|
» GC Stats |
Members: 329,746
Threads: 115,668
Posts: 2,205,139
|
| Welcome to our newest member, AlfredEmpom |
|
 |
|
05-19-2008, 03:27 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Taking lessons at Cobra Kai Karate!
Posts: 14,928
|
|
Jon wrote me some ridiculous PM that made no sense. Probably because he couldn't respond to my comments after insulting me.
Evidently you just named a bunch of small galleries. Did you know that? Who knew the frick was a small gallery.
I guess I know nothing about art. Who knew?
The Jewish museum had a really cool wood sculpture exhibit not too long ago but I think it's gone. They have an interesting Warhol one now. I like the cafe at the neue.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Munchkin03
The Met is indeed far too general for anyone with a real interest in art. Like Rudith said, there are other specialized museums that won't be as crowded:
MoMA
Whitney
Neue Galerie
Frick
Jewish Museum
Cooper Hewitt
It all depends on what you're interested in. You can buy something called an ArtPass that will let you go to a few museums for something like $35. But, if you like one-stop shopping and fighting large crowds of tourists, knock yourself out at the Met. If, however, you insist--the Temple of Dendur is pretty cool.
I'm a big fan of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade--the only touristy things I'd suggest in Brooklyn would be the Promenade, the Brooklyn Museum, and Grimaldi's/Brooklyn Ice Cream factory. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is gorgeous.
Unless you plan on buying things that you can buy in Chicago with less madness, I'd stay away from Saks, Macy's (ewww), and Bloomingdales. Only go into Barney's or Bergdorf's or even Bendel's unless you came to run with the big dogs. Avoid Tiffany on 5th Avenue unless you're going during lunch on a weekday--the Wall Street store has much fewer Japanese tourists taking pictures of themselves at the counters.
My only real advice? Just be prepared for how expensive everything is. Yes, everything from bottled water to pizza to museum admissions will be far more expensive than where you come from.
|
Last edited by Rudey; 05-19-2008 at 03:29 PM.
|
05-19-2008, 03:54 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Mile High America
Posts: 17,088
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudey
Jon wrote me some ridiculous PM that made no sense. Probably because he couldn't respond to my comments after insulting me.
|
Sometimes one insult draws another. See early post about the worst possible advice, etc.
Subtlity is not one of your many virtues.
But come on, Rudey, don't complain.
You live to trade insults.
__________________
Fraternally,
DeltAlum
DTD
The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
|
05-19-2008, 04:01 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Home.
Posts: 8,261
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudey
Evidently you just named a bunch of small galleries. Did you know that? Who knew the frick was a small gallery.
I guess I know nothing about art. Who knew?
The Jewish museum had a really cool wood sculpture exhibit not too long ago but I think it's gone. They have an interesting Warhol one now. I like the cafe at the neue.
|
Yeah, I've been to museums all over the world, with my second major in art history...but apparently, what do I know? I'm just a redneck from Florida since I don't think the Met is the end-all.
The Jewish Museum is currrently having a Pollock-deKooning exhibit. Sounds interesting...and it's near all those other little no-name galleries.
|
05-19-2008, 04:24 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Mile High America
Posts: 17,088
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Munchkin03
...I'm just a redneck from Florida since I don't think the Met is the end-all.
|
Not at all.
On the other hand, people who have an interest in seeing it shouldn't be criticized either.
I wouldn't say I've seen museums all over the world, but I've seen my share in this country, Italy, France, Germany and the UK, and I rather enjoy The Met.
I don't think I'm a redneck either. (Although Mrs. DA sometimes has to explain things for me)
I'd rather see someone go to The Met than spend their entire vacation in Virgin Records, the M&M store, chatting with the Naked Cowboy or some of Manhattan's other cultural wonders.
__________________
Fraternally,
DeltAlum
DTD
The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
|
05-19-2008, 04:47 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Taking lessons at Cobra Kai Karate!
