Don’t put away your reds, whites and blues just yet because Bastille Day is right around the corner! Celebrate French National Day all weekend long with events and activities around New York City in anticipation of the holiday on Monday, July 14th.
Just in time for Bastille Day, luxury mustard makers Maille will be bringing a mustard bar to Manhattan in the form of a food truck from July 11th to 13th. Originally, La
Maison Maille held the unique responsibility of supplying King Louis XV
of France with his official stash of vinegar and mustard. A visit to
the food truck comes with complimentary tastings of five different
varieties and a chance to compose an individual palette of Dijon
flavors. Click here for more information on Maille and for a complete list of when and where Maille Mustard Mobile with be available.
2. See Vintage Citroen Cars and Velosolex Motorized Bicycles
Yes there’s such thing as the Greater New York Citroen &
Velosolex Club, and they’re hosting their 15th Annual Bastille Day Rally
and Rendez Vous around New York City on Saturday featuring
vintage Citroen cars and Velosolex motorized bicycles from France. The starting point for the Rally will be on 122nd Street and Riverside Drive South (Grant’s Tomb)
at 10:00 AM. The vehicles will drive around Manhattan and conclude as
part of the French Institute – Alliance Française’s street fair (see
below) where the vehicles will be on public display.
Make your way to Club 404 on 10th Avenue on Friday, July 11th and enjoy an evening at the Bal du 14 Juiilet, New York’s only official Bastille Day Ball since 1924. Dance the night away from 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. with a live orchestra and DJ set. Click here for more information about ticket purchases for the event or for the raffle with two round trip tickets to Paris up for grabs.
4. Third Annual French Bulldog Party and Fundraiser
On Saturday, July 12th make your way to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn for the Third Annual French Bulldog Party and Fundraiser brought to you by By Brooklyn!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with pups, cocktails and refreshments while
also supporting a local animal shelter at the same time. This event runs
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and entry is $5 if you bring your pup or
$10 if you come solo. All refreshments are provided by Stinky Bklyn, Smith & Vine, Dassara and Morris Kitchen. Net proceeds will be donated to Brooklyn Animal Action.
5. Bastille Day Party Petanque Tournament
Spend the afternoon in Brooklyn at the Bastille Day Party Petanque Tournament on Smith Street on Monday, July 13th as the entire street is transformed into a sand covered pentanque court. Pentanque is
a popular European game similar to horseshoes and bocci ball that
originated in the South of France in the early 1900′s. Foods and drinks
for this event are all provided by local restaurants and eateries.
6. FIAF Bastille Day Street Fair
On Sunday July 13th from noon to 5:00 p.m., celebrate Bastille Day and enjoy the best of French culture at the French Institute Alliance Française’sannual street fair on
60th Street. This street fair has it all with crepes, wine, beer,
activities for children and even a gigantic prize drawing that includes
luxury trips to France. New to the fair this year is the Grands Vins Tour de France!
Sample 25 French wines and champagnes while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and
cheese pairings from Président Specialty Cheeses. For more information
and a complete list of partners and sponsors click here.
7. French Restaurant Week
Make your way to one of the 24 French restaurants that are participating in this year’s French Restaurant Week
for special offers and dishes until Monday, July 14th. With locations
all around the city from Hell’s Kitchen to Greenwich Village to Harlem,
you don’t want to miss out! Click here for the complete list of participating restaurants in New York City. In addition, the restaurant General Assembly is recreating a decadent menu that chef Auguste Escoffier made in 1900.
Use our guide on how to spend a Parisian day in NYC including our recommendations on the best French macarons, teas, chocolates, as well as cultural finds in art and architecture.
What's a perfect thing to talk about in these cold-as-anything temps? Taking all your clothes off, of course. And why not? The American Association for Nude Recreation has set the date for its International Skinny Dip Day: July 14. According to the group, "skinny-dipping (is) a wholesome tradition as old as mankind and frequently honored in art and movies. (It) celebrates the natural joy of plunging into water without the hindrance of clothing." In honor of the day (and it's a Saturday, so most of us won't have to ditch our clothes at the office), the group encourages everyone to free themselves of clothes and take a dip — "au natural in their backyard pool, a secluded spot on a river or lake, at a sanctioned nude beach or at one of AANR's 200 clubs and resorts throughout the U.S., Canada and internationally." But it's not just a special day. It's the culmination of National Nude Recreation Week. (And that's been going on ... or coming off ... for 43 years). Many AANR-affiliated clubs have activities and events planned throughout the week — such as open houses, dance parties, sports tournaments, chili cook-offs (yikes!), "bare buns fun runs," health screenings and art shows (we're thinking it would be like finger painting except ... nevermind). Of course, if you can muster the guts to do it in public, the group offers these suggestions for a nakation in private.
