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Celebrate Brooklyn! Concert Series At Prospect Park

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Celebrate Brooklyn!

This summer’s Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series began this past Wednesday kicking off with Norah Jones at Prospect Park. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it because I had grown-up stuff to do, like work. However, I did make it out last night to watch Allen Toussaint and Davell Crawford.

One of the true architects of New Orleans music and a national treasure, Allen Toussaint has produced, arranged for, or collaborated with everyone from Dr. John to the Neville Brothers to Irma Thomas (not to mention the Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, and The Band). Performing on his own, “the generosity and grandeur of his melting pot vision…invokes nothing but joy.” (Down Beat) The electrifying piano player and singer Davell Crawford is a direct descendent—he’s often referred to as “The Prince of New Orleans.” – BRIC Arts Media

There’s a suggested donation of $3 and plenty of beer, BBQ chicken and southern comforts to fill you through the night. If you’re ever in town, here’s the complete line up for the summer. I’ve already marked my calendar down for July 11th – OkayAfrica with The Roots & Talib Kweli!

I love seeing all my Brooklynites coming out to enjoy the night. There were a few out-of-towners and I happen to be so lucky to sit in front of them. During the concert, I was blessed to be in the presence of their constant Spanish chattering, chain-smoke puffing and beer guzzling ways. To top it off, spilled beer, cigarette packets and piled-high trash just added to their charm. Next time I visit Madrid, I just might return the favor and poop in the Plaza Mayor.

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The Lost Girls Book Review & Giveaway

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The Lost Girls is told in the eyes of three New York City girls turned globe trekking adventurers. I found myself not only lost in their adventures of self-discovery and stories of reality but I also found myself lost in their individuality.

Each chapter is told in the perspective of one of the three girls but each girl lacked a distinctive voice. In the beginning it was hard for me to differentiate who was who and who’s story was being told. However, after a few chapters I realized that their stories completely overshadowed my confusion.

The Lost Girls is available for purchase but I will be giving away my copy. (It’s an uncorrected proof.) If you’d like to enter the giveaway contest, just leave a comment below. If you’re debating about whether or not you want to get the book, here are a few clips of my favorite parts of their journey.

I was touched by the kindness that was shown by an old Quechuan woman before the girls prepared for the Inca Trail in Peru. She persistently tried to return a money belt to Holly even though Holly tried to wave her away. When the old woman finally got Amanda’s attention, she refused to accept any monetary compensation.

I studied the woman’s sun-creased features and knew she probably made less money in an entire year than the amount Amanda had toted around her waist. I stood quietly watching as Amanda offered her a propina (tip), which the woman refused with a violent shake of her head. This must have been a real-life example of a concept called ayni I’d read about in a guidebook. It was the indigenous Quechuas’ version of karma that held if you help a neighbor, they’ll do the same for you someday. – Holly

At the end of the girl’s Inca Trail, the trekkers pooled together all the things they didn’t need to give to give to their sherpas.

Their enthusiasm over receiving unwashed clothing made my throat tighten. Far away from the glitz and gir to New York City, I thought that often the people who had the least in the way of material possesions seemed the happiest. The proters, who carried giant packs of other people’s belongings, didn’t appear to focus on what they lacked. Instead, they acted gratefyk for the small stuff that came their way – even used antibiotic ointment. And their eyes, though lined with creases and slightly weathered, looked to me to have more sparkle than any guy I’d seen walking down Wall Street in an Armani suit. – Holly

One of the events that really made me stop and think was the girls’ experience volunteering in Kiminini, Kenya at a boarding school for girls.

“But Miss Holly. I don’t undah-stand,” said Alice, who was dressed today in the same daffodil yellow taffeta dress that she’d worn since we’d arrive. “What is the word – Fay-voh-ritt?”

It hadn’t even occured to us that in order to have a favorite of anything, you had to have choices: what you wanted to eat, what to do, where to go. The world hadn’t been taught in their English casses, so we asked if they knew what the word “best” meant.

