Yesterday morning I was walking home from brunch when I passed a group of people sitting outside of what used to be the Barnes and Noble across from Lincoln Center. I should start by saying that I was a HUGE fan of that particular B & N and I was very sad to see it [...]

Sadly, the great cookie shop in Hell’s Kitchen, Ruby et Violette, has closed its doors. This forced me to get out and find another local spot for great sweet treats. I had heard about Levain Bakery from a few friends but I had never stopped in until recently. It is a tiny whole in the [...]

Yesterday I attended the New York Philharmonic‘s Open Rehearsal at the Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. I am not a big fan of classical music. I want to preface this post with the fact that I know next to nothing about composers and classical music history. That being said, listening to classical music can [...]

Last night I went to a screening of Keep Moving: Michael Jackson’s Video Art at Lincoln Center Film Society. I should tell you up front that although I appreciate Michael’s music and videos, and I definitely wore out my cassette tape of Thriller when I was 10, I am not the biggest Michael Jackson fan [...]

This week is independent bookstore week in New York City. In addition to many author readings and activities at bookstores throughout the city, there is also a photo Scavenger Hunt! Photo scavenger hunts are great because you can take the pictures on your own time, and in today’s digital age it is easy to upload [...]

I took my husband to see Video Games Live at the Beacon Theater recently. He had requested tickets for his birthday. I am not a big video game fan (although I have been known to play my pink Gameboy on occasion). This seemed like an interesting event nonetheless and it turned out to be quite [...]