Dame Angela Lansbury is back on the boards! The star of stage, screen, and film will return this Monday night, June 19th @ 7PM for a one night only reading of the British drama, The Chalk Garden at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th street between Park and Lexington). The performance will be followed by a dinner with the cast at the historic Union Club. [Read more…] about Dame Angela Lansbury Headlines One Night Benefit Reading of “The Chalk Garden”
Haute Horology in Manhattan: A Watch-Lover’s Paradise
There is no place like New York when it comes to shopping. From Macy’s to Bergdorf’s to Saks Fifth Avenue, the Big Apple is nothing short of a fashionista’s fairground. Perhaps not so well-known, however, is that it’s also home to what is arguably the biggest and best luxury watch market in the whole of North America. Forget travelling to Europe: indulge your horological passion right here in Manhattan. [Read more…] about Haute Horology in Manhattan: A Watch-Lover’s Paradise
New York Mets Star Noah Syndergaard Unveils Special Cholula Hot Sauce
Cholula Hot Sauce has been around for a while, separating themselves from other hot sauce brands with their recognizable wooden cap. Not only is the packaging very distinguishable, the savor of every flavor includes a surprise with each bite, which I love! Cholula enthusiasts are not only impressed by the taste, they also appreciate how the brand caters to their many devotees. [Read more…] about New York Mets Star Noah Syndergaard Unveils Special Cholula Hot Sauce
Theater Review: Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale
Wild West stories are a dime a dozen, but I can guarantee that you’ve never seen anything fresher or more completely original as Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale. Childs, who provided the book, music, and lyrics, has turned the traditional tale of Cowboys and Native Americans completely on its head. Our leading player in the Playwrights Horizons production is not a Gary Cooper, Clint Eastwood, or John Wayne type. Instead, it is a beautiful and buxom African-American named Bella (Ashley D. Kelley). Her real last name is “Patterson” but after a tangle with Bonny Jonny Rakehill (Kevin Massey) she boards a train, changes her surname to “Johnson”, and attempts to escape her past. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale
Between the Shades Premieres at Soho Int. Film Festival Saturday!
Six letters make up the rainbow that is our community- LGBTQI, and as time has gone by each of those letters has shifted and shaped in so many different ways from its inception many years ago. Jill Salvino’s documentary, Between the Shades, puts faces to those letters in an effort to figure out how our community got to where we are today in 2017. The documentary will be one of the highlights at the Soho International Film Festival, premiering this coming Saturday at the Village East Main Theatre. [Read more…] about Between the Shades Premieres at Soho Int. Film Festival Saturday!
Trisha Yearwood Teams Up with Williams Sonoma For New Food Line!
It’s a pretty sweet day when one of my favorite music artists and specialty food & cookware stores combine for something tasty and amazing. That is exactly what happened yesterday when country music superstar Trisha Yearwood stopped by Williams Sonoma location inside Columbus Circle to debut her new line of food products that are available in stores now! [Read more…] about Trisha Yearwood Teams Up with Williams Sonoma For New Food Line!
Bushwick’s Unit-J Collective: From Underdogs to Indie Champs
This year’s Northside Festival was as propulsive and eclectic as viewers have come to expect from the Brooklyn-based arts and music festival. Featuring innovative performances from current indie head-liners such as Dirty Projectors, Pharmakon, and Juliana Warwick, as well as housing a plethora of newcomers, all while strategically placing its events in convenient locations throughout Williamsburg and Bushwick, Northside Festival once again showed how to efficiently hold a five-day cultural convention in what is considered one of the most creative urban out spots in the world. [Read more…] about Bushwick’s Unit-J Collective: From Underdogs to Indie Champs
Fantastic Deals for Father’s Day… In and Out of Manhattan!
Father’s Day is only a couple of days away, happening this coming Sunday! This is the one day a year to really celebrate the father in your life in the best way possible and tell him how much he means to you. This love can be shown in many different ways, but no matter what, food and some type of gift (maybe a hammock?) is a must to be on the list for Father’s Day itself! We here at Manhattan Digest have found some pretty sweet ideas for how to celebrate in style for that special guy! [Read more…] about Fantastic Deals for Father’s Day… In and Out of Manhattan!
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Boasts Two New Ships & Brooke Shields!
I am not one for doing “touristy” stuff. I almost take pride in the fact I’ve never been to the Empire State Building. I certainly would never ever set foot on one of those Hop On Hop Off bus tours. Yet, lo and behold, I found myself at a christening ceremony for two new sightseeing ships, part of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises – Circle Line Bronx and Circle Line Staten Island. [Read more…] about Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Boasts Two New Ships & Brooke Shields!
Big Apple BBQ a Big & Tasty Success in Madison Square Park
The Big Apple BBQ came strolling in and around Madison Square Park this past weekend, where thousands of barbecue fans stormed the area to experience the best this city and country has to offer. From meats to sauces to ice cream and everything in between, this event brought all kinds of people together in unison for a very tasty and messy day! [Read more…] about Big Apple BBQ a Big & Tasty Success in Madison Square Park