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The Classic’s Ultimate Guide to Summer This month The Classic Magazine is trying out a different format by focusing all our content around one topic: the food options near Townsend Harris. JUNE. The last obstacle in your way to get to summer. After months of trudging through the snow, spending hours on homework, and studying for AP’s and class tests, summer gives the students of Townsend Harris their well deserved time of both relaxation and adventure. If you find yourself doing the same thing every summer and want to try something new and out of your comfort zone, this
magazine is your ultimate guide to an amazing fun-filled summer. This issue of the Classic Magazine gives you ideas and tips on how to take full advantage of your time off from school. Whether you want to explore the city, try new DIY activities at home, or visit hidden gems scattered throughout the five boroughs, we provide you with 100 things to make this your best summer yet.
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5 Things to Do to Get Summer Started 1. SLEEP: Rest up to get ready for summer 2. SHOP: Go shopping for summer clothes, bathing suits, and anything else to get yourself in the mood for summer. 3. BURN YOUR NOTES: If you don’t need them for the following year, why not use your old notes as kindle for a bonfire! 4. Create the ultimate summer playlist: Make a playlist to set the tone for summer 5. Create your summer bucket list: Make a list of things to do before
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t n e m n i a t r e t n E NY Botanical Garden Featuring lush gardens and art shows, this summer’s lineup includes everything from the culture of Frida Kahlo (“Frida al Fresco”) through the aboretum collections, great for taking photos, appreciating the type of flora that you don’t get much elsewhere in New York City, or even just walking your dog through the shrubs.
Broadway Shows
We often take it for granted, but just a train ride away are some of the best musicals in the world. While Broadway tickets can be expensive, students can get discounts by purchasing “Student Rush Tickets,” which are about $20-$40 each, on the day of a performance. Just bring your ID to the box offices in the morning-if you bring a non-student with you, they will also qualify for a discount ticket. For even cheaper options, try an off-Broadway show.
$1 Movies
During the summer, Regal and United Artists theaters offers the “Summer Movie Express” option, which allows you to watch a movie on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Their movie schedule is available online, with choices including Annie, The Lego Movie, and Muppets Most Wanted.
Free Concerts
If you’re an early bird and won’t mind showing up at Central Park at 6 am, you’ll have the opportunity to watch free concerts from artists like Hozier, Nicki Minaj and Walk the Moon as part of the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series. These concerts are held every Friday from 7-9am at Rumsey Playfield.
Drive-In Movies
We’ve all been to regular movie theaters, but watching a movie at a drive-in movie theater is a more unique experience. The first drive-in theater was created in 1933, allowing drivers to comfortably watch movies in their own cars. Though they are much less common than they were at their peak in the 1950s, there are still a few drive-in theaters on the outskirts of NYC. The closest are the Warwick Drive-In and Poughkeepsie’s Overlook Drive-In.
Stomp
What distinguishes “Stomp” from any other NYC show is that it features an exhilarating, coordinated blend of beats and percussion sounds, rather than song and dance. Though the cheapest tickets are about $48 (groups get discounts), this is sure to be a one of a kind experience.
Strand
If you love books, Strand will surely be your paradise. Strand, located in the East Village, is not your average bookstore; besides new books, it sells used, rare, and outof-print ones. The nside is filled with towering bookshelves containing reads of every possible genre that you won’t be able to find elsewhere. So take sometime to explore this unique store-who knows what kind of books you’ll find!
DISNEYLAND’S DOLE WHIP
The dairy-free, pineapple soft-serve that hails from Disneyland is hard to find outside of Walt’s playground-- three shops in New York, however, sell the delectable, fruity frozen treat. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogrut in midtown (608 Second Avenue), Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in the Bronx (3555 Johnson Avenue) and Downtown Yogurt (Jersey City).
