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New York City Area St. Patrick’s Day Parades

As the season of Saint Patrick approaches, here is a list of parades in the New York City area where you can get your Irish on! Friday, March 16, 2018 Newark, NJ – 1pm Starts on Mulberry St. near the Prudential Center, goes past Four Gateway Center, NJPAC, Military Park, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, the NewarkContinueContinue reading “New York City Area St. Patrick’s Day Parades”

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

INT. PAT’S HOSPITAL ROOM Pat is hooked up to an I.V. and a heart monitor. He opens his eyes as Mike enters. Mike stands beside the bed. Ken just behind him. Mike Hey, how are you feeling, Pat? Pat has trouble speaking, groggy with medicine. Pat Like a million bucks. Mike The Doctor says you’llContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Seven”

“Banged Up” A Short Film About March Madness Gone Bad

“Banged Up” is the story of a small time degenerate gambler taking a swing at the big time set against the March Madness frenzy in New York City. I co-wrote and had a part in this fun short film that was released in 2006. We used genuine NYC locations, all of our own apartments andContinueContinue reading ““Banged Up” A Short Film About March Madness Gone Bad”

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

INT. WATERFRONT- LUNCH TIME- NEXT DAY Mike and Ken are eating Italian heroes on a bench near the water. A laptop sits between them. Mike So now we have clear evidence that we are onto something. ANNA and I stayed up late figuring it out. Ken Rewind. You and Anna stayed up late, huh? MikeContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Five”

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

EXT. THE NEXT MORNING DOCKSIDE- THE DAWN It is calm and sunny. Mike lowers Scuba tanks and wetsuits to Ken. Mike fires up The Dawn. Anna has hooked up the coffee & bagels and they eat as they pull into the bay. She passes it around. Mike Thank you. Good job on breakfast, Rookie. AnnaContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Four”

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”