FLEAMARKET

Every Sunday, the I.S. 44 schoolyard at Columbus Avenue at 77^th Street on the Upper Westside of Manhattan is transformed into a green fleamarket. The outdoor and indoor market offers a wide range of merchandise including antiques and collectibles, jewelry, apparel, ethnic handicrafts and clothing, new and antique home furnishings, blankets, socks, movie, television and theatre memorabilia, CDs, books, children's clothing and more at great prices. There is also a farmers market where fresh, organic produce, apple cider, plants, freshly cut flowers, pretzels and baked goods are available. A reflection of New York City itself, the flea market is quite eclectic and vendors come from all over the city with various goods. The indoor market offers used and out-of-print books, designer jewelry and accessories, eyeglasses, greeting cards, Japanese traditional costumes, silverware, rare coins, watches, and much more. Admission is free and it opens at 10:00 AM. I often spend a lazy Sunday afternoon at this market browsing at the merchandise or taking photos of such items as the framed mirrors and artwork pictured above.