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Further Distractions American Museum of the Moving Image A mecca for serious film buffs, the American Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to film, television, video and interactive media. Attractions and facilities include classic movies screened daily in the Tut's Fever Movie Palace; feature films shown at weekends in the Riklis Theater and interactive exhibitions including a working film set and film editing demonstrations. 35th Avenue, at 36th Street, Astoria, Queens Tel: (718) 784 0077. Web site: www.ammi.org Transport: Subway N to Broadway; R or G to Steinway Street. Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1200-1700, Sat and Sun 1100-1800. Admission: US$8.50 (concessions available). Bryant Park and Chrysler Building The recently restored Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library, is reminiscent of Paris, with gravel pathways, green folding chairs and a manicured lawn. It is extremely popular, especially as it offers free outdoor concerts and comedy shows. While in this midtown area, wander around and check out its architectural delights. For traditional grandeur, visit the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and Grand Central Station on 42nd Street, at Park Avenue. Then have your breath taken away by the stunning chrome Chrysler Building on 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue. Keep walking down 42nd Street to the Daily News Building, and check out its lobby, made famous in the Superman films, which still contains the original 1923 large globe. Dia Center The Dia Center is dedicated to large-scale, long-term, single-artist projects. The most famous is Dan Graham's site-specific glass installation on the roof, which reflects and distorts the surrounding views of Manhattan. 548 West 22nd Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues Tel: (212) 989 5566. Fax: (212) 989 4055. Web site: www.diacenter.org Transport: Subway C or E to 23rd Street. Opening hours: 1200-1800 Wed-Sun. Admission: US$6 (concessions available). |