Once again, not really Big Adventure related, but wanted to point out a stunning discovery that The Big Adventure made while watching the Budweiser Ad featuring the Cowboys wanting Bud in the Saloon and Tiny Dancer being played on the piano and what not during the 2011 Superbowl this evening.
Of course, the lead guy in the commercial is actor Peter Stormare best know as the the creepy murder from the film Fargo. That's easy. But the good part (and stunning discovery is a stretch) is that one of the Cowboys in the ad was indeed the actor who played "Cookie" in City Slickers. Who points that out? That's one sharp eye for obscure faces. Ah, more NYC related stuff coming soon.
You can view the actual ad (and all of the 2011 Superbowl Commercials) here:
http://msn.foxsports.com/video/shows/super-bowl-commercials-2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Empire State Building Run Up 2011
This morning as is done every early February, several dedicated runners took part in the 34th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up Powered by MMRF. Short of the NYC Marathon, this our favorite, most grueling race in the city.
A hefty sprint up nearly each and everyone of the 1,576 steps (!!) in the East Coast's tallest building takes the runners up to the 86th floor. That's a quarter mile....straight up. The Craziest Part? The record is 9:30 minutes. The Australian Paul Crake is the only person to complete the course in under ten minutes. Who comes up with this stuff? Writing about this has just made the Big Adventure tired...Publish Post
Official Road Runner Site on ESB Run Up
Update: So, another annual race comes to an end with tired legs and accomplished participants. Over 425 dedicated runners hit the stairs released in heats to ease congestion in the narrow stairwell. The winner? Thomas Dold- a 26 year-old German who tackled the ESB in Ten Minutes and Ten Seconds. His 6th time winning this challenge. Wow. For Empire State Building Run Up 2011 Photos and Images, see below. Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry was going to hit the stair for charity, but was a late scratch from the race after falling ill. Apparently, some ridiculous fool made the run while wearing a King Kong costume.Ahh...get it?
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Songs That Break My Heart
Based on a conversation earlier this evening at the always-a-good-time UWS Pub Establishment McAleer's (and 100% unrelated to the Big Adventure unless for some reason one of these bands is playing in NYC tonight for a low cost), below is a well thought out list of amazing, quality songs that Break Our Heart.
Yeah, the less said about the fourteen tunes below, the better. You can hear them each for free at Grooveshark.. We are sharing this list via transposed hand-written text from an inconspicuous cocktail napkin that was thoughtfully scribbled earlier this evening after a game of Snow Football in Central Park at Sheep Meadow. We should point out that this list comes courtesy of Blue Point Toasted Lager, sundry other drinks and a kind bartender. The Big Adventure is going with the less said about the songs, the better...but we believe it to be an amazing list:
The Smiths- Stop Me
Crosby, Stills, Nash – Southern Cross
Johnny Cash – Hurt
Crosby, Stills, Nash – Southern Cross
Johnny Cash – Hurt
John Lennon- Beautiful Boy
Coldplay - Shiver
Marshall Crenshaw - Television Light
Sun Kil Moon – Carry Me Ohio
Freedy Johnston – Bad Reputation
Toad The Wet Sprockett - Walk on the Ocean
Ben Folds - Don't Change Your Plans
Ani DiFranco - Back Back Back
Postal Service -The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
Coldplay - Shiver
Marshall Crenshaw - Television Light
Sun Kil Moon – Carry Me Ohio
Freedy Johnston – Bad Reputation
Toad The Wet Sprockett - Walk on the Ocean
Ben Folds - Don't Change Your Plans
Ani DiFranco - Back Back Back
Postal Service -The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
Michael Andrews (featuring Gary Jules) - Mad World
Tom Petty – Keep Crawling Back To You
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Snow Day...
Presenting the Impromptu Snow Big Adventure.
Date: Today.
Activities: Stay at home, drink Hot Chocolate, Watch the never-ending news coverage of the white stuff and enjoy the view from your window. Maybe throw a snowball at your neighbor/roommate.
