This year, you can experience the wonder of the holidays through some of New England’s and New York’s most imaginative drive-through displays. Safety is paramount and these tours are strictly restricted to driving only. New York – Sullivan, Catskills and Westchester Counties Bethel Woods Center for the Arts presents Peace, Love & Lights, a drive-thru holiday […]
Dry January is something I dread every year but after a year like no other, we should all probably dry out for a month. You know, cleanse and get back on track with “better living” and a bit more discipline. I failed last year, but this year I’m determined to do it right. Experiment with […]
In New York City we watch the Ball Drop in Times Square, sing Auld Lang Syne and party until the wee hours on New Year’s Eve to signal that the year is over. In normal years, we also have a chance to watch the fireworks, cheer on the Midnight Run and enjoy live music in […]
It’s a different kind of year for holiday spectaculars, but New York City doesn’t slack when it comes to showing off the joy and sparkles of the season. Holiday Windows While the department stores may be emptier than usual this year, they haven’t turned down the volume when it comes to creating a festive holiday […]
It’s time to celebrate. Here are 9 ways to help you create festive Christmas Eve and Christmas meals without leaving your house. Ed’s Lobster Bar, Sag Harbor If anyone knows what to prepare for a Christmas Eve Feast of Seven Fishes, it’s Ed’s Lobster Bar. The four-course Sag Harbor restaurant includes seafood salad, crab-stuffed mushrooms, […]
Bakeries, restaurants and chocolatiers are encouraging you to leave the dessert creation to them during this unusual holiday season. Many ship nationwide, some require in-store pick-up, and others will deliver to your home. Chocolatiers and Bakeries Decidedly different, Sugar Plum’s Breakable Chocolate Christmas Wreath Gift Set (complete with mallet) is sure to bring a smile […]
Restaurant and takeout/delivery options in The Hamptons and North Fork of Long Island offer a variety of dining options for this year’s unusual Christmas holiday. On Christmas Eve, The Halyard at Sound View Greenport will be open for waterfront dining, meals to-go and room service. Reservations are required for seating in the airy dining room […]
Philadelphia invites you to explore the city as you take in some of the city’s most creative and beloved art landmarks. A welcome change to counter Zoom and virtual reality tours, artists and organizations have found new ways to move you out of your home and onto the streets (or into the air) to view […]
Boston’s many historical markers and statues, the Freedom Trail, and the beautiful park system with its fountains, ponds and gardens are all familiar to locals and visitors. But the city also profits from the many educational institutions and creative residents who gravitate to the Greater Boston area, with opportunities for art explorations both in Beantown […]