“For example, is red your best color or is blue?” explained Holly. “Red or green?”

The girls nodded to show they understood, so we took turns going around the circle.

“Okay, Nancy, what is your best activity?” Jenn asked the boarder who wore a pink calico smock dress, one o fthe girls in Calvin’s clique. “What do you like to do after school?”

“My best act-tee-vity is to…wash the plates.”

Jen smiled. “Oh, that’s good, but we mean…what do you like to do for fun time? Once you’re done with school, when you’re playing with your friends?”

“Yes, I see,” said Nancy, looking confused. “I like to…clean the silverware?”

I thought she didn’t understand the question, but almost every boarder gave a smiliar answer: Polish the silverware. Sweep the floor. Carry water. Feed the chickens. – Amanda

If you’d like to read more about The Lost Girls’ around the world experience, pick up their book at your local book store or leave a comment below to enter to give my copy of the book.

Update: Congratulations Savannah! You’re the winner of The Lost Girls Book giveaway.

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I received a free copy of The Lost Girls but this is not a sponsored post. These thoughts are strictly and subjectively my own. No compensation of any form is going toward my grad school tuition.

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Jaw-Dropping Sunrises Around The World

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Today’s Photo Friday Special is inspired by my previous blog post, Sunsets From Around The World. It was such a big hit that I decided to feature sunrises in this edition. I thought I’d be receiving a lot less sunrise submissions than sunset editions. I mean, unless you’re jet-lagged or an insomniac, who gets up at the crack of down to catch the sun rise?

Apparently these dedicated travel bloggers and photographers…

Pamplona, Spain

After a long night in a park chatting with pilgrims, we were rewarded with a beautiful dramatic sunrise.

Camino de Santiago walk in Spain

This photo was also taken in Spain, during the Camino de Santiago walk. I started walking before dawn, and suddenly remembered a photographer should always check behind his back, so I turned around and saw this!

Musandam, Oman

Taken in Musandam, Oman after camping with some friends on the beach. It was a beautiful sunrise before a storm.

Dan Nahabedian

Dan is wandering soul and a traveler, eager to learn from the entire World, and excited to share all the Knowledge and the Beauty captured through his lens. That’s what he’s am all about! Check out his blog Canvas of Light for more jaw dropping photos and follow him on Twitter @Eloren.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

This is a shot from my sailing trip around the Great Barrier Reef. As the sun rose, it gave off the most beautiful golden glow from behind the clouds. It was so surreal watching the sun rise with absolutely nothing else- not even land- in sight.

Over the Pacific Ocean

This was taken somewhere over the Pacific Ocean just before reaching Sydney, Australia. After 20 long hours on a cramped plane, I was greeted by this sunrise and it made all of those hours of discomfort worth it. Soon after, the clouds cleared and my first glimpse of Sydney came into view.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

One of the highlights of my time in Australia was a four day sailing trip around the Great Barrier Reef. One morning, we all woke up early, raised the sails, and sat- feet dangling over the side of the boat- and watched the sunrise as we sailed further out to sea.

Each of the following HDRIs are made out of 5 different photos all taken at different exposures. Then I combine them and I’m able to get a really really wide range of color (hence the name- high dynamic range imaging) that’s impossible to capture in just one photo. It’s actually really simple…the hardest part is keeping the camera still enough to take 5 pictures that are exactly the same (which was next to impossible on a shaky bridge).

East River, New York

This is an HDRI of the sun rising over the East River (which divides Manhattan from Brooklyn). As someone who lives in Manhattan, I find that one of my favorite things to do is take a walk over the Williamsburg Bridge into Brooklyn. If you do this early enough, you'll be one of the lucky few to see a dreamlike sunrise over two beautiful skylines.

Williamsburg Bridge, New York

This is another HDRI taken on my morning walk across the Williamsburg Bridge. Living in the 'concrete jungle', I often find myself pining for the serenity and beauty of nature so much so that I tend to overlook the beauty of the man made structures that surround me.