Posts: 14,928
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltAlum
Sometimes one insult draws another. See early post about the worst possible advice, etc.
Subtlity is not one of your many virtues.
But come on, Rudey, don't complain.
You live to trade insults.
|
Worst possible advice is an insult? Who knew?
Now, now deltalum, it looks like you're making accusations again. Why is that? Perhaps you need to calm down by visiting a k-mart art museum with your art expert wife!
|
05-19-2008, 06:02 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Mile High America
Posts: 17,088
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudey
Worst possible advice is an insult? Who knew?
Now, now deltalum, it looks like you're making accusations again. Why is that? Perhaps you need to calm down by visiting a k-mart art museum with your art expert wife!
|
Never claimed she is an expert.
And I'm not an expert on much of anything.
Good thing I've got folks like you to keep me informed.
__________________
Fraternally,
DeltAlum
DTD
The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
|
05-19-2008, 06:46 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Land of Chaos
Posts: 9,265
|
|
|
Okay folks - let's bear in mind that what are or are not the best places to visit is a really subjective call. Tell the OP your favorite places, why you like them, and let him/her make up their own mind.
__________________
Gamma Phi Beta
Courtesy is owed, respect is earned, love is given.
Proud daughter AND mother of a Gamma Phi. 3 generations of love, labor, learning and loyalty.
|
05-19-2008, 06:54 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Mile High America
Posts: 17,088
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
Okay folks - let's bear in mind that what are or are not the best places to visit is a really subjective call. Tell the OP your favorite places, why you like them, and let him/her make up their own mind.
|
Now there's a real concept.
I like it.
Gives we poor, underpaid moderators a lot less work to do.
__________________
Fraternally,
DeltAlum
DTD
The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
|
05-19-2008, 10:21 PM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Ordering my cawfee with shuguh & creamuh
Posts: 2,736
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Munchkin03
My only real advice? Just be prepared for how expensive everything is. Yes, everything from bottled water to pizza to museum admissions will be far more expensive than where you come from.
|
J - you ain't never lied!! And be ready for the crowds of people!
Brooklyn or NY Botanical Gardens (NY location is in the Bronx) tho at this point the cherry trees are done & rose gardens aren't full yet...
MoMA or Cooper Hewitt
Uptown Churches - St John the Divine & Riverside (much less crowded than St. Patrick's)
Downtown if you don't mind some history
Conservatory Garden in Central Park
My one touristy suggestion/confession is that I like the Museum of Natural History, but that's probably the teacher in me talking!
|
05-19-2008, 10:56 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Taking lessons at Cobra Kai Karate!
Posts: 14,928
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZTAMich
J - you ain't never lied!! And be ready for the crowds of people!
Brooklyn or NY Botanical Gardens (NY location is in the Bronx) tho at this point the cherry trees are done & rose gardens aren't full yet...
MoMA or Cooper Hewitt
Uptown Churches - St John the Divine & Riverside (much less crowded than St. Patrick's)
Downtown if you don't mind some history
Conservatory Garden in Central Park
My one touristy suggestion/confession is that I like the Museum of Natural History, but that's probably the teacher in me talking!
|
Is the whale still there? I'm trying to throw a party there in the fall for this charity i'm involved with.
|
05-20-2008, 09:27 AM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Home.
Posts: 8,261
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudey
Is the whale still there? I'm trying to throw a party there in the fall for this charity i'm involved with.
|
The whale's still there...the last time I was there was for a charity event and that's where the main reception was held.
AMNH is super-duper expensive to rent, apparently...I feel like the last few months, all I've been doing is hosting/going to/declining invitations for charity events.
|
05-31-2008, 11:00 AM
|
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greater NorthEast
Posts: 3,185
|
|
So, Wrigley how was your trip?
Quote:
Originally Posted by wrigley
Hey GC I'll be in NYC for 5 days. Are some museums more overrated than others? Which places are a must see? Where is the best place for a NY slice of pizza? Favorite places to shop. Any suggestions would be great.  |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
