Thanksgiving Week in New York City -- To-Dos and To-Don'ts
Tuesday Make last-minute Thanksgiving dinner plans. Stock up on cranberry sauce and baby marshmallows or impress your guests with a fu

Weekend Picks -- Films, Flu Shots, Shopping, and Cupcakes
It's the weekend before Thanksgiving. That means holiday decorations are popping up all over the city and some of our favorite holiday attractions are opening for business. Gotham Independent Film Awards Series -- See the year's best independent films at MOMA as part of the "Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You" series sponsored by the Gotham Independent Film Awards. Free Flu Shots -- New York

NYC FluLine and Free H1N1 Vaccinations
New York City has just launched NYC FluLine, a free service  to provide New Yorkers with medical advice regarding flu-like symptoms through 311. Callers with symptoms of influenza will be connected to registered nurses, who  will advise them regarding  whether to see a doctor or stay home. When necessary, on-call nurses will refer people to clinics. If you are concerned about seasonal flu or the H1N1 virus, New York City can also  help you find vaccines, treatment and information. If you are

Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau is the young French red wine that is released with much fanfare on the third Thursday of November each year. Be among the first to sample the 2009 vintage at the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) tonight. Drink wine, eat cheese, listen to live music, and enter to win prizes including a round-trip getaway to Paris. Tickets are $55 per person ($40 for FIAF members). Get tickets

Free Godiva Truffles on November 19
Did you know that approximately 47,254 Godiva Truffles are consumed each day? If you haven't been doing your part lately, stop by a Godiva boutique on Thursday, November 19 for a FREE truffle and discounts on purchases of $25 or more. The freebies will be offered between 5 pm and 7 pm at