Downtown 'Deadmonton' no more Nov 11, 2008
Or my favourite find: a selection of handmade paper, including historic maps of London and New York City. And don't miss the large collection of greeting cards. (Globe and Mail)
Induldge in Belgium hotels, from $88 Nov 8, 2008
Getting there: According to a recent Kayak search, the lowest round-trip fares to Brussels for departures in mid- to late December start at $674 from New York City (Delta/Northwest), $867 from Houston (multiple carriers), $914 from Chicago (Lufthansa), $1,021 from Miami (Northwest/Alitalia), and $1,028 from L.A. (US Airways). Read before you book any Real Deal. (MSNBC -- Politics)
History now, hard cash later: Demand for election memorabilia high Nov 7, 2008
" Political memorabilia is also selling well online. New York City artist Hally McGehean, who sells merchandise under the name belleslettres on Etsy.com, created a handbag featuring duplicate photos of Obama's face. "Rather than waning after an election, I predict that sales of Obama art and Obama merchandise will increase in months to come," she said. "Whereas buttons and placards were once relegated to the attic or garbage can after an election, we are sure to see jewelry, T-shirts and... (The Clarion-Ledger)
New furniture store coasts into Wenham Nov 6, 2008
His line of hostess gifts includes Dean and de Luca spices and olive oil, 60-hour scented candles, soap and bathroom accessories, including bath kimonos, and Christopher Norman chocolates from New York City; items you won t find easily somewhere else, said Gaucher. The items come in designer packaging, ready for use as gifts. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
2008 Race Almost Over -- Now What? Nov 4, 2008
As for a slump in his own seemingly seasonal business, he adds, "Only 9 percent of our income is political. We're back to work for Fortune 500 companies and little pizza parlors. Plus there's a mayoral election in New York City next year.". Comedy, which has been a major subplot of the '08 campaign, could come in for its own share of restructuring on Wednesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Skiing Smart Nov 1, 2008
New York City's historic hinterland, the journey out to a remote lodge in New Zealand, Phnom Penh's new generation of French restaurants and Photographer Chien-Chi Chang's arresting images will make you look twice ... A New York City exhibition traces the evolution of the rococo style, a night at Read's restaurant in Mallorca is about the strange and delicious and cut your MP3 player's volume by half with custom-molded earphones. (Time.com)
Reviving a grande dame: Blue Stores Hotel gets a makeover Oct 29, 2008
He also continues to work by appointment in New York City as a much sought-after hair and makeup artist with a reputation earned by working for such luminaries of film and opera as Luciano Pavorotti and Glenn Close, as well as fashion models for Valentino, Galanos, and Mary McFadden. He also made a tidy profit on three houses he bought, restored, and sold in the Hamptons, an aspect of his life that was high-profile enough to be celebrated in a New Yorker cartoon. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough Oct 29, 2008
A New York City exhibition traces the evolution of the rococo style, a night at Read's restaurant in Mallorca is about the strange and delicious and cut your MP3 player's volume by half with custom-molded earphones. Kali Arulpragasam uses her dramatic jewelry to make political and personal statements, Kyoto welcomes its first cutting-edge boutique hotel and Samsung presents the house of the future. (Time.com)
Wedding talks dog Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen in New York City Oct 21, 2008
Tue, October 21, 2008. By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - Updated 4h ago The Boston Herald's Inside Track Text size. (Boston Herald)
Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder... Oct 14, 2008
Although Sanford Smith & Associates no longer produces the arts enthusiasts, antiques dealers and collectors alike can search for paintings, sculpture, photographs, drawings and more at the ART20 show in New York City Nov. 7-10. Representing the best of the era from 1900 through today, more than 60 exhibitors from the United States and Europe will be present at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, between 66th and 67th streets in New York City ... will display fine art photography, Conner... (Suite101.com)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
NEW BRITAIN - "Barefoot in the Park," Neil Simon's lighthearted look at young love and marriage in 1960s New York City, is at Hole in the Wall Theater Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at 116 Main St. For reservations, call (860) 229-3049. Admission is by a donation of $20. (Middletown Press, CT)
Toilets, Doors From Shea Stadium To Be Salvaged Sep 25, 2008
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) You may still get the chance to use the toilets and sinks at Shea Stadium even after it's gone as long as you visit one of New York City's parks ... Workers will remove 327 toilets, 310 urinals, 128 sinks and 100 doors from Shea Stadium and distribute them among New York City parks ... Workers will remove 327 toilets, 310 urinals, 128 sinks and 100 doors from Shea Stadium and distribute them among New York City parks. (CBS 2, NY)
Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008
Built in 1929 as a weekend hunting lodge by a New York City physician, "Windfall" on Kettletown Road was purchased two years ago by California transplants Bill and Marylee Siegle ... Maureen's lifelong love of interior design began when her brother took her to the museums and antiques stores of New York City and grew into a confidence that allows her to see possibilities that others miss. (Voices, CT)
Go green with vintage items Sep 16, 2008
In New England, most people value the past and want the real thing when they can find it, said Concord native Lindsay MacDonald, who runs an art gallery in New York City. Mixing old with new is fun and I like that aesthetic. (Concord Journal, MA)
10 coolest small towns Sep 13, 2008
Population: 9,161 Nearest city: New York, 93 miles Priced out of New York City by rising rents, many artists and shopkeepers are moving to this old railroad and canal hub on the Delaware River. "You can own a house with real character at a price that's unheard of downstate," says Mark Washburn, who opened an arts and crafts furniture store, Bungalow Antiques & Unusuals, with his partner, Billy Stephens, last year (80 Front St., 845/858-8021). (MSNBC -- Politics)
No wedding for Lohan/Ronson Sep 13, 2008
Actress Lindsay Lohan attends the 'Stand Up For A Cure' benefit at Madison Square Garden on September 10, 2008 in New York City. (Jason Kempin, Getty Images). (FOX23.com, OK)
Over the back fence: News thats Sep 11, 2008
Each year over 300 guests from the local area, as well as New Jersey, Connecticut and New York City, converge at this celebrated event to sip award-winning wines and taste fine foods. Guests end the day bidding on rare vintages and other extraordinary offerings. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
September activities continue in Kingsburg Sep 11, 2008
That day participants will sing patriotic selections in recognition of the seventh anniversary of the World Trade Center disaster in New York City. The Kingsburg Idol will be named Sept. 18. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Paramount Pictures Teams With W!LDBRAIN to Develop Feature Film Based on Kidrobot Limited Edition Toys for Nickelodeon Movies Sep 11, 2008
Kidrobot operates stores in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami. Kidrobot products can also be found at numerous specialty retailers around the world and online at kidrobot. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New antiques shop is 'beyond gorgeous' Sep 5, 2008
People want a trusted and impeccable local source for beautiful design for their home and garden, a place with intriguing and functional decorating items that they otherwise could only find in high-end galleries in New York City, Los Angeles, or the antique markets of London or Paris, Levis said. Hingham Square is becoming quite the center of design in its own right. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Together (8/25/08) Aug 26, 2008
Their adventurous spirits have taken them on a Panama Canal cruise out of Costa Rica, a Western Caribbean cruise out of Miami, trips to the Hawaiian Islands, Europe, New York City, Las Vegas, road trips throughout Washington, Oregon and California, and many wonderful adventures throughout Alaska. Their latest adventure has been living in King Salmon for the past 11 years, where Mike works for Paug-Vik Development Corp. and Karleen works for the state Department of Transportation and Public... (Anchorage Daily News)
A lifetime in 4/4 rhythm Aug 24, 2008
At an international postcard show in 1981 in New York City, postcard dealer Jocelyn Howells of Albany, Ore. met Edouard over a set of French postcards. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
OLYMPIC BLOG:Ni Howdy! Aug 18, 2008
I don't want to insult the New York City subway, which has made great strides after hitting bottom 30 years ago. But by comparison, the Beijing subway rocks. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
David Byrne and Brian Eno: Happening today but from a distance Aug 17, 2008
For most of the album's yearlong process the songwriting partners were an ocean apart, Eno in London and Byrne in New York City, though both are globe-hoppers. They also kept their jobs separate. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Olympic Scams Aug 16, 2008
Consumers should assume that anything they see for sale on the streets (in the U.S. or China) is fake, says Ethan Horwitz, an intellectual property attorney based in New York City. Ironically, since the Chinese government is cracking down on knock-off Olympic goods, it's likely that more of the unofficial booty will end up on U.S. shores away from the Beijing police. (SmartMoney)
Bringing old Madrid to the South End Aug 14, 2008
They scoured eBay, Craigslist, Target, and IKEA. They hit flea markets in New York City and Madrid, de Haro's native city. "We didn't even think to hire someone [for the design]," says Gavigan, who grew up in Adelaide, Australia, and worked with de Haro at his former restaurant, Brookline's Taberna de Haro. (Boston Globe)
Singer Robert Pollard's collages put a fresh spin on the past Aug 10, 2008
