World-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman will return for an intimate afternoon of music and storytelling on Sunday, May 7 at 4 p.m. During “An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman,” the reigning virtuoso of the violin will perform select classical pieces and share stories, photos, and other forms of media from his archives and legendary career. Accompanying Perlman […]

I grew up with parents who believed experiences were more important than things. Birthday gifts were ice skating lessons, horseback riding camp, dance classes, gymnastics, and pottery painting parties, so when I wanted to celebrate my 18th birthday I knew immediately what my “parent-approved” experience should be…a day in Manhattan, featuring a trip to The […]

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), are pleased to announce that the Museums for All initiative has reached a milestone of 1,000 participating museums. An initiative of IMLS, and administered by ACM, Museums for All is a national access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly to enjoy […]

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As soon as the clock hits midnight on December 1st, the holiday season officially begins. Everyone is super excited for the wintertime, and it seems like NYC is too. Christmas and Hanukkah are a couple of weeks away, and I needed to find something festive to do. Thankfully, Winter Village in Bryant Park recently reopened […]

*Sponsored Content Having grown up in Long Island there are a lot of seasonal traditions that I experienced that I wanted to share with my children. When I look back on my childhood there was always that one specific thing I remember about each season and I’ve kept those traditions going as a mom with […]

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Following a summer of unpredictable travel, Marriott Bonvoy® – Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning loyalty program, and endless experiences – embraces the changing season as new types of cooler weather travelers unfold. Train travelers, super commuters, and shoulder season spenders will feel at ease this fall with a bevy of new openings around […]

Museums are special places to appreciate history, the arts, the sciences, and more. And, most likely, anything of interest or importance has its own museum here in the U.S.! If you’re not in the mood for the standard museum experience (i.e., staring at paintings or artifacts), consider spicing up your next vacation with a locale […]