Is the school year really almost over? This week, Hunter College and SVA are hosting open studios of their MFA candidates. Also in New York: Terracotta Warriors are invading Discovery Times Square, Gilbert & George present "London Pictures" from across the pond, and Ai Weiwei will be honored at the White Box Spring Benefit. Take a study break, and check out this week's art scene. More»

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While it may be getting colder out, New Yorkers aren't letting the inclement weather deter any celebrating. Exhibition A launched to the joy of the art world, MESA augmented reality, and a bunch of children rode a sugar high at the Stanley Isaacs Center.

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PatrickRuffini Notice how many big soccer powers are former military dictatorships. Just sayin'.
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@TrendyDC Man is the head of the family, woman the neck that turns the head. ~ Chinese Proverb ❙ RT @pramitjnathan @FarrukhSiddiqui
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@amhistorymuseum Today in 1865: 4 people hanged for conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Pres Lincoln. Hoods and shackles: http://ow.ly/28atb

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• Alanis Morissette just got married! To someone named Souleye. [NYDN]
• New York now has its very own Love Boat. [WSJ]
• You can rent Barack Obama's old apartment near Columbia! Go get it! [NYT]

We live in a world where stereotypes run rampant and often find their way, whether we admit it or not, into our minds. We all know that our perfect little island is no exception; here’s what people are saying about some of our city’s schools.- More»