Earlier this year, Pollard's art was exhibited at former "Sopranos" actor Michael Imperioli's Studio Dante gallery in New York City, and his work has been featured at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in his native Ohio. We recently caught up with Pollard to talk to him about his burgeoning second career, his new band Boston Spaceships (which comes to the Paradise Rock Club on Sept. 30), and why cutting pictures out of magazines and pasting them together isn't as easy as it might look. (Boston Globe)
Auction houses report weakness in spending Aug 10, 2008
Young people aren t going to auctions to buy items to furnish their homes, said James Lipton, owner of Appraisers Associates of New York and Connecticut Inc., which has offices in New York City and Easton. Instead, they are shopping at mainline retailers. (New Haven Register, CT)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 2, 2008
With a couple of releases already under their belt, the eclectic Brazilian Girls don't sound quite so random with their new "New York City." A look at it and other new releases. 850. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
John F. Kennedy Campaign Collectibl... Jul 31, 2008
JFK handwritten notes on New York City's Statler Hilton Hotel stationery outlining a 1960 speech on the Middle East ($2,987 ... Kennedy-Johnson matching brass die made by Struppman & Co. New York City ($546. (Suite101.com)
Goldmine Pickers perform July 31 Jul 31, 2008
The band has charmed audiences during tours through Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont and in Washington D.C., Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Enthusiastically received as the opening band for a sold-out concert by the Del McCoury Band at northern Indiana's increasingly prestigious Performing Arts Series, the Goldmine Pickers has also performed alongside such greats as Hot Buttered Rum String Band, Angela Desveaux, Pierce Pettis, The... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget Jul 27, 2008
If you live near New York City try Lake George, N.Y. ... Lake George, N.Y. Just three hours from Manhattan and located in Adirondack Park, scenic Lake George provides a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of New York City. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
A new cowboy from the wild west Jul 26, 2008
And there was a footballer called Bronx in the sports pages recently, presumably named in honour of the New York City borough. This pales, though, besides the inventiveness of our cousins across the Tasman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Planetwide Games Teams Up With 4Kids Entertainment and TC Digital Games For MashON Chaotic(TM) Comic Book Creator Jul 26, 2008
With U.S. headquarters in New York City, regional offices for its trading card business in San Diego, California and international offices in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: - ) is a global organization devoted to the creation, development, production, broadcasting, distribution, licensing and manufacturing of childrens entertainment products. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, 4Kids produces animated television series and films, distributes 4Kids produced or licensed animated... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Searching for a quiet, enlightening getaway? Jul 25, 2008
At Shree Muktananda Ashram in South Fallsburg, 80 miles northwest of New York City, near the Pennsylvania state line, staff of the global SYDA Foundation declined a request to visit and meet Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, whom bloggers have identified as the enlightened Indian emigre who inspired Elizabeth Gilbert's search for God through meditation at the group's Indian ashram, described in her best-seller "Eat, Pray, Love.". Deal of the Day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Quirky U.S. spots, from $139 Jul 23, 2008
from $139 per nightLocated midway between Washington, D.C. and New York City, Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley are home to a variety of museums, mansions, gardens, and antiques. But what brings you to this city at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek is the Ticking Grave in Lindenberg. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Luxe Travel: Port Wine in Portugal, Sultry St. Lucia Jul 23, 2008
The quintessential New England inn at its most gracious, the Mayflower is set on 58 acres of centuries-old landscape in Washington, about a two-hour drive from New York City. You expect, of course, the four-poster beds with feather-top mattresses and Frette linens, the fireplaces and elegant antiques and they're all there. (Newsmax)
Yankees May Sell Stadium Memories; Seats $1,000, Jeter's Locker $100,000 Jul 18, 2008
The Yankees are working with New York City, which owns the stadium, on a deal to auction memorabilia as the Major League Baseball team prepares to move into a new $1. 3 billion home next season. (Bloomberg)
All-Star Week a Ruthian success Jul 17, 2008
It was 43 Statues on Parade, all 8 1/2-foot replicas of the Statue of Liberty except that these were swathed in Major League Baseball design, representing different clubs and themes and positioned at key venues all around New York City. They are each up for bidding now at the just-redesigned. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems Jul 16, 2008
NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems: Financial News - Yahoo ... NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping GemsTuesday July 15, 2:00 pm ET ... NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC & Company, New York City's marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors alike to explore the City's arts and cultural offerings for purchasing some of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brotherly ugh: Madonnas bro spills nasty dirt on sis Jul 15, 2008
And she s smoked pot, done Ecstasy and made up that whole story about arriving in New York City s Time Square with 35 and a dream. She was a middle class girl with plenty of contacts in Manhattan, he writes. (Boston Herald)
University given collection of 78 rpm records Jul 7, 2008
New York City store owner wills discs to Syracuse University ... SYRACUSE, New York (AP) -- A vast collection of 78 rpm records is being donated to Syracuse University by the estate of a prominent New York City record shop owner. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Historic political printing plates up for auction Jul 6, 2008
"The tickets printed by these plates were used for admission to see and hear some of America's most important political events," said Q. David Bowers, co-chairman of Stack's, the Wolfeboro and New York City auction house offering the items this month (July 27 and 28 in Baltimore and online. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Designer blends family heirlooms with cutting-edge textiles Jul 3, 2008
Her home is full of finds: the kidney-shape coffee table she snapped up at a New York City flea market and the matching side table she found a year later at another; a Danish-modern dining set she scooped up at an estate sale; and the black-and-white photographs of East Dallas sweetgum trees that she shot herself. Most of her ideas popped up on her lunch breaks when she was an intern, then a staff designer, at the Dallas interior-design firm of Emily Summers. (AZCentral -- Home)
Big plans in store for Little Falls' businesses Jun 30, 2008
In addition to their many other endeavors, they have brought a little bit of New York City to Little Falls. The theater opened a year ago and is used for plays, shows and meetings. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Obamas Face is Fashion Gold for Retailers Jun 30, 2008
Shoppers in New York City might be excused for mistaking Barack Obama for a cult hero in the league of Bob Marley or Che Guevara because like those youth icons, he is being marketed as a fashion item. Retailers in Manhattan and on the Web are using creative slogans and images to profit from the image of the Democratic White House hopeful as he campaigns against Republican rival John McCain ahead of the November election. (Newsmax)
Eddie Trunk's 25th Anniversary Bash to Feature Judas Priest at Hard Rock Cafe New York; Free Ticket Giveaway Contest at www.EddieTrunk.com Jun 26, 2008
Eddie said, "I've had the privilege of meeting and/or interviewing most of the top metal and hard rock artists at various points in my career and sharing their stories and music with millions of fans on air through TV and radio. To have an iconic band like Judas Priest, who helped invent the genre and are true legends, play a private show to celebrate my contributions and support is humbling to say the least! It would be tough to find another band that defines metal like Priest, so this is an... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Incredible Hulk Review Jun 14, 2008
Three years and a console generation later, Edge of Reality gives us a near identical game, but adds a fully destructible New York City. And yet, the new Incredible Hulk is a far weaker game that misses out on some of the fun things Radical did with Ultimate Destruction. (IGN PS2)
Big beat on River Street: This year's River Street Festival expects to bring 20,000 music lovers to Troy Jun 14, 2008
"It is good music and well produced. We've had a lot of fun. It's a great chance to see what the city has to offer." Tomorrow what the city will be offering is no less than 10 musical acts on 2 stages on opposite ends of River Street beginning at 11:30 a.m. Joining Naked Eyes on the lineup of acts is Vans Warped Tour recording artist Jet Lag Gemini, a punk rock quartet from New Jersey; ISM, a rock/electronica band from New York City and the Philadelphia group, Dr. Dog. Among the local artists on... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Carbondale: Property owner is in contempt Jun 13, 2008
Instead, in August the New York City courier and former opera singer went to jail. Mr. Mastrangelo balked at paying demolition costs. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bargain Shopping for Wallpaper Jun 11, 2008
The panoramic scenes showed a general view of New York City and its bay seen from atop Weehawken, the fortifications and parade ground at West Point, Niagara Falls covered in mist, Natural Bridge in Virginia and a view of Boston and its harbor. The set of wallpaper panels was called Scenic America and created in 1834. (Suite101.com)
Thomas Kinkade's Artwork Gives Fresh Life to Iconic American Classics Jun 9, 2008
