• Pulteney Bridge (Photo Credit: Lauren Welch)

    Historical Highlights Of Bath, England

    Friday, May 18, 2012

    Like all European cities, Bath is steeped in history.  Entire books have been written about the great city, so it should come as no surprise that this post will hardly scrape the surface.  However, these are my top five (fun!) takeaways that I learned about Bath’s history during my visit: The Pigs I’m sure you’re [...]

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  • Photo Credit: http://www.misswhoeveryouare.com

    Recap: GlamourGals Foundation Hosts Illuminate 2012

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012

    Alicia Keys says that, “The most important thing to remember is that you can wear all the greatest clothes and all the greatest shoes, but you’ve got to have a good spirit on the inside.  That’s what’s really going to make you look like you’re ready to rock the world.”  GlamourGals Foundation truly embraces that quote [...]

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  • The bar at Kori (Photo Credit: Mijon Zulu)

    Getting My Jjigae On At Kori-Tribeca

    Monday, May 14, 2012

    After hearing about the marvel of Eastern and Western fusion in the New York Times, I decided that some things needed to be tested and tasted personally. So I hopped on the 6 train and texted some friends. I had about half an hour to wait so I ordered a dirty martini, was not disappointed [...]

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  • The 7 Train, i.e. the International Express

    Get Your A** On The 7 Train And Go To Flushing

    Friday, May 11, 2012

    I suppose my use of profan*ty in the title makes me a real New Yorker. And in a way that sort of bothers me, so every now and then I need a break. Sure, it’s great to schlep out to the Hamptons or fly down to Florida for the weekend, but there is no better [...]

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  • Stories the City Tells Itself Still from Wind Tunnel, 2012 (Photo Credit: Neil Goldberg)

    Museum Of The City Of New York

    Wednesday, May 9, 2012

    The City of New York overflows with a spectacle of people, objects, and facades.  It is truly an outdoor museum.   So it should come as no surprise to learn that there is an indoor museum appropriately titled the “Museum of the City of New York” located on “Museum Mile,” upper Fifth Avenue, directly across [...]

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Photo Credit: Kim Olson
Feb
15

Whimsical Wednesdays: Bicycle Buddies

This week’s featured image is titled Bicycle Buddies, and is a photo from Etsy artist Kim Olson:  

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Feb
13

The Furry Faces Of NYC

There are eight million people in New York City…(give or take—I mean it must be more by now.)  There are also some odd million animals in this city as well.  A majority are pets and sadly, a huge number fill up our shelters.  I have always been a huge animal lover, since I was a [...]

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Photo Credit: http://www.lenordik.com
Feb
10

Used York City Is Going North Of The Border!

My first trip out of the country was when I was seven and was to Vancouver, Canada.  We were living in Spokane, Washington at the time, and this journey across international borders seemed so exotic in my young mind.  And it had every right to seem so…from the hot springs to the campgrounds to the [...]

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Photo Credit: http://www.ordway.org
Feb
9

“As” Evidenced By Evidence

On Monday, February 13, 2012, Evidence, A Dance Company will hold its 8th annual gala. The gala will take place in The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center, 311 West 35th Street, New York, NY.  The reception will be at 6:30P.M. and there will be a special performance by Evidence performing its signature piece, ‘Dancing with [...]

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Photo Credit: Raceytay
Feb
8

Whimsical Wednesdays: Empireh

In an effort to recognize some of the amazing works of art, photography, and fashion that stem from the inspiration of New York City, we’ve added a new category on our site: Whimsical Wednesdays.  Every Wednesday, we’ll be featuring a NYC inspired work of art for your enjoyment, along with contact info to the artist. [...]

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Photo Credit: http://www.palmbeachtoday.net/nycball.html
Feb
7

Shall We Dance?

“Shall we dance?  On a bright cloud of music shall we fly?  Shall we dance?  Shall we then say ‘Goodnight and mean goodbye’?”  Those lyrics may come from the Broadway show, The King and I, but on Friday, February 10th, 2012, The Pertoushka Ball hosted by The Russian Children’s Welfare Society will give New Yorkers [...]

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Traveling Outside The 5 Boroughs