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Mark Kostabi talks about his art work and introduces his new game show “Title this“.

Gail Levin, a biographer, art historian and curator, discusses her new biography of Lee Krasner

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“Dag Hammarskjold Plaza is the gateway to the United Nations and a hub of international activity that serves thousands of people and hosts hundreds of political events each year,” said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe. “The new public art installation, BORDERS, will connect many diverse constituencies to new artistic experiences. It will foster conversation and provide a significant backdrop for daily events at this public space.”

video by: John Birdsong

BORDERS was created specifically for Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza and directly responds to the park’s design and infrastructure, as well as the United Nations headquarters located at the eastern end of the park. Thórarinsdóttir’s figures, standing along the main park corridor and seated on park benches, mirror each other in silent conversation and form unseen borders that visitors are welcome to cross—serving as ambassadors between sculptures. The exhibition addresses humanity and cultural diversity, an exceptionally appropriate theme for one of the most culturally and politically active sites in all of New York City.

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A Concert for New York for the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11—In Remembrance and Renewal

(via nycgo.com) Conductor Alan Gilbert leads the the New York Philharmonic in a free performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” with soprano Dorothea Röschmann, mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, and the New York Choral Artists. The concert will be broadcast live in the Lincoln Center Plaza. For more information on acquiring tickets, which are required, please visit nyphil.org/

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST 6:30-7:30pm

Please join us to celebrate the completion of our Summer show ‘Projected Drawings’, with home-made Popsicles from the Roger Smith Food Cart outside the gallery on the corner of 47th and Lexington.

SHOW ENDS SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2011
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Helen Dennis: Projected Drawings Video Interview click to watch

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August 3, 2011 – Issue No. 2

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On behalf of the Roger Smith Community, I’m happy to share with you the second edition of The Jolly Roger. Each month we look to share an insider’s perspective on the places and happenings in NYC + hotel news, offerings, and contests. Send us a note about your stay on Twitter or Facebook or review us on Google, TripAdvisor, or Yelp. We would <3 to hear from you.

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Sincerely,

John Birdsong, Editor @Johnbirdsong

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by Galo Romero, Sales Manager @RSHotel

Beating the heat with the help of the FDNY

Whether you’re a hard-nosed New Yorker or a thrill-seeking tourist, summer in the city can be brutal and unforgiving. Just walking a few blocks in the sweltering heat can rob you of several liters of water and raise body temperatures to dangerous levels.

Most of us will duck into the comfort and shelter of an air conditioned environment, say in a restaurant or the local shopping mall. I remember that as a teenager, in the dog days of summer, if you couldn’t get a ride to the beach or find a city pool to take a relaxing dip, the best place to find solace from the heat was the local Cineplex. It was the only place I remember shivering during the middle of summer and wishing for a sweater.

For those lacking air conditioning, the local news suggests visiting a cooling center or taking a ride in a subway to take advantage of air conditioning; it made me instantly recall an episode of Married with Children when Al couldn’t afford an air conditioner and decided to move the family into the local supermarket in the episode titled “You Better Shop Around”. Now that was drastic, but I imagine it was a relief. Suffering in the heat is no laughing matter. So what are some simple suggestions one can do to beat the heat in NYC?

#1: Stay Hydrated: This is a no-brainer: drink plenty of fluids, especially plenty of water. Sweating is the body’s cooling mechanism. You’re going to sweat a lot more as the heat index rises so the body will lose water aplenty. Stay away from caffeine and alcohol which stimulates the promotion of urine and thereby dehydration. More info here.

#2: Stay in the Shade: Park yourself under a tree or beach umbrella with a good book, bask under the oblong shadows of skyscrapers, and avoid the UV rays of the sun. It’s cooler in the shade. If you don’t believe me click here.

#3: Dress for the Summer: What’cha wearing? A tight nylon long sleeved shirt? Black wool pants? Who isn’t going to sweat and melt wearing vampire clothing that strangles your skin and absorbs nine tenths of the sun? Dark clothing absorbs the sunlight, thereby increasing your body temperature. Wearing light colors will reflect the sunlight and absorb less heat. Tight clothes…how’s that comfortable? Maybe in winter but certainly not summer. Wear it loose and let the air circulate on your skin. Choose cotton and natural light fabrics over synthetics and heavy fabrics. As for tourists, the order of the day: shorts, t-shirts, and sandals. Less is more.