Williamsburg Bridge, New York

Just over the bridge into Williamsburg and a few... umm... depreciated blocks north, there's a small park that, in my opinion, offers some of the most stunning views of New York City. I like to climb out onto the rocks that jut into the East River and take in the Manhattan skyline and this view of the Williamsburg Bridge.

Brianne Hoyt-Stern

Brianne Hoyt-Stern was born and raised in New Jersey and currently lives and works in New York City. She specializes in 2D animation and design and has earned her BFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts. She enjoys spending her free time taking photographs, especially HDR images. Although she loves art, her greatest passion is traveling. She tries to combine her two loves by taking much of her inspiration from the traveling she has done and her time spent overseas. Her artwork is a strong reflection of her experiences. Follow Brianne on Twitter @brieee.

Mt. Fuji, Japan

Sunrise from the height of Mount Fuji, Japan, overlooking the clouds over Kawaguchi Lake. Summer 2002.

Dina from Vagabond Quest

Ryan and Dina are a couple of permanent travelers vagabonding around the world. Ryan is a software guy from Canada, and Dina is a chemist from Java, Indonesia. They met in Japan and then lived in Ontario, Canada. In April 2009, they closed their home and since then have been living on the road with their 2 backpacks. They focus on cheap travel and ways to get more travel enjoyment for less cash. In their blog “Vagabond Quest“, they share their stories and recommendations. Follow them on Twitter @VagabondQuest.

Big Bend, Texas

Took this photo Monday morning in Marathon Texas. I got up just as light was coming into the sky to head down to Big Bend. Thought it was great with the Texas silhouettes.

Brian Setzer

Brian left his job in April 2010 and is traveling the Americas on a motorcycle.  A trip he first envisioned in 2007 while on a scooter in Laos.  Ride along with him to find a out more about these countries and motorcycle travel at BikeandBoots.com or on Twitter @bikeandboots.

Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa

The 5.00am start was made entirely worthwhile when waking up to this picture postcard sunrise in Phinda game reserve, South Africa.

Dave Dean

Dave was born and raised in small town New Zealand providing  him with the perfect beginnings for a lifelong travel addiction. After graduating from university with a degree in History and Political Science he packed his meager belongings into a backpack and headed for London. The subsequent years have seen him traveling through thirty-something countries and watching my ‘must see’ list grow larger almost as quickly as I’ve watched my bank balance grow smaller. Check out Dave’s blog, What’s Dave Doing, and follow him on Twitter @driftingkiwi.

Palawan, Philippines

This photo was taken on Coco Loco Island, a private island in Palawan, Philippines. When the tide is in, the island takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to circumnavigate. When the tide is out, however, you can walk out almost a mile from the island. It's certainly one of the most unique ways I've greeted the sun in the early morning.

Carrie Kellenberger

Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Carrie Kellenberger has kept a home base with her husband in Asia since 2003. A nomad at heart, Carrie’s deep love for travel, photography, and culture have led her on frequent travels over the past seven years. Carrie works for a publishing company in Taipei, but she also finds work as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer. www.myseveralworlds.com

Hocking Hill, Ohio

Sunrise kayak trip; colors start to appear as the sun begins its ascent into the sky. A peace descends.

Hocking Hill, Ohio

The sun appears, and is barely visible as it burns away the mists and causes the world to glow. Alone in my kayak, the world has never looked so beautiful.

Kirsten Alana

Kirsten Alana is a photographer and travel writer currently in the Midwest who is planning a late 2010 move to the East or West coast. She always has a quote ready and waiting to share. She’s an avid Jane Austen fan, adventure & experience junkie, Francophile, passionate fan of Mexico, Apple and Canon geek, New Englander by birth and the daughter of an artist. Kirsten also loves to support charities and her current favorite is “Charity:Water”. You can find her on Twitter @kirsten_al.

