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FNO Meatpacking Scavenger Hunt
This Friday on FNO, make sure to enter our Meatpacking Scavenger Hunt, presented by MasterCard.
-On September 10, 2010 head to the check-in booth at the Theory store (Gansevoort and Greenwich Streets) and virtually check in to “Fashion’s Night Out Meatpacking Scavenger Hunt” on Foursquare. Browse “Tips” for a list of events, discounts, cocktails, and free gifts.
-Check in to at least 15 stores in the Meatpacking District to be eligible to win a $5000 Mastercard gift card and a one-night stay in The Standard, New York.
-Be sure to tweet #FNOMEAT and include each store’s Twitter alias upon check in.
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Standard Yoga
The Standard, New York is now offering Yoga classes all week long. Perfect for those staying at the hotel, and live or work in the neighborhood. 10 different types of classes are offered with internationally recognized instructors! Classes are $20 each and open to all levels, more details here.
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Evolution of the MPD
The Villager has just come out with their annual Meatpacking District issue, with a feature on the current state of the Meatpacking District; including the current developments and how the city has protected the meatpacking houses from getting run out of the neighborhood. Read it here.
Image courtesy of David McIntyre.
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Duckie Brown
Vevant.com presents At Home With: Duckie Brown, an in depth look at the lifestyle and working atmosphere of the men behind the fahsion label Duckie Brown, who live and work in the Meatpacking District. Check it out here.
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Spreading the High Line
The NY Times reports on how the success of the High Line is spreading to other cities and parts of the world, influencing parks and recreational areas to be built using pre-exisitng railroad tracks and structures. Check it out here.
Image courtesy of the NY Times
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