Cool off: skinny-dip in your backyard pool
Make housekeeping fun: shed those clothes, turn on some music, and get out the mop
Get in touch with nature: garden nude in the privacy of your back yard
Exercise in the buff: hit the treadmill or the yoga mat
Telecommuting in the nude: working from home, in the nude, is increasing in popularity!
Mark your calendars and enjoy.
DATES International Skinny Dip Day is the second Saturday in July!
The day celebration for those who enjoy the natural experience of a clothing-free swim. Unsurprisingly, International Skinny Dip Day also wraps up Nude Recreation Week. 11 July 2026 10 July 2027 08 July 2028 14 July 2029
8 Skinny-Dipping Tips for Any Inappropriately Nude Occasion By Jay Clark Dec 6, 2017
Try not to doggy paddle unless you're trying to be funny or survive. It's much sexier to make casual arm circles while thrashing like a kiddie-pool stalwart underneath the surface. Author of The Edumacation of Jay Baker and Finding Mr. Brightside. In my new book, Finding Mr. Brightside, , the main characters (Juliette and Abram) find themselves having a scandalous skinny-dipping moment in the Atlantic ocean, oops. By no means am I personally endorsing such body-baring pastimes, but if you absolutely must show what your mama still considers to be hers, arm and leg yourself with the below tips first.
1. When the person(s) you’re near water with suggest skinny-dipping as an option, don’t act too excited — i.e., take off your clothes and jump in immediately — as this will make you look like “the slutty one of the group” even though it was someone else’s skank suggestion. It’s best to make fun of their unoriginal idea first, but in a noncommittal way that lets them know you’re not a can’t-get-my-hair-wet blanket. - 2. No spray-tanning away your tan lines beforehand, crazy. This, too, falls under the category of “desperately over-prepared and obviously wants to take clothes off for others.” But if that’s the vibe you’re going for, then by all means, go on with your bronzed self. - 3. Try to avoid prime shark-feeding hours, maybe. The sharks aren’t going to be embarrassed by your lack of underwater modesty. They are, however, more likely to eat one or both of your a-cheeks the closer it gets to dawn. Note: If you’re in freshwater or the neighbor’s pool but think there might be sharks in your midst, you should probably stop taking drugs — or, at the very least, stop being paranoid on them. Just something to consider. - 4. Don’t forget to blast off on your unmentionables (with bug spray). You’re trying to create a fun, mosquito-free moment in the Atlantic or Pacific, not a cautionary tale of West Nile Virus.
- 5. Glance unto others as you would have them sneak peeks unto you. When everyone’s as naked as a body-conscious jaybird, it’s important to be respectful of each other’s obvious problem areas... but not in an obvious way that makes any one particular jaybird feel unworthy of your creepiness. Does that make the opposite of perfect sense? - 6. Try not to doggy paddle unless you’re trying to be funny or survive. It’s much sexier to make casual arm circles while thrashing like a kiddie-pool stalwart underneath the surface. - 7. Prepare towels. It’s okay to sacrifice a little spontaneity for warmth. As Juliette points out in Finding Mr. Brightside, it’s kind of hard to make out when your teeth are chattering. - 8. No farting unless it’s a medical emergency. This should be self-explanatory, yet I suspect isn’t. Even if no one can hear or smell what you’re doing from the neck down, you’ll be killing the mood with your energy, which will immediately shift to that of an opportunistic farter. - Care to share any skinny-dipping tips, tricks, or experiences-gone-wrong in the comments section? Don’t be shy - you certainly weren’t on the day in question!
Without Getting Caught Megan Willett - Jul. 22, 2013
Skinny-dipping was once an activity associated with summer camp and youthful rebellion, but these days, adults are also finding that it's a great way to blow off steam — even on New York City's crowded shores. 💧 We asked Lauren Christianson and her colleagues at The Skinny Dipping Report to share some advice on when, where, and how to bare it all in one of the busiest cities in the world. 💧 Here are their tips, in their own words: Wear your swimsuit into the water, then stealthily take it off once you're neck-deep. Hold onto it (tightly — be careful of powerful waves if you're in the ocean!) or wrap it around your wrist. You can put your suit back on when your swim is finished and walk out of the water like nothing happened. 💧 Make your own spot — set up a blow up or above ground pool. New York City is filled with rooftops, backyards, lofts and warehouses where you can skinny-dip with fewer people to worry about around. Just don't let it tip over or spill out — you may have a lawsuit on your hands. 💧 Go late at night. The darkness can provide some coverage and privacy for your dip — but be careful of the moon! The Skinny Dipping Report includes a lunar calendar so you can plan your skinny dipping session according to how much darkness or light you desire. 💧 Go with your friends or significant other. Skinny-dipping just isn't as exhilarating alone. Skinny-dipping with other people also takes away from any fear of being seen because you're all doing it together. The act will bond your group and create a fun, beautiful memory with those you care about.