Kinabatanga River, Malaysia Borneo

The jungle was slowly waking up. The birds were chirping excitedly while the monkeys had begun their daily forage for fruits and leaves. As we sat in the boat, we witnessed a simply magical moment as the sun lazily lifted its head above the tree-tops, blanketing the jungle with its warm rays and casting a mesmerizing glow across the horizon. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

Keith Jenkins

Keith Jenkins is a thirty-something who lives in Amsterdam and writes about his travels on his Velvet Escape travel blog. In addition to being a travel blogger, Keith offers travel writing services as well as social media consultancy and online marketing services. He is also the co-founder of the Global Bloggers Network, a community that helps individual and corporate bloggers grow and monetize their blogs.

Angor Wat, Cambodia

I woke up at 4am to take this shot of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The sky was spectacular that morning and there's no post processing on this image.

Ayngelina

Ayngelina left her job, apartment, boyfriend and friends to travel solo throughout Central and South America. You can read about her adventures at Bacon is Magic, as she eats her way through Central and South America. You can follow her on Twitter @Ayngelina.

Omaru, New Zealand

I'm not a morning person, but I made a special attempt for the fascinating and photogenic Moeraki Boulders near Omaru, New Zealand.

Slope Point, New Zealand

A cool night got me up and about early near Slope Point, the southernmost point of New Zealand's South Island. Timing is everything in photography and the grass glowed as I caught the light at the right place and right time this morning.

Perhentian Islands, Malaysia

The Perhentian Islands along the east coast of Malaysia were my first taste of a so-called tropical paradise, and this sunrise was a stunner.

Dustin Main

Dustin Main is the author behind the Skinny Backpacker, a blog that offers the inside source on traveling around the world as a scrawny guy. His current itinerary starts in New Zealand, then Australia, North to SE Asia, west to Nepal, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Europe, then South America, Antarctica, and hopefully some time in Latin America before limping his way home. Have somewhere to suggest?  Someone I have to meet?  Let him know! You can find him on Twitter @skinnybackpackr.

Homer Tunnel, New Zealand

I was approaching Homer Tunnel, to get to Milford Sound, New Zealand, to go kayaking one morning. Just took it out the window with my point and shoot camera.

Ushuaia, Argentina

Overlooking the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia, Argentina, I woke up too late to catch the bus that morning but was rewarded with this view. It was worth being a day late.

Zanzibar

On the beach on the east side of Zanzibar. The tides were dramatic at this beach, as you can tell from the boat aground. It was so incredibly peaceful. Sunrises are definitely better than sunsets.

Michael Hodson

Michael just completed a sixteen month, round-the-world trip without taking a single plane.  His blog — One Lap, No Jetlag — is at www.mobilelawyer.blogspot.com and you can Twitter him at @mobilelawyer.

Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park (Utah, USA)

Sunrise in Monument Valley. One of the most peaceful places to wake up during our trip was in a tent at a primitive campsite in the middle of Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park in Utah. June 2009.

Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park (Utah, USA)

Another sunrise in Monument Valley.

Campo, Colorado (USA)

The beautiful thing about a road trip is that we can stop whenever we feel like it! So we did stop on the side of 287 near Campo, Colorado (population ~150) as the three of us watched the mighty sun rise in all its glory. August 2009.

Aye, Jack & Emma

Follow this fabulous family of three on their inspiring blog Got Passport: Will Travel. Will Serve and follow them on Twitter @gotpassport as they prepare to move to Chiang Mai, Thailand this summer.

Mexico City, Mexico

This is the sunrise from my upper floor Sheraton Centro Historico hotel suite. After a long night out of Tequila and Salsa, I arrived back late and before I closed the curtains and also my eyes, I snapped this photo. So as the day began for the city, my yesterday had just finished. Que Bueno!

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica

At the PB Pacifica my balcony provided a view of the sunrise. To me, that seemed odd, as the resort complex in the back right was part of the PB Sunset. On this stretch of Baja in Los Cabos, Mexico Pueblo Bontino covers both sunrise and sunset.

