Turning A Blank Canvas Into A Piece Of Art: Tape Shit At Dirty Hands

Just bring your creativity and excitement to class to create a beautiful piece of contemporary art.

Founded by NYC-based artist Gosha Levochkin, Dirty Hands is an art studio in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood that offers fun, beginner-friendly classes like watercolor painting and the signature "tape shit," the most popular class.

Tape Shit is an hour-long class in which students can explore their endless creativity with just tape, paint, and hair dryer. The idea is simple - you place tape over a blank canvas, paint over, and dry the paint before carefully peeling off the tape.

The end product is absolutely mind-blowing: something you'd find at a modern art museum. The possibilities are endless, and no two artwork will be the same - from the shape to the orientation to the colors.

The instructor-led, free form class has no more than 15 students per session to maintain the intimacy. As an added bonus, students can sip on complimentary wine or energy drink to let loose their creative juices.

Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen Serves Authentic And Delicious Malaysian & Thai Cuisine

Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen welcomes the region's street food favorites, big plates, and desserts to the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown.

Roti Murtabak

Roti, or flatbread made from stoneground wholemeal flour, is filled with spiced minced chicken, eggs, and onions, and lightly pan-fried on the griddle for crispy exterior. The roti is served with curry potato chicken sauce.

Spicy Belacan Shrimp & Vegetable

Belacan is a popular ingredient in Malaysian cuisine made from tiny shrimp mixed with salt and then fermented. Select from a range of vegetables, from water spinach to okra to eggplants, which is then sautéed with plump shrimp in authentic Malaysian Belachan shrimp paste.

Pad Thai

A fan favorite, the popular and well-known Pad Thai at Wok Wok features chewy flat rice noodles with various ingredients like egg, tofu, bean sprouts, chives, crushed peanuts, and lime wedge and a choice of protein (shrimp, chicken, beef, seafood, etc.)

Ultimate Relaxation And Adventure At The Emerson Resort & Spa In New York's Catskill Mountains

From breathtaking hikes and pedal-powered Rail Explorers to rejuvenating massages and delicious food, The Emerson Resort & Spa in NYC's Catskills is the ultimate summer destination for you to enjoy, indulge, and explore.

Nestled in the beautiful Catskills just two hours scenic drive from Manhattan, the Emerson Resort & Spa is the perfect representation of the Catskills' breathtaking views, spaciousness, and superior hospitality. The resort, named after poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, evokes natural earthiness with its color palate and overlooks the Esopus Creek and one of the region’s most magnificent peaks, Mount Tremper.

Guests can choose between two styles of accommodations: spacious, modern feel at the Inn or the rustic, Adirondack style at the Lodge. The Inn is part of the main building and features spacious rooms with a contemporary feel. Guests can enjoy gas fireplace, oversized air jetted tub, and a private deck overlooking the mountains. On the other hand, the Lodge a series of three buildings located on the north side of the property. These rooms are reminiscent of a log cabin ambiance with modern amenities like tub air jetted and shower combination, coffee maker, and microwaves in some rooms.

Emerson property features plenty to see, do, and eat. Guests can spend the day relaxing at its award-winning Spa and indulge in special treatments like signature stone massage, Biotec Firm-A-Lift facial, and mani/pedi. Families and couples alike can go shopping in the Country Stores, view the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope, or enjoy seasonal activities like tubing in the summer or skiing in the winter. Don't forget to make a dinner reservation at Woodnotes Grille, which highlights locally sourced foods and craft cocktails.

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If you are itching to explore the Catskills beyond the boundaries of Emerson Resort, try the brand-new Rail Explorers. You can experience the magic of the railroad on the pedal-powered "Rail Explorers." These custom-built rail bikes feature the latest development in technology, and can be experienced as Tandems or Quads. The magical 2-hour tour takes you from the cute town of Phoenicia through the Catskills to discover the rails that run alongside the Esopus Creek.