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We're aware that even the most spontaneous skinny dipper may need a libation to whip off that final piece of clothing. Make or bring something specific to your skinny dip, the next time you drink it you will be reminded of your adventure. 💧 Don't care! Part of the fun of skinny dipping is the excitement that you could get caught. Suck it up, strip down, and surrender to the spontaneity of the experience. The amazing feeling of freedom you will get far exceeds the risk. Plus, it's New York. The police have bigger fish to fry.
Have a skinny-dipping story to share? You can submit your tale and photos at www.theskinnydippingreport.com for a chance to be featured in The Skinny Dipping Report 2014.
A Nudist Public. Public places like parks and plazas should be clothing optional. There’s a world of benefits that come from this simple freedom. The equality nudity provides us allows everyone to relax and feel secure about who they are. Done right, it provides a safe space for all to enjoy. 💧 What’s surprising is that many cities do allow, or don’t expressly prohibit, casual public nudity. Check you local laws and ordinances to be sure and get others involved. 💧 The best way to go about promoting public nudity is through groups. Time and again, when someone finds out their city doesn’t outright ban public nudity they almost immediately do something to get it banned. For nudity to be accepted, it’s got to be done in groups. Society has to change society. 💧 Here are some examples of group events that help make cities more nude friendly for us all.
The American Association for Nude Recreation has officially designated the second Saturday in July as International Skinny Dip Day. 💧 Skinny-dipping, a tradition as old as mankind and frequently shown in art and movies, celebrates the joy of plunging into water without the hindrance of clothing. To celebrate this rite of summer, the association declared July 14 as the day when everyone can free themselves of clothes and inhibitions by taking a dip au natural in their backyard pool, a secluded spot on a river or lake, at a sanctioned nude beach or at one of the association's 200 clubs and resorts throughout the U.S., Canada and internationally. 💧 International Skinny Dip Day serves as the culminating event during National Nude Recreation Week, an annual celebration for individuals and families to visit clothing-optional clubs for a “Nakation.” Events throughout the week at the association's locations include open houses, dance parties, sports tournaments, chili cook-offs, “bare buns” fun runs, health screenings and art shows. 💧 To get involved, the association recommends: • Skinny dipping in your backyard pool • Shed those clothes in your house, turn on some music and get out the mop • Get in touch with nature by gardening nude in the privacy of your back yard • Exercise in the buff — hit the home treadmill or yoga mat • Telecommuting in the nude — working from home in the nude is increasing in popularity
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American engineer, futurist, and inventorwho revolutionized electricity generation, transmission, and use. His work laid the foundation for modern electrical engineering and power generation.
Tesla's most notable inventions include the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system and the Tesla coil, which is still used in radio technology. He also developed the Hydroelectric Power Plant at Niagara Falls and remote control.
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Born and raised in the Austrian Empire, Tesla first studied engineering and physics in the 1870s without receiving a degree. He then gained practical experience in the early 1880s working in telephony and at Continental Edison in the new electric power industry. In 1884 he immigrated to the United States, where he became a naturalized citizen. He worked for a short time at the Edison Machine Works in New York City before he struck out on his own. With the help of partners to finance and market his ideas, Tesla set up laboratories and companies in New York to develop a range of electrical and mechanical devices. His AC induction motor and related polyphase AC patents, licensed by Westinghouse Electric in 1888, earned him a considerable amount of money and became the cornerstone of the polyphase system which that company eventually markeed.
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Attempting to develop inventions he could patent and market, Tesla conducted a range of experiments with mechanical oscillators/generators, electrical discharge tubes, and early X-ray imaging. He also built a wirelessly controlled boat, one of the first ever exhibited. Tesla became well known as an inventor and demonstrated his achievements to celebrities and wealthy patrons at his lab, and was noted for his showmanship at public lectures. Throughout the 1890s, Tesla pursued his ideas for wireless lighting and worldwide wireless electric power distribution in his high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments in New York and Colorado Springs. In 1893, he made pronouncements on the possibility of wireless communication with his devices. Tesla tried to put these ideas to practical use in his unfinished Wardenclyffe Tower project, an intercontinental wireless communication and power transmitter, but ran out of funding before he could complete it.
After Wardenclyffe, Tesla experimented with a series of inventions in the 1910s and 1920s with varying degrees of success. Having spent most of his money, Tesla lived in a series of New York hotels, leaving behind unpaid bills. He died in New York City in January 1943. Tesla's work fell into relative obscurity following his death, until 1960, when the General Conference on Weights and Measures named the International System of Units (SI) measurement of magnetic flux density the tesla in his honor. There has been a resurgence in popular interest in Tesla since the 1990s.