Bali

In Bali, I actually used the jet lag to wake up early and watch the sunrise. Heck I even took in a few early morning yoga stretches. No I didn't spend my time in Kuta Beach when I watched the sunrise...not sure I'd ever be up that early.

Craig Zabransky

Craig traveled across 40 states and 30 countries both as a global management consultant and with a backpack on a RTW (round the world) adventure. Still traveling, he now shares his my stories on how to enjoy the journey by writing tales of travel and adventure to inspire you to take and make adventure in your life.

Yes, he sat on the Fox and Friends couch and has been interviewed on Sirius Radio twice about following your passion, but he is probably most proud of his recent publishing in the Shanghai Metro (he scored a print job). You can follow him on his blog www.stayadventurous.wordpress.com and tune in every Sunday for a sunset image. For him, the sunrise usually occurs way too early and he believes in the magic of the sunset.

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Housing Works: Hidden Treasure In NYC

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Housing Works Bookstore

Buried between two large, busy intersections of New York City and hidden under scaffolding is the Housing Works Bookstore Café located on 126 Crosby Street. This bookstore’s mission is to fight AIDS – one book at a time. Everything in this bookstore is donated – records, CDs, DVDs, VHS videos – and everything is sold under its retail price. Most books I came across were $6-$10 – all in great condition.

All the employees volunteer and all the profits go toward fighting AIDS and providing housing to people with AIDS. You can donate or volunteer, buy a book and sip some coffee. It’s a great way to give back and perhaps, maybe even discover something new amongst the shelves. I usually like to grab a cup of coffee and spend the entire afternoon rummaging the bookshelves. Here is where I found Che Guevara’s Motorcycle Diaries for $5.

More info about Housing Works Bookstore Cafe:

Housing Works Bookstore Café has established itself as a New York downtown institution and tourist destination for the last decade. Special events and a fully stocked cafe make this a great place to meet friends, relax and shop the best book, movie and music selection in New York City. Our one of a kind space is available for rental and all of our merchandise is donated. We are staffed almost entirely by volunteers and 100% of our profits go to Housing Works, Inc.

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The Gentler Side of Bronx

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Berries In Wave Hill

Bronx is the home to Hip Hop and the hardknocks. It is where gang violence and employment run rampant. The South Bronx is one of the poorest neighborhoods in the country and has one of the highest crime rates in the areas. So in our desperate need of exploration, JC and I ventured off to the BX.

We hopped on the Metro-North to Riverdale where a free shuttle met us at the train station and drove us directly to the gates of Wave Hill, a botanical estate that overlooks the Hudson River. If I led you on with the idea of a potentially dangerous trek through unchartered territories of mean muggings and a gang beat downs, I apologize. I’m no daredevil. I like to return to Brooklyn with all my limbs intact and fully functioning.

Wave Hill is far from poor. It is situated in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in New York City – Riverdale. It’s public gardens and cultural centers cover about 28 acres. One of the best things to do is lay out on the grass and have a picnic during spring while staring at the beauty of the Hudson River or go hiking during fall foliage when the leaves turn into bright shades of red, orange and yellow.

Wave Hill has everything from conservatories to flower gardens, from aquatic gardens to forests and meadows. I spent the entire day getting lost and wandering through the trails. There are also galleries housed in homes that were once occupied by New York’s wealthiest. Cookies and drinks are served on the balcony. It’s the perfect New York City getaway.

What’s even better is that they have Target Free Days on:

  • Tuesday: Free all day during off-peak months (November–April, July & August)
  • Tuesday: Free 9am to noon during peak months (May, June, September, October)
  • Saturday: Free 9am to noon year-round

Regular admission is:

  • Free to Members and children under 6
  • $8 for adults
  • $4 for students and seniors 65+
  • $2 for children 6+

Visit Wave Hill to find out more. It’s the one place in the Bronx where you won’t get mugged.

