Author: Jacy Topps

Photo credit: Emily Reyes

From Provincetown, With Love: An Evening of Art, Poetry and Celebration

Art is such an important part of life. It can heal, convey messages, bring people together, and entertain. So we should always find ways to cultivate new talent and highlight their accomplishments.  Provincetown is a small coastal city in New England known for its beautiful beaches, seafood cuisine, and LGBTQ parties. And thanks to the Fine Arts Work Center, the […]

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Focusing on Sustainability, Finlandia Launches Botanical Vodka in New York

Focusing on Sustainability, Finlandia Launches Botanical Vodka in New York

Summer is right around the corner, and the warmer months are the perfect time of year to imbibe light and refreshing cocktails. With safety protocols in place, gatherings and events have ramped up a bit in New York City. So I was invited to a launch party celebrating Finlandia Botanical Vodka’s arrival in New York. Held at Sunday in Brooklyn […]

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Get Your Tickets to the Remaining Shows of FRIGID Festival

Get Your Tickets to the Remaining Shows of FRIGID Festival

As New York slowly recovers from a long, grueling pandemic, the city is excited to welcome back the arts. With protocols in place, event spaces, musicals and theaters are opening their doors to guests once again. One of those events I was particularly excited about is the return of the FRIGID Festival.  Launched in 1998, FRIGID’s mission “is to provide […]

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Villa Antinori Brings Tuscany to New York

Villa Antinori Brings Tuscany to New York

Who doesn’t love Tuscany in the Fall? While some of us aren’t traveling just yet, Villa Antinori wanted to bring Tuscany to New York. Known for producing Tuscan wine for over six centuries now, the Antinori family hosted an exclusive dinner for wine and food media in NYC to taste the newest releases of wines. Held at Il Florista, a […]

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Kevan Hall Returns to NYFW

Kevan Hall Returns to NYFW

New York Fashion Week was in-person this season after the biannual fashion extravaganza was modified last year due to the pandemic. Fashion Week wasn’t the only thing that returned with a vengeance this year. After a 20-year hiatus from showing at fashion week, Kevan Hall showcased his latest designs.  His spring 2022 collection, Brushstrokes, is influenced by the elegance of […]

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Escape to Napa & Sonoma: An Introduction To California’s Wine Country

Escape to Napa & Sonoma: An Introduction To California’s Wine Country

When you hear someone say they’re going to wine country, that means they’re visiting the magnificent wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma in California. Home to over 30 American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) or major wine appellations, and hundreds of wineries combined, Napa and Sonoma are two of the most popular wine destinations in the United States, so it’s not […]

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Take a Risk with Kevin Allison’s Award-Winning Show

Take a Risk with Kevin Allison’s Award-Winning Show

Have you ever been to a party and started telling everyone a story but realized it was too personal and revealing, so you decided you shouldn’t finish it? You’re not alone. As a writer, I know firsthand how intimidating it is to divulge your darkest fears or your biggest insecurities. It can be terrifying. But for me, it’s also liberating. […]

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Eye Contact: An Art Exhibit Featuring Music Legends

Eye Contact: An Art Exhibit Featuring Music Legends

Not many people can say they saw Grace Jones, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in one room…but I sure did. Okay, so I didn’t actually see these artists live and in person, but I did have the amazing opportunity to see powerful photographs of these artists shot by some of the most formidable music photographers in the industry. The works of Tim […]

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Cool Off with These Delicious Spirits & Cocktail Recipes

Cool Off with These Delicious Spirits & Cocktail Recipes

So it’s been a hot this summer…like, really hot. One of my favorite things to do during the warm summer and early fall months is sip on a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine. While I think you should drink what you want during whichever season you want, there are some cocktails and wines that pair well with the sweltering […]

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Grilling with Four Roses Bourbon

Grilling with Four Roses Bourbon

Summer is well under way, but there’s still plenty of time for more summer fun…and that includes grilling! Grilling is one of my favorite things to do during the summer and fall months because there’s so many techniques, sauces, and dishes you can experiment with. Right now, I’m thinking of bourbon and barbecue. Let’s face it: they’re the perfect pairing. […]

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