Monday, October 22, 2012

Shecky’s Night Out in NYC, Friday October 19th


Shecky’s Night Out in NYC, Friday October 19th 

Shecky's Logo


I have been attending Shecky's events since its very beginning. I remember, the first one I attended, my goodie bag was worth well over $300, plus every almost every vendor was giving out freebies/samples at their table. I used to get home with everything!!!! Deodorants, body wash, lotions, hair products, beauty products, teeth whitening, food samples, wine... 

The events also included give-away and games.



 Those were the old good days.....

For the past couple of years, my bestie, who is my loyal partner in attending this event a couple times a year, have repetitively discussed the downward pattern. I remember one time, a lot of guys were in attendance.... AAAAAwkward.

This time, they really out did themselves. The goodie bag didn't even have the usual Shecky's logo on it. Maybe they were too embarrassed of its content. what was in it??? The goodie bag was a pink plastic clear one. Screaming Cheap... Contents: Press-on nails (  i guess this is must, yuck), greeting card ( which was cute), Neutrogena face wash ( which I will use).  That's that. Pretty impressive.... Right...


I have to admit, at the price value it is still worth attending for a couple of drinks and catching up with my friends. But is very unfair to vendors, as clients are coming with no intent to really purchase anything because these events have been sooo poor over the last two years.



Maybelline SAVED THE DAY:

There is light at the end of the tunnel...

This event, is the first that i actually arrived early. I got there about 5:15 ( starts at 5).

I waited online for about 5 minutes, which is pretty reasonable ( too bad, i got to see the lame goodie bag before even going in).

The first session that caught my eyes was Maybelline. They were perfectly staged in the back session of the layout. The beauty consultants seem very knowledge and were pleasant. Even on early arrival, Maybelline already had a line.

I decided to go get a drink, and take a round the floor. The drink was decent " the little black dress"- nothing i would personally buy. The walk was worthless. I ended up back at Maybelline. Now the line was longer. I didn't get to personally get a mini make-over, but did see some of the pictures.

Maybelline was the major highlight of this event. Otherwise, it would have been pretty much flat.

I did see many satisfied clients leaving the Maybelline stations more than satisfied. 


Maybelline station pictures:












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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Fall Festivals and Fall Foliage





http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2012-10-12/t2012-12-31/c66

Oct13

Come Get Hooked

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
A free day of fishing and fun!  Catch and Release Fishing for ages 8-16 (equipment and…
Location:
Waterfront Pathways along Ward's Island (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
Category:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Halloween, Food, Waterfront, Fall Festivals
Free!

   
 Oct13

10th Annual My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars, and don’t forget to bring Sparky (on leash, please)! Central…
Location:
Naumburg Bandshell (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Education, Festivals, Games, Pets, Fall Festivals
Free!

Oct13

Fall Kids Fest

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us on October 13 from 11am-2pm for Mad. Sq. Park’s annual Fall Kids Fest in…
Location: Southern End (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Festivals, Kids, Fall Festivals
Free!


Oct13

Fall Harvest Festival

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the fall season with games, music, pumpkins, and more!!
Location: Jamaica Avenue & Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens
Category: Festivals, Games, Kids, Fall Festivals
Free!

Oct13

Harvest Festival

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate harvest at King Manor with Fall-themed crafts and activities for the whole…
Location: King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Festivals, History, Kids, Tours, Food, Fall Festivals
Free!


Saturday, October 20, 2012
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Oct20

Halloween Festival

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of spooky family fun. Games, rides, craft projects, costume contest, hay…
Location: Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!



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Oct21

Rockaway Fall Festival

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to the 5th annual Rockaway Fall Festival and enjoy a pumpkin patch, pony and hayrides,…
Location: B. 32 Street and Beach Channel Drive (in Bayswater Park), Queens
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Kids, Fall Festivals
Free!


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Oct27

Canine Costume Carnival

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a canine costume contest with prizes, games, and pet adoption. The contest will…
Location:
Rockaway Freeway/ Beach 84 (in Rockaway Freeway), Queens
Category: Festivals, Pets, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!

Oct27

30th Annual Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join in the fun at this community tradition! Lurking high on Lookout Hill are…
Location: Lookout Hill (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
Category: Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!



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Oct13

Photography: Fall Foliage

1:00 p.m.
All Photography programs are for digital cameras and you must provide your own camera, DSLR…
Location: Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
Category: Nature, Fall Foliage, Culture, Waterfront
Free!

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Oct16

Garden Highlight Walk

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Location: Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Category: Nature, Gardening, Tours, Fall Foliage
Free!

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Oct20

Photography: Fall Foliage

11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a photography tour of Bloomingdale Park. All photography…
Location: Bloomingdale Park Playground (in Bloomingdale Park), Staten Island
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Fall Foliage, Culture
Free!

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Oct20

Wave Hill History Walk: George Perkins and the Palisades

11:00 a.m.
Stroll the grounds with historian and Wave Hill Garden Guide Deirdre LaPorte and discover…
Location: Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Category: Nature, History, Tours, Fall Foliage
Free!

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Oct21

Nature Photography Walk: Leaf Peepers

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
 Explore High Rock Park and the Greenbelt for beautiful vistas and fall colors.…
Location: Parking Area (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
Category: Birding, Nature, Fall Foliage
Free!

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Oct23

Garden Highlight Walk

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Location: Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Category: Nature, Gardening, Tours, Fall Foliage
Free!

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Oct30

Garden Highlight Walk

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Location: Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Category: Nature, Gardening, Tours, Fall Foliage
Free!

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Oct31

Fall Foliage Walk at Wave Hill

2:00 p.m.
Enjoy colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day shares…
Location: Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Category: Nature, Tours, Fall Foliage

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Nov 3

Nature Drawing: Fall Foliage

11:00 a.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger Art and Photography programs allow you to interpret the natural would…
Location:
Inwood Hill Nature Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Fall Foliage, Culture, Waterfront
Free!


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Nov 4

Nature Drawing: Fall Foliage

11:00 a.m.
Art programs may include drawing, painting, poetry and nature art projects. All supplies…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Fall Foliage, Culture
Free!