Thursday, December 13, 2012

Saint Patrick's Cathedral New York City

St. Patrick's Cathedral
 
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is an example par excellence of the American Gothic Revival style designed by Architect James Renwick. Construction of St. Patrick’s began in 1858 and continued, on and off, for nearly a half century. The pointed, ribbed vaults of the Cathedral spread the weight of the ceiling more evenly, allowing for walls that don’t need to hold as much weight and thus have bigger windows that lend to the natural light that famously floods the Cathedral.
The cornerstone of St. Patrick’s Cathedral was laid in 1858 and then the unthinkable a Civil War that prevented her doors from opening until 1879. It was over 150 years ago when Archbishop John Hughes announced his inspired ambition to build the “new” St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
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6:00 p.m.
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Children under 12 $10
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Saturday, December 8, 2012

A Star is Born this Cristmas in New York City Rockefeller Center

The Swarovski Star  in Rockefeller Center - New York City
 
The Christmas City that never sleeps not only has the best Christmas tree, but the Swarovski Star that tops it is the most dazzling star to ever be on a Christmas tree.

German artist and architect Michael Hammers designed the 550-pound, nine-and-a-half-foot star, which consists of 25,000 individual crystals enclosed by shatterproof glass. Hammers worked with a team of more than 15 professionals, including designers, engineers, light consultants, and builders, to complete the finished product. “All over the world the name of Swarovski stands for the unique brilliance of crystal, just as the Rockefeller Center name stands for a place that is unique,” Hammers says. The Swarovski Star first created in 2004, the star was redesigned in 2009 to add light movement. “The 2012 Swarovski star features the most energy-efficient LED technology to date and a state-of-the-art computer program, creating a stunning, twinkling effect through customized light sequencing,” Hammers explains. It takes 720 energy-efficient LED bulbs on 3,000 feet of wire to illuminate the star.



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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Christmas in the City that Never Sleeps-Rockefeller Center

 
Rockefeler Center I am here!
 
Where else besides New York City (NYC) can you find a man in a top hat enjoying the most fantastic place on Earth. The Christmas City New York City. The air is alive with the spirit of the Holiday Season and all it has to offer.
 
New York City Up and Down is Rockefeller Center the Christmas Central Station. Come with us and hear the story that is Christmas and New York City all wrapped up in one.
 
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Sunday, December 2, 2012

The Christmas Experience is Here in New York City

Ice Skating Under the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center
 
The countdown to Christmas is here all of New York City (NYC) is a glow as Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's show all those who believe in the Spirit of Christmas what the season is about. Chestnuts, Hot Pretzels, and Hot Dogs on a winter's evening in  New York City while enjoy the ice skaters and hearing the story of New York the Christmas City that never sleeps even for good Old St. Nick
 
Join New York City Up and Down for the true story of Christmas as a licensed tour guide tells of the stories of Christmas long and not so long ago in period dress.
 
 
6:00 P.M.
Monday through Thursday
*Until December 30th 3012
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Children under 12 $10
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