ROCKAWAY BEACH
Known as one of NY’s biggest eating destinations during the summer, this season welcomes many new outdoor eateries: anna Bow, a cafe that sells pita-taco hybrids filled with smashed chickpeas and feta, or else grilled fish with pineapple. Also of note are Chicks to go (Peruvian-rotisserie) and Rockaway Roasters (cold brew coffee).
SMORGASBORG
“We brought a picnic blanket and sat on the beach and had the best view! I waited in line for the ramen burger and the line moved fast and it was delicious. I also got a dark chocolate milk shake from the Milk Truck and that was so good! I definitely am going back to try all the other things! Including Dough doughnuts and the fries from Home Frites.”--Rhythkia Francis
For those addicted to the the delicious hazelnut spread, stay cool this summer by making a nutella banana smoothie. Just blend together 1/3 cup nutella, a whole banana, 1 cup yogurt, and 1 cup of ice!
NUTELLA MILKSHAKES
SUMMER CHOW
Food tours typically include a variety of foods and restaurants around a certain area and places in the city such as St. Mark’s Place, Union Square, and Chinatown.
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DIY ICE CREAM
Start by filling a pint sized ziploc bag with 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavoring).Then fill a gallon sized ziploc bag halfway with ice and salt (kosher salt works better if you have it). Bury the pint sized bag in the bag of ice and shake vigorously for five minutes.
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T R E M M SU LATE JUNE Why not add a little taste of Italy to your summer? This SUMMER IN LITTLE ITALY FESTIVAL Is open every weekend until labor day. Split an authentic italian cannoli with a good friend and witness the pasta eating competition, vocal competition and food lectures in July and keep the festivities going all summer long. With so many choices of food, activities and life, you can never be bored. So grab your camera and friends and head on over TO the Summer in Little Italy festival this summer. Ciao Bella!
JULY 4th WALKING TOUR-- IThere are few better places to truly gain an appreciation OF OUR COUNTRY than lower Manhattan. AT NIGHT, ou'll retrace the steps of prominent Revolutionary War figures, at Trinity Church. The tour starts at Fraunces Tavern Museum, most famous as the spot where George Washington gave his farewell address to his officers in the Continental Army. FOR THE HIISTORICAL NUT WHO GOT A 5 ON THEIR AP EXAM.
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Summer Streets takes place for three consecutive Saturdays in August (2, 9, & 16) stretching from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park. While it’s a part bike tour and part walking tour, participants are offered a variety of activities to explore whether it’s listening to performers, playing mini golf, or “diving” into the park avenue tunnel. With rest stops conveniently located throughout the city along the Summer Streets Route, the fun is endless!
Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, and Eric Hutchinson are performing at the Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday July 14th and Friday July 17th. Buy your tickets in advance and go with family and friends.
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the mp3 experiment
To take part in the Mp3 Experiment, Improv Everywhere releases an mp3 file for participants to download to their phones and gives them instructions for a fun-filled day. They reveal the location where all participants must meet and asks that everyone synchronizes their watches to an atomic clock on their website. When all participants press play, they must carry out coordinated instructions entertaining to all involved.
escape the room “Escape the Room is an awesome way to have fun with a group of people in the summer. It forces you to work together under exciting pressure to escape before time runs out. There’s also a plot that unravels with the clues you uncover with lots of thrill.” Lucy Lim, senior
farmers’ market
If you’re in search of fresh produce and homemade goods visit a farmers market! Union Square’s Saturday Greenmarket is open year round on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8am-6pm and a vendors offer a variety of products such as fruit, jams, sweets, vegetables. and cheeses.
alley pond adventure The Adventure Course at Alley Pond Park encourages teamwork, exercise, and strategizing as you go through a course of elements and obstacles. With activities such as zip lining, rock climbing, balance platforms, and trust fall stations, the purpose of these elements are to develop leadership and problem solving skills while building relationships with others. To learn more about the Adventure Course call (718) 217-4685.
