George and Ira Gershwin, alongside DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, altered the course of musical history in 1935 with their landmark work “Porgy and Bess.”  Their respective ears for authentic dialect, alongside astonishing tonality augmented by soaring lyrics, should have been bronzed. Yet this musical piece has always been an anomaly:  Is it opera, folk opera, [...]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, New Yorkers are no doubt scouting the perfect way to show their better half how adored they really are.  Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, a dozen roses, dinner for two…what’s that, you say?  Been there, done that, and looking for something a bit more original to impress the pants [...]

On Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, The Heart & Soul Foundation held their 23rd Annual Heart & Soul Fund Gala Auction at Christie’s Auction House. The Heart & Soul Foundation, established in 1988, supports community based programs through the investment of time, money, and compassion.  The organization presently funds two meal programs which serve 26,000 meals annually at [...]

One of my few complaints about living in the Big Apple is the oh-so-frigid winters!  In order to ward off the February chill (as well as get in a great workout!), one of my favorite things to do is hot yoga. Yoga to the People is unique in that there is no membership required, and that [...]

Glamour can be said to illuminate but GlamourGals Foundation will be hosting Illuminate 2012 to light up much more than a room.  Illuminate 2012 is being held on February 2nd, 2012, and is a fundraiser to support the inspiring work of this foundation. GlamourGals Foundation is a non-profit whose mission is to inspire and organize teens to provide ongoing [...]

Our very own writer, Ms. Jenny Rubin, is the star and one of the writers of the video, Shit Native New Yorkers Say.  The hysterical video is also written and directed by New York comedians Carolyn Castiglia and Anthony Devito. For the record, we agree, guys.  The yoga studios really are out of control.   [...]