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A Scottish Celebration in Central Park

March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A Scottish Celebration

            I have to admit that I have a fetish for Scotland.  I first went when I was 23 years-old to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and became hooked.  I've since been back with my kids to this insanely wonderful country and love to celebrate its grandiosity every chance I get. Organized by the New York Road Runners & sponsored by the Scottish Government, the Scotland Run is part of a program of activities celebrating Scotland Week 2012. Scotland Week is organized by the Scottish Government, … [Read more...]

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Review: New York City Photo Safari

October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When I got an email about listing a photography course offered by a company called NYC Photo Safari, I decided I simply had to try it.  Photography skills are something I have mastered, and I also haven't mastered iPhoto which the course promised to teach.  I was instantly intrigued and signed up immediately. NY Photo Safaris are photography classes designed for small groups and people who want to learn how to "capture the life and allure that's distinctly the Big Apple".  It's a walking Safari.   They have a wide range of tours/classes around the … [Read more...]

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Moey’s Music Party in Central Park

June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Moey's Music Party in Central park

The day after Monty Singer’s Thomas the Train 2rd birthday bash, he begged his mother for another party.  Fortunately his mom is award winning Off- Broadway songwriter Melissa Levis – otherwise known as beloved kiddie rocker, Moey.  Inspired by her son’s love of parties, Melissa created a party-themed Mommy & Me music class at the NY Junior League (130 East 80th St.) Every week is a different party in Moey’s Music Party. Children don sombreros for Fiesta Parties, cowboy hats for Wild West Parties, and tiaras and crowns for Prince & … [Read more...]

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A Musical Variety Production at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park

November 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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I have to admit that somehow I've never been to the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. That's about to change. I can no longer resist. City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the holiday launch of The Three Bears Holiday Bash, a marionette production beginning November 16, 2010 at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. The Three Bears Holiday Bash, is a variety show that celebrates the holiday season in song, dance, and puppetry. This production quickly becomes a comedy of errors when Baby Bear invites Santa … [Read more...]

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This Summer’s Free Concerts in NYC

July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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There's nothing like summer in New York City.  It doesn't matter how much money you make.  Every summer free music is offered all over the city and it's at your fingertips, easily accessible all over the city.  NYC attracts the world's best artists to perform for the masses and the offerings are unreal. I've seen some of my favorite artists perform for free in the city - everyone from Freedy Johnson &  Annie Lenox in Central Park to David Byrne at the Bandshell in Brooklyn.  Even U2 gave a free concert one year in Brooklyn at the Empire … [Read more...]

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