Van Wilks – 21st Century Blues is his first studio release in 10 years, and the wait was well worth it! The 12-track release starts out blazing, continues to add steam, and culminates in an impressive finish that begs the finger to hit the play button again. Joining Van Wilks on this fabulous release are special guests Christopher Cross and Malford Milligan.
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Actors Stephen Rowe and Patrick Andrews give gripping performances as the artist Mark Rothko and his assistant in Playwright John Logan’s Tony award-winning dramatic play, Red, at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. Directed by Mark Lamos, Red runs from May 3 – 29, 2016. If you love art, do go to see the play!
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Art, the Tony award-winning comedy by French Playwright and Novelist Yasmina Reza at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is brilliant! Plato said "Beauty lies in the eyes of the holder," which could be applied to the play whose plot is the purchase of an expensive painting and the reactions to it by three friends. Fast-paced witty dialogue makes for an evening of hilarity. Directed by Mark Lamos, Art runs from May 4 – 28, 2016.
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Sports enthusiasts know Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire region for its many ski resorts (Attitash, Bretton Woods, Cranmore, King Pine, Wildcat) and outdoor adventures, and shoppers know North Conway for its outlet shopping, however the area also has much to offer foodies with a full calendar of gastronomy related events throughout the year, as well as excellent locally made artisanal products including craft beers, maple syrup, and more. We drove to the Mount Washington Valley region to experience its foodie …
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Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City owned by Celebrity Chef Willie Degel celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2016, and with three locations, Midtown, Westside, and Bayside, finding a great steak in New York is as easy as 1-2-3. In addition to the USDA Dry-Aged Prime Steaks and Meats, Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse has a nice selection of seafood to appeal to both "land and sea" appetites.
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We had an excellent dinner at MAMO restaurant, a stylish and attractive restaurant located in the SOHO neighborhood of New York City that features a sophisticated blend of Italian and Provençal cuisine lead by the talented Michelin-starred Executive Chef Massimo Sola. Truffle fans will appreciate their signature dishes, and there is much to appeal to diverse palates. Bravo!
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Executive Chef Massimo Sola of MAMO restaurant, located in the SOHO section of New York City dazzles the eye as well as the palate with his inspired creations. Born in Milan, Italy he grew up in Varese, and traveled extensively throughout Italy from the north to the south, and brings his heritage and culinary expertise to the kitchen of MAMO restaurant. Executive Chef Massimo Sola graciously shares his delectable recipes for Peperoni Dolci Grigliati Con Farcia Al Tonno (Grilled Red …
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Chili and Cornbread are perfect winter comfort food, so we set off to North Conway Village, New Hampshire to experience the 13th Annual Chilly Chili Cook-Off presented by the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. For those not familiar with chili, Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as "Chili con carne, a spiced stew of ground beef and minced chiles or chili powder usually with beans," and cornbread as "a bread or cake made with cornmeal." These broad definitions provided plenty of …
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Chaz Dean’s luxurious seasonal fragrances from the WEN® Fragrance Collection: WEN® Sweet Toasted Almond Eau de Parfum, WEN® Basil, Cucumber Tea Eau de Parfum, and WEN SIXTHIRTEEN® By Chaz Dean Eau de Parfum, are perfect for spring and summer with their lighter, refreshing notes created by Los Angeles Stylist Chaz Dean and were designed as unisex fragrances.
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The New York Botanical Garden is a spectacular paradise located on 250 acres in Bronx, New York. 2016 marks the 125th anniversary since the founding in 1891, and although glorious at any time of the year, The Orchid Show: Orchidelirium held in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is a not-to-be-missed experience with its exceptional exhibition of thousands of orchids as well as special orchid programs. The 14th annual Orchid Show includes such complementary programs as World Beat: Music and Dance …