Autumn Moon Festival

Have you heard about the Moon Festival?

The Chinese Moon Festival is on the 15th of the 8th lunar month. It’s also known as the Mid-autumn Festival. Chinese culture is deeply imbedded in traditional festivals. Just like Christmas and Thanksgiving in the West, the Moon Festival is one of the most important traditional events for the Chinese.

The Moon Festival is full of legendary stories. Legend says that Chang Er flew to the moon, where she has lived ever since. You might see her dancing on the moon during the Moon Festival. The Moon Festival is also an occasion for family reunions. When the full moon rises, families get together to watch the full moon, eat moon cakes, and sing moon poems. With the full moon, the legend, the family and the poems, you can’t help thinking that this is really a perfect world. That is why the Chinese are so fond of the Moon Festival.

The Moon Festival is also a romantic one. A perfect night for the festival is if it is a quiet night without a silk of cloud and with a little mild breeze from the sea. Lovers spend such a romatic night together tasting the delicious moon cake with some wine while watching the full moon. Even for a couple who can’t be together, they can still enjoy the night by watching the moon at the same time so it seems that they are together at that hour. A great number of poetry has been devoted to this romantic festival. Hope the Moon Festival will bring you happiness.

The moon cake is the food for the Moon Festival. The Chinese eat the moon cake at night with the full moon in the sky.

If you would like to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival which will fall on October 3rd this year, the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden will be holding a celebration from 4-8pm at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden in Staten Island, NY.

Details are as below:

The New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden
Saturday, October 3, 2009
4 – 8 pm
General Admission: $8.00

Performance by Chinese Theatre Works. Complimentary Moon Cakes for the first 150 guests. Traditional Chinese Opera and Qin Music. Demonstration of Dumpling Making.

Special thanks to the Chinese American Association of Staten Island, the Staten Island Chinese Christian Church, the Staten Island Chinese School and the Hua Xia Chinese School for supporting the 2009 Autumn Moon Festival.

coney island film festival 2009

have the weekend free ? want to be outdoors to enjoy the nicer fall weather after all that rain we had for the past weekend? what to find a different way to spend $45? the answer to all those questions is below:

9th Annual Coney Island Film Festival

October 2-4, 2009

at Sideshows By The Seashore and The Coney Island Museum in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood Coney Island, New York!

Advanced online ticketing now live. Click on each program block to buy tickets for individual screenings. Individual screenings $6.

Festival Pass $45 includes all screenings (except The Warriors) and opening night party with open bar.

Saturday Screening Pass $15 includes all Saturday screenings (except The Warriors).

Sunday Screening Pass $10 includes all Sunday screenings.

The Warriors $10.

Opening Night Screening and Party (open bar) $25. Opening Night Screening only $6.

Maxim and Stoli presents a Moskova Affair…

Moskova Affair – Interpretive Ballet Performance Thursday 9:30-11:30

Thursday October 1, 2009 9:30pm to 11:30pm

M2 Ultra Lounge

530 W 28th St
NY, NY 10001
map

MAXIM & Stoli
Present
The Moskova Affair:
A Seductive Symphony of Debauchery, Decadence and Interpretive Ballet Dance

In the world of Stolichnaya, nothing is as it seems. At Moskova Affair, there is no stage, no curtain, no orchestra.  Here, the audience mingles amongst the performers. It is an experience that is part Cirque du Soleil, part Moulin Rouge – this is where edge and opulence come together in an unexpected and unforgettable experience that defies convention.

