My Trip Blog (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
England vacations appear to be incredibly popular at the moment, most probably due to the economic downturn and the low value of the pound. The United Kingdom has a large number of top class vacation destinations including London (the capital city of England) and other interesting cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; [...]
Intelligent Travel (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Here are five U.S. cities that celebrate their ghostly friends year-round, but offer special events for visitors on Halloween.Galveston, Texas: After its founding in 1836, Galveston was devastated by the Great Storm of 1900, which killed thousands of residents. The...
Wanderlust (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Vacations in the UK seem to be incredibly popular this year, most likely due to the the current economy and the low value of the pound. England has many top tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other fascinating cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis and Clacton-on-Sea. [...]
NewYorkology: A New York Travel Gui (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
There are a few upcoming haunted tours, cemetery treks and other Halloween-themed events on the calendar: The Merchant’s House Museum which claims bragging rights to the title “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” leads Candlelight Ghost tours through the end of the month. This Sunday, it will lead the annual procession to New York City Marble Cemetery, re-creating a funeral from...
E.G RADIO ONLINE (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
As you guys know, most of my Halloween will be spent trick-or-treating and spending time with my son, Brandin. However, the night of Halloween is my time to enjoy myself. I was doing some research on NYC events - besides the Parade in the Village (which I don't actually enjoy). Here are a few "clubbin'" ideas I found online: Webster Hall When: October 31 : 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. Price: $30 Event...
lost at e minor (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Next time I find myself on my fifteen minute walk to the C train, I plan on cramming a little Halloween in. New York’s Merchant’s House Museum has a new hotline where you can call up and simply listen to the cell phone audio tour, Tales Of The Strange and Inexplicable, featuring some of the [...]
New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Steampunk Haunted House (Photo: Chad Heird); 10/30 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; 1047 Amsterdam Ave., at 112th St.; 212-316-7540This annual event begins with a movie screening—this year it's Nosferatu—with live accompaniment by organist Timothy Brumfield, followed by a spectacular parade created by master puppeteer Ralph Lee, the Obie-winning founder of the Village's annual Halloween parade.;...
frenchfriends (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
England vacations appear to be incredibly popular at the moment, due to the economic downturn and the weak pound Sterling. England has a large number of top class tourist destinations including London (the English capital city) and other fascinating cities plus a selection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bournemouth, Brighton and Bognor Regis. One [...]
frenchfriends (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
Vacations in Great Britain seem to be immensely popular at the moment, most likely due to the economic downturn and the low value of the pound Sterling. The United Kingdom has many first class tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other interesting cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, [...]
NewYorkology: A New York Travel Gui (Free subscription) | 09/13/2009
The doors are open to many of NYC’ s oldest homes today as the Historic House Trust of New York City hosts its second annual Historic House Festival . Highlights include free tours of Gracie Mansion, the Conference House, and cellar-to-attic explorations of the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum. The servants’ quarters are open at the Merchant’s House Museum, as is the upstairs of the Lefferts...
lost at e minor (Free subscription) | 07/07/2009
I learned of the work of New York artist Katherine Mangiardi from the Merchant’s House Museum of all places. So appropriate. Mangiardi’s paintings of lace are unbelievably haunting, like the delicate, filmy fabric of a ghost, or like the painfully decaying lace of an antique dress. I also found her fabric installations at various historic [...]
lost at e minor (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
If you live in New York, or find yourself lucky enough to be visiting, and you have any interest in history whatsoever, be sure to visit the Merchant’s House Museum on the Bowery. Walking into the Merchant’s House, you are essentially walking into the home of the Tredwells, circa 1832. A virtual time capsule of [...]
NY Daily News (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
A new planetarium is coming to the Bronx, but it's more earthly than heavenly, built of reeds, rose petals and twigs.
New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/20/2008
Kids' Halloween activities by the borough.
NewYorkology: A New York Travel Gui (Free subscription) | 09/17/2008
It is Wednesday, September 17 and here are some events on today’s agenda: NY Philharmonic free dress rehearsal at 9:45 a.m. for the Opening Night Gala NY Philharmonic’s Opening Night Gala at 7:30 p.m., which will also be aired live...
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