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You’ve probably heard of the Color Run that flooded your newsfeed with colorful pictures of your friends. The trend of themed runs has become popular, another great one being the Electric Run. The run takes place in Brooklyn on September 5th. Instead of colored powder taking over the sky, its neon lights. The 5K is fun and healthy. Grab a few of your closest friends and register on May 1st!
jones beach concerts New York is lucky to have some amazing concerts. The best place to enjoy the summer weather while also listening to great music is Jones Beach. With one of their best set lists ever, 2015 is the year to finally save up that birthday money, holiday money, and loose change to get a ticket. This will be something you will never forget. Some of this summer’s performers include Fall Out Boy, The Fray, and Tim McGraw.
nyc rooftops
One of the best places to experience the beauty of the city is from high up looking down on it all. This is even better to do at night because you can see all of the lights and survey the beauty of NYC. You can also stay fit and relaxed at the same time by taking a yoga class. For a very reasonable price you can spend your evening being laid back with a much better view than you can get just from your own living room.
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DISTRESSED SHORTS
If you have a pair of old jeans that you no longer wear, refashion them by making your own distressed denim shorts.
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SPA DAY
Get some R&R by throwing your own spa day. Make your own face masks, lip scrubs and body scrubs using ingredients found around the home.
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MESSY TWISTER
This spin on the classic game of Twister makes it more fun, prompting it the new “must-do” game of any party.
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SUNBLOCK TATTOO
This summer, try a safe way to make a statement with a sunblock tattoo. in a variety of patterns.
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PAINT WAR
Grab some friends and put on white clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Fill squeeze bottles with paint and attack!
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SCRAPBOOKING
Document your summer by taking a photo everyday and putting together a collection of photos. Either start an album on Facebook of all your photos or download an app like Collect that will create a photo calendar of each photo.
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TIE -DYE
Take this camp favorite and make it your own by buying tiedying kits at the craft store and tie dye shirts, shorts and shoes
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Get moving and active this summer! You don’t have to run every day and join a gym to be fit this summer. Just by getting out of the house and doing some kind of physical activity counts as being active, right? We have provided you with some activities to do that could get you moving while having fun.
BRYANT PARK Bryant Park has many free fitness activities you can
participate in over the summer! They offer Boot Camps, dance classes, fencing, Tai Chi, yoga and more! Check out their schedule and explore the many options Bryant Park has to offer at www.bryantpark. org/plan-your-visit/calendar.html!
ARCHERY LANES
WORK OUT!
Pro Line Archery Lanes was originally organized as a club specifically for archers to come together and enjoy the old sport of archery, but now it’s a family oriented business open to the public! Located in Ozone Park, Pro Line Archery Lanes provides year round archery activities for people of all ages including a youth program, mixed target leagues, and open shooting.
Get fit this summer in a cheap way by finding a summer deal at a gym (many gyms offer student discounts) or go to a park! Some NYC Public parks have fitness equipment that vary by park.
ZUMBA Go to any dance studio or gym and
sign up for a zumba class for a day! It’s a great way to dance and have fun.
MINI GOLF
If you’re looking for a something fun for all ages, go mini-golfing! There are plenty of mini-golf courses in New York City to go to with your friends and/or family. Get up and out of the house to go to courses at Pier 25 in Hudson River Park-Tribeca, Randall’s Island Golf & Sport, or Flushing Meadows Golf Center.
RANDALL’S ISLAND
: Randall’s Island is a fun place to go to, especially to play sports! They have over half of all the athletic fields in Manhattan. Plenty of sports fields as well as golf and tennis centers for you to sharpen your skills and play with your friends! Have a picnic, play soccer, try your hand at golf or tennis. The possibilities for a good time and priceless memories are endless. http://randallsisland.org/visit/ sports-fields
ARTHUR ASHE’S KIDS’ DAY A great way to enjoy the sport of tennis with some great performances is by going to Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day! Every year before the US Open, you can purchase tickets to a concert in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Prior to the concert, there’s a festival at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center where you can participate in games and activities to experience the benefits tennis has to offer to your health.
