COME TO THE TRIBECA BALL AT THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF ART
Attracting artists, celebrities, and a chic crowd, the New York Academy of Art’s annual Tribeca Ball offers the opportunity to connect with artists as you explore six floors of studios, all the while sipping cocktails and enjoying surprise entertainment. The cocktail hour is followed by a splendid dinner served amid the academy’s signature cast collection. This year’s event, on April 16, honors the legendary Robert De Niro. Click here for the details and to purchase tickets.

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HIGH-QUALITY KIDS’ PORTRAITS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Beginning April 1, the price of Tribeca artist Coco Masuda‘s popular “Kids Square Face Portraits” will go from $900 to $2,000—which means you have less than a month to get a very good deal on a 12″ x 12″ painting. The rate includes a one-hour photo session (from which the portrait gets made). For more details, visit cocomasuda.com, email info@cocomasuda.com, or call 917-439-6416.

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GET THE PARTY STARTED AT PANE PANELLE
The happiest three hours in town might just be at Pane Panelle, the restaurant at Church and Walker formerly known as Stuzzicheria, where chef Paul Di Bari has introduced a new $1 snack menu. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week, a buck gets you a panelle or meatball slider, the daily crostino, a rice ball, panelle chips, or marinated olives. There are also drink specials, such as $7 glasses of wine and $4 tap beers.

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STRUT YOUR STUFF IN A PRIVATE PHOTO SHOOT
When was the last time you felt sexy and/or surprised the man in your life? After a two-hour studio session with a female photographer from French Kiss Boudoir Photography, you’ll have images that he will savor forever. Through March 31, makeup and hairstyling are included in the rate. For all the details, see frenchkissny.com or call 917-975-6573. Appointment required, and you must mention this offer.

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JOIN SARABETH’S TRIBECA FOR A SPECIAL BEER DINNER ON MARCH 15

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