M2 Ultra lounge
530 West 28th Street (10+11Ave)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
9:30–11:30 PM
Complimentary cocktails provided by Stoli

Please email RSVP guest names to maxim.rsvp@gmail.com

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The Moskova Affair is a completely choreographed floor show featuring a modern interpretive dance with hints of ballet produced by Vau de Vire society, a celebrated theater/production company

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Bye Bye Birdie back on Broadway!

lulu got to catch the preview of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway Friday night and it was such a fantastic production!! Bill Irwin as the father, in my opinion, stole the show! He was very physical with his humor and it was truly enjoyable! Its totally different from his role as the serial killer on CSI:las vegas. The main attraction for the show was the handsome and dapper John Stamos, who looked amazing in his mad men-esque suits! Very very chic! Gina Gershon was the spanish rose who was always sultry and sexy with a killer wardrobe!! How I would love to wear one of her waist-cinching power suits! 😀

I think the only person I can imagine playing Conrad Birdie as it was meant to be would be Zac Efron! Everybody loves Zac!! He can sing and dance…our modern real life version of Conrad Birdie!!

This show will definitely leave you smiling and humming the catchy tunes, it is a definite feel good musical, with great costumes and very efficiently produced set. The singing, and dancing was top notch and it really made you tap your feet and sing along!!

lulu took the conrad birdie pledge…will u??

I, (Your Name Here), being of sound mind and body, do hereby promise to be loyal, courteous, steadfast and true, to Conrad Birdie and the United States of America . . . both indivisible, with liberty and justice for all!

We love you, Conrad, oh, yes we do!
We love you, Conrad, and we’ll be true!
When you’re not near us, we’re blue!
Oh, Conrad, we love you!

lucky boutique crawl 2009

still trying to relive the wonderful shopping you did during Fashion Night Out? bummed that you didn’t get to hit all the stores you were planning to that night? well, Lucky Magazine has the answer to your shopping prayers! Answer: The Lucky Boutique Crawl! Mark your calendars – ONE NIGHT ONLY – September 24th from 6pm to 9pm – in the West Village.

To download a copy of your map to this special night, click here.

And Lucky is sweetening the deal by offering you Lucky Buck$$ – which can be used to make your dollar go further at Juicy Couture, Tommy Hilfiger and Antonio Preito Salon.

So, mosey on down to Bleecker Street on the 24th to sip, socialize and score amazing deals!!!

lulu takes (the) manhattan (experience)!

one of Lulu’s favorite drinks is the Manhattan, so this should be interesting… Not only will we savor exquisite bourbon and dine on delicious bites, it will be a great opportunity to check out the space, Avenue –
(fyi its where Justin Timberlake was at this week and was alittle rude to a patron). Can’t wait to try the Esquire Manhattan….will u take one too?

RSVP HERE or click on the image below –

Manhattan, NY

Date:

September 21, 2009

Time:

Doors open at 6:30pm

Venue Name:

Avenue

Address:

116 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Details:

Experience the finest mixologists in New York City as they compete to be named Master of the Manhattan, feast on hors d’oeuvres infused with a classic local flair and sip the exclusive Esquire Manhattan.

Guest judges include Esquire’s drink correspondent David Wondrich.

Dress code is casual.

Japanese Pop Sensation AKB48 full smile power!

J-Pop will invade NYC on Sept 27th – AKB48 in concert is sure to be one heart-stopping show with spectacular costumes (come in Cosplay!!), fun beats and good times 😀

AKB48
ALL-FEMALE MUSIC GROUP
US DEBUT WITH FREE FULL CONCERT @ WEBSTER HALL NEW YORK CITY

We are happy to announce the US debut of Japan’s popular music group AKB48. AKB48 will perform at a full concert at Webster Hall in NYC on Sunday, September 27.

AKB48 is a very unique, theater based, all-female music group created by famed songwriter/producer Yasushi Akimoto in 2005. AKB48 consists of 66 female members ranging from ages 14 to 26 (as of Sep. 2009). The group is divided into four groups – A, K, B, and Trainee. With the concept of “Idols you can meet everyday”, the group practically performs almost every day at their own exclusive AKB48 Theater in Akihabara, Tokyo. Their stage presence is an eye candy to the fans due to their multiple costume changes  throughout the show. These busy pop stars take on diverse challenging work by hosting their own TV show and appearing in movies and commercials. Not to mention their multiple collaboration work with artist Takashi Murakami. (Their recent single CD cover was illustrated by Murakami).

