Wednesday, June 11, 2014

How can I get tickets to Jingle Bash In Chicago? -

They are all sold out except for obstructed view tickets I don t want those. I want up close to the stage. I am willing to pay any price for them. Just send me the link if someone is selling their tickets. What would be the best thing to do? Thank You!

try craigslist.org. there are tons of them right now.

Go on B96 fm radio station try to be the whatever the number caller, then you will win a ticket. Tune to it now find out if they are playing that game. Good luck

Spanish/mexican landmarks or destinations in san francisco? -

hi i am doing a project for a spanish class, and i need to use the san francisco muni system to take me to 6 different destinations in san francisco, 4 of which have to do with something mexican or spanish or latin american. i live in atlanta so im relatively un familiar with the public transport in san francisco. i plan on doing golden gate bridge and union square as my regular two, but if anyone knows any famous mexican restaurants or spanish museums etc in san fran that would be great! preferably something within 6 blocks of a muni stop.

Here are five suggestions: 1. The Clock Tower in front of the Main Ferry Terminal is modeled about the 12th century Giralda bell tower in Seville (BART and MUNI to Embarcadero Station).2. There s a statue of El Cid in front of the Palace of the Legion of the Honor in Lincoln Park. There are some examples of Spanish art inside as well, including the roof of a medieval church from Spain they literally ripped out and moved here (MUNI bus 18).3, The DeYoung Museum contains a large collection of pre-Hispanic art from Mexico. There s a statue of Don Quixote and Sancho nearby as well, but it is pretty hard to find (MUNI buses 5, 21, 44, 71 and streetcar N-Judah).4. The Presidio of San Francisco pre-dates the Americans. In fact, the Officers Club was built by the Spanish in the 1790s (MUNI buses 29 and 43). 5. Mission Dolores, constructed in 1776, was one of the first churches built in San Francisco. The surrounding neighborhood is still distinctly Latin and you ll find plenty of Mexican restaurants (BART to 16th Street Station; MUNI buses 22, 26, and streetcar J-Church).Bonuses - The column at the center of Union Square celebrates U.S. Admiral Dewey s victory over the Spanish fleet in the Philippines. Across the bay, the Oakland Museum of California has a ton of artifacts from the colonial period (BART to Lake Merritt Station).

Just Mission Dolores. The city was a backwater of just a few hundred people when it was Mexican. It was Americanized almost overnight during the gold rush.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

What would be the best neighborhood in NYC for me to live in?? Help!? -

Hi, I m leaving Iraq and am going to attend CCNY in UWS Manhattan. I m trying to find a neighborhood in Manhattan (money won t be an issue) that would suit me best. I obviously really like city life...i.e. the nightlife, skyscrapers, crowds, etc. From what I hear, the UWS and UES might not be the most happening places, although I could be wrong. Chelsea maybe? SoHo? Midtown? ( I hear not too many people actually live in Midtown?)...I basically want to find a busy, funky, happening neighborhood where I can fit in (22 year old student)...I do NOT want to be in a calm and quite residential neighborhood, and would love to live near or among the nyc skyscrapers! Sorry if this question is a bit odd...I ve only been to NYC a couple times when I was younger and don t remember much about the place!

The UWS and UES are both residential and quiet. If you want busy/funky/happening/young people, I would suggest the East Village or Chelsea. Chelsea if you re gay, East Village if you re not. (I m mostly kidding about that.) Stay below 14th street.Skyscrapers are mostly office buildings, so the neighborhoods full of skyscrapers (midtown and financial district) have no nightlife and I would not recommend living there, based on your description.

SoHo is my favorite! I ve never lived in NYC but my best friend does so I ve visited frequently. That s my favorite part of town, too. Also, I really like Greenwich village. It s super cool and very trendy. Best of luck and welcome home soon!

I think Harlem would fit you perfectly. Its very high class now and its not to far away from where you want to be. Its also not to residential but has a huge population of people your age doing what ya doing.

If money is no object, I think Chelsea could work for you since it would give you nice access to clubs. No skyscrapers in that area, through.

The Upper West Side will be perfect, you will be about 10 to 15 minutes from CCNY. UWS is a very active area, so you ll be find.Good luck

Try Upper West Side. It s really nice. Good luck!

if money is no object..central park west.