233820 Wed May 10 13:04:16 -0700 2006 1 18 Manhattan 0 1240418 My coworker just emailed the following around our office, but I knew that the Chowhounds could solve this conundrum faster than anyone. Here it goes: "my mom's 60th bday is on Memorial Day and I need to come up with ideas for her celebration. want to do somehing more fun than just brunch or dinner somewhere with my family (we're a group of 7, plus a 10month old.) it's memorial day and a monday so lots of places are closed - broadway is dark. checked out Jazz Standard at Blue Smoke but they dont have anything playing. even the yanks are playing away! any and all ideas are truly appreciated - from the silliy to the swanky!!!" She would appreciate any ideas envolving food, maybe some good music too - if anyone has a suitable idea, let us know. They eat pretty much any type of cuisine, and live on the UWS, but will travel, no problem. Thanks Chowhounds! Wed May 10 13:04:16 -0700 2006 0 jordanbaker 1 1240429 Is Institute for Culinary Education open and running anything? A cooking thing might be good. Wed May 10 13:36:29 -0700 2006 1240418 0 skigirl