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We've just updated the schedule of performances at the Prospect Park bandshell for the 2013 season of Celebrate Brooklyn! There are so many great shows this season, including Beck, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and The Low Anthem. Most of the shows are free (though they suggest you donate $3 to help offset costs), but there are also benefit shows whose ticket sales help support the summer-long program.

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Despite the warm weather, I am having trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that summer is practically here. One of the greatest things about summer in New York City is all the great summer concerts. To get the ball rolling on the New York City's 2013 Summer Concert schedule, check out the Today Show's 2013 Toyota Concert Series Schedule.

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We've just updated the GMA Summer Concert Schedule, which starts out with Mariah Carey on May 24 and happens every Friday morning through August 30, 2013. Some highlights from the lineup include John Legend on June 21, Jennifer Lopez on July 19, and The Wanted on August 23.

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Many visitors to New York City want to stay in a hotel room with a view of Central Park. We've put together a list of Central Park Hotels, each of which has at least some rooms with views of Central Park. Not surprisingly, most of these hotels are on the pricier end of New York City accommodations, but the location can't be beat if you want to enjoy Central Park.

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Head to southern New Jersey and experience the East Coast's casino destination complete with a sandy beach, outlet shops, and classic Boardwalk. There are many different ways to travel to Atlantic City, from chic to cheap, we've got everything you need to know to decide how to Travel from New York City to Atlantic City.

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Just recently I came across this funny video: How To Piss Off Every New Yorker in 36 Seconds. This video is entertaining, but it can also be helpful for travelers to watch as highlights a few things that visitors might do unintentionally that upset native New Yorkers, like "upstreaming" for a cab or taking up two seats on the subway.

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Throughout the year, New York City has many fantastic parades. If you're planning a trip to New york City, it can be really fun to time your trip around one of these great NYC Parades. Experiencing a NYC parade in person is a truly exciting experience (though it may ruin you for watching the parade on TV in the future!) We've put together helpful guides for each parade to help you plan your visit and have a great time at the parade, whether you come for the seven-year-old New York Dance Parade or the 85-year-old Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Looking for something fun and different to do on your visit to New York City? What about taking a class at one of New York City's fantastic schools or shops? CourseHorse's Dana Reilly has rounded-up some of the Best Classes for Foodies in NYC, which cover everything bread baking to fish shopping, all at wonderful NYC cooking schools, shops and restaurants.

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Thinking about having a few (alcoholic) drinks when you visit New York City? We've put together a list of New York City Alcohol and Drinking Laws You Should Know. From the drinking age and last call to restrictions on public drinking and the sale of alcohol, knowing the rules can help you have a good time and avoid getting into trouble.
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New York City has played a supporting role in numerous movies, including the newly released The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. Want to visit some of the NYC spots featured in the film? Here are some of the movie-inspired specials and spots that can help you experience a piece of New York's jazz age today:

• Naturally, The Plaza hotel has movie-related offerings including a specially designed Fitzgerald Suite and Gatsby-inspired food.
• The Jade Hotel is offering guests a "Gatsby Getaway" package through May 31, 2013.
• The Great Gatsby's New York - from Conde Nast Traveler this article highlights NYC spots where you can experience the 1920s today
• The Great Gatsby Guide to NYC - Time Out highlights a few spots featured in the film and others where you can enjoy some 1920s flavor
• Finding The Great Gatsby in New York - this list of locations from Guidespot comes from the book