00 PM you can get a free small cup of one of their newest flavors. Pinkberry is oh so delicious and also a bit overpriced. If you are motivated enough to wait in a presumably long line head on over! Bon appetit!

To find the closest Pinkberry location click the LINK!

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

June 12-June 25 the Human Rights Watch will be putting on their 20th annual International Film Festival in New York City. The festival will take place at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theatre and screen several outstanding films, some of which have not yet been viewed by an audience. Films are being shown here in New York from countries all over the world and tackling a wide variety of subject matter and relevant social problems from post-war life in Bosnia (SNOW) to popular media culture in Afghanistan (AFGHAN STAR.)

Admission:
$11- Public
$40- Series pass which is good for one person to see five screenings

Where:
Walter Reade Theatre
165 W.65th Street
New York, NY 10023

For more information about the schedule and film overviews check out the website for the Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Check out this festival to get your dose of activism with a twist!

Catherine Malandrino Sample Sale in NYC!

Next Wednesday 6/17/09 at 10 AM the long awaited Catherine Malandrino sample sale begins. Brace yourself ladies, it is going to be good. It goes through Friday 6/19/09 at 8:00 PM and the discounts offered on both Catherine Malandrino contemporary and Malandrino designer lines are MAJOR. Discounts will range from 75-90% off. This is no laughing matter and one sale you do not want to miss!

Catherine Malandrino

Genart presents: SHOP NYC!

Genart is inviting you to the ultimate shopping event! Next Wednesday 6/3/09 at 6:00 PM in the heart of Midtown you will have a ton of exciting activities at this party. There will be a large selection of heavily discounted designer collections from the Spring/Summer season, including womenswear, menswear, and accessories. There will also be complimentary drinks, spa and beauty treatments, and other fun perks. General admission tickets are $15 and there is also an option for a VIP ticket. For more information click on Genart event.

Shop NYC
7W
7 West 34th Street, 11th Floor
(between 5th and 6th Ave)

Wednesday 6/3 at 6:00-10:00 PM

See you there!

Celebrate The Art of Tuscany in NYC

As part of Toscana in New York, a week-long series of events celebrating Tuscan lifestyle, there will be a reception and art exhibit on Wednesday the 27th.

Shown at the exhibit will be original costumes from Romeo and Juliet, the 1968 film by Tuscan Franco Zeffirelli, which won an Oscar for Best Costume Design.

Called “Italian Art Codex,” the other part of this exhibit will showcase artist books and art works shaped as books on loan from The Center of Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci in Tuscany.

Tuscan wine and light food to be served

Time Warner Center, 2nd floor
Wednesday, May 27
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Space is limited so guests must RSVP at tuscanyart@themarino.org

If you cant make it to the reception- the exhibit runs from Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, May 31 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Wednesday-Saturday)
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunday)

5/21/09 BOOK SIGNING: THE LATE, LAMENTED MOLLY MARX!

If you are in the New York area, this Thursday 5/21/09 at 7:00 PM there will be a book reading/signing you don't want to miss! The author, Sally Koslow will be reading excerpts from her newest novel The Late, Lamented Molly Marx at Borders in Columbus Circle. This book has received some wonderful literary praise and one clever reader described it as "Jewish chic lit." Head down to Border's Bookstore this Thursday to get a sneak peak at this witty tale about Molly, a woman who has just died and observes life after death from a comical point of view!

Borders
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

MADISON AVENUE GALLERY ART WALK

This coming Saturday, May 16th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, some of the most famous galleries will be hosting free tours and unique events for the public. Several activities will be lead by art teachers and specialists. Reservations are not required and tours will be starting on the hour at the Event Information Centers in the Fuller Building located at 41 E. 57th Street. A silent auction will be held and all proceeds will go towards organizations working to improve arts education in the New York City public schools. Each tour is approximately two hours and visits four separate galleries.

For a complete list of the participating galleries

CLICK THIS LINK!
IT'S TIME TO GET CULTURED!

Fashion at the Met Costume Institute Gala 2009

Eva Longoria in Diane Von Furstenberg
Leighton Meester in Louis Vuitton
Blake Lively in Versace
Rihanna in Dolce and Gabbana


Rachel Bilson in Bally
Eva Mendez in Calvin Klein
Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney
Jessica Biel in Versace Atelier


There are always lots of fun ensembles at the Met Costume Institute Gala--here are some of our favs. Two pairs of dressy cropped pants....interesting. A couple sweetheart necklines (LOVE IT) and some cut outs and slits. Will we see these trends continue?