What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how can it impact a person? Well, the answer is complex. But it’s the subject of, Unstuck, a performance directed by Molly Rose Heller and written and performed by Olivia Levine. The powerful solo performance explores what it’s like growing up with OCD and how it has affected just about every facet of […]

Ushering in their 26th season of contemporary ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet brings us the world premier of “Love Rocks,” a series of dances to songs by Grammy award-winning artist, Lenny Kravitz. The two-week season kicked off at the Joyce Theater in Chelsea last week.  Choreographed by co-artistic director Dwight Rhoden, draped in rock-inspired black costumes, all 18 dancers of the […]

Italy is known for its delicious cuisine and breathtaking landscape. Italy is also known for its innovative fashion designers. Held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, Project New York held its annual curated, contemporary menswear trade show. Partnering with the Italian Trade Commision, they created the Made in Italy Lounge to showcase and promote Italian fashion excellence […]

Freeform launched a brand new version of Party of Five and I was invited to premiere screening of the new show. Created by the series’ original creators, Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman, Party of Five on Freeform centers around the Acosta family. The original Party of Five that first aired in 1994 told the story of the five Salinger siblings, […]

The holidays are right around the corner and that means the parties and shopping are in full swing. As your holiday shopping is ramping up, don’t forget to shop for the adorable furry members of your family. If you’re hung up on what to get them or need a little inspiration, Petco wants you to know they have everything you […]

Dance is a powerful medium that allows one to creatively express themselves. It not only can awaken the dancers’ perceptions, but it can also awaken those who view the performance, helping them to see things in new ways. I believe that is just what Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher aims to do with the Elisa Monte Dance’s (EMD) “Emerged Nation.” Showing […]

I like chocolate, and I love wine. So when I heard that my favorite Belgium chocolate company, Neuhaus, created a wine and chocolate pairing collection just in time for the holidays, I was elated! Of course you can pair chocolate year round, but it’s particularly special around the holidays because chocolate is so comforting.  So how was this exquisite wine […]

From bars to restaurants to fashion showcases, pop-ups have become permanent fixtures in the consumer market. The limited shopping concepts are a great way to showcase a business’s product or service, so it makes perfect sense that CBD-focused businesses are jumping on the pop-up train.  Last weekend Baked Bazaar, an online marketplace for curated CBD products hosted their first New […]

From local pubs to high end restaurants, the popularity of craft beer continues to soar. Need proof? The evidence is right there on the menu! The selection of craft beer is just as long as the wine list at restaurants and bars these days. So what distinguishes a craft beer? According to the Brewers Association, a trade group for American […]

Have you ever wanted a specific beauty product that wasn’t available on the market yet? Or discovered a skin-fortifying benefit from your favorite fruit or vegetable? Well, you’re not the only one. Now there’s a revolutionary beauty brand that wants your creative input. Instead of executives in boardrooms deciding what skincare products you need, Volition Beauty empowers the consumer by […]