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The Great Road—Heading West of the Hudson
Monday, September 3rd, 2012
by Merry Sheils on Living Around
There’s no place like New York City, except in July. Besides the heat, humidity and crowds of tourists on Fifth Avenue, most of my friends
La Bella Luce—Seven Military Wives Bring Italian Decor Within Reach
Thursday, July 26th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Shopping Around
Clifton, Virginia, population, 282, isn’t what some might consider an antique lover’s destination. The town’s Main Street runs a few blocks lined with attractive historic
The Songs That Mabel Sang—A Birthday Anniversary Concert Celebrating Mabel Mercer
Monday, February 6th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
No one could put a song across like the great Mabel Mercer. The likes of Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne and Peggy Lee attributed her with teaching
Living a Good Life Is Still the Best Revenge
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
ABC-TV’s Revenge has become the surprise hit of the fall season. Said to be an updated version of The Count of Monte Cristo, this nighttime
Woman at Liberty: Susan Mitchell—An Artist Turns the Page
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
by Woman Around Town on Sponsored Content
When you walk into a bookstore, how do you decide which book to buy? Perhaps you are seeking something on the bestsellers list. But if
The Star of the Fall TV Season—New York!
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
The stars have come out for the fall television season. The real star, however, is New York. More than 23 shows are now being filmed
Saturday at Storm King Art Center
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
by Eleanor Foa Dienstag on Playing Around
For those without a place in the Hamptons, the Poconos or the Catskills, try a relaxing day trip to Storm King Art Center in the
La Maison Blanche: Sheltered on Shelter Island
Monday, July 4th, 2011
by Carol Toscano on Living Around
On July 13th, the new Shelter Island Hotel, La Maison Blanche (“The White House”), will host a charity Petanque Tournament and Bastille Day Celebration. The
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