2008 Whitney Biennial
March 6 - June 1, 2008
Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
800.WHITNEY

The largest biennial of American art returns to the Whitney Museum of American Art in early March this year. To facilitate a broader spread of media, the Biennial is going to have ancillary performances, temporary installations and other events taking place at the Park Avenue Armory, mainly during the first 3 weeks of the exhibition. The Whitney Biennial has long been a survey of current trends in American contemporary art, but more established artists are regularly included as part of the dialogue. This year some of the better known artists include John Baldessari, Robert Bechtle, Sherrie Levine and Mary Heilmann. Spike Lee's documentary about the Hurricane Katrina destruction of New Orleans, "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," will also be on view.

The Armory Show
March 27 - 30, 2008
Pier 94
Twelfth Avenue at 55th Street
New York, NY
212.645.6440

After its acquisition by Chicago's Merchandise Mart last year, The Armory Show remains the most important American fair exhibiting contemporary art created within the last 5 years. The show features approximately 150 exhibiting galleries from all over the world. If you have only a few days, this is truly one of the best venues to view some of the most exciting artworks over a weekend in New York.

London
151 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
866 690 2370

Ideally located in Midtown Manhattan, The London NYC provides an unparalleled central location for business or pleasure. The art world is increasingly split between London and New York and this hotel stylishly respresents the synergry like no where else in the City. Extravagent service makes for an experience The London is also home to Gordon Ramsay's epynonymous restaurant, Gordon Ramsay.

The Sea Grill
Rockeffeller Center
19 West 49th Street
New York, NY 10020
866 332 7610

Despite its rather touristy location, the updated Sea Grill remains one of the best seafood restaurants in New York. The talented chef, Edward Brown, serves up a broad, minimalist menu ranging from the contempororary - to the more traditional - excellent seafood chowders. Nearly all tables have a great view, but to make sure, request a window table when making a reservation.