Yesterday, we drove down from Montreal to Rouses Point, New York State, to visit an old friend and have lunch together. I had utterly forgotten how close the US border is for us and how easy border crossings still are for us. At the main crossings, the lines can be rather long. The driving took…
Tag: New York
How to See Celebrities in New York City
New York City is pretty big, with many people, but many celebrities are also in town. You never know if you might just run across one on the street. And who doesn’t want to see Celebrities in New York City? Well, the odds aren’t that high. There are three other opportunities I’d like to share…
The New Group and The Seagull Play Broadway
The broadway version is adapted from “The Seagull” by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, first performed in 1896. The play is a four-act drama focusing on the lives and relationships of several characters, all artists, who gather at a country estate. It deals with lost opportunities and the clash between generations. “The Seagull” is considered a…
The Guggenheim Museum and Nick Caves
MembershipsMembershipsSaturday, we visited the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Some people may tell you that it is the building and not the artwork that is the most impressive. It is true that the building itself is quite a design feat. The most distinctive feature of the museum is its unique architectural design, which features a cylindrical…
Broadway Review of Pictures From Home Remarkable
Today I got rush tickets on Broadway to see a matinée of “Pictures From Home” starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker and Danny Burstein. This is my very first Broadway play, and here is my Review of Pictures From Home. This is a challenging play, and I think it would not be easy to pull off…
We have settled in Manhattan – Swoon
Well, we have settled in Manhattan. We are so fortunate. No, I realize that this won’t be as relaxing for Louise, and she has to work weekdays. New York City is in OverDrive, and so there’s a lot of stress and pressure on her. For me, it is pure joy. Our two-bedroom apartment is in…
Manhattan, New York City, Here We Come
We are off for four months to Manhattan in a week. It has been ten months since we last visited for a week and stayed at the Henn na Hotel, listed as one of The Best Cheap Hotels in New York City for 2023 We have learned a lot from our world trip on packing,…