well, at least I now understand why I was not able to buy a ticket to this concert- despite logging on to Ticketmaster on the "first" morning of the sale: there was a pre-sale... I will check back here later for the 'accouncement', hoping there might be another concert- and a chance to be ...

again too late..

but Partisan found the place I would recommend: The Milford, on West 76th.
a really good hotel to know about- near terrific food markets and only 2-3 blocks away from The Beacon.

I am sorry I am too late to help..

the M60 bus goes directly to Columbia University (only $2).
and a taxi from Columbia to the Beacon is no more than $5-$7.

wish I'd found this site sooner..

hope all you long-distance travellers make it safely--