#4: Take it Slow: New Yorkers should take some tips from our West Coast counterparts and slow down a bit. A laid back attitude may just be the right mental prescription one needs to beat the heat. Then when things cool down again come autumn, we can revert back to the hyper-nuttiness of our lives. For those visiting Gotham… don’t rush, don’t stress, just breathe, relax, and enjoy our marvelous city : )

#5: Take a Cold Shower: Begin the day with a refreshing shower under lukewarm to moderately cool water. Then, at the end of the day, repeat and wash off that sheen of sweat and stress to rejuvenate the body. You’re body will appreciate it. Undoubtedly you may have your own preferred methods of dealing with the heat. Definitely do what’s best for you, but most of all enjoy the summer!

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by Daniel Mowles

Executive Chef, Lily’s Restaurant + Henry’s Rooftop Bar

When life gives you lemons…make soda.

One of the most refreshing drinks during summer is a homemade soda. As more and more food trends begin to grow and reach new boundaries, homemade sodas are making their way on top menus of NYC chefs. If you want to add booze feel free, just pick your poison and add away. Use about 1 part syrup to 4 parts soda, and of course plenty of ice. Here are a few of my favorites to cool off with. Here is a link to a cool soda gun you can pick up and impress your friends.

Directions for all sodas: Place ingredients in sauce pan and reduce by 1/3rd. Strain through fine sieve and chill in refrigerator. Mix a few tablespoons of syrup with ice and club soda or seltzer water. Enjoy.

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Blueberry and Thyme Syrup

2 pints Blueberries

1 qt Sugar

2 qt club soda or seltzer

Water

5 sprigs Thyme

1 tsp Citric Acid

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Lemon and Rosemary Syrup

12 Lemons (peel and juice)

1 qt Sugar

2 qt Water

1 sprig Rosemary

1 tbsp Citric Acid

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Orange and Ginger Syrup

12 Oranges (peel and juice)

1 qt Sugar

2 qt Water

1 knob Ginger (fine dice)

1 tsp Citric Acid

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Stunning steak at Lily’s

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Question: What is a prime aged steak??

One answer per person. Winner will be picked randomly and notified via facebook before September 1, 2011. Good luck!

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by Danika Druttman, The LAB Gallery

Ryan Trecartin messes with your head – click here to view video

Inside:

Ryan Trecartin at PS1

Where to eat afterwards: Sage General Store

Maya Zack at The Jewish Muesum

Where to eat afterwards: Yura on Madison

Cory Arcangel at The Whitney

Where to eat afterwards: Vero

David Lachappelle at Lever House

Where to eat afterwards: Lily’s at The Roger Smith Hotel

Outdoors:

Sol Lewitt at City Hall Park

Where to eat afterwards: Industria Argentina

The Andy Monument by Rob Pruitt at Union Square

Where to eat afterwards: The Coffee Shop

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by Ulrika Bengtsson

Director of Food & Beverage @RSHotel

Lots to do downtown…

When you’re in New York don’t miss the pulse, shopping, and great food around Union Square. From Grand Central it’s just one stop with the Express Trains (4 and 5). Great Shopping on “Women mile”, 5th Avenue between 14th & 23rd Street. Whole Foods on 14th Street between Broadway & 4th is a magnificent grocery store with a wide selection of ready to eat/take out food as well. You can bring the food with you to the park or go upstairs and enjoy the view of bustling Union Square. Filene’s basement on 14th Street, at the corner of Broadway, is an outlet where you can find great bargains. Paragon Sports on Broadway & 18th Street is my go-to store when I am looking for active wear/gear. ABC on Broadway &19th Street. AMAZING. ABC Kitchen is wonderful. My favorites are the Asparagus salad and wild mushroom pizza. Dogmatic 17th between Broadway & 5th Avenue has wonderful hotdogs.

