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Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, New York City

“You’ll find there’s never a dull moment in this house” -The Dowager Countess, Violet “EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY • THE FASHION • THE HOUSE Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating socialContinueContinue reading “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, New York City”

Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Three

EXT. THE DAWN- MORNING, HELL’S GATE The Dawn is anchored in the channel. The tide is full and still. The sun rips down. MIKE & KEN are dragging the bottom with big treble hooks. They are dirty and pissed off. They pull up everything but treasure. Fishing tackle, a boot, Horseshoe crabs, etc… MIKE slamsContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Three”

Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge 2018

Freezin’ for a reason! This will be my twelfth plunge. Check off a bucket list item and join us! “Taking place on January 1, 2018 at 1pm sharp on the world famous Coney Island Beach is the 114th Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club Plunge. All swimmers should meet at the Boardwalk & Stillwell AvenueContinueContinue reading “Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge 2018”

Asian Fisherman’s Stew with Blackfish

Blackfish are a serious fisherman’s fish. Some of the most enjoyable fishing I have ever done in my life has for blackfish. They are quick, cunning and smart. When hooked they will dart for structure to cut your line. The blackfish, a.k.a. tautog, tog, or bulldog (Tautoga onitis), ranges from Nova Scotia, Canada to SouthContinueContinue reading “Asian Fisherman’s Stew with Blackfish”

Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Two

“Urban Pirates” by James K. Shaffer 6/23/17 Jim Shaffer WINK & NOD PRODUCTIONS Queries? email- jimshaffernyc@yahoo.com © COPYRIGHT PENDING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Urban Pirates- WORKING DRAFT EXT. THE DAWN, MOVING THROUGH THE HARBOR Ken hurriedly pulls up the anchor and signals silently to Mike. Mike starts the engine and they bolt. They race down theContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Two”

Capitol Princess, Party Boat Fishing, New York City Style

A great day with friends on aboard the Capitol Princess sailing out of Manhattan up the East River, through Hell’s Gate and into the Long Island Sound for blackfish. Aboard the Capitol Princess for November Blackfish- You don’t get many days like this in late November. Eric Collins, whose family has run Capitol Fishing TackleContinueContinue reading “Capitol Princess, Party Boat Fishing, New York City Style”

Chinatown Chronicles- Volume 3

I learned my way around Chinatown in the early 1980’s by following my nose. I was burning shoe leather walking around the small and curving side streets; Pell St., Division St., Bayard St., all around the foot of the Manhattan Bridge. It was always a fun day poking around the shops and stores that wereContinueContinue reading “Chinatown Chronicles- Volume 3”

UPDATED Creating 1970’s Little Italy, New York City For “The Irishman”

Martin Scorsese’s mob movie “The Irishman” has been shooting all over New  York this autumn. From Harlem to Ridgewood, Staten Island to Scarsdale, the 1970’s drama centers around the disappearance of Teamster boss Jimmie Hoffa. Based on Charles Brandt’s book “I Heard You Paint Houses”, “The Irishman” tells the story of Frank Sheeran, a closeContinueContinue reading “UPDATED Creating 1970’s Little Italy, New York City For “The Irishman””

Nat Geo ENCOUNTER: Ocean Odyssey

National Geographic has a strong reputation for quality content and fantastic imagery. The Nat Geo ENCOUNTER: Ocean Odyssey delivers on the brand’s promise with an immersive experience that takes you on a journey across the Pacific Ocean. The combination of stunning underwater film and interactive CGI images makes for a fun day at the virtualContinueContinue reading “Nat Geo ENCOUNTER: Ocean Odyssey”