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Matilda: As Good as It Gets

June 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
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For the last two years, while on our annual pilgrimage to London, my kids and I have stood in line trying to score tickets to Matilda, to no avail.  After seeing the film and reading the book by Roald Dahl a zillion times, they were determined to see the show. It was always consolation that we knew the show would soon be coming to NYC but it was disappointing for them nonetheless. My kids, who are real Broadway kids, have become somewhat jaded about going to the theatre.  They see most shows but when I told them it was time to see Matilda, they … [Read more...]

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Review: Rapture, Blister, Burn – A Feminist, Moving Theatrical Experience

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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When I ventured into the city for a Sunday night performance of RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN at Playwright Horizons after a long, exhausting weekend full of work & personal obligations, domesticity and exhaustion, I had no idea that I was headed exactly where I needed to be.  As soon as the curtain went up, there was a certain vibe that generated on the stage both from the actors, the set and music, and when they started to speak the words off the brilliant script by Gina Gionfriddo, I was mesmorized for the next two hours.  The script deals with issues … [Read more...]

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Simplify Your Life with Fresh Direct and a Giveaway ($50 gift card)

April 24, 2012 by 12 Comments
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One of the best parts of Associate Producing the upcoming NYC show Listen to Your Mother is finding out about companies and brands that I need to know about to simplify my life. As a working mom, I am always seeking a way to ease the demands of everyday life...and save money. So, when Fresh Direct agreed to become a major sponsor for Listen To Your Mother, I listened when the crew began calculating how much they had collectively spent using this delivery service. They are such big fans that the total was more than $20,000. Seriously, my ears and … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to See VENUS IN FUR on Broadway

March 30, 2012 by 27 Comments
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"A play so good it hurts.  90 minutes of good, kinky fun."  - The New York Times Clearly, this giveaway is not for kids.  Yes, a lot of people (particularly publicists) seem to think as The Culture Mom, I'm all about the kids. They refer to me as "mommy blogger" and send me information about everything kid-related.  Little do they realize that I am SO much more than that.  I love a good night out with my husband or my girl-friends, sinking my teeth into a show about and only for adults. And VENUS IN FUR by David Ives is just that.  Now, I … [Read more...]

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NYC with Kids: Halloween Hoorah at the NYC Botanical Gardens

October 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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We love the NYC Botanical Gardens in the Bronx at all times of year.  My kids adore the train show during the winter; I love the orchid show during the summer.  It is a day trip that we all cherish, and it happens to be just 20 minutes from home. So, on Columbus Day, when I found myself with a day alone with the kids, I closed my laptop and decided to spend the day, which happened to be beautiful, outside, in the fresh air, at the Botanical Gardens.  Little did I know, but the Everett Children's Adventure Garden was celebrating Halloween in a very … [Read more...]

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NYC ARTS Top Five Picks

April 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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  If you live in New York City, you have the world at your fingertips.  Art, music, film and more, NYC is culturally the icing on the cake.  There is so much to offer that you probably can't keep up with the offerings.  Look no further!  The folks at NYC ARTS have teamed up with The Culture Mom to give the insider's scoop on this week's top cultural picks:   Lectures: Congress of Curious Peoples at Coney Island USA in Brooklyn at 1208 Surf Avenue (at West 12th Street) The Congress of Curious Peoples is an annual, ten-day … [Read more...]

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