‘Festivals’ Archives
Experiencing Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, NY
One of the best things, if not THE best thing about New York City is the art scene. I love it. No place in the United States can compare to it. Whether it be film, theater, dance, music, or fine arts, New York is the place to get it, as much as you can, as often as you want. And if you know when to look and where, you will find that it is [...]
Adventure in Upstate New York Part II: Buffalo Wing Festival 2009
We woke up this morning feeling excited to head out. I had been talking about eating Buffalo Wings for days and days, and thus had managed to build up an appetite for it as well. Aside from my 11 year old son, my younger children had no idea, nor did they care, about what all the fuss was about. We made our way to the awesome Coca Cola [...]
Buffalo Wing Festival, The Adventure Begins in Buffalo, NY!
Family and I are in Buffalo, NY this weekend. We are attending the Buffalo Wing Festival! We are staying at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Buffalo. Who did we see entering the room next to us? No other than The Wing King himself! Stay tuned for updates about our experience! In the meantime, here's a little history and background on the Buffalo [...]
¡Hacia Afuera! Art for Change in El Barrio, East Harlem, NY
Before taking part in the festivities at the park last weekend, my family and I made our way into El Barrio of East Harlem. I had heard about the two-day weekend event, ¡Hacia Afuera!, that was being hosted by Art for Change through a facebook announcement. Art for Change is an organization focused on bringing forth social change through the [...]
Harlem Meer Festival, East Harlem, NY
Ok, let's face it. The weather in NYC has been awful as of late. I have tried to take my children to a few Adventures and no soon do we get two blocks out that they start complaining about wanting to go home. I have been all too willing to comply. It's been THAT bad. But after a few days of only short ventures out, we had decided it was time [...]
Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival at Harrah’s, Atlantic City, NJ
Last month, Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ hosted the first annual Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival. I, unfortunately, was unable to attend to share all the exciting news, however, Maya from Gemini Girl went in my place and was came back with all the adventure details to share with you! Below is her experience: Last week I was [...]
Bastille Day Street Fair and other Street Festivals in NYC
Today is the day the French celebrate Bastille Day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille, which took place on this day in 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The celebrations started a few days ago and continue still. Today's celebrations include eating cake with Marie Antoinette at Park Avenue Bistro, a French Bistro [...]
From Jersey to Brooklyn with Tribeca Street Fair in Between
NYCity Mama had so many plans for today. At times when she envisions her adventures for a day, she envisions them BIG. She knew that they were going to venture into New Jersey at the beginning of their day since this is where her favorite kid's hair cut place is located. She likes coming here because it's reasonably priced (remember she has [...]
