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92YTribeca Celebrates Women’s History Month Throughout March | March 2, 2010

All through March, 92YTribeca will honor Women’s History Month with a variety of programs for every taste.

Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
“WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL?: WOMEN, MUSIC and the GIRL POWER REVOLUTION”
A talk featuring Marisa Meltzer (Girl Power and How Sassy Changed My Life), Sean Fennessey (eMusic.com, VIBE), Emily Gould (And the Heart Says Whatever) and Elizabeth Spiridakis (White Lightning site). Also a performance by the band Supercute. Details and tickets here.

Friday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.
STEPHANIE DALEY
A conversation with Melissa Silverstein (WomenAndHollywood.com) and Hilary Brougher, writer/director of the film Stephanie Daley. Amber Tamblyn stars as the 16-year-old title character who is charged … Read More »


 

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NYC Sex and the City Tour: International Giveaway | March 1, 2010

Calling all Sex and the City fans! If you’ve never taken On Location Tours’ famous Sex and the City tour, which takes attendees to various Manhattan locations from the show and the movie, now’s your chance to do it for free. CurrentVine.com and On Location are giving away a gift certificate worth two tickets for the tour ($84 total value) that will never expire, and the random drawing is open to fans all over the world.

The tour features over 40 real-life locations used on the show, and you’ll get to:

Have a cupcake at the bakery where Miranda stuffed … Read More »


 

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92YTribeca Hosts Tucci, LaPaglia, Shalhoub, & More | February 25, 2010

On Monday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m., 92YTribeca will host the director and stars of the upcoming Broadway production of Lend Me a Tenor: director Stanley Tucci and cast members Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Jan Maxwell, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and Jay Klaitz. Set in Cleveland in 1934, the farcical play centers on an opera producer whose big star is nowhere to be found.

Visit the 92YTribeca event page to grab tickets to this special event.


 

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Raquel Welch at NY’s 92nd Street Y: March 15 | February 9, 2010

Movie icon Raquel Welch will visit the 92nd Street Y on March 15 t0 have a conversation with Leonard Lopate, host of WNYC’s The Leonard Lopate Show, about the pressures of being considered a sex symbol and aging in Hollywood. In addition to a long film career that has included such pop culture touchstones as One Million Years B.C. and a Golden Globe win (The Three Musketeers), she has recently published a book titled The Secrets of Timeless Appeal.

Visit the 92y.org’s event page for details and to buy tickets.


 

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Effortlessly Cool Designer Jodi Arnold | February 8, 2010

Effortlessly cool, sweet with an edge of sophistication, Jodi Arnold wows us with her Spring 2010 Collection.  Jodi incorporates season-less fabrics and her signature hand-made embellishments, the fit is unbelievable and the prints gorgeous!!!  The most fabulous part her clothing works double time for the office and weekends. Her satin rim t-shirt fits in perfectly at the office with a pencil skirt and looks darling with dark washed denim on a Saturday afternoon.  Visit http://www.jodiarnoldnyc.com/

Jodi Arnold has been featured in InStyle, Lucky,and People Style watch, so when I had the opportunity to meet her to see the spring line I was beyond thrilled. Here is … Read More »


 

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Frederick Lesort Opens Chic New Bistro and Wine Bar | February 4, 2010

Restaurateur Frederick Lesort proudly introduced Matisse, a brand new restaurant & wine bar featuring classic French Bistro dishes and a great selection of wines in a cozy yet chic setting on January 15, 2010.  Matisse is located near the United Nations at 924 Second Avenue at 49th street, New York, New York.

Frederick Lesort opened a quaint neighborhood French bistro with focus on authenticity, quality product and customer service.  “New Yorkers are coming back to smaller and more personable restaurants where they are recognized and well taken care off.” Explains Lesort

Lesort is not new to New York’s … Read More »


 

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Program Aimed at Healthy Eating | February 3, 2010

FOOD MATTERS NYC LAUNCHES EARLY CHILDHOOD PALATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Culinary Nutritionist Tricia Williams Cuts Through the Clutter to Make Healthy Eating Assessable

Mothers around the world all share the desire to nurture healthy children. Yet with mixed media messages and an unprecedented number of nutrient deficient foods on the market, it’s difficult to navigate just what constitutes healthy eating. Addressing this issue head on is culinary nutritionist Tricia Williams. As founder and principal of Food Matters NYC, (www.FoodMattersNYC.com) a private chef and nutrition counseling service, this month she launches the Early Childhood Palate Development Program. This exclusive and … Read More »


 