Nikola Tesla in his laboratory in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in December 1899. Tesla posed with his “magnifying transmitter,” which was capable of producing millions of volts of electricity. The discharge shown is 6.7 meters (22 feet) in length.
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Nikola Tesla (born July 9/10, 1856, Smiljan, Austrian Empire [now in Croatia]—died January 7, 1943, New York, New York, U.S.) was a Serbian American inventor and engineer who discovered and patented the rotating magnetic field, the basis of most alternating-current machinery. He also developed the three-phase system of electric power transmission. He immigrated to the United States in 1884 and sold the patent rights to his system of alternating-current dynamos, transformers, and motors to George Westinghouse. In 1891 he invented the Tesla coil, an induction coil widely used in radio technology.
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Tesla was from a family of Serbian origin. His father was an Orthodox priest; his mother was unschooled but highly intelligent. As he matured, he displayed remarkable imagination and creativity as well as a poetic
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Training for an engineering career, he attended the Technical University at Graz, Austria, and the University of Prague. At Graz he first saw the Gramme dynamo, which operated as a generator and, when reversed, became an electric motor, and he conceived a way to use alternating current to advantage. Later, at Budapest, he visualized the principle of the rotating magnetic field and developed plans for an induction motor that would become his first step toward the successful utilization of alternating current. In 1882 Tesla went to work in Paris for the Continental Edison Company, and, while on assignment to Strassburg in 1883, he constructed, after work hours, his first induction motor. Tesla sailed for America in 1884, arriving in New York with four cents in his pocket, a few of his own poems, and calculations for a flying machine. He first found employment with Thomas Edison, but the two inventors were far apart in background and methods, and their separation was inevitable.
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In May 1888 George Westinghouse, head of the Westinghouse Electric Company in Pittsburgh, bought the patent rights to Tesla’s
polyphase system of alternating-current dynamos, transformers, and motors. The transaction precipitated a titanic power struggle between Edison’s direct-current systems and the Tesla-Westinghouse alternating-current approach, which eventually won out.
Tesla soon established his own laboratory, where his inventive mind could be given free rein. He experimented with shadowgraphs similar to those that later were to be used by Wilhelm Röntgen when he discovered X-rays in 1895. Tesla’s countless experiments included work on a carbon button lamp, on the power of electrical resonance, and on various types of lighting.
In order to allay fears of alternating currents, Tesla gave exhibitions in his laboratory in which he lit lamps by allowing electricity to flow through his body. He was often invited to lecture at home and abroad. The Tesla coil, which he invented in 1891, is widely used today in radio and television sets and other electronic equipment. That year also marked the date of Tesla’s U.S. citizenship.
With the World’s Columbian Exposition looming in Chicago, Westinghouse asked Tesla to help supply
power; they’d have a huge platform for demonstrating the merits of AC.
Tesla helped the fair illuminate more light bulbs than could be found in
the entire city of Chicago, and wowed audiences with a variety of
wonders, including an electric light that required no wires. Later Tesla
also helped Westinghouse win a contract to generate electrical power
at Niagara Falls, helping to build the first large-scale AC power plant in the world.
This success was a factor in their winning the contract to install the first power machinery at Niagara Falls, which bore Tesla’s name and patent numbers. The project carried power to Buffalo by 1896.
In Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he stayed from May 1899 until early 1900, Tesla made what he regarded as his most important discovery—terrestrial stationary waves. By this discovery he proved that Earth could be used as a conductor and made to resonate at a certain electrical frequency. He also lit 200 lamps without wires from a distance of 40 km (25 miles) and created man-made lightning, producing flashes measuring 41 metres (135 feet). At one time he was certain he had received signals from another planet in his Colorado laboratory, a claim that was met with derision in some scientific journals.
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Returning to New York in 1900, Tesla began construction on Long Island of a wireless world broadcasting tower, with $150,000 capital from the American financier J. Pierpont Morgan. Tesla claimed he secured the loan by assigning 51 percent of his patent rights of telephony and telegraphy
to Morgan. He expected to provide worldwide communication and to furnish facilities for sending pictures, messages, weather warnings, and stock reports. The project was abandoned because of a financial panic, labour troubles, and Morgan’s withdrawal of support. It was Tesla’s greatest defeat.
Tesla’s work then shifted to turbines and other projects. Because of a lack of funds, his ideas remained in
his notebooks, which are still examined by enthusiasts for unexploited clues. In 1915 he was severely disappointed when a report that he and
Edison were to share the Nobel Prize proved erroneous.
Tesla was the recipient of the Edison Medal in 1917, the highest honor that the American Institute of Electrical Engineers could bestow.
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