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May 6-9, 2010
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The brochure for this trip will be available for download.
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Join the University of Wisconsin Continuing Studies for a weekend of the best New York experiences that you've ever had!
For years the University of Wisconsin Continuing Studies has coordinated unforgettable educational weekend tours of New York City, usually focusing on the performing arts. But New York City is much more than Broadway. This spring, we invite you to re-discover the rest of New York city as we show you the neighborhoods, parks, clubs and museums that make this one of the world's most vibrant cities. (And you can still take in a show if you want!)
Begin your rediscovery of New York at the famous restaurant, Pete’s Downtown, in the shadow of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy a delicious dinner with your traveling companions before crossing the street for an evening of jazz on the water at the landmark venue, Barge Music, while enjoying the beautiful views of the New York skyline across the East River.
On Friday you'll explore New York culture through food as you walk along a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour through Chinatown, Little Italy and the Jewish East Side! This is a fun and educational opportunity to see, and taste, a side of New York that is too often missed by the busy traveler. Led by expert guides, you'll visit the Jewish East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy, sampling traditional foods from the Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, China, Italy and more.
It's easy to forget Manhattan is an island. Join us as we view and learn about the famous skyline and beautiful bluffs that lie along the Hudson. On Friday afternoon you may choose to discover New York from the water on an optional 3-hour Circle Line Cruise around the entirety of Manhattan.
Friday night you are free to choose for yourself how you will spend your night in the city. Cultural events abound and if you dream of experiencing Broadway, the ballet, or the opera, this is the perfect time. If you need help selecting an event or acquiring tickets, just let us know and we’ll tell you how to make those wishes become a reality!
On Saturday morning enjoy the Museum of Modern Art. You won't have to fight the crowd to hear your guide provide insight into their special exhibit: the unique experience of a before-opening-hours guided educational tour of Picasso: Themes and Variations.
Saturday night in New York is unlike Saturday night anywhere else. This Saturday night you’ll travel downtown for a soulful dinner and exuberant floorshow at the world renowned Brazilian club, SOB’S (Sounds of Brazil). Dancing is allowed!
Your weekend of re-discovering New York concludes on Sunday morning as you travel to the northern end of Manhattan where you'll stroll through the blooming gardens of Fort Tryon Park along the bluffs high above the Hudson River, The Cloisters Museum comes into view and you'll swear you have been transported to Europe. Inside, an educational tour of one of the finest collections of Medieval treasures assembled anywhere on earth awaits you. If you've never visited The Cloisters prepare to be amazed.
All of this plus a daily breakfast and new friends, make this trip relaxing, enriching and unforgettable.
Join us. Re-discover New York City this spring!
Thursday, May 6
Friday, May 7
Saturday, May 8
Sunday, May 9
The fee for this tour has yet to be determined. The price will include all coach transportation, tickets, 3-nights lodging, daily breakfasts, 2 dinners, all guided tours and entry fees, pre-trip educational materials and UW-Madison staff services.
Airfare is not included in this package price. Group flights originate in Madison and Milwaukee, WI. Upon receipt of your deposit our travel agent will contact you to assist with your flight arrangements, regardless of your point of origin, if you wish.
As with all of our trips, you may choose to arrive early, or extend your stay, in New York. Please let us know if we can assist you in your plans.
Doug Whittle, UW-Madison Director of Educational Travel, has led programs to Amsterdam, St. Petersburg, Paris, and New York City. He's traveled independently in Asia, Africa, Europe, and throughout Central and North America. Doug also served for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire. Before coming to UW-Madison, he spent a decade as professor of painting and printmaking at Converse College in South Carolina. His paintings and prints have appeared in museums and galleries from Richmond, Virginia to Krakow, Poland.
You'll enjoy first-class accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Times Square. http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Pete's Downtown Restaurant
petesdowntown.com
Barge Music:
www.bargemusic.org
Circle Line Cruise
www.circlelinedowntown.com
Museum of Modern Art
www.moma.org
SOB's (Sounds of Brazil)
www.sobs.com
Fort Tryon Park
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forttryonpark
Cloisters Museum
www.metmuseum.org/Works_Of_Art/the_cloisters
“I thought the guides were superb. Knowledgeable, gracious, friendly. They were a highlight of the trip for me…”
“Not only did we enjoy this trip, we felt changed by it–and isn’t that what education is all about?...”
“Unparalleled, unforgettable.”
As with all of our trips, you may choose to arrive early or extend your stay in New York. Let us know if we can assist you in your plans. Please understand, however, that due to high ticket demand in New York theaters, we are unable to secure tickets for performances or events other than the ones we have listed here.
There is a registration form in each program brochure. Please contact Kim Seymour at (608) 262-3731 or kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu to request the brochure. You may also download a copy of the brochure (when available) or download the registration form separately.
For information contact Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787, dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu, or Kim Seymour, 608 262-3731.
The Department of Liberal Studies & the Arts is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW-Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
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