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New York Pizza Snob No More! | January 22, 2010

As a native New Yorker, I admit that I am a huge pizza snob! I have lived in many different cities, and have never seemed to find pizza that I have liked, except for New York Pizza. Well, my jet setters, that all changed this weekend. My brother-in-law, Pete, grew up in Connecticut and has always raved about how good the pizza is there. Being the snob that I am about pizza, I never really believed it, but was still intrigued to taste what he always talks about. Yesterday, Rich and I drove with his parents … Read More »


 

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Young Entrepreneur Launches Alexandra Beth Designs | January 19, 2010

Alexandra Samit, a recent Emory University graduate, launches Alexandra Beth Designs at the Young Designers Market, combining her business degree with her artistic talents to become one of the newest members of this long-standing, SOHO-based designers’ collective.

A native of Potomac, Maryland, Samit credits her business degree with moving her design company from her dorm room to the Internet and New York City.

“It’s been my goal to set up shop in New York City, and much of what I’ve learned in my marketing and business classes has enabled me to get here,” says Samit. “I’ve been able to create a business … Read More »


 

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Country Music’s Larry Gatlin Premieres New NY Musical | January 15, 2010

Country musician Larry Gatlin will introduce a new musical at Pace University starting January 19. Acted by Pace musical theater students, Quanah follows the life and leadership of Comanche chief Quanah Parker.

Dates:
January 19 – January 24
Wednesday – Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets:
$15 for adults
$10 for seniors and students

There will be a special reception and discussion session featuring Larry Gatlin on January 23, after the 2:00 p.m. show. Tickets for the event will be $20.

Reservations for any of these performances can also be made by e-mailing pacenewmusicals@gmail.com. Visit Pace’s theater page for details on the musical and its participants … Read More »


 

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Gotta Love the City of Brotherly Love! | January 4, 2010

Philadelphia is a great city. I know because I lived there for four years. If you live in New York, it’s an easy two hour drive- so it makes it a good place to jet set to for the weekend. Later in the week, I will post a to-do list that Rich and I created of where to eat and what to see in and around Philly. Right now I wanted to get you excited by sharing a deal I just found with you for a Philly hotel.

The Alexander Inn (located on 12th & Spruce- a … Read More »


 

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Second Season of Models of the Runway | December 31, 2009

16 New Models to Walk the Catwalk on Second Season of MODELS OF THE RUNWAY

Lifetime Television and The Weinstein Company Season Two of Models of the Runway launches at 11:00PM ET/PT, beginning January 14, 2010, with 16 fresh faces aspiring for their chance at being paired with the last Project Runway designer standing on the catwalk.  Models of the Runway provides a back-stage look at Project Runway from the models’ perspective.  The winning model will receive a $25,000 cash prize from L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional make-up line and will also be featured in the designer’s fashion … Read More »


 

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Project Runway Returns to New York for Season 7 | December 30, 2009

FASHION’S PREMIER COMPETITION SERIES PROJECT RUNWAY RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH STYLE ICONS HEIDI KLUM, TIM GUNN, MICHAEL KORS, NINA GARCIA AND 16 EXCITING AND TALENTED NEW DESIGNERS, BEGINNING JANUARY 14Lifetime Television and The Weinstein Company heat up winter with the return of 2009’s highest rated cable reality program among Women 18+ and in Households, Project Runway, as the series heads back to New York for an all-new season.  Premiering on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 10PM ET/PT, host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn, judges Michael Kors (leading designer) and Nina Garcia (fashion director for Marie Claire magazine) … Read More »


 

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Ski the Poconos | December 17, 2009

Listen up my jet setting snow bunnies…it’s already that time of year to ski the Poconos! Blue Mountain, Camelback, Jack Frost and Shawnee all opened this past weekend. For more info, visit Pocono Ski. Let me know where your favorite place is to ski.

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Spring 2010 Previews: Custo Barcelona, Silvia Tcherassi, Min Agostini | December 1, 2009

ASI Marketing’s Spring 2010 private preview event, held in SoHo, allowed press to view and touch the collections of Custo Barcelona, Silvia Tcherassi, and Min Agostini.

As always, the Custo Barcelona collection was for those who want to stand out in a crowd: a vibrant rainbow of colors, fluttering fabrics, and an eye-catching mix of prints. Feather-light to the touch, the pieces conveyed a youthful, easy sexiness.

The Silvia Tcherassi collection was elegant and feminine. Dresses and separates came in soft colors such as peaches and lilacs, with some bolder pieces in yellow and turquoise. A number of … Read More »