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- Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
- Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
- 22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- 23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
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![Empty prescription bottles, fake pearls, dice and collectible figures: these aren’t just items you’ll find at grandma’s house. These everyday materials– commonly known as “trash”– are being used in artwork […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Evo-Love-doll-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Art or tchotchkes? Artists use recycled materials at Armory Arts Week 2012")
PHOTOS: Art or tchotchkes? Artists use recycled materials at Armory Arts Week 2012
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 2 CommentsEmpty prescription bottles, fake pearls, dice and collectible figures: these aren’t just items you’ll find at grandma’s house. These everyday materials– commonly known as “trash”– are being used in artwork […] -
![The American flag has been a popular artistic subject since Jasper Johns created his iconic painting “Flag” (1954–55). Two artists at Armory Arts Week 2012 have tackled this powerful national […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_American-flag-by-Rob-Servo-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: American flag art at Armory Arts Week 2012")
PHOTOS: American flag art at Armory Arts Week 2012
Posted on March 11, 2012 | No CommentsThe American flag has been a popular artistic subject since Jasper Johns created his iconic painting “Flag” (1954–55). Two artists at Armory Arts Week 2012 have tackled this powerful national […] -
![Don’t touch the art. That’s the rule at most galleries and museums, and most of us hesitate to get too close to artwork– even if it isn’t roped off and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Sarah-Trouche-blue-stars-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Walkable art at Armory Arts Week in New York City")
PHOTOS: Walkable art at Armory Arts Week in New York City
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 2 CommentsDon’t touch the art. That’s the rule at most galleries and museums, and most of us hesitate to get too close to artwork– even if it isn’t roped off and […] -
![Unlike the stuffier Armory Show, the Fountain Art Fair is known for showing avant-garde work by emerging artists. Street artists dominated the show this year, filling the Fountain’s new venue– […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Ian-Ross-painting-street-art-mural-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Street artists dominate the Fountain Art Fair")
PHOTOS: Street artists dominate the Fountain Art Fair
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 1 CommentUnlike the stuffier Armory Show, the Fountain Art Fair is known for showing avant-garde work by emerging artists. Street artists dominated the show this year, filling the Fountain’s new venue– […] -
![The first snowstorm of 2012 hit New York City on Saturday morning, turning downtown Manhattan into a winter wonderland. I grabbed my camera and hit the streets to photograph the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/NYC-Snowstorm-January-2012-Union-Square-Greenmarket-Pies-115x115.jpg "Photos: New York City hit by first snowstorm of 2012")
Photos: New York City hit by first snowstorm of 2012
Posted on January 21, 2012 | 9 CommentsThe first snowstorm of 2012 hit New York City on Saturday morning, turning downtown Manhattan into a winter wonderland. I grabbed my camera and hit the streets to photograph the […] -
![New Yorkers don’t know much about Salt Lake City. Ask an average Manhattanite about this Western hub of 1.1 million people, and two associations will likely pop up: Mormonism and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Occupy-SLC-at-Gallivin-Center-Salt-Lake-City-Utah-06-115x115.jpg "Photos: Occupy Salt Lake City tents remain despite nationwide removal")
Photos: Occupy Salt Lake City tents remain despite nationwide removal
Posted on January 8, 2012 | 5 CommentsNew Yorkers don’t know much about Salt Lake City. Ask an average Manhattanite about this Western hub of 1.1 million people, and two associations will likely pop up: Mormonism and […] -
![Thousands of people packed Times Square on Saturday afternoon hoping to score a plum spot for the New Year’s Eve ball drop. By 1 PM– 11 hours before the event– crowds […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/NYC-Times-Square-New-Years-Eve-2012_crowds-4-115x115.jpg "Photos: Crowds gather in Times Square for New Years Eve ball drop 2012")
Photos: Crowds gather in Times Square for New Years Eve ball drop 2012
Posted on December 31, 2011 | 7 CommentsThousands of people packed Times Square on Saturday afternoon hoping to score a plum spot for the New Year’s Eve ball drop. By 1 PM– 11 hours before the event– crowds […] -
![Not feeling the holiday spirit in your neighborhood? Head down to the East Village today for SantaCon 2011! Thousands of Santas are currently swarming downtown Manhattan for this annual celebration. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SantaCon-NY-2011-East-Village-three-santas-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative SantaCon costumes in the East Village NYC")
Photos: Creative SantaCon costumes in the East Village NYC
Posted on December 10, 2011 | 13 CommentsNot feeling the holiday spirit in your neighborhood? Head down to the East Village today for SantaCon 2011! Thousands of Santas are currently swarming downtown Manhattan for this annual celebration. […] -
![There are benefits to working in midtown Manhattan: abundant lunch spots, easy access to public transportation and an up-close view of the Occupy Wall Street protests. I left my office […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/NYC-Occupy-Wall-Street-March-in-Bryant-Park-06-115x115.jpg "Photos of Occupy Wall Street march in Bryant Park protesting President Obama")
Photos of Occupy Wall Street march in Bryant Park protesting President Obama
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 10 CommentsThere are benefits to working in midtown Manhattan: abundant lunch spots, easy access to public transportation and an up-close view of the Occupy Wall Street protests. I left my office […] -
![It’s easy to get caught up in the New York City rat race, marked by a high-status job, trendy clothes and the eternal quest for a spacious apartment. If you […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/De-la-Vega-chalk-art-in-East-Village_9-115x115.jpg "Photos: NYC artist De La Vega covers St Marks Place in chalk art")
Photos: NYC artist De La Vega covers St Marks Place in chalk art
Posted on November 26, 2011 | 14 CommentsIt’s easy to get caught up in the New York City rat race, marked by a high-status job, trendy clothes and the eternal quest for a spacious apartment. If you […]