Summer 2015 is officially here! Are you excited?

Many New Yorkers HIT the boardwalk in Coney Island in the summertime. Are you HEADING there this summer?

Today is the first day of summer! It is also known as the summer solstice, the day when we get the longest amount of daylight! After today, the days will begin to slowly get shorter and the nights longer. However, as it is summer, the temperatures and the humidity will continue to increase through the rest of June, July, and part of August, before it starts to get cooler again around early September.

Despite the hot and muggy weather though, we adore summer, and we love heading outside to enjoy the sun. We hit the beach; we grab a blanket to lie on the sand and get a tan. We drive with the top down if we can, and since it's so hot and sticky, we love taking a dip in a pool or the ocean.

How are you welcoming summer?

Summer in the city. What are your plans on this longest day (amount of daylight) of the year?

Today is the summer solstice! So what are you up to on this first day of summer? As it’s a beautiful day in New York City, we’re sure you are out and about doing fun things at the beach, the park, or maybe just going here and there running some errands. Is anyone having a barbecue with friends?

• WHAT ARE YOU UP TO? - What are you doing?/What are your plans?
• OUT AND ABOUT - walking around
• RUN SOME ERRANDS - going places to get things done, e.g. the post office, the bank, etc.

You probably know this first day of summer, astronomically speaking, is also the longest day of the year, right? This happens because the earth reaches its full tilt at 23.5˚ toward the sun, and the sun shines directly at the Tropic of Cancer. When this happens, the Northern Hemisphere gets the most daylight in the year. In contrast, the Southern Hemisphere gets the least amount of daylight. 

NYLC- Group Activity: Copacabana Latin Party Cruise

Dancing and Drinks in New York Harbor

Thursday, July 21^st

The Copacabana Latin Party Cruise is a floating nightclub in New York's harbor. Cruise around the Statue of Liberty and more landmarks while live DJs spin the hottest salsa, merengue, bachata, R&B, top 40 hits, and more. The three- hour cruise features a cash bar with drink specials, plus a cash buffet. 


Admission is free! You must be 21 years old or older and have a picture ID with proof of age. There are limited tickets; please speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC to reserve your ticket before Thursday, July 21 st.

Meet Adriane at Midtown NYLC (226 West 37^th Street) 6:00pm. From there, we’ll take the 1 train to Houston street and walk to Pier 40 to board the boat. You must have a picture ID with proof of age (21 or older) to board the boat. No sneakers or boots allowed. The boat sails from 7:30-10:30pm.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more information and to sign up for this activity.

Everyone 21 and older is welcome to come!

The Harry Potter Exhibition in Times Square!

Enjoy reading the Harry Potter series? This summer, check out the exhibition devoted to recreating a world of wizards, right here in New York!

From Time Out New York:

"Harry Potter: The Exhibition"

Discovery Times Square, Apr 01 - Apr 07 10am. Ongoing 226 W 44th St (between Seventh and Eighth Aves)

(866) 987-9692discoverytsx.com

Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority; N, Q, R, 42nd St S, 1, 2, 3, 7 to 42nd St–Times Sq Get directions

$25, seniors $22.50, children 4–12 $19.50, children under 4 free

Devoted Harry Potter fans who are feeling blue about the film series’ end now have some cause for celebration. After debuting at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry in 2009, "Harry Potter: The Exhibition," which boasts more than 400 props and sets recreated from the films, will be in New York through the summer. The show may not shed new light on the Potterverse, but it will let you relive it.