Contributed by Elise G..
Last year I vowed to go out and experience more culture. I was spending too much time on my own and, when I did spend time out with friends, we mainly went out to eat. I wasn’t taking advantage of the culture that surrounded me in New York City.
I made a resolution to go out at least twice a month to experience some art and culture. I enlisted some friends and family members to join me on my adventures. When out-of-towners came to visit, I made sure to take them to all the tourist-y spots including the Brooklyn Bridge, Moma and other art museums, the Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building.
Each month, I would scour the internet to find the upcoming events for the month. I found find free music, comedy shows and inexpensive plays. When orchestras had rehearsals, my friends and I would get tickets to listen to classical music. Museums have different exhibitions and many offer free admission at least once a month.
During 2012, I experienced so many new things. While I did not like all the plays, concerts or exhibits I saw, I enjoyed many of them and, most of all, I liked discovering gems in out of the way places. I look forward to continuing my adventures in art and culture appreciation in the New Year.
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