An Artist's Tie To An UWS Eatery + Spots To Eat In Lincoln Square

Happy Wednesday, people of the Upper West Side! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 47 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Upper West Side:

1. West Side Rag » Artist Behind This Year's Origami Tree Traveled an Inspiring Journey — That Stopped Briefly at Ruby Foo's Restaurant (westsiderag.com)
2. Where to Find the Best Food Near Lincoln Center (Eater NY)
3. Fortress Greets Kids As Scaffolding Covers UWS School For Years (Upper West Side Patch)
4. Why an NPR Quiz Show Panelist Loves Her ‘Messy Apartment’ (The New York Times)
5. West Side Story Character Posters Highlight Cast Of Spielberg's Remake (Screen Rant)

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Today in Upper West Side:

• Reports Cards Distributed - Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts (12:00 AM)

Upper West Side Patch Notebook

• American Museum of Natural History: "It’s time for Mineral Monday! This uncut fragment of aquamarine weighs around 12.7 pounds (5.7 kilograms) and is about 26,300 carats. It’s just one piece from the world’s largest gem-quality aquamarine, which yielded about 200,000 carats..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "Does Monday have you feeling like the Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni)? You might come across this bird in parts of Southeast Asia, including India and Laos. This bird inhabits forests, where it feeds on moths and beetles. I..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "Welcome to Trilobite Tuesday! Pictured is a 2.4-inch- (6-centimeter-) long Bristolia insolens trilobite. It was found within the 514-million-year-old sedimentary layers of Nevada’s Pioche Shale Formation—just a quick hop from Area 51, an..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "“We can appreciate Central Park as the special place it is, but our enjoyment might be even richer if we truly understand how the Park is connected to the region and the globe.” With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’re giving thanks to..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "Central Park is home to over 170 species of trees. 🍁 From American elm to scarlet oak, many of them feature vibrant fall foliage. We chatted with Alan, an arborist on our tree care team, for some leaf-peeping tips right here in NYC: htt..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "Made of rustic stone that just out over the Pond, Gapstow Bridge turns a playful red in the autumn months, its ivy also changing like the trees that surround it. #MondayMeditation https://bit.ly/3CGyKNw" (Facebook)
• Columbia University in the City of New York: "November is Native American Heritage Month. Hear from those within our community about the history of the land, activism at the University, and ongoing research and relationship building." (Facebook)
• Columbia University in the City of New York: "You and that one relative don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, and Thanksgiving is just days away. Don't stress, assess! How to navigate the inevitable family -differences- this holiday season and avoid fallout, including a helpful s..." (Facebook)
• I Love The Upper West Side: "For the 50th year, the tree will be back on display starting Wednesday" (Facebook)
• The Juilliard School: "As we usher in this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the return of Who's in the Lobby? featuring choreographer and Creative Associate Caili Quan, violinist Kevin Zhu (Pre-College '18, BM '22), and our class of 2025 dancers. You c..." (Facebook)
• New-York Historical Society: "✨ A truly “gourd-eous” #TiffanyLamp! This Gourd Shade is one of only *two* in existence. It was likely designed by #ClaraDriscoll, head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department at Tiffany Studios. The designer took artistic license in por..." (Facebook)
• Barnard College: "According to Barnard senior Hayley Willner ’22, Columbia Women’s Crew is “like one big, wild, family” that never fails to make her laugh, even after a long day of training. In this “Barnard’s Got Game” story, the environment and sustaina..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "Meet our new leaders! In the latest issue of New York Institute of Technology Magazine, you'll meet four new staff members: 📚Interim Dean, School of Management, Deborah Y. Cohn, Ph.D. 📚Dean of Students Felipe Henao, Ed.D. 📚Associate D..." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "“Thank you so much for helping us when we need it most!” Please support our Turkey Challenge today - only a few days left! #wscahturkeychallenge https://www.wscah.org/turkeychallenge/" (Facebook)
• New-York Historical Society: "🚂 Get in the holiday spirit with our exhibition of toys and trains. #HolidayExpress opens this Friday!⁣ ⁣ This year’s display features a special look at never-before-seen amusement park rides. Visitors can marvel at a miniature Ferris w..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "Diwali may be over, but we're still reeling from this festive celebration. New York Tech students from the South Asian Student Association at our Long Island and New York City campuses hosted their Diwali and Navratri Formal celebrating ..." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Let's make sure everyone can enjoy a delicious, healthy, holiday meal. Help us reach our goal and support our Turkey Challenge today! #wscahturkeychallenge https://www.wscah.org/turkeychallenge/" (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: ""I never imagined going to school in New York City, but when I came to visit on Admitted Students Day, I knew this was the school for me. I always describe the moment as me having a gut feeling," says student leader Tiffany Roberts about..." (Facebook)
• Symphony Space: "Just Announced! Josh Horowitz returns to virtual Symphony Space to talk Happy, Sad, Confused with (drumroll, please)... Tom Hiddleston! Thursday, Dec 16 at 4PM ET (9PM GMT) Get your livestream tickets at: https://bit.ly/3cIV6TK" (Facebook)
• American Folk Art Museum: "We love sharing works of art from the collection with you and reading your comments about individual posts. ⁠ ⁠ As part of #tellustuesday, we are sharing this work of art from the collection and ask you to tell us your own interpretation..." (Facebook)
• Symphony Space: "In “Fairness” by Chinelo Okparanta, a young girl seeks to alter her complexion with disastrous results. Deeply nuanced, this story speaks to the global impact of attributing value and power to bodies of a particular appearance. Hear the ..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "In this week's #TechTakeover, meet New York Tech student Karina Zhuang. She came to New York Tech to immerse herself in the hustle and bustle of New York City and expand her world. Learn more about Zhuang below: 🌐 Passionate about meeti..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "How can corporate America's workspace designs inspire universities to reimagine their campuses? As seen in The Box, a Fortune Magazine op-ed by Suzanne Musho, AIA, NCARB, vice president and chief architect for real estate development and..." (Facebook)

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