Elite Hoeism

Elite Hoeism

27th June2016
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Don't let the title fool you! This is far from trashy. Elite Hoeism is the intelligent woman's guide to freedom and liberation. Safiya coaches you as though she's your bestie, keeping you in check and making sure you stay as ELITE as possible. Whether it's your love life, career or personal self-worth, she's making sure we stay ahead

CurlFest 2016

CurlFest 2016

27th June2016
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Every year, Curly Girl Collective teams up with the best natural beauty brands for the ultimate natural beauty festival.  Held in Prospect Park, the festival had amazing food, fashion vendors, games and each ticket even came with a free goodie bag. (It was first-come first-served for free general admission festival go-ers, so if you want one, go early!)

The Met: Summer Recital Series

The Met: Summer Recital Series

24th June2016
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The Metropolitan Opera is having a Summer Recital Series, in which they show free performances in various parks throughout New York City. Shows run from June 22-July 13. (The Met)

NYC Poetry Festival

NYC Poetry Festival

23th June2016
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The New York City Poetry festival takes place July 30 & 31 on Governor's Island. Poetry readers and lovers will gather for readings and activities. The festival is free and runs from 11am to 6pm. check out the line up or register at NYC Poetry Festival's website.

Happy Birthday CrysGarris.com!

Happy Birthday CrysGarris.com!

21th June2016
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IT'S MY BLOGIVERSARY!!! CrysGarris.com officially has it's first birthday, today! Thank you to everyone that's clicked, commented, liked, retweeted, shared, gave feedback, suggestions, invitations, inquiries, EVERYTHING!! No one owes you anything in life so, the support means so much to me, whether you're friend, fan or indifferent. Here's to more travel, fashion, lifestyle & amazing BLACKGIRLMAGIC*! xo, Crys

Eat Caribbean Restaurant Week

Eat Caribbean Restaurant Week

19th June2016
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Image via Eat Caribbean It's Eat Caribbean Restaurant Week! From June 19-25th, some of NYC's hottest Caribbean restaurants will have great deals for their fabulous cuisine. For more information and participating locations, visit Eat Caribbean.

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Movie Nights at Haven Rooftop

Movie Nights at Haven Rooftop

15th June2016
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Summer nights, Haven Rooftop will be showing films. The movies start at 8:30pm, admission is free with a minimum spending of $30 on food and drink.  JUNE 18th – The GooniesJULY 5th â€“ OverboardJULY 11th – Grease

Wine Country Day Trip from NYC

Wine Country Day Trip from NYC

15th June2016
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Hampton Luxury Liner is doing day trips on the weekends to Long Island's finest vineyards. (Can you say, summer date?) The tickets are $89 for one, $165 for two and you'll be picked up and dropped off on 46th & Lexington. (Pulsd)

Free Custard on Father's Day

Free Custard on Father's Day

15th June2016
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Images via Shake Shack Shake Shack is giving out free custard on Father's Day! (Shake Shack) Bonus: If you go to the Madison Square Park location, you'll run into their Facebook Live! booth. Participants who film a family broadcast receive $10 shake shack gift card.

Samsung 837

Samsung 837

15th June2016
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Samsung 837 is a digital playground in NYC's Meatpacking District. They have events at 837 including yoga, concerts, screenings and more to show how their devices contribute to moments "worth the buzz" (Samsung) 

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Tony Awards Faves

Tony Awards Faves

13th June2016
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Images via NYT My favorite looks from the 2016 Tony Awards red carpet. 

Museum Mile Festival

Museum Mile Festival

12th June2016
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Image via Museum Mile Festival The Museum Mile Festival is an annual block party where the museums on 5th avenue open their doors free to New Yorkers to celebrate and raise awareness to the city's cultural resources . The celebration kicks off at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and takes place between 82nd st & 105th st, Tuesday

The Swing

The Swing

08th June2016
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A giant musical swing is coming to  Brookfield Place. “The Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation starts June 10 and ends July 7. (TimeOut)

Martin Creed: The Back Door

Martin Creed: The Back Door

08th June2016
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Image via Magnify NY "The Back Door" by Martin Creed is an art installation opening June 8 until August 7 at the Park Avenue Armory. Tickets are $15. The installation stays open until 10pm Thursdays and Fridays for drinks at the bar in one of the historic period rooms. (Park Avenue Armory)

Kanye West Ice Cream Week

Kanye West Ice Cream Week

07th June2016
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Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream is collaborating with First We Feast to present Kanye Ice Cream Week June 2-12. (Morgenstern's)

A New Story

A New Story

06th June2016
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Images via Story Story is unveiling their new concept "Disrupt", a collab with the Mr. Robot TV series, on June 6. (Story)

Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk

06th June2016
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Taken at Clyde Frazier's Wine & Dine Taken at Clyde Frazier's Wine & Dine

Crystals & Stones

Crystals & Stones

05th June2016
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l to r: opalite, green aventurine, moonstone, pink rhodonite, citrine | Venice, Italy For those unfamiliar, crystals and (gem)stones are from the earth and they are here to help you. Since this is an overview, I won't get too in depth, because it gets DEEP, but they can be used for a wide variety of reasons from personal

Dive In

Dive In

04th June2016
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"Van Gogh's Ear" - Elmgreen & Dragset, NYC "Van Gogh's Ear" - Elmgreen & Dragset, NYC

Zuvaa Pop-Up Shop

Zuvaa Pop-Up Shop

03th June2016
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Images via @shopzuvaa IG Zuvaa, the global marketplace to find unique African inspired pieces, is hosting a pop-up shop June 4-5 in NYC. RSVP here.