South Lyon East High School
Band & Choir
New York City Adventure
May 11, 2014 Version
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
5:00 AMBuses arrive for loading in South Lyon, MI.
5:30 AM Leave School on 2-56 Passenger Full Service Motor coaches. Buses are equipped with DVD. Bring movies & Breakfast Snacks. Lunch stop at own expense.Rest stops made as requested.
6:30 PMArriveNew York City! You will be met by your Phillips Travel Service Tour Director.
Rooms assigned at the Hotel Edison (212-840-5000) in heart of the city. Located on 47th Street,
only one-half block west of Broadway, this is an art deco style hotel with true New York character.
7:30 PMMeet in lobby and walk as a group to Dinner.
8:00 PMLight Buffet Dinner at Bowlmoor- upscale entertainment club in Manhattan.
9:00 PMFollow Tour Director to Subway station & board for short ride to EmpireStateBuilding.
Visit theObservationRoof for a beautiful view of the city at night. Return back to hotel via Subway.
11:00 PMHotel Curfew! Private SecurityProvided.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
7:00 AMBuffet Breakfastat New Diamond Cafe next to hotel.
8:30 AMNarrated Bus & Walking Tourwith Step-on Guidefor an overview of the city & stories from a native
NewYorker! Learn of its diversity, energy, strength. Tour may includethese sites & more-Central Park,
5thAvenue, St.Pat’s Cathedral, SOHO, Wall Street & Financial District, Greenwich Village & More.
12:30 PMTour Ends at Trinity Church. $10 Cash Provided toward Lunchfrom restaurants in the area-
including“Olivia’s Deli- it’s great.
2:30 PM90 Minute Broadway Clinic. Taught by a performer from Wicked, learn the choreography, staging, & music featured in theshow. This workshop recreates a true Broadway rehearsal with sheet music, pianist, & dance. Put your music knowledge to work!
A once in a lifetimeexperience & great way to anticipate the evening ahead!
4:00 PMReturn to hotel to freshen up for your special evening.
5:00 PMBe in lobby to walk to Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe. Great Food & Music Memorabilia. Rock On!
7:00 PMBroadway Production of “Wicked” This will be anight to remember!
Following the play, walk in Chaperone groups to see the lights & take photos of Broadway & Time Square.
11:00 PMHotel Curfew! Private Security Provided.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
8:00 AMBuffet Breakfast at Planet Hollywood. Great food & what a setting- look around!
Then the morning is yours to explore. Walk to Rockefeller Centerto see theToday Showoutside set.
Take a Walking Tour with Tour Director. Visit shops in Time Square. It’s up to you!
$10 Cash Provided toward Lunch.
11:30 AMVacate rooms, bellmen bring bags to bus.
12:00PMMeet in front of hotel to board bus for transfer to Performance.
12:30 PMArrive Madison Avenue Sculpture Garden to set up for your1:00 PMNew York Debut
with a Public Performance inthe Atrium.Entertain visitors and business people during lunchtime at
one of the city’s most notable corporate addresses.
Following your performance, load instruments on bus.
2:30 PMDepart for National September 11 Memorial on a 16 acre plaza. Take some time to read the names & see the two enormous waterfalls & reflecting pools, a tribute to those lost & a place of hope for the future.
4:30 PMBoard Staten Island Ferry for 5 mile, 25 minute ride each way aboard a commuter ferry.
Enjoy majestic views of New York Harbor & the Statue of Liberty- a true symbol of freedom.
5:30 PMFree time in South Street Seaportarea including Pier 15 viewing area, Pier 16 Tall Ship, & Historic District.
6:30 PMBus transfer to 7:00 PMDinner in Little Italy. An authentic Italian Feast!
8:30 PM Walk with Tour Director to Chinatown to explore the shops & take in lasting impressions of the Big Apple.
9:30 PMDepart for return.
Friday, April 10, 2015
10:30AMApproximate time of arrivalat School.
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