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The Lost Girls (Part 1)

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Reading the first few pages of The Lost Girls by, well, The Lost Girls, was a little eerie. The book is about the adventures of three friends, Jennifer, Holly and Amanda, and their “unconventional detour around the world” but it was a little haunting how parallel their lives were to mine before they became The Lost Girls.

It was as if I had written the book, or at least the first few pages, and had no recollection of it. The Lost Girls worked in same city, the same industry and even with the same clients as I did. They asked the same questions I’ve asked myself a thousand times.

“Is this it? Is this life? Is life working a 9-7, getting married, buying a house with a white picket fence and having 2.5 kids? Is this the norm? Should I follow the norm? Why should I follow the norm?”

These girls took this journey to gain perspective and to find the answers to questions they never even asked. In the beginning pages of their book, I see myself as the younger version of them. I haven’t read past the prologue yet (the NY Times crossword took precedence) but I’m curious to see if my around-the-world adventure will be anything like theirs.

Stay tuned as I share my thoughts and bits and pieces of the book, The Lost Girls. If you’d like to get your own copy, please visit www.thelostgirlsworld.com for more information.

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I received a free copy of The Lost Girls but this is not a sponsored post. These thoughts are strictly and subjectively my own. No compensation of any form is going toward my grad school tuition.

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Choosing the Beaten Path

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Guest post by Garrett from @hosteldog

Is it really always the right choice to go somewhere that no one else goes? If a traveler knowingly goes with the easier, more popular destination, should they be thrown the proverbial stone?

These are questions that every traveler asks of themselves. We all hope that we have the capability and strength to go where no one else goes. But should the goal of the independent backpacker really be to pick the road less traveled?

When you first start traveling, most likely, it will be to some place closer, cheaper, easier.

The likelihood that you take the road more traveled happens because, like any leap, travel is easiest to do with beginner baby steps.

But right after that first trip to Paris, London or New York, I’d bet that most of us started asking ourselves – shouldn’t I now be setting my sights on some place more adventurous? Laos, Cambodia, Turkey all jump to mind.

Any chance these locations are on your list?

And for the even more off-the-grid, throw Tunisia, Colombia and Belarus in to the mix. These places, well off the main travel grid, wet the mouths of most folks who yearn for a sense of adventure.

But what does it REALLY mean to go somewhere less traveled? In a place like Paris, Amsterdam or Auckland, you’ll find well-organized hostels packed with travelers and people of similar interests. Drink specials are common and it’s all too easy to find a new friend on the hostel bed across the room.

In the less traveled destinations, you’re going to find things a tad bit more different and, probably, more difficult. It’s more likely that you’ll be a novelty, so you’ll attract a tad more attention.

Add on to that the likelihood that your native tongue is most likely not spoken and you’re starting to see the challenges of venturing away from the tried-and-true haunts of the main backpacker trails.

On top of that, you’re more likely to encounter spotty internet, unpredictable travel, less trustworthy hostel owners – you make the list. Along with adventure, comes relative discomfort.

Far from being a travel curmudgeon, I embrace the uncommon destinations. As someone that has visited the more popular destinations, I’ve got my fair share of off-the-grid spots as well – Bolivia, Malaysia and Latvia dot the list. I went to these locations mainly because they were as different an experience I could find as possible from the hostel haunts of Western Europe.

But once I visited, I realized that I missed the sense of community that I found in those great hostels. I missed the friendships that grew over happy hour beers but lasted so much longer.

The only way to find out the type of traveler you are is to try both the popular and unpopular destinations. Get your sense of adventure and realize what that experience is like first hand. And it’s true, the grass is sometimes greener on the other side.

You just have to decide if it’s your type of green.

About Garrett

Garrett is the man behind Hostel Dog, a travel apparel company.

