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Rooms with a View at the Metropolitan Museum
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
In 1806, Caspar David Friedrich, perhaps the greatest German artist of his generation, inaugurated a motif that sparked an artistic trend. Working in the challenging
Zentan—Pan Asian Perfection
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Dining Around
Zentan—the very name evokes mystery, adventure, an opportunity to experience the truly unique. Here, lights are low, and expectations are high. After all, this is
A Small Volcano in Red Lips: Sue Mathys
Friday, February 25th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
A small volcano in a pompadour and red lips took the stage at The Metropolitan Room Monday night. Having performed abroad for much of the
Set in Style: Van Cleef & Arpels at the Cooper-Hewitt
Friday, February 18th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
The jewels are to die for. Don’t bring your checkbook or credit card. These amazing pieces are not for sale. Since opening its doors on
A Villa Near Venice
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
by Jane Hope Fox on Living Around
One of the delicious pleasures of being a frequent traveler to Italy, is the opportunity to escape the well-beaten tourist trail and explore the quiet
The Black Swan—Dancing in the Dark
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Darren Aronofsky does more than make movies. He stages athletic events. In his 2008 film, The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke stars as Randy “The Ram” Robinson,
Colin Quinn—Long Story Short, He’s a Funny Guy
Friday, November 19th, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Colin Quinn nearly gave me an asthma attack. The man is laugh out loud funny; at times, it’s hard to catch your breath. This show
Barbara Flood’s Closet Travels
Monday, November 8th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Flood’s Closet extends from Park Avenue to India—and Carrie thought she had it good?! Wherever she travels, Barbara Flood visits local artisans, estate sales, vintage
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