When an earthquake shakes the American art world, chances are that New York City was the epicenter. That’s precisely why every amateur art lover, cultured critic and aspiring artiste must pay a visit to Gotham every so often.

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• Howard Johnson Express Inn Queens - Rock-bottom rates for comfy rooms in the heart of Queens

No matter where in NYC you decide to stay, hop on the subway and make your way to these must-visit artistic hot-spots:

• Brooklyn Museum of Art - Second-largest art museum in NYC, featuring pieces from Ancient Egypt to present day
• Guggenheim Museum - Modern art museum whose very building is a work of art
• Metropolitan Museum of Art - One of the largest art galleries in the world, with over 5 million visitors a year
• Museum of Modern Art - Often referred to as the world’s most influential museum of modern art

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NYC Waterfalls (Now Until October 13)

Dreamed up by Olafur Eliasson, NYC Waterfalls is a massive undertaking in the name of public art. Consisting of a series of 90- to 120-foot waterfalls built along the East River, this ambitious project has transformed the riverfront into one giant artwork.

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February 21 - Only eight more days until Leap Year day, and I can barely contain myself. In the mean time, have a quick peek through some of the more incredible events recorded by Father History on the large page marked February 21.

1842 - Sewing Machine Patented - History doesn’t record the first item made on the first sewing machine, but I’m betting it was a pair of track pants. At least that’s what I made in Home Ec class back in high school. Why not whip up a pair yourself with a brand new sewing machine from Overstock. Get $5 off when you spend $100 or more.

1947 - Edwin Land Demonstrates Polaroid Camera - Again, the details are lost to the winds of time, and we don’t know what the first photos were of. But if Mr. Land used his Polaroid camera like I use my Polaroid camera, you probably wouldn’t want to see them. Visit Camera World to get your own Polaroid camera and don’t pay shipping or sales tax.

1948 - NASCAR Incorporated - NASCAR was born in the back hills of the south, when hillbillies souped up their cars and ran moonshine down twisty mountain roads. Today, the hillbillies drink moonshine in the stands and watch cars drive around in a circle. Shake ‘n Bake! If you want discount tickets to see the bumpin’ and rubbin’ live, RazorGator offers $20 off any order.

Famous Birthdays

• Kelsey Grammar, 52 - Sure, everybody knows your name - but they think it’s Frasier.