“Our inspiration for our shirts comes from remembering the idiosyncrasies of travel: the overnight trains, the packed hostel rooms, the late nights.Traveling isn’t just a momentary experience, it’s a way of life. When you come back from your travels abroad, it’s the little things that went right (and wrong) that you remember down the road.” (taken from www.hosteldog.com)

Be sure to follow Garrett on Twitter (@hosteldog).

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I’m Guest Bartending In New York City!

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Image by Michael van Emde Boas

I’ve been volunteering with FXB to promote this year’s World AIDS Orphans Day. On May 7th, FXB Action Network is bringing together young professionals to raise money to help AIDS orphans around the world. The event will be hosted at Overlook Lounge in New York City. I will be guest bartending that night. So for all you heavy drinkers out there, ahem Chris Richardson, bring your behinds to NYC and drink up the bar for a good cause!

We’ve reserved the entire second floor and the outdoor patio. Your $15 donation will earn you admission to the event and ONE FREE DRINK but it can also:

  • Pay for a child in Rwanda or Uganda to attend primary school for the first time in their life by covering the costs of school fees that they would otherwise be unable to afford
  • Provide uniforms to AIDS orphans in India, so they can attend school with the other children in their community
  • Purchase basic school supplies like notebooks, pens, and reading materials for children in Thailand.

There will be $5 drink specials all night. You’ll also get a chance to win prizes like:

  • One hour of open bar at the Overlook Lounge for you and 9 of your friends!
  • Free registration for a co-ed sports league and post-game parties at NYCSSC. Join a Kickball, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, Bowling, or Inner-tube Water Polo team!
  • A one-month membership to New York Health and Racket Club, includes use of state-of-the art cardio and strength training equipment, indoor lap pools, sauna, steam Rooms, whirlpools, jacuzzis, group fitness and spinning studios with over 600 weekly classes, and racquetball, basketball and squash courts. Plus, access to yacht, VIP Beach Club in Westchester and Doral Arrowwood Golf Resort!
  • Designer purses, exotic jewelry, SwitchFlops, and more!

By purchasing a ticket, you are helping FXB change the lives of AIDS orphans and children in need around the world. Reserve your ticket now and be entered for a chance to win free registration with NYCSSC!

Come out. Show your support. Have fun and help change the life of an orphan left in the wake of the AIDS pandemic. We can even turn this into a NYC tweet up!  I hope you all can make it. I’ll see you at the bar.

Place: Overlook Lounge

Date: May 7, 2010

Time: 6PM to whenever

Location: 225 East 44th Street

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FXB is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of children affected by AIDS and poverty. For the last 20 years, FXB has worked around the world to empower AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, their caregivers, and the surrounding communities. FXB is currently working with communities in China, Myanmar, Thailand, India, Brazil, Colombia, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. Visit http://fxb.org/ to learn more.

World AIDS Orphans Day is a grassroots campaign to draw attention to & advocate on behalf of the 15+ million children orphaned by AIDS, founded by FXB International and supported by a network of partners.

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Photo Friday: Central Park Charm

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Central Park In Sephia

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Hands For Haiti

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Hands For Haiti

The effect of the earthquake in Haiti has rippled through countless countries & ignited a storm of action from aid agencies, relief organizations, charities and everyday people like you and I who are scrambling to deliver much needed resources to the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

Hands For Haiti is not asking for donations. Hands For Haiti is not asking for clothes. Hands For Haiti is asking the world not to forget that Haiti has been for a long time in dire need of our love and attention. This earthquake has brought Haiti to the front pages but every day prior to this earthquake, the people of Haiti suffer with treatable diseases, struggle with poverty and spend their lives fighting to live.

Hands For Haiti is dedicated to bringing you updates about New York City’s on-going events that aid in the rebuilding of Haiti so that we, as New Yorkers, can contribute what we can. Please visit www.handsforhaiti.us for a short, but growing, list of events that are occurring in the New York City area. These events are aimed at raising aid and resources for the people of Haiti.

If you have an event or know of one, please leave the information below and it will be added to the listing.

Lend your Hands For Haiti.

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