'Is The Upper West Side Cool?' + New UWS Liquor Liscenses

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Gus Saltonstall, your host of the Upper West Side Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and milder. High: 50 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories today in Upper West Side:

1. Is the Upper West Side finally cool? - Columbia Spectator (CU Columbia Spectator)
2. CB7 Wins: Smoke's New Liquor License, Felice's Transparent Pods (I Love the Upper West Side)
3. Central Park Theater Unveils New Design For 'Deteriorating' Venue (Upper West Side Patch)
4. TASCA on the Upper West Side Offers Latin Inspired Brunch (Broadway World)
5. ‘West Side Story’ Finds Its Rhythm on Location in New Jersey (Variety)

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Today in Upper West Side:

• The SymphoNYChorus presents: All on a Starry Night Christmas Concert (8:00 PM)
• In-person Tour: Statues and Monuments (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• American Museum of Natural History: "Say “hi” to the dingo (Canis lupus dingo)! It can be found throughout Australia and parts of southeast Asia. In Australia, the dingo has adapted to various environments, from mountainous areas to deserts to tropical forests. It hunts opp..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "It’s National Llama Day! For the occasion, we’re sharing this llama figurine, displayed on the third floor of the Museum. Early people hunted the llama and its relatives, along with deer, rheas, and many other smaller animals. About 7,00..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "You’ll never forget this face! The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) lives in parts of Morocco and the Middle East. It forages along sandy banks seeking out snacks like fish, lizards, and frogs. Scientists think its featherless fac..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "December 8th marks the anniversary of John Lennon’s passing. Join us for a commemorative walk to the late Beatle’s living memorial. https://bit.ly/3y1nOJF" (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "Here’s one “ornament” you may not want on your tree this holiday: the Gooty sapphire ornamental tree spider (Poecilotheria metallica)! This tarantula lives only in a protected deciduous forest in southern India. While its venom isn’t fat..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "#OnThisDay in 1980, we lost NYC icon and Park lover #JohnLennon. Today we honor his legacy and vision for world peace at the Imagine Mosaic, where we still dream for the world to live as one. ⁣ ⁣ Learn more about the Park's living memori..." (Facebook)
• The Juilliard School: "1 week to go! Apply by December 15 for the Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive! This three-week program offers advanced high school students the opportunity to study a variety of dance forms from ballet to contemporary at Juilliard’s Lincol..." (Facebook)
• The Beacon Theatre: "Today would have marked Gregg Allman’s 74th Birthday! Gregg’s son Devon Allman and his group the Allman Betts Band will bring The Allman Family Revival to the Beacon Theatre TONIGHT. This yearly tradition with feature performances by Rob..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "Winter is right around the corner, and your guides at the #CentralParkConservancy are ready to help you make the most of this peaceful season in the Park. Get to know the pines that keep the Park colorful during the colder winter months ..." (Facebook)
• American Folk Art Museum: "Looking for something to do this weekend? Plan your visit to the museum! Admission is always free. REGISTER: http://bit.ly/AFAMtickets image: Columbus Circle, Vestie Davis (1903–1978), New York City, 1964, Oil on canvas, Gift of Gloria B..." (Facebook)
• I Love The Upper West Side: "A building residents don't want to leave." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "ICYMI: Congratulations to New York Tech's alumnae who have been named Schneps Media's 2021 "Power Women of Long Island"! They are: Liat Jarkon, M.P.H. (D.O. '87) Antoinette Biordi (B.F.A. ’97) Andrea Correale (B.P.S. '92) Martha Xuereb (..." (Facebook)
• Lincoln Square Business Improvement District: "Talk about fun! Who doesn’t love mariachi? Thanks to @mariachinuevomexiconj for bringing Lincoln Square a special evening of song and cheer. Catch more pop up performances at the Lincoln Square Holiday Tree Wednesdays this month. Click t..." (Facebook)
• Barnard College: "In 2018, Sydnie L. Mosley ’07 created the PURPLE universe, “a multiproject universe that illuminates the power of deep sisterhood for social change through storytelling and movement.” Read about the latest addition to the universe, "What..." (Facebook)
• NYPL Riverside Library: "Check out the final TeenLIVE from the NYPL #TeenLIVE event of the year next Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. with Shing Yin Khor about the comic book "The Legend of Auntie Po." This event is being held in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Found..." (Facebook)
• Symphony Space: "Tuesday night, Amor Towles sat with Meg Wolitzer to discuss his newest novel “The Lincoln Highway,” his writing approach, and the function of fiction in today’s world. Complete with a thoughtful reading by Zach Grenier. Thanks for joinin..." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "Brian had been a WSCAH volunteer for over a year before he found himself needing assistance of his own to make ends meet during the pandemic. “Hunger can happen to anyone,” he said. Help us families don't go hungry this holiday season an..." (Facebook)
• New-York Historical Society: "What activist organization created the Red Ribbon for AIDS awareness? ⁣ ⁣ The Red Ribbon was created by Visual AIDS Artists’ Caucus members Frank C. Moore, Marc Happel, and Harvey Weiss in 1991, inspired by the Gulf War’s yellow ribbons ..." (Facebook)
• Tabitha R Williams, Neighbor: "Hydrow for sale ($1215) on the Upper West Side. Great machine if you like rowing and need something quiet for NYC apt living. Purchased in Dec 2019, less than 300k meters, seat just replaced and like new. Local pickup only - will help yo..." (Patch)
• Cynthia Brown, Neighbor: "Looking for a good massage therapist? There's a great one working at Beauty & Bliss Spa, 2573 Broadway, between 96 & 97. Judy (aka Qi Tong Yu) is who you should request. She can do it all - light touch to deep muscle. One hour with her a..." (Patch)
• Joanne Rubin, Neighbor: "Does anyone have a house with a fenced in backyard and fireplace outside NYC that you would be willing to rent to senior couple and dog for 2-4 days here and there ...maybe a week at a time( flexible days)" (Patch)
• Scott Rothblat, Neighbor: "The Gathering Shops NY 550 Columbus Ave Between 86-87 Old Mimi Cleaners" (Patch)
• Scott Rothblat, Neighbor: "The Gathering Shops NY 550 Columbus Ave Between 86-87th St. Old MImi Cleaners Neighborhood boutique shop for women, men and kids. New and upcoming local designers, 100% Vegan jackets, in-house painting artist. Open 7 days a week 11-7pm C..." (Patch)

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• Art and Music Show in Tribute to John Lennon and Strawberry Fields Memorial (December 11)
• Free Drinks Open Bar Comedy Showcase (December 11)
• Holiday Tales at the Castle at Sands Point Preserve (December 12)
• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (December 12)
• Comedy Show at Silvana Cafe! (December 12)
• An Evening with Divorce Specialists (December 14)
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