The Arts
New York’s Famous Coney Island Rises to the Occasion Again!
SLIDE SHOW On June 19th, crowds of costume-clad citizens will march in Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade, where musician Lou Reed and his wife will appear as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid. The popular summer event celebrates the amusement park’s long, rich, and, well, amusing history.
A Classic ‘Whodunit’ Continues to Captivate Theatre-Goers in London
HISTORY TAKES PLACE Three-hundred eighty-two actors, 119 miles of ironed shirts, 58 years, and more than 23,000 performances all add up to the longest-running stage production in the world: Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery “The Mousetrap” at the St. Martin’s Theatre in London. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience you cannot miss!
London: A 2,000-Year-Old City That Never Gets Old For Me
MONICA’S BLOG You may remember how a few months ago I visited Portobello Road’s famous antique markets in London, as I try to do every year, and told you how it’s an adventure that never ceases to inspire and amaze me. But it’s not the only part of this 2,000-year-old European city that I love to continually explore. There are several other hidden gems worth visiting, if you haven’t already, next time you’re in this lovely old town.
Top 10 Most Memorable “Glee” Cover Songs (Season 1)
MUSIC With Fox’s smash-hit TV show’s season finale around the corner (June 8th), it’s time to recap our favorite classic songs as re-interpreted by a new generation of talented young singers. Listen to a snippet of the original, then watch the Golden Globe-winning “Glee” cast’s version.
“Sex and the City 2″ Star Parker Fills Bradshaw’s Shoes Once Again — And Collects Them!”
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS Actress Sarah Jessica Parker became a de facto fashion icon in 1998 when “Sex and the City” premiered on HBO. Her famous character, Carrie Bradshaw’s, footwear fetish followed Parker to the silver screen (“Sex and the City 2″ opens in theaters today!) as well as home, where she has an entire closet filled with the world’s most stylish shoes.
Is “American Idol” Sentimental?
MONICA’S BLOG My family knows that every Tuesday evening is my “American Idol” time. I’m not embarrassed to admit, I’ve been a fan since day one. I love it! I even vote. This Wednesday night, “American Idol” will conclude it’s ninth season with a winner. No matter who that person is, the power of the song has been an important part of their journey and mine, as a devout fan.
The Untold Legend of “Robin Hood”
FILM FLASHBACK Whether or not we really need another interpretation of the most famous benevolent bandit of all time, director Ridley Scott has given us a new “Robin Hood” in the form of Oscar-winning Aussie Russell Crowe (AKA, the “Gladiator”). However, this new film mostly forgoes the familiar folklore in favor of something more historically accurate.
So You Want To Make a Memory?
MONICA’S BLOG Some years ago, I was driving and listening to the radio when I heard Jon Bon Jovi sing, “You want to make a memory?” Well, yes, actually I do. And I also want to inspire people to be more aware of their own memories. I was happy to hear this music icon say out loud (for millions to hear) exactly what I’ve been talking about for years.
Get Your Daily Dose of Literature Right in Your Inbox
GO HERE, FIND THIS Read any good books lately? You wish. In a perfect world, you’d have plenty of time to curl up on the couch with your latest paperback or hardcover. Unfortunately, life always interrupts. Rather than give up your favorite pastime, here’s how to get your literature fix every day.
Introducing Living with What You Love…
MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEOS April 20th marks a very special day for us. Monica’s much-anticipated new book, Living with What You Love, is officially available to peruse or purchase at bookstores across the country.
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