AKB48’s first international appearance was at the Japan Expo in Paris this past July. Now they are set to arrive in NYC with select members preparing for the best possible US debut!  They will show what Tokyo girls are about in show business. In addition you will get to experience their cute fashion and full smile power.

AKB48 IN NY: SCHEDULE

SEP. 27 (SUN)
Doors open at 4:00 PM. 
Concert starts at 5:00 PM
WEBSTER HALL NEW YORK CITY – GRAND BALLROOM
125 E. 11th St., NYC
Free 18+ event with RSVP:  
www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/akb48

Dexter takes over Manhattan!

Dexter NY Premiere Screening: 9/23

Catch the premiere before the premiere while sipping Dexter themed cocktails.

Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan – Chelsea: 9/23
Las Chicas Locas
160 W. 25th (6th/7th)
Cocktails 6:30-7:30PM
Season Premiere Screening 7:30-8:30PM

Cocktails to Die For: 9/21 & 9/23

Sip Dexter-derived decoctions and do some serial chillin’ at these hotspots!

W. New York – Union Square: 9/21
Underbar
201 Park Ave. South
Cocktails 6-7PM

Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan – Chelsea: 9/23
Las Chicas Locas
160 W. 25th (6th/7th)
Cocktails 6:30-7:30PM
Season Premiere Screening 7:30-8:30PM

Dexter Blood Slide Mosaic: 9/22-9/23

An art mosaic consisting of 4,500 blood slides, hand painted to create a portrait of Dexter.

Vanderbilt Taxi Stand
Grand Central Terminal
43rd/Vanderbilt

Marc Ecko’s Dexter: The Game: 9/22-9/23

Want to play? Be the first to check out Marc Ecko’s Dexter: The Game demo at the Blood Slide mosaic exhibit. Get a look at Season 4 on your mobile phone! Text “GO” to 74688.

Vanderbilt Taxi Stand
Grand Central Terminal
43rd/Vanderbilt

Lord & Taylor: 9/24-10/11

Check out the Dexter Fashion window displays, and get a FREE Dexter Season 3 box set with any $200 menswear purchase.

MORE INFO:

424 Fifth Avenue/39th

Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House: 9/26-9/27

Notable designers transform two Tribeca penthouses, totaling over 14,000 sq. feet, into show stopping displays of moden design inspired by six of Showtime’s Original Hit Series. Visit the Metropolitan Home Showtime House FREE and check out the Dexter themed rooms and terrace.

415 Greenwich St. – Tribeca

Delta Airlines: Beginning 10/1

Starting on October 1st on Delta, order a Dexter Bloody Mary while catching the Season Premiere of Dexter in-flight.

Starwood Hotels Dexter Rate: 9/11-10/31

SPG brings an offer with killer appeal. Book ahead and save up to 25% off accommodations at the W, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, Westin, and Element hotels through October 31st.

Singersroom Live!

If you love live music, and wanna see who’s the next hot thing in music, then Lulu recommends Singersroom Live – check out the event below – and RSVP for some of the best young talent in the industry!

Singersroom Live Presents: My Music, My Style

After a very loooooong hiatus, Singersroon Live! finally makes it’s return.

Singersroom Live “My Music, My Style” Concert Series celebrates the individuality and unquestionable talent of promising breaking artist. This event incorporates the music as well as lifestyle elements of Singersroom.com. Singersroom Live “My Music, My Style” as an event is a platform for introducing these hand picked new artist to the fans as well as the industry. Past artist that have performed are Chrisette Michele, Jesse Boykins III, Emily King, Johnta Austin, Megan Rochell. Join Singersroom and experience the future of R&B music. See you there !!!

Performers: JAYMS MADISON, JU-TAUN, K. MICHELLE (Jive), HAL LINTON (UniversalMotown)
Host: SINGERSROOM.COM
Price: FREE WITH RSVP/ $15.00 @ DOOR
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 7:00pm-12:00am
Location: CRASH MANSION @ BLVD
Address: 199 BOWERY STREET @ SPRING, New York, NY