Opera is perhaps one of the most sophisticated performance mediums you will find. The language, the singing, the consummate skill of the performers — all of these things add up to make a marvelous masterpiece for the ears and eyes alike. There are many opera houses the world over who pay homage to this great…
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A night at the theater does wonders for the mind and soul! Theater is an art form that enables us to connect with the actors in a way we simply cannot in a movie. It’s a very intimate mode of storytelling, and you can never have too much of it. So it’s lucky for you…
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Ah, fabulous food. There’s really nothing quite like it. Even besides the whole “we need it to live” thing, there’s something magical about the way fantastic food can bond us together. Something in that shared experience that just makes us want to celebrate life in all its glory. The downside, of course, is that we…
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Never count her down, never count her out — Madonna, the legend herself, is back on the road performing her most recent tour. Based on her most recent album, Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour promises to be one of the most spectacular on record, and you have the chance to catch it live at the Garden…
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In the mood for something majestic to counter (or, perhaps, celebrate) the back-to-school blues? Well perk up — majestic is one thing New York has in spades! And perhaps one of the most elaborate, majestic, and awe-inspiring things New York has to offer is (of course) Dwayne Johnson. Err, wait, no. I mean the Rock…
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Want a walk in the park without it being your typical… well, your typical walk in the park? Want to absorb nature and be in direct contact with actual sunlight, while still being able to give your mind its own something to absorb? Then good news! You may want to check out the Art Cart…
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Are your little ones giving you a headache during the last few days of summer, running around and enjoying their precious moments of freedom? If so, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan may be the ideal place for you to take them. The Museum (CMOM) can be found in The Tisch Building, at 212 West 83rd…
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In 1991, preparations for a Federal Office Building were interrupted by the discovery of something much more important: an African burial ground. And, on February 27th, 2006, it was proclaimed a national monument. Located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, close to Foley Square and just north of City Hall, the monument is, today, watched…
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Admit it. You have always wanted to go into Manhattan and just let loose on a shoe-buying spree, throwing your cares to the wind and enjoying the wonderful world of shoes. Well, we don’t condone losing all your fiscal marbles, as it were, but if you do want to go on a more moderate sort…
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We’re well into summer, and you know what that means — barbecue! There’s probably something to be said for the great outdoors, and how they can make even an average burger taste good. But if you’ve been doing your fair share of barbecuing so far this summer — or even if you just want a…
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