Manhattan Inside: Films & Books

The rainy gray weather of the past week kept us inside, and we focused on seeing newly released films, heavy ones with religion at the core, but also the somewhat frothy Book Club.  We took the 6 line from 59th Street station down to Bleecker Street and the Angelika Film Center where we saw three …

Manhattan Viewing

This blog post is all about seeing, and in Manhattan, there is so much to see–scenes of nature and water, famous art works, fabulous live theater, and even the occasional television program.   We had it all this week! LIVE THEATER Three Tall Women by Edward Albee (on Broadway) Having the opportunity to see Glenda …

Big Apple: Film & Art

Of the many pleasures of being in New York, we love to gorge on new films and explore the diversity of art on exhibit.  We saw two excellent films this week and joined the throngs at the Met for “Heavenly Bodies.” GREAT CINEMA RBG A superb film. Although diminutive in stature and soft of voice, Justice …

Manhattan Jaunts

This week we’ve had some new adventures including a tour of a small historic museum, a jaunt over to Roosevelt Island, time in Central Park with our younger granddaughter, and even a film.  All food for body and mind as some days we’ve racked up 20,000+ steps! HOUSE MUSEUM Mount Vernon Museum and Garden is …