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by James Fox

Director of Sales @RSHotel

Nilaja Sun’s one woman show “No Child”

For theatre fans August is a great month: the annual Fringe NYC is in town. First, three ‘off Broadway’ plays to see before they close on August 14th: First time playwright Zach Braff  (he played Dr. John Dorian on the TV series Scrubs) has penned the dark comedy ALL NEW PEOPLE. Set in a New Jersey shore beach house in the middle of January,  A heartbroken Charlie (Justin Bartha) seeks solitude but is interrupted by a motley parade of misfits who show up and change his plans.  Braff recently tweeted “All New People” is a pretty darn R-rated comedy … So leave the kiddies at home.” @ Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street

Nilaja Sun’s one woman show  NO CHILD…, examines the  New York City Public Education system.  Sun portrays the teachers, students, parents, administrators, janitors and security guards who inhabit our public schools. NO CHILD played 311 performances  in 2006 and along the way won 17 awards including an Obie Award and the Outer Critic Circle Award.  Tickets are priced at $40.00. @ Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue South in Greenwich Village.  www.barrowstreettheatre.com

Academy Award nominee Danny Aiello (Do the Right Thing) stars in Susan Charlotte’s  THE SHOEMAKER.  The story, as audiences discover about 10 minutes into the play, unfolds on September 11, 2001.  Set in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen, the drama focuses on a shoemaker, an Italian Jew, who confronts yet another part of his past, present and an uncertain future.  Each performance will be followed with a Q & A with Aiello.  @ Acorn Theater, 410 West 42 Street

Opening August 9th for a limited run through September 9th  is the U.S. premiere of British playwright Simon Stephen’s BLUEBIRD with Olivier Award-winning actor Simon Russell Beale (Spamalot). Here’s how the Atlantic Theater explains the play:  “Jimmy MacNeill (Beale) is a London taxi driver who seems to draw personal stories and confessions from his passengers without even trying. Over the course of Simon Stephens’ meticulously observed and deeply compassionate play, the truth of Jimmy’s own life and secret burdens unfurls with each new fare.” @ Atlantic Theater, 330 West 16 Street. www.atlantictheater.org

The big theatre news is the Fringe NYC, celebrating it’s 15th Anniversary August 12-28, 2011, The two week festival, spread across several Manhattan downtown neighborhoods, is the largest multi-arts festival in North America with more than 200 companies from all over the world.  With 200 shows at 18 venues there will be something you will want to see.

With titles like “The Brady Bunch: The War of the Families Partridge and Brady”, “Lipshtick”,  “The Miss Teen Jesus Pageant”,  and “Zombie Wedding” you can expect a unique theatre experience. On a serious side there is “The Rubber Room” a play about what happens when a teacher in New York City is accused of misconduct or incompetence in the classroom. They are sent to the ‘Rubber Room’ while an investigation is launched. They spend months or even years there getting full pay and doing nothing.

You can review all the shows online @ www.fringenyc.org

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by James Knowles

CEO & Artist in Residence @RSHotel

Anna Burden Sings “You’re Gonna Miss Me” (click here to watch)

Everywhere I look music is playing. This music changes me. Some is tonal,  some is percussive, some is voice raised in song, the sound of the poets, the melodic line. Some are the odd sounds of a composer and a player. Someone plays the flute. Street noise, street players, street poets, and some playing musical breakfast songs on orange juice glasses, coffee mugs, cereal bowls and spoons. We see a girl playing on a cup rhythmically singing a song, her video.

“Almost every one of the 800+ videos we have produced for Roger Smith News have a  musical element, if not a desire, and a playful connection between musical and  visual ideas.”

I’m interested in the sounds of our music. The sounds of our environment. The risks music. The intent to be playful. There’s the development and contribution of the person who puts these musical things together which gives to us all. Some perhaps self-conscious. Some practiced and some full of themselves. Some you can appreciate in different ways, but I’m here to say that I am interested in the music.

I look at my little grandson James. He is listening to Peter and the Wolf. I listen to the crying of new little babies or the early morning singing of my local birds.

This music changes me.

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by John Birdsong

New Media Director @RSHotel, Editor, TheJollyRoger

Henry’s is named after an adorable Boston Terrier. No joke.

Henry’s Rooftop bar has been named by Frommer’s Travel Guide as one of the best new rooftop bars in NYC (article here). Amazing drinks and an innovative menu make this laid-back rooftop bar stand out from the crowd, and with a fresh summer menu focused on hot dogs + beer, Henry’s is the perfect place to unwind after work with good company. Join us! Full menu here.

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Jbirdsong@rogersmith.com or @RSHotel Have a great summer! See you in NYC : )

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THE JOLLY

ROGER

a monthly publication by the roger smith hotel

July 1, 2011 – Issue No. 1

“We don’t just

love NYC.

