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Summer Trip Planning Ideas from an Expert

May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When a "staycation" just won’t do, it’s time to book a real getaway. But whether you're traveling solo, with the family or taking a romantic trip for two, money is always an important thing to consider during the trip-planning process. Gas prices might be rising as the weather heats up, but this summer travel season can offer you cool deals while keeping your piggy bank intact.  According to Angela Lyda, senior editor of  Travel-Ticker.com, travel is better than ever, and it's still possible to take amazing family vacations. With our pending … [Read more...]

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Free Arts Programming in Brooklyn: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and more

May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The month of June is filled with kid-friendly events that are perfect for families as the Brooklyn Arts Council presents Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn: Traditional Tales and Their Tellers, a series of FREE public programs featuring folktales, fairy tales, ghost stories, and more from Brooklyn-based storytellers of every culture. The June full moon brings two special moonlight storytelling nights with stories under the stars.  On Wednesday, June 1, folk tales from Guyana will be featured outside St. Stephen’s Church from 6:30-8:30PM … [Read more...]

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Strokes of Brilliance in Tina Fey’s “Bossypants”

May 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
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I enjoyed every word of Tina Fey's new tell-all called "Bossypants."  I actually call it a tell-all in gest.  She doesn't really rat on anyone in show business.  She's kind of gracious and scathing at the same time.  As someone yet to make my own mark in the world, I was really impressed with her story.  How she joined the cast of SNL at a very young age, after having been out in the world on her own for a very short time.  How she has always followed her heart, having had a love for theater and acting in high school and never left it … [Read more...]

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Review: Squinkies Nintendo DS Game

May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When my daughter found out that Squinkies is now available for the Nintendo DS, she was really excited.  For one thing, she was excited to play the game. For another, the game includes four ultra-rare, lovable Squinkies exclusively available only through purchase of the video game.  She was really happy to add more creatures to her growing collection. In the game, players become the Squinkies Princess searching for all of her friends in The Land of the Squinkies. As the player completes various mini-games and solves dynamic puzzles, more Squinkies … [Read more...]

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Review: The People in the Picture at the Roundabout Theater

May 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
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I just saw the Roundabout's current production of The People in the Picture and I still have tears flowing down my cheeks 2 hours after the finale.  It's a powerful musical, full of talented performers and a meaningful story. I have to admit that I feel very disappointed by all the negative reviews I've read about the show and couldn't disagree more.  Yes, it's about the Holocaust, which isn't an easy topic to address in a musical.  But in my mind, it's done with grace and consideration for this difficult topic.  Plus, I'm always impressed when a … [Read more...]

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Travel Tuesday: Curtain Bluff in Antigua to Offer First-Ever Wellness Week

May 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Curtain Bluff Wellness Week

Looking for a weekend getaway with your husband or with the girls?  This June, Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua will host its first-ever Wellness Week. The week will take place June 9th-14th and is comprised of various fitness, spa, and wellness activities. It is ideal for those looking to relax while also starting the summer off on a healthy note. Daily fitness activities include a rainforest hike, Beach Boot Camp, Pilates, muscle toning, Yoga, stretch, aqua aerobics and more. Each participant also gets one complimentary personal training session at … [Read more...]

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Guest Post: Mommy, What Happens When You Die?

May 9, 2011 By Gina Osher" rel="author">Gina Osher 11 Comments
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“Mommy, does Santa Claus die?” “Mommy, if you get stabbed by a light saber will you die?” “Mommy, what happens to your eyes when you die?” My 4-year old son has been lobbing these and other complex questions at me for about 6 months now.  It all began innocently enough, with the introduction of one of my favorite books from childhood: Babar.  Yes, Babar. Perhaps you will remember that Babar’s mother gets shot by a “wicked hunter” on page 3.  Did you remember that? I didn’t.  Well, that one incident opened up a line of … [Read more...]

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Notable Novelists of the 20th Century: A Card Game for Book Lovers

May 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Preparing for a road trip or long plane journey and need some entertainment for you and your family?  If so, you may be interested in Notable Novelists, a strategy based card game that anyone can play (but it's billed for ages 12 and up, not really for young kids).  The game features important literary figures of the 20th century and offers inspiring insight into how and why they became great authors.  The 54 card deck includes Author, Bio and Library cards that players exchange to make a Literary Set.   It's good for tweens and teenagers as it … [Read more...]

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A Mother’s Day Post: They Had Me at “Hello”

May 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
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I’ll never forget the moment my daughter was born.  We had been convinced she was a boy all throughout the pregnancy.  All the old wives’ tales pointed in the direction of a boy: the way my belly was shaped, my sour food cravings and the key test.  A stranger in Manhattan even stopped me in my tracks on the way home from work one day, yelling, “It’s a boy!” We were so convinced it was a girl that we only picked out boy’s names.   It wasn’t until the day before I was induced, while sitting in the doctor’s waiting room, that I … [Read more...]

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Guest post: Gibney Dance RETROSPECTIVE Concert

May 7, 2011 By Stephanie Mas" rel="author">Stephanie Mas Leave a Comment
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Gibney Dance celebrates 20 years of evocative choreography with a retrospective season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater. Retro-ACTIVE will showcase Gina Gibney’s richly textured and intellectually challenging choreography featuring excerpts from Several Truths (2001), Time Remaining (2002), unbounded (2005), Thrown (2004), and View Partially Obstructed (2009). Curated by current company members Natsuki Arai, Andrew Avery, Courtney Drasner, Lily Ockwell and Joshua Palmer, four of these five pieces were adapted to include male dancers. Ailey Citigroup … [Read more...]

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