Henri Bendel's Green Thumb; Last Chance for the Saks Light Show

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MIDTOWN WEST—Even though it's freezing outside, Henri Bendel is prepping for spring with its new Fifth Avenue windows. They depict more than one healthy green shrub, and they've even managed to sprout a few bags. [Henri Bendel/Instagram]

MIDTOWN EAST—And speaking of windows, this is the last weekend to catch the holiday light show at Saks Fifth Avenue. The department store just tweeted that the show ends on Monday, but until then, it can be seen from 5pm to 10pm every night. [Saks/Twitter]