The numbers are certainly impressive. The New York City marathon was started 36 years ago. 85,000 people applied to run in this years marathon. The women's first place prize is $130,000 - the largest prize in the history of marathoning. Over 2 million spectators are expected on the sidelines. Over 260 million peope worldwide will watch the race (almost as many people as there are US citizens). And the winner will likely average under a 6 minute mile for the whole 26.2 miles.
This picture is a virtual image of the New York City skyline as it looks at this very moment.
Hints
Did you know in stats column to the right of the bar map you can see the highest rated and most viewed bars in any neighborhood?Sunday - 11/2/2008
Monday - 11/3/2008
Craft Night
Every Monday night Williamsburg's Stain Bar hosts PAINTstain, a "talent optional" craft night. Dabble a bit - sketch, sculpt, knit, write, whatever strikes your fancy. Bring friends and create a collaborative work, or just sink deep into a comfy couch have a drink and listen to the live jazz.
Smut
A respectable array of New York City writers gathers at Galapagos every Monday for this strangely highbrow/lowbrow weekly smut, erotic performance, reading, and discussion. The quality of the readings and performances vary wildly, but at its best this can be really, very amusing stuff and the Galapagos space, large with tall ceiling and an easily accessible bar, makes an ideal venue.
Wednesday - 11/5/2008
FFWD
On the first Wednesday night of every month Lolita Bar hosts DJ Ty and the indie rock night FFWD. Sets feature a mix of new released and yet to be released tracks with a few indie hits from the last year thrown in for good measure. You can check out set lists from previous nights and even scam a few MP3s at the FFWD site.
Thursday - 11/6/2008