We live here.”

The Roger Smith Hotel is thrilled to present the inaugural online edition of The Jolly Roger, a short monthly newsletter aiming to shed light on the vibrancy and culture of New York City. Inside you’ll find travel resources, tips, restaurant and theater reviews, live music listings, stuff to do with kids, and more. If you are planning on coming to NYC in July, you can use this link for 10% off our best room rate.

Hope to see you soon,

John Birdsong, Editor

@johnbirdsong

“Lobster Hot Dog.”

Kosher Beef Hot Dog with Lobster @RSHenrys

libations

By Kevin Gill, Restaurant Manager – Lily’s Restaurant

+ Henry’s Rooftop Bar

A trifecta of Sixpoint pints

Sixpoint Brewery is a local brewery in Red Hook, Brooklyn founded in 2005. They love Brooklyn and create styles of beer to capture its essence, focusing on the growing community of artists and creative spirit. The Sweet Action Ale is a unique cream ale that focuses on the simple balancing of malts and hops. It has 33 IBUS (International Bittering Units) and an ABC of 5.2%.

What is a cream ale? A cream ale is based on the American light lager, however it is an ale that is finished with lager yeast.  It is generally subdued in the malt and hop characteristics, but Sixpoint decided to break that definition. It finishes its fermentation as a lager but starts as an ale. This gives the beer a crispness that is associated with lagers, and more yeasty flavor normally associated with ales. Enjoy a cold Sweet Action at Henry’s Rooftop Bar. Fact: It’s on the sixteenth floor of @RSHotel.

eat what?

by John Birdsong, Editor

A feast for the eyes and the stomach at Fette Sau

Fette Sau. Hands down the best BBQ in NYC. This Williamsburg, Brooklyn BBQ joint serves up meat like no other NYC establishment. The meats are smoked, which distinguishes it from most other “BBQ” you’ll find in the city. Since Fette Sau is in BKLYN they are able to get around Manhattan fire codes and give meat the wood smoke it needs to taste awesome (tip: try the brisket). With communal indoor and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect place to meet friends or make new ones. Take the 4/5/6 train to Union Square then the L train to the Bedford stop in Brooklyn. Pro – Heritage pork, grass fed beef, a massive bourbon selection, and beer by the gallon Con – It gets super crowded on weekends in the summer and seating can be hard to find Rating: 3 out of 4 rib bones.

Check out our new summer menus for Henry’s Roof-top Bar and Lily’s Restaurant (video)

on the stage

by James Fox, Director of Sales @RSHotel

A scene from Tony Award winning “The Book of Mormon”

After the Tony Awards, the hot tickets are War Horse and the House of Mormon.  These shows will be around for a while and may be hard to get.  Here are some options, good through the summer, that are more accessible and affordable:

Terence McNally’s Master Class returns to Broadway with Tyne Daly as opera diva Maria Callas in a drama of her late-life career as a teacher. Runs through Aug. 14 @ Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Hair depicts the birth of a cultural movement in the ’60s as told through a tribe of hopeful hippies living in New York City, while war rages in
Vietnam. Runs from 7/5 – 9/10/11. Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning musical tells an inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village. Rent tackles addiction, poverty, AIDS, and most of all love. At the New World Stages Jul.14-Aug. 11^th

Death Takes a Holiday - a new musical of a 1920s play, made into a film in 1934 with Frederic March and remade as Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt in 1998 stars British actor Julian Ovenden as Death who arrives in an Italian villa shortly after World War I and falls in love with a newly engaged young woman. Runs July 14 – September 4^th @ Laura Pels Theatre.

Imaginocean – John Tartaglia, of Avenue Q fame, has created a magical musical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Performed in the dark with black light
puppets taking center stage it is the story of three fish that set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. At the New World Stages – Matinee shows Wed/Sat/Sun through Sep. 4^th

Shakespeare in the Park has one of New York City’s most beloved summer traditions. For 57 years New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park. Catch Measure for Measure or All’s Well That Ends Well this summer.  Free tickets are distributed via the free lines at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, and on the web via their Virtual Ticketing system.

kids(what the heck do you do with them?)

by John Birdsong, Editor

Cooling off in summer-time

Since I don’t have any kids of my own (for now) I’m going to leave this one up to the experts at Timeout NY Kids that have compiled this awesome list of stuff to do with the munchkins this July. TimeoutKid’s July List

LIVE music

by Phoebe Knowles, V.P. @RSHotel & John Birdsong, Editor

Stone Temple Pilots stooping it up

John – NYC is a mecca for live music. With venues like MSG, Radio City, and countless others there’s something
for every ear. Blast From the Past. July 25th, Stone Temple Pilots @ Williamsburg Waterfront. OMG. If you’re like me, high school in the 90’s consisted of lots of Nirvana, STP, Soundgarden, (enter random grunge band here). Let’s hope these aging rockers have the energy to entertain a new generation of music lovers. Buy tix here.