Okay, so this is less of a social, group event...but it's seasonal and inexpensive!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Two-For-One Broadway Tickets - The Real Deal, Baby
In case the good word hasn't reached you yet, NYC is trying to kick the January Great White Way Blahs (or the JGWWB as its known) with two-for-one deals on 18 Broadway Shows from now through February 10. There are surprisingly few restrictions and this is a quality collection of stalwarts. Note that this is part of a universal tourist partnership by the city and the theaters and not offered through the suspicious and concerning off-market ticket agencies.
Also, to take things one step further, you can enjoy Kids' Night on Broadway the week of Feb 6th through the 10th which allows you to get a free ticket for any child age 6–18 when you purchase one full-priced adult ticket to the same show.
This is all part of Mayor Mike's hard push to reach a goal of 50 Million (!) visitors to NYC by the end of 2011. Since Winter Months are a traditionally sluggish time, this is a great change to take advantage.
In the end, its a nice change of pace from a typically expensive doings of seeing a show. Also strikes before the hot plays and musicals that will get Tony nods open. The Big Adventure picks The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Memphis and Million Dollar Quartet as best options.
List of Broadway Shows included in the 2-for-1 Ticket Promotion
| The Addams Family – A New Musical | La Cage Aux Folles |
| American Idiot | The Lion King |
| Billy Elliot The Musical | Lombardi |
| Chicago The Musical | Mamma Mia! |
| Colin Quinn Long Story Short | Mary Poppins |
| Driving Miss Daisy | Memphis |
| Good People | Million Dollar Quartet |
| The Importance of Being Earnest | The Phantom of the Opera |
| Jersey Boys | Time Stands Still |
Book tickets and more info here
Friday, January 21, 2011
All About the "Underbelly Project:" - NYC's secret Subway Art Gallery
We know we posted this before a couple of weeks ago, but due to popular demand we're revisiting this one-of-a-kind gallery with an update!
Dubbed “The Underbelly Project”, this giant make-shift galley features stunning work by several talented graffiti artists in a giant empty space. Created over an 18 month period, these pieces stretch from ground to ceiling. Completely free and open 24 hours a day. The catch? They are not saying where the secret gallery actually is. And you have to travel down the tracks from an active Subway Station to get there. Hey, unsafe AND slightly illegal!
But they pay off is supposedly worth it – huge untouched canvases of over 100 pieces in untouched splendor. Ah, wacky artists. On this one, getting there alone might be the reward. We don't want to spoil the quest, but finding the station doesn't take a lot of work with some online digging and a subway pass. We like these final thoughts from our friends at the Second Avenue Subway Blog:
"It is a dangerous thought about a morbid project that somehow captures both the recklessness of a bygone era, the foolhardiness of this undertaking and the mystery of an abandoned aspect of the New York City subway system. I don’t think Arts for Transit will approve."
Read more at Gizmodoo and check out the amazing images from The NY Times:Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Regis Retiring! Get tickets now for Live with Regis and Kelly
News this morning that it is time to bid adieu to Regis. The ever-excitable, ever-present nearly Octogenarian announced he's calling it a career on his show this morning. So, what does this mean for the intrepid NYC visitor? If you ever wanted to see Live with Regis and Kelly in person? Better get your read end in gear.
The conventional wisdom in NYC has been that It is reasonably easy to get tickets to any TV show that tapes in NYC if you have some patience & flexibility. The exception has always been SNL and Live with Regis & Kelly. Now, if you want tickets for Regis better act fast. As in before end of summer. The show typically airs live from a Manhattan studio near Columbus Circle at 9 AM and guests often receive crazy free gifts. Tickets are free, but it is a small audience so the earlier you can request the better!
The Big Adventure is hoping that Neil Patrick Harris hosts Live after Regis leaves. Could NPH replace Regis? There are many signs that indicate yes....but that's a whole 'nother post.
The Big Adventure is hoping that Neil Patrick Harris hosts Live after Regis leaves. Could NPH replace Regis? There are many signs that indicate yes....but that's a whole 'nother post.
Click here for all tickets information from the show's site
So, you don't think we're full of malarky:The Story on Regis Philbin retiring
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