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Dance Review: Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, World Premiere of Awaken
I don’t know where I have been the past 25 years, but I'm beyond grateful that I attended the Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre company's 25th anniversary celebration and performance of the World Premiere of Awaken at “New York Live Arts.” This 2-½ hour tour de force left...
A Preview of a Special Meal
To honor land artist Jim Denevan, a very special dinner open to the public celebrating the agricultural program, Outstanding in the Field, will take place in a “roving restaurant” in or very near the area where the meal's ingredients were harvested in locations that...
Travel News & Advice – May 15, 2025
Newark Airport. The big news this month is all about Newark Liberty International Airport, which has been deemed unsafe for flights because of the lack of air traffic controllers. This has caused numerous delays, and United Airlines has cut 35 daily flights from...
Dine as the Locals Do in North Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has the beautiful beaches, splendid sunrises, and dawn-catch seafood with one delightful difference: the Spring Break crowd doesn’t party here. This is just how the locals and discerning visitors like it. Think fine wines, not beer...
Restaurant Review: Mama Mia 44SW in NYC
Mama Mia 44SW has been a go-to Italian restaurant for me in Manhattan's theater district for decades. I often recommend it to friends because not only does the restaurant allow larger parties than many NYC establishments, but the prices are more reasonable than many...
Visions of Versions of Shakshuka
This past weekend, while paying a much-anticipated visit to a cousin whose daughter happens to have the exact same birthday as me (minus 40 years), we got to talking about the issue closest to our hearts - food, of course. She then happily shared her recipe for a...
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Destinations
Viking Excursion in Venice: Photo Essay on Venice Waterfront and the Islands of Murano & Burano
I have been around the world and visited over 132 countries and six continents, thanks in large part to my military service. Countries I visited include several times to Italy, especially Rome, Naples, and Sicily. But never once had I been to Venice. So I was elated...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale: A Sophisticated Seaside Escape
In the sea of hospitality options lining the Fort Lauderdale strip, Pelican Grand Beach Resort—part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio—stands out as a boutique oceanfront hotel blending classic Florida charm with a touch of coastal sophistication....
Food, Wine, Spirits
A Preview of a Special Meal
To honor land artist Jim Denevan, a very special dinner open to the public celebrating the agricultural program, Outstanding in the Field, will take place in a “roving restaurant” in or very near the area where the meal's ingredients were harvested in locations that...
Cruise & Sail
Captain Sandy’s Checklist to Prep Your Boat for Spring
If you own a boat, it's time to prep it for spring. Captain Sandra Yawn, star of Bravo’s "Below Deck Mediterranean," offers her checklist below to make sure you're all ready for the warmer weather. Captain Sandy is a world-renowned mega-yacht captain with more than 30...
Museums, Entertainment
Summer Broadway Preview: What Shows Should You See?
While I haven't seen every show currently on Broadway, I've seen most of them. In this article, I'll give you my honest opinion about the ones I've seen, but I'll only include the news shows. I won't discuss long-running shows like Hamilton or The Lion King. Here's my...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News & Advice – May 31, 2025
Bruges, Belgium news: Tourists are stealing up to 70 cobblestones from Bruges' old town every month, so the mayor is asking people to stop and be more respectful. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site. I don't know about you, but I'm sick of reading about bad tourist...