eGuide for Senior Field Trip Day
2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
New York, NY
Sightseeing, shopping, Carmine’s Restaurant, and
Broadway
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
10:30 PM
12:30 AM
Seniors (and parents) arrive/report to the front doors (lobby) of MMA
Departure from MMA on Krapf Coaches for NYC
Arrival in midtown Manhattan at 52nd Street & 6th Avenue (St. Patrick’s Cathedral)
Free time for lunch and shopping (stay with parents or chaperones)
Rendezvous at designated spot in Times Square for travel by bus uptown
Dinner at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant at uptown location.
Tickets to the show will be distributed at dinner.
Departure from the restaurant by bus to the Minskoff Theater at
1515 Broadway (45th Street and Broadway).
Performance of Disney’s The Lion King (the musical) at the Minskoff Theater
Departure from 8th Avenue (Milford Plaza Hotel) for return to MMA
Approximate arrival back at MMA
DRESS CODE:
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Remember that you will be going to the theater!
Dressy casual, which means pants, skirt, or very neat jeans
No sweatpants, pajama pants, flip flops, shorts, or short skirts
Appropriate top (no halters, tanks, spaghetti strap, midriff)
Comfortable shoes (no high heels)
Light jacket (waterproof if possible, in case it is cool inside or outside)
OTHER NOTES:
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Snacks: you may bring something to eat for the bus ride.
Carrying a cell phone is important in case of an emergency, however, no cell phone may be
turned on or used during the show.
Students must remain with a chaperone or parent at all times Students may bring DVDs for the
bus ride. R movies will not be permitted, and films will be shown at the discretion of the
chaperones.
In case of emergency, call school at 610-664-6655 x.100 or x.156.
In order for this trip to be successful, we must adhere to this schedule.
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Anyone who is not on the bus by 11:30 AM will remain at school!
REMEMBER:
Your signed permission slips are due to Mr. Pidot in the Activities Office no later than Monday, April 11th
SIGN UPS:
On Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th there will be sign-up sheets posted on the cafeteria walls
for students to select which small group they’d like to be in and with which chaperone they’d like to tour
Manhattan during the day. Don’t forget to sign up!
TOP 13 THINGS TO DO IN TIMES SQUARE:
Madame Tussauds
42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues
madametussauds.com/newyork
A little place (museum) where you can meet all of your favorite stars, even if they're all in wax form.
Come armed with your camera and pose with everyone from Brittany to Denzel.
NBC Experience
49th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues
nbc.com
Take some time out to tour NBC studios or catch a taping of "Saturday Night Live" or "Dateline NBC"
(although you'll have to make reservations well in advance). You can also purchase some of your favorite
TV show memorabilia at the building on 49th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
Rockefeller Center
W 49th Street and 5th Avenue
rockefellercenter.org
In the winter, you can ice skate with all of the other throngs of people. In the summer, you can enjoy
outdoor dining, a stop at the Museum of Modern Art store or a sandwich from the legendary Dean &
Deluca. If you're particularly adventurous, ride all the way to the "Top of the Rock" to enjoy breathtaking
views of the city (although it'll set you back about $15 per person)
Bryant Park, “Le Carrousel”
Park bounded by 40th and 42nd streets, 5th and 6th Avenues
bryantpark.org
Are you bringing children to see a show? It's not always easy to keep them amused before and
afterwards without spending megabucks, but here's one attraction that's guaranteed to please the
young (and the young at heart). “Le Carrousel,” as it is called operates daily in the spring, summer, and
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fall from 11:30am to 7pm, and the price of a ride is a very affordable $2.00. Bryant Park is also notable
for stately trees, a large expanse of lawn, a cafe, a restaurant, and a lovely fountain.
Toys R Us, Ferris Wheel
Broadway at 44th Street
toysrustimessquare.com
After you've enjoyed your visit to Bryant Park and a spin on “Le Carrousel,” walk a few blocks northwest
to Toys R Us for another fun ride. The indoor ferris wheel here is 60 feet tall, and it's quite a sight to
see. Music plays and neon lights sparkle as you go round and round for a mere $4.00 per ride.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store – Hell's Kitchen
536 West 46th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues
satruck.com
This is one of the Salvation Army's largest thrift stores. Occupying several different floors, it offers great
second-hand deals on women’s clothing, men’s clothing, furniture, housewares, etc. I recommend a
good look through each floor -- especially the third, where you'll find furnishings. The last time I was
there, they had a lots of pianos and huge couches, plus some terrific retro lamps. Another man’s trash
can be your home’s new conversation piece. The store is not open on Sunday, because this is the
Salvation Army, but it is open Monday through Saturday, 9am-5:30pm. So follow the fold and stray no
more!