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
We’ve all read Shakespeare’s works in English class, but watching the plays actually come to life and be performed is a whole other experience that can make you see Shakespeare differently. Tickets can be purchased on certain days at locations throughout the five boroughs or through virtual lottery free of charge on the day of the show. What better way to spend an evening than in Central Park watching some of the finest performers bring Shakespeare’s works to life?
FUN RUNS Fun runs - color run, spartan race, electric run, neon dash: We’ve all had to do long runs around the Queens College track, but these exciting 5Ks will keep you healthy and happy all summer long.
SUMMER IN LITTLE ITALY
Little Italy is packed with festivals, food, and performances during the summer, and is a great spot to learn about history and culture while enjoying a great bite to eat.
THE BEACH The classic summer activity, heading to the beach with some friends is a timeless way to have fun. Pack a picnic and some sunscreen and enjoy a day by the sea.
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Kayaking on the Hudson: Though the idea may seem odd at first, kayaking is a beautiful and family-friendly way to enjoy nature. The Hudson River and Long Island Sound are great spots to kayak -- take your family with you and have an adventure!
BIKE AROUND MANHATTAN Bring your own bike or rent a CitiBike and cruise through Central Park or around the High Line.
FREE oUTDOOR MOVIE
Movies have become so expensive in recent years so this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the nice weather with friends without breaking the bank.
METEOR SHOWER
CAMPING
You don’t even need to leave the city to experience the great outdoors. Grab some friends, a tent, some s’mores and try and spot a shooting star amidst the city lights.
ESCAPE THE ROOM
Puzzles, critical thinking, and going into spy mode-- the perfect syncresis for a group of friends who loves James Bond and crosswords.
Enjoy the natural beauty for free in late July and mid-August, though you may have to stay up late to get a good look.
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THE CULTURE BROADWAY AT BRYANT
At 12:30 on Thursdays in June, popular Broadway shows offer free, one-hour performances to the public in Bryant Park. The events, which feature long-running and brand-new productions, provide an affordable alternative to expensive theater tickets, perfect for students on a budget. Visit bryantpark.org for more specific information on participating shows.
FLUSHING MEADOWS
The Unisphere is home to different concerts, film screenings and performances each week during the summer. Highlights include the World’s Fair Anniversary Festival on June 7 and a Beatles tribute concert on July 15.
SUMMERSTAGE
The Parks Department’s Summerstage series offers a variety of concerts and cultural events across the five boroughs every week during the summer. Many events are free, but more popular ones -- like performances by The Kooks, Lindsey Stirling, and Walk the Moon -- require paid tickets. To find performances near you, check cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage.
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Trapeze School of New York:
Take a leap of faith and soar through the sky. You can become an acrobat as you learn to master the flying trapeze, the trampoline, and much more. This school teaches anyone from beginners to advanced acrobats. The school has three locations in New York: Pier 40 of the Hudson River Park, Pier 16 of the South Street Seaport, and the Circus Warehouse in Long Island City.
Kayaking in the Hudson:
The Downtown Boathouse offers free kayaking in the Hudson River. This is a very cost efficient way to have some fun with friends and family. There are three locations at which you can rent a free kayak to ride the water under very specific rules: Pier 26, Governor’s Island, and Pier 96 and 72nd street.
Get a CityPASS:
Obtaining a CityPass can give you access to many tourist attractions, like the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, the Statue of Liberty, and the 9/11 memorial. Ticket prices range from $89 - $114 depending on age.
CONEY ISLAND LUNA PARK
One of the oldest amusement parks in the city is located in Brooklyn and goes by the name of the Coney Island Luna Park. This park offers fun and thrills for all members of the family. There are rides that will make you scream, fun carnival games and a wide variety of dining and shopping.
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