Poor Scandinavia. It is quite often the neglected child of Europe. Yet with low crime, free health care, social equality, extended maternity/paternity leave and other perks, it consistently ranks the highest on the world Happiness Index. Perhaps it is Scandinavia’s neutrality that causes oversight. Other countries do not seek fights with it, nor does it instigate feuds with other parts of the world. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Lincoln Center’s Smash Hit “Oslo”
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A Manhattanite Abroad: A Turks and Caicos Photo Travel Blog
In April, I was lucky enough to be able to travel to Providenciales, an island in the Turks and Caicos chain of the north Caribbean. I loved the challenge of capturing the beauty of the island through my lens. Normally, I am walking the streets attempting to bring the life and scenes of New York City. I don’t often travel, I lack the funds. I was so excited to experience “Provo” and was grateful to go abroad and get some great shots. This is the first of a two part series… [Read more…] about A Manhattanite Abroad: A Turks and Caicos Photo Travel Blog
Tony Winner Victoria Clark Directs Mother & Son Show for New York Musical Festival
The New York Musical Festival is once again in full swing and one of the most talked about shows this year is Newton’s Cradle, the story about a young man, Evan Newton, who brings his family to their secluded Alaskan cabin to propose. The show’s predominant theme focuses on autism. [Read more…] about Tony Winner Victoria Clark Directs Mother & Son Show for New York Musical Festival
Concert Review: The New York Pops with Matthew Morrison & Megan Hilty
Glee versus Smash was a playful, reoccurring theme at Forrest Hills Stadium recently when the New York Pops Orchestra presented an entertaining night of song with two stars of the hit television shows.
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New York City Summer Beauty- A Photo Blog
One of the most underrated aspects of New York City is it’s natural beauty. Lately, on my walks I have been looking for what makes New York so naturally beautiful, especially during summer. From street sunflower plantings to Central Park to a perfectly placed sunset on Manhattan Henge, it’s easy to see why New York City is a colorful, vivid playground in the summertime. [Read more…] about New York City Summer Beauty- A Photo Blog
Theater Review: Little Shop of Horrors
The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland isn’t the only place where world domination is currently being attempted. It’s also happening at the beautifully restored Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and the perpetrator is a blood-thirsty plant named “Audrey II”. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Little Shop of Horrors
New Comedy, The Power of Punctuation, Premieres Off-Broadway
How well commas pair with friendship and sex is anyone’s guess, but the mystery will soon be debunked with the Off-Broadway premiere of Natalie Margolin’s The Power of Punctuation. [Read more…] about New Comedy, The Power of Punctuation, Premieres Off-Broadway
Get to Know Booming Home Furnishing Brand Roger + Chris
With the summer in full swing, many Manhattanites and creative people beyond are looking to upgrade their space to make it look fresh and new when guests show up to their house. Whether it is a place to crash for a couple of days, a great party celebrating someone’s birthday or your brand new renovated dining room to enjoy with your family, the home furnishing business is really in full swing. One business that is on the up and up and making quite the name for themselves in a very short time, is Roger + Chris, who are based right outside Manhattan in Sharon Springs, New York. [Read more…] about Get to Know Booming Home Furnishing Brand Roger + Chris
Why you should Visit Manhattan During the Month of July
Not only is New York City a place for tourism but it’s a place of excitement, culture and many events. If you’re looking to do something unique this summer, then come to New York for a day or weekend trip the month of July. Below are some of the excursions going on in the heart of the city that you’re not going to want to miss! [Read more…] about Why you should Visit Manhattan During the Month of July
Giving Voice to the Almighty: An Interview with David Javerbaum
David Javerbaum might be a self-proclaimed “lazy person”, but it’s fairly erroneous to pin that label on a multiple Emmy award winner whose writing credits include The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, several books, and lyrics to the opening number of two Tony Awards shows. This, in addition to a stint as producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden. [Read more…] about Giving Voice to the Almighty: An Interview with David Javerbaum