Phoebe – Central Park Summerstage – Concerts are free, the beverage sponsors are Magic Hat and City Winery (makes for great drink options!), bring snacks and a picnic blanket (no glass bottles…we learned the hard way), spend the evening listening to cool world music.  For the free events, you can’t reserve tickets, it’s a first come/first served system.  My friends and I got in line around 6:15 for a 7:00 Jarabe de Palo/Ely Guerra/Novalima show…things seemed a little hopeless as the line wrapped way around the park and we couldn’t even see the SummerStage entrance from the line’s end…but sure enough, once people started to move, in we went…along with about 3,997 other Latin music fans from New York!   Here is a schedule of free music events - www.summerstage.org

There are way too many concerts to list here, so we’ll direct you to a few of our go-to resources for concert listings: Village Voice, Brooklyn Vegan, Ticketmaster.

at the lab gallery

Helen Dennis – Projected Drawings – July 8 – Sept 2

Helen’s work is rooted in the built world of the urban environment. She uses architecture to develop her layered drawings, which are entwined into the photographic process and directly used as
negatives to create photographic drawings. Using the space at The LAB Gallery, Helen will push the concept of her process further. Through manipulation of the space, she will project the outside environment directly into the exhibition space, turning it into a camera obscura. From within, her drawings will unfold to engulf the space and thus, magnify the nuances of urban life. The passage of time and movement on the streets outside will be depicted as Helen’s drawings grow over the duration of the project. The Lab Gallery Presents: Helen Dennis Studio Visit (video) Helen Dennis was born in the UK and now resides in Brooklyn, NY. She studied her BA (Honors) at the University of the Creative Arts in Canterbury and achieved her MFA at Hunter College in 2005. Dennis has been awarded a fellowship from Aljira Center for Contemporary Art as well as a photographic fellowship from The International House, NYC. Dennis has attended art residencies in Beijing, Cyprus and most recently Iceland. She has participated in various exhibitions worldwide and in the US with the support of Queens Council of the Arts, Kent County Council, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, South East Arts UK and the National Lottery Arts Fund for the UK. Dennis’ public art installations have been commissioned by the Downtown Alliance of New York and NoLongerEmpty. www.helendennis.com

cesar’s picks

by Cesar Avery, G.M. @RSHotel

You’ll find ‘Paradise’ in the Bronx (if you’re a Yankees fan).

Here are Cesar’s top five things to do in NYC in July/Summer. How many can you do in one day??

1.  Yankees Game

2.  A walk on the High Line

3.  Driving Range at Chelsea Piers

4.  Bowling at Bowlmor in Times Square

5.  Bike ride in Central Park.  You can rent, or bring your own.

at rspop shop:

kt collection

by Melissa Gonzalez,CEO – Lionesquemedia – @Lionesquestyle

Inspired by NYC’s fashion world, Katie knows how to mix the city’s edgy street style with timeless gold and silver designs. She is an expert at hunting down meaningful pieces from her travels and creating classic pieces that can be worn from season to season. KT Collection Opens Shop at RS POP Shop July 2011

Fusing Classic Lines with Urban Flair, designer Katie Thompson is bringing KT Collection to RSPOP Shop for July 2011. Inspired by NYC’s fashion world, Katie knows how to mix the city’s edgy street style with timeless gold and silver designs. She is a expert at hunting down meaningful pieces from her travels and creating classic pieces that can be worn from season to season.

KT Collection (video)

in other awesome news

by John Birdsong, Editor

Rainbowed-out Imperial Guard

New York State just approved same sex marriage!!! The Roger Smith Hotel in NYC is a perfect place to have a small wedding. We would be thrilled to host your special day + we offer
in–house party planning, floral arrangement, catering and wedding videography services. Email Events Manager Martha Rodriguez for a site inspection. What you need to know about same sex marriage in NYC via NYCGo.com

ask an intern

by management trainee Emma Fagerhov

Those are actually our interns.

