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A Visit to New York City and a Langenscheidt Map Giveaway

July 23, 2010 By 9 Comments
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BlogHer is in less than two weeks and I've been reading all the #BlogHer10 tweets about what to do, what to see, where to eat, where to go in New York City.  Here I'd like to talk about a visit to New York City and a Langenscheidt Map Giveaway. I love, love, love New York City.  I've been living here a while now, so I certainly know what's going on.  Here's my quick hit list of what not to miss on your visit during BlogHer.  (Please note that I made this list with solo travel in mind, thinking that most of you are leaving your kids at … [Read more...]

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Edible Manhattan: 67 Burger – kids will love it

February 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We made another Brooklyn discovery tonight - 67 Burger over on 67 Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene.  The kids were starving and it was bitter cold so we popped into the nearest restaurant to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where the kids had just been to seen the very cool Dan Zanes with Savvy Auntie Amy.  They loved the show and the songs inspired by Africa, especially.  When they brought out a band with children on the instruments, Olivia declared to my sister that one day would be her.  She just started piano lessons and loves … [Read more...]

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Aunt Amy taking kids to see Dan Zanes & Friends next Saturday

January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment

 My sister, Amy, is taking the kids to see Dan Zanes & friends on Saturday, February 6 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.  Here are the details - tickets are only $10 each! where: brooklyn academy of music: a very special event! 30 lafayette ave brooklyn, ny when: 2pm & 5pm box office: (718) 636.4100 x1 link: bam.org details: dzaf returns to the howard gillman opera house to celebrate the great music and culture of brooklyn with lots of special guests!tickets on sale now for both … [Read more...]

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All the World’s a Stage

January 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Last night, I was fortunate to snag a ticket to "As You Like It"at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It was only last spring that I was witness to the Brooklyn Academy of Music's inaugural season of the Bridge Project. Director Sam Mendes put together a phenomenal group of American and British actors in two plays: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and Stoppard's The Cherry Orchard. Both plays were exquisite and featured some of my favorite actors, including Ethan Hawke, Sinead Cusack, Rebecca Hall and Richard Easton.Year two of The Bridge Project is … [Read more...]

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