Heading off to New York to see a Broadway show is a great vacation idea.  I know that I’ve made that trip a time or two, but am still always behind in seeing the latest crop of Broadway shows.
But what do you do if you want to combine a love of theater with a really, really special vacation?  Broadway Across America has a very special package for very special theater fans.
How about a Columbus Day Broadway weekend, taking in the limited engagement, A Steady Rain and the revival of Bye Bye Birdie?
A Steady Rain is about two Chicago cops …read more

What goes up, must come down. . . although with rooftop view, and a yummy brunch, you may want to stay atop New York City for the entire day.  In a city where you can spend most of your days looking up at all the skyscrapers, it will be a pleasant change of pace to enjoy a delicious meal and a location that allows you to look down.
This summer, visitors and residents can retreat to the rooftops to not only take in spectacular views of our City from many different vantage points, but also enjoy some excellent food and drink,” …read more

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City is one of the most influential modern art museums in the world.  It is on the must see list for most visitors to Manhattan, even if though they may net be huge art fans.  It’s one of the noted architectural locations in the city, has been used as a backdrop in numerous movies, and is one of the quintessential NYC locations.
The prestigious art collection started off very, very small — with a small gift of eight prints and one drawing.  Since then, it has burgeoned to a collection of …read more

This beguiling comedy follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. At the helm of this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity, all in the name of love, is Tony Award winning Director Daniel SullivanIf you like your classics in a classic environment, you’ll want to be in Central Park this summer for New York’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Twelfth Night, a romantic comedy full of adventure, misadventure, mistaken identity with a little cross-dressing thrown in for good measure, runs at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park from June …read more

This month the Empire State Building celebrates its 78th birthday.  With its 103 floors, and its antenna on top, the 1,454 foot tall skyscraper is one of many iconic buildings in the New York City skyline.
The building is located at Fifth Avenue at 34th, and is a popular spot for tremendous views of the city.  It’s been featured in numerous movies, including the classic An Affair to Remember and the more recent Sleepless in Seattle.
Beneath its art deco facade, the building houses floors and floors of offices, a 3-story lobby, shops, restaurants, a variety of services, and one of …read more

Located in Midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center is a fun mix of indoor and outdoor facilities.
It is the home to Radio City Music Hall, and the famous Rockettes, the GE Building, NBC Studios and the Today show, and over 100 shops and 40 restaurants.  During the holiday season, the outdoor plaza is beautiful decorated, and is known for its annual tree lighting ceremony.  An ice rink operates all winter long, and is popular with tourists and residents.  In the warmer months, you’ll often find an outdoor farmers market, art displays, and other outdoor events in the plaza.
Tours are offered of …read more

New York City is one of my favorite cities in the world.  It’s big, it’s full of people and excitement, and it can be overwhelming.  Breaking the city down into manageable bites, a neighborhood at a time, can make this otherwise HUGE city seem like what it truly is – a bunch of very cool small neighborhoods.
Most of all, NYC is a walking city.  It’s reasonably flat, and by walking through the various neighborhoods you can get a feel for the vitality of the people and the excitement on the street.  You can cover a lot of territory on foot.
If …read more

I know I’m not supposed to use the M-word, but how can I not after having seen this beautiful tree at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan!
Merry Christmas Everyone! And To All A Good Night!

Well, as most of you are all back from your vacations, nice and rested–we’re all raggedy and need to get out of Dodge, before we commit a crime.
So off we go to enchanting, Long Beach Island–a barrier island off the coast of Jersey. And if you haven’t been…don’t make fun. (Exit 63, if you must know.)
I’m hoping I’ll have internet access so that I can check in at some point; but if that doesn’t happen, I’ll see you in a week.
And of course, this Monday, I’ll be thinking about that other island, my Manhattan…as I have done for …read more

What if you woke up one day, looked in the mirror and couldn’t recognize your so-called self anymore?
What if you learned the knowledge about who you are and what you are about have absolutely nothing to do with your reflection?…that the life role you took on for yourself was just that — a role. Was it all an invention?
When I was in high school and then college, I thought I knew the professional life I was meant to lead: Marketing executive. So, that was the path on which I meandered for some twenty some-odd years.
I started out as the excited …read more