Manhattanhenge
posted May 17, 2014 6:20 AM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
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Wed May 28 at 7:00 PM, Bryant Park
Bryant Park, New York, NY, USA (Map & Directions)
It's that time of year again. When the sun aligns with the streets of Manhattan and we have a change to take photographs for our instagrams, or end up at another summer blockbuster.
Manhattanhenge is May 28, 29, 30 and July 11, 12, 13.
My suggestion is that we try for Wednesday, May 28th and hope for clear weather.
Meet at the book tent in Bryant Park between 7:00 and 7:30 when we will walk to a suitable location for photos in time for sunset at around 8:20.
My suggestion is that we try for Wednesday, May 28th and hope for clear weather.
Meet at the book tent in Bryant Park between 7:00 and 7:30 when we will walk to a suitable location for photos in time for sunset at around 8:20.
Bryant Park is near work, so I'll likely be there - but when we tried for a previous Manhattanhenge at 23rd & Broadway-ish, we had no luck due to cloudiness & frequent buses.
posted by oh yeah! at 8:58 AM on May 17, 2014
posted by oh yeah! at 8:58 AM on May 17, 2014
No way we could do it on the 28th?
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 5:43 PM on May 17, 2014
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 5:43 PM on May 17, 2014
Yes changed to the 28th.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 4:08 AM on May 18, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 4:08 AM on May 18, 2014
Hoping for no rain this year.
posted by Hactar at 5:13 PM on May 21, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by Hactar at 5:13 PM on May 21, 2014 [1 favorite]
Anyone wanna get dinner beforehand? Somewhere between Chinatown and Bryant Park.
posted by mlle valentine at 12:06 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by mlle valentine at 12:06 PM on May 27, 2014
There's always the Shake Shack, since it's at the starting point.
posted by oh yeah! at 12:16 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by oh yeah! at 12:16 PM on May 27, 2014
le sigh, rain again. I'm weather dependent.
Question - Bryant Park or Madison Sq. Park?
The latter is where the Shake Shack is, but that's not what event says.
posted by TravellingCari at 12:24 PM on May 27, 2014
Question - Bryant Park or Madison Sq. Park?
The latter is where the Shake Shack is, but that's not what event says.
posted by TravellingCari at 12:24 PM on May 27, 2014
I'm probably down for dinner Mlle Valentine.
Bryant Park - I think Oh Yeah! has her parks mixed up. Fingers crossed for decent weather tomorrow evening.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 12:36 PM on May 27, 2014
Bryant Park - I think Oh Yeah! has her parks mixed up. Fingers crossed for decent weather tomorrow evening.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 12:36 PM on May 27, 2014
We could always go to Shake Shack and then either walk or take the train up. I'd be in favor!
posted by mlle valentine at 12:37 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by mlle valentine at 12:37 PM on May 27, 2014
Sounds decent to me!
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 12:37 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 12:37 PM on May 27, 2014
Oops, I did mix up my parks - we should probably find something closer to the right park, to keep the logistics simpler in case of rain & train issues
posted by oh yeah! at 12:44 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by oh yeah! at 12:44 PM on May 27, 2014
There's always Xi'an Famous Foods.
And I am curious about Untamed Sandwiches which sounds good but I am rarely in Midtown so I've never tried it.
posted by mlle valentine at 12:58 PM on May 27, 2014
And I am curious about Untamed Sandwiches which sounds good but I am rarely in Midtown so I've never tried it.
posted by mlle valentine at 12:58 PM on May 27, 2014
I'm in for dinner! Both Xi'an Famous Foods and Untamed Sandwiches sound tasty to me.
posted by wiskunde at 3:49 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by wiskunde at 3:49 PM on May 27, 2014
I love the image of wild and free sandwiches roaming the plains that Untamed Sandwiches invokes, so I put my vote in for there, but I would eat at Xi'an as well.
posted by unannihilated at 4:48 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by unannihilated at 4:48 PM on May 27, 2014
Great, let's do that then! Meet at...6:15? What works for you guys?
posted by mlle valentine at 5:59 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by mlle valentine at 5:59 PM on May 27, 2014
Let's say 6:30 for food then? It's okay if we get to the park a bit after 7, right, SpaceWarp?
posted by mlle valentine at 7:11 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by mlle valentine at 7:11 PM on May 27, 2014
I'm sure it won't make a huge difference, I don't expect everyone to be on time and sunset isn't till 8:30.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 10:22 PM on May 27, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 10:22 PM on May 27, 2014
I have a gig at 9 (should probably be there 8:30–8:45ish), but I work across from Bryant Park so I'll try to join for at least part of it.
posted by Eideteker at 6:23 AM on May 28, 2014
posted by Eideteker at 6:23 AM on May 28, 2014
Due to the weather being against us yet again this year, I propose we meet at approximately 730 at the gingerman on 36ty between Madison and park for drinks, food for those who do not come earlier for sandwiches, and a strategy meeting re future astronomical events.
I will update the thread if anything changes.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 1:51 PM on May 28, 2014
I will update the thread if anything changes.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 1:51 PM on May 28, 2014
We are still in Westchester, post-hike. The cloud cover looks unlikely to allow 'henging, so I don't think we will come down to midtown.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 2:16 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 2:16 PM on May 28, 2014
Where is the in favorite button Computech?
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 2:32 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 2:32 PM on May 28, 2014
Ugh stupid phone and weather the un-favorite button.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 2:38 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 2:38 PM on May 28, 2014
As much fun as I had at the events of the last time this was canceled, given the weather, I'm going to skip. I propose we reschedule for July 11th.
posted by Hactar at 3:04 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by Hactar at 3:04 PM on May 28, 2014
I'm running late, so I wouldn't be able to make 6:30, but if people to do anything else/stick around I would be game.
posted by unannihilated at 3:07 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by unannihilated at 3:07 PM on May 28, 2014
SpaceWarp and I will be at Ginger Man at 7:30ish.
posted by mlle valentine at 3:13 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by mlle valentine at 3:13 PM on May 28, 2014
I'll update the thread we'll probably head
Over to the gingerman after food
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 3:13 PM on May 28, 2014
Over to the gingerman after food
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 3:13 PM on May 28, 2014
Gingerman was too loud & crowded, we're across the street at The Archive instead now.
posted by oh yeah! at 4:50 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by oh yeah! at 4:50 PM on May 28, 2014
@ the Ginger Man. It's very crowded. Are you guys here yet?
posted by Eideteker at 4:51 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by Eideteker at 4:51 PM on May 28, 2014
Please accept my sincere apologies we couldn't make it down there, SpaceWarp13.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 4:53 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 4:53 PM on May 28, 2014
Too bad about the weather, but I had a great time hanging out. Thanks, everyone!
posted by wiskunde at 6:59 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by wiskunde at 6:59 PM on May 28, 2014
Very glad to have learned about Untamed Sandwich, that place is going to come in very handy for pre-theater dinners.
posted by oh yeah! at 9:45 PM on May 28, 2014
posted by oh yeah! at 9:45 PM on May 28, 2014
Will re-post this in July!
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 3:17 AM on May 29, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 3:17 AM on May 29, 2014
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posted by mlle valentine at 8:00 AM on May 17, 2014