The Thomas Kinkade Company and their licensing agency, Creative Brands Group, will be together in Booth #1259 at Licensing International Expo, June 10-12th at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Thomas Kinkade Company and Creative Brands Group have worked together for ten years building the Thomas Kinkade brand. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale May 30, 2008
Crane collapses in New York City. Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Sex And The City: C May 29, 2008
Bushnell s alter ego Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker, who also co-produced) is the self-declared muse of the women who come to New York City in search of labels and love. Forty and fabulous, Carrie is still voluptuous, yet waiflike, and supposedly both an expert on modern romance and, judging by the way she is treated by the man of her dreams, an idiot. (Boston Herald)
Tickets on Sale for Star Studded Icons of Music II Auction Benefiting Music Rising, Taking Place Saturday, May 31st at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square May 22, 2008
With their final show scheduled for New York City later this year, The Police have donated an electric guitar signed by all three band members (est. $2,000/4,000) to be included in the Icons of Music II Auction. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brothers begin $2.3M rehab of Troy building May 20, 2008
Many of the calls they get are from people in the 917 area code, which is in New York City. "The raw artist space [in New York City] has dried up," said Keith Holmes, who has done commercial rehab projects downstate. (Albany Business Review, NY)
No kidding: 'American Girl' movie to cost $20 May 17, 2008
I was told about the American Girl Place in New York City. I took my 10 year old up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TV Guide's Most Valuable Covers May 12, 2008
Initially distributed in only ten metropolitan areas -- New York City, Boston, Washington-Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Davenport (Iowa), Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania) -- TV Guide quickly expanded its publishing wings, eventually becoming one of the most widely-read magazines in the United States. Top Ten: TV Guide's Most Valuable Covers. (Suite101.com)
Art and technology will meet in citywide exhibit May 12, 2008
For one week, from Saturday through May 24, interactive video, visual projections and sound installations by artists from throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City will be found in storefront windows, on sides of buildings and in the streets ... In New York City artist Jillian McDonald s video installation The Sparkling, a chandelier seems to move and sparkle as the viewer approaches it. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
This week's Education Notes May 12, 2008
Theatrical director Mary Spinosa-Wilson and the Acton Teen Recreation Theatre in collaboration with the Acton Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to New York City on Sunday, June 8, to see The Little Mermaid on Broadway. The bus leaves NARA Park early at 6 a.m. and will travel RT via luxury coach to New York City. (Acton Beacon, MA)
An oversexed 'Rabbbit' joins toy cultureJC pop artist Ron English to unveil limited-edition creation May 11, 2008
This coming week will see the New York City debut of "Bunnny Rabbbit," a 10-inch soft-vinyl rabbit figurine brought into the world by renowned artist and Jersey City resident Ron English ... English, who is 50, will show off the Bunnny Rabbbit at a release and signing event this coming Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kidrobot on Prince Street in New York City. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Glad You Asked: We need your help May 11, 2008
Another idea believes the term derives from the Fly Market, common in 18th century New York City. Apparently, the Dutch name for the market was vlie, which means valley but is pronounced flea. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Boston summer hotel deals, from $123 May 6, 2008
Getting there: The lowest round-trip fares we've found on a recent SideStep search for departures around Mother's Day are $220 from L.A. (American Airlines), $224 from New York City (JetBlue), $231 from Chicago (AirTran), $273 from Miami (US Airways), $326 from Seattle (Northwest), and $372 from Houston (AirTran). For departures in late June, fares start from $144 from New York (JetBlue), $246 from Chicago (JetBlue), $283 from Miami (US Airways), $316 from Houston (US Airways), $380 from Seattle... (MSNBC -- Travel)
'Anamorph': Blood Simple, By Kurt Loder Apr 19, 2008
Willem Dafoe is Stan, a New York City police. detective still paralyzed with guilt over his role in the murder investigation, four years earlier, of a serial killer called Uncle Eddie. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Antiques Empire In Woodbury Sells For $3.85 Million Apr 18, 2008
When he lived in New York City he worked with homeless children at St. Patrick's Cathedral. "It's always been a part of my [philosophy] to give back to the community. It's either in personal hours or financially or, in the case of Mill House, it's an institution that ties back into [the] community," he said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