It’s summer in New York, and with the beautiful weather, the city has a lot to offer. Here come the Roger Smith Interns’ Top 5 things to do in NYC during the summer:

1. Visit Six Flags Great Adventure – All interns

2. Enjoy a run through Central Park in the morning sun – Emma Fagerhov

3. Spend the day at one of NY’s rooftop pools with a drink – Oscar Wallen

4. Taking a walk in Central Park – Javier Bisbal

5. Going to Coney Island to the beach – Marta Ferrando

travel resources

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Letus know what you think of The Jolly Roger.

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@RShotel #FF pick is Jeff Gibbard #Bacon

“While I was in NYC last week for the #140conf, I stayed at the Roger Smith, the “social media” hotel.
The Roger Smith did a number of things well, from leaving me a few Vitamin Waters and a personalized note in my room, to quietly upgrading me from double beds to a king.
But what really stood out?  Well of course it was the free bacon Foursquare special.

Kudos Roger Smith, you’ve won me over.  I used to stay at the Park Central (a very nice hotel BTW) but you, Roger Smith have won my heart with appreciation for my industry, personal care and attention and of course…
BACON.”
This was taken from his tumblr account. http://jgibbard-blog.tumblr.com/
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Here are a couple of others who enjoyed our bacon special…

Why do people love bacon so much? Me, I can’t eat it. Be sure to stop by and test out our Social Media #Bacon and give us your opinion.

Happy Friday,
Please Comment, Share and Engage.
Thanks
John Knowles

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Celebrities like Entourage’s Adrian Grenier, tennis legend Pete Sampras and NFL star Drew Brees have been onto the trend sporting the Johnnie-O logos and now NYC can shop the west coast prep lifestyle.

Starting with just a polo shirt, the Johnnie-O line has evolved into an apparel and lifestyle brand deemed “west coast preppy”. We are thrilled to bring the lifestyle to NYC  in time for Father’s Day and summer the line has looks for men, women, and children including shirts, belts, hats, socks, sweatshirts, and other specialty items like “prep-formance” rainshorts, the “wedge” collar pique polo aka the natural collar pop, as well as Johnnie-O GolfSkins! Doors open June 2nd and will be open daily Monday-Saturday throughout the month of June, with special VIP nights booked through out the month.

The 411 on the Johnnie-O East Coast POP UP
Where: RS POP Shop at the Roger Smith Hotel
When: June 2-30th, 2011, open Monday-Saturday
VIP Opening Reception: June 2, 2011 at 6-8pm
RSVP and Press Inquiries to pr@lionesquemedia.com
Transportation: E,M,6 to 51st Street or 4,5,6,7 to Grand Central
Cross Streets Lexington between 47th and 48th Streets

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-Benjamin Franklin

The Roger Smith Hotel is proud to present: roger smith for public schools – RS4PS; an innovative program to help hard working NYC Public School Parent Teachers Associations in their efforts to improve our schools.

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New York, NY 10017
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The RS4PS is a natural step in the Roger Smith Hotel’s corporate social responsibility undertakings.

Said Mr. Knowles: “I personally and the hotel are firm believers in art as a foundation for young people’s growth. Realizing that art programs are the first to be cut in difficult times, RS4PS is a way to be involved in a cause close to our hearts. Needless to say the RS4PS initiative also aims to support other essential parts of public education such as the need for assistant teachers, sports, music and much more.”

Within the framework of the RS4PS program, the Roger Smith Hotel will donate event space and event planning support for PTA’s in Fundraising and Networking events. All food and beverage will be provided by the Roger Smith Hotel without mark up.

A typical RS4PS event is a 3 hour food and beverage tasting held in one of the hotels 5 event spaces.

First event is schedule for May 12th 6-9pm. For anybody who would like to attend this event please go to http://www.rs4ps.eventbrite.com

If you would like to participate, donate or in any other way be involved please email Ulrika(at)rogersmith(dot)com

Contact: Ulrika Bengtsson
Director Food and Beverage
Phone 917 499 1836
Fax 212 838 2108
Ulrika(at)rogersmith(dot)com
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Facebook page: Rs4ps

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