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SoMediaNY: New Social Media Meet-up in Southern Westchester

January 7, 2011 by 2 Comments
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Living in Westchester, NY, I am keenly aware that there are many other bloggers around me who share my love for social media.  But they aren't as easy to come across as they are in Brooklyn and other parts of NYC.  Westchester is sprawling and it's not always easy to pick them out of a crowd.  That's why I recently started a meet-up for like-minded people in Southern Westchester (or further out if people want to travel to Larchmont for our meetings) who want to get together and talk about everything social media.  We meet at Auray Gourmet, a  French … [Read more...]

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Guest Post: The Help Group and Music for Autism Premiere

January 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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The Help Group and Music for Autism are proud to present a special, interactive concert on January 30, 2011 at 1:00pm at The Help Group in Sherman Oaks. The performance featuring violinist Seami Park and Sarah Thornblade, associate principal second violin, both from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, will be the opening event at The Help Group’s Autism Center. The unique interactive event for all individuals with autism and their families will feature “concert time” when audience members are free to respond to music as active audience members; … [Read more...]

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Circus INcognitus at the New Victory Theater

January 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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When it comes to thrilling audiences with circus stunts, pedigreed circus star, Jamie Adkins, doesn’t need anything high-tech or highfalutin to make jaws drop.  In fact, with his self-professed love of “simple circus”, Jamie needs only some slack wire, a couple tall ladders, and an old suit case filled with who knows what to create a demonstration of physical comedy. In his latest production, Circus INcognitus, which will run at The New Victory Theater from February 11 through February 27, Jamie stars as a man with something to say, but he … [Read more...]

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Mom or Dad Getaway: 13th Annual Beaver Creek Master Chef Classic with Bon Appétit

January 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Looking for a getaway without the kids?  Want to explore your culinary side? Bon Appétit and Beaver Creek Resort will join forces Jan. 27 – 29, 2011 for the much-anticipated 13th Annual Beaver Creek Master Chef Classic. Highlights of the three-day epicurean affair include an awe-inspiring Master Chef Challenge at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek Village, intimate cooking classes, an après-ski cocktail seminar and a Grand Tasting at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. With world-class skiing and epicurean festivities in such … [Read more...]

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Television: Previewing OWN

January 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
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I don't know about you, but I have been curious about the launch of Oprah's new network, OWN, since the announcement a few years ago and have been following it's history and birth quite closely.  Having worked at two other networks for women, Lifetime Television and Oxygen Media, I was really curious to see how her vision would play out and what types of programming would be offered.  In my mind, The Oprah Winfrey Show has been an important part of my life, particularly since I had kids. Her show has inspired and educated me, and not only now, but when … [Read more...]

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Theater Review: Brief Encounter at Studio 54 a Magical Theatrical Experience

January 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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I feel so blessed to have seen one of the last performances of Brief Encounter at Studio 54 before it leaves the NY stage forever (you have two more weeks to try to get tickets, it has been extended until January 17th, and I strongly suggest you run....don't walk...to do so).  I do have a soft spot for Noel Coward and have enjoyed several of his memorable works live on stage including Private Lives with Alan Rickman on Broadway which I saw several times and Present Laughter which I saw when I was living in London many years ago.   Still, I had no idea … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Posts of 2010 from NYC Moms

January 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Since 2010 was my first year of blogging, it feels appropriate to reflect on the part of the year when I was blogging for NYC Moms. As The Culture Mom, I tend to write about cultural events and places I take the kids, whether it be local or via traveling. But what I really love to do is blog about personal matters. When I wrote for New York City Moms, part of Silicon Valley Moms which went under this summer and recently re-emerged as part of Technorati which I will soon be a part of, I did just that. I wrote from the heart. Here are a few of those … [Read more...]

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Review: The Magic of Mummenschanz Hits the NYC Stage Again

December 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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The only thing better than experiencing the show Mummenschanz at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in NYC this week was the expression on my son's face throughout the entire performance.  He was riveted and did not stop smiling from the show's start to finish. The show was unlike anything even I, myself, had ever seen before and I shared his enthusiasm, which was one reason I glanced at him constantly throughout the show.  The look on his face exemplified everything I feel about culture and bringing it into my children's life.  Not only do I … [Read more...]

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Wordless Wednesday: New York City in all its Holiday Glory

December 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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I spent the most glorious day in the city with my son, frolicking in the snow and showing him all the best Christmas sites - Rockefeller Center, Washington Square Park, the Train Show at Grand Central, the store windows at Macy's & Lord & Taylor, Herald Square, the light show at the Saks 5th Avenue, the tree at Lincoln Center.  There is nothing quite like the city during this time of year.  It's magical.  Take a look. … [Read more...]

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My Best of 2010 List

December 28, 2010 by 5 Comments
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First of all, I must preface my list by saying that though I am a culture vulture, I do not get to see or do half of what I'd like to.  Reason: kids.  I have no complaints as I'm in a new chapter of life, but my pre-baby life was indeed more culturally satisfying.  Still, thankfully, I have a great husband who allows me to fulfill a side of me that needs to be culturally enriched.  And given the fact that we live right outside NYC and pay premium prices to do so, I see and do as much as I can. So, on that note, here is a short top 10 of my richest … [Read more...]

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