St. Malachy’s Church, a.k.a. “The Actors' Chapel”
239 West 49th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue
actorschapel.org
Open daily from 7:30am until at least 8pm and sometimes later, the chapel is a lovely respite from the
bustle of the surrounding neighborhood. Douglas Fairbanks and Joan Crawford were married here.
Jimmy Durante and Don Ameche, among other notables, served mass in the chapel, and many an actor,
producer, and musician has lit a candle here for good luck on opening night. The bells of the church play
“There’s No Business Like Show Business” every Wednesday and Sunday at 3pm for the Broadway
matinees, and every Friday and Saturday at 8pm for the evening performances. Now, that's community
spirit! Suggestion: This would be the pefect place to visit before seeing the long-running Off-Broadway
hit Altar Boyz, which is playing just one block away at New World Stages.
The Diamond District
West 47th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues
diamonddistrict.org
Here is home to some of the most extraordinary gems on earth. Both sides of the street are lined with
stores and stalls. So many incredible rings, necklaces, and earrings are displayed in the street-level
windows that there is no need to actually enter a single store, unless you are in the market to buy.
More than three quarters of all diamonds entering the United States come through New York City, and
this is the place to get your bling on. Remember, diamonds are a girl's best friend! If you are buying,
decide in advance what you want to pay, and be prepared to bargain. Saturday is not the best day to go,
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as many of the traders are Jewish and don't work on the Sabbath.
International Center of Photography
1133 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) at 43rd Street
icp.org
With more than 100,000 photos in its permanent collection and an ever-changing program of shows and
attractions, this is a really great place to pass some time within a stone's throw from Times Square. In
addition to its exhibitions, the ICP has a café and a museum store. Closed on Monday, but open Tuesday
from 10am to 8pm, Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 6 pm. Check the website for information.
Lee’s Art Shop
220 West 57th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue
leesartshop.com
Art isn't easy, but this department store for the artist makes it easier. Open Monday through Friday
from 9am to 7:30pm, Saturday from 10am to 7pm, and Sunday from 11am to 6 pm -- hours that
perfectly accommodate a theatergoer's schedule. Much more than just an art supply house, Lee's has
three floors of gifts, furniture, books, accessories, paint, paper, writing implements, etc. At holiday
time, the shop has the most plentiful and unique Christmas ornament selection I've ever seen. One
other incentive to visit: The last time I was there, so were Brad and Angelina. It was a crazy good time.
Mood Fabrics
225 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues, 3rd Floor
moodfabrics.com
Located just around the corner from Parsons, this is the fabric and fitting shop frequented by the
designers on Project Runway. If you've never visited the wholesale market in the fashion district, you'll
be astounded what goods are offered -- and what types of people are there shopping for them. Trust
me, this is not your Joanne Fabrics at the mall! Mood Fabrics is open every day except Sunday.
Marriot Marquis, Glass Elevators
Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets
marriott.com
Built in 1985, the Marriot Marquis boasts what is billed as the largest indoor atrium in the world. Step
into one of the glass elevators for an exhilarating, stomach-tilting ride -- free of charge. Access to the
upper floors is limited to hotel guests unless you happen to be headed to The View restaurant at the top
of the building. If not, you can always stand in the middle of the atrium on the eighth floor lobby level
and watch those elevators zoom up and down nearly 50 stories.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
46th Street and Madison Avenue
saintpatrickscathedral.org
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While her cornerstone was laid in 1858 and her doors swept open in 1879, it was over 150 years ago,
when Archbishop John Hughes announced his inspired ambition to build this “new” Saint Patrick’s
Cathedral. Check out the website for tour, music, and worship information.
HELPFUL INTERNET LINKS:
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Lunch suggestions
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Shopping suggestions
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Walking map of midtown area
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A Google map that should also help
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How to get around via taxi
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How to get around via subway
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Preview of Carmine’s Italian Restaurant
Our selected menu that night will feature
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Assorted Italian breads
Cesaer salad
Cold antipasto plates
Penne a la vodka
Fresh vegetables
Spaghetti and marinara
Chicken Parmesan
Salmon
Assorted pastries/desserts
Coffee/teas
Soda is available, but will incur an extra cost per tables that orders sodas
Sneak Peak of The Lion King at the Minskoff Theater
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