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[Red, white and blue stairs celebrating the re-opening of the American Wing at the Met via brianlevin]

Wednesday, I highlighted my favorite breakfast spots for you to hit up if you're in NYC. Today, I'll do my best to provide a list of some fun activities you can fill up your day with that extend beyond the Central Park walks. I also asked some friends for their tips on where to send tourists. EVERYONE seems to have their favorite NYC spots to show off to their visitors. Here's some I'd actually like to try.

Also, since it's impossible for me to know when you will be visiting the city, it's worth taking a look at our hefty calendar page to check out on what's going on each day you are in the city. And come back next week for my favorite Bars, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner spots!

Summer's finally coming to an end, and just in time for all the cool weather and rain, New York's art gallery scene is keeping us interested in indoor gallery spaces to stroll. Here are a few openings and exhibits to keep you inside and out of the torrential downpour coming this week. More»

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Well all know that Pride is the glitziest and most glamorous time of year, and nobody knows that better than the Metropolitan Museum of Art, who hosted their annual free post-Pride party last night to keep the raging going strong. More»

With the benefit season upon us, junior committees (great relationship lubricators) at museums are getting mighty feisty! See how some members "stay" so young, and why that's irking others: More»

Like meeting people? Like art? Like parties? Wondering what you're going to do with yourself all winter? Consider joining one of New York's Young Members Societies... More»

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The third annual post-pride cocktail party was held at the MET, showcasing the new Picasso and American Woman exhibitions. More»

As the Met's 2010 Costume Institute Gala is quickly approaching, rumors have begun to fly. Due to certain financial circumstances, the event is predicted to be a "much less splashy affair." More»

[Photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc]

Did you hear? The MET gala was last night! Check out our red carpet arrivals from the morning HERE. Our favorite shots are the ones from the inside, captured by PMc. Specifically, the guests being greeted by their hosts, Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, Kate Moss, and Justin Timberlake. More photos below... More»

[Arthur McGee, B. Michael, Cicely Tyson. Photos by CLINT SPAULDING for PMc]

Legendary designer Arthur McGee, who's clothing has appeared at Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, and Henri Bendel, was honored Monday afternoon at a special luncheon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Guests included Oscar Award winning actress Cicely Tyson, Vanity Fair's Amy Fine Collins, Andre Leon Talley, designer B. Michael, James Daugherty, Donna Williams, Thelma Golden, Deborah Roberts, The Met's president Emily Rafferty, Nina Cooper, Linda Haley, and Bryant, Janice, and Brett Howroyd.

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[Photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc}

The Temple of Dendur in the Sackler Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art was the location for last night's annual Apollo Circle Benefit Dance. This year's theme was "Gilded Pleasure" and was hosted by Carolina Herrera who looked radiant. The Apollo Circle is a memebership for individuals ages 21-39 to help support the Met's conservation departments.