Archives September 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

September: On the Big Screen

By Pat CollinsNow Playing In A Theater Near You, The Movies You Don't Want To Miss...

September: Broadway Review with Pat Collins

By Pat CollinsOn or Off Broadway, reviews of the best plays and musical theater...

September: Home Entertainment Picks by Pat Collins

By Pat CollinsComing Soon To A Television Near You...

A Look At Manhattan Theater Club

By Pat CollinsManhattan Theater Club’s contribution to American Theater since its inception 47 years ago is legendary. Terrence McNally, Beth Henley, Athol Fugard, and Harold Pinter are among those whose plays were produced by the theater company—regarded as one of the finest...

On The Bookshelf

By Pat CollinsMovie and baseball fans unite. Richard Sandomir, sports writer for The New York Times for the past 25 years, has beautifully written about one moment in baseball history and the movie it inspired...

Movie Glitz In Hell’s Kitchen

By Patricia CanoleHeading to the movies will soon be less of a trek for West Side residents. On September 15th, Landmark Theatres chain will open its second New York City flagship location, The Landmark at 57 West (between 11th and 12th Avenues); its other location is the Landmark Sunshine downtown...

Dressing: A Natural Act

By Miki Makrillos | Photos courtesy Museum at FITWith the environment taking center stage these days, there couldn’t be a more appropriate time to ponder the relationship between humans and nature. Intrigued? Now through November 18th, the Force of Nature exhibit at the Museum at FIT will help you explore this vital connection: the interaction between fashion and the natural sciences...

Ciao Wrinkles, Hello Smooth Skin!

By The Editors of BeautyPress.comSoft, smooth and supple skin shouldn’t be a luxury! With effective anti-aging care, we can take a more relaxed approach to the natural anti-aging process...

Spa Scene

By Ruth J. KatzIt is hard to imagine dedicating a staggering 40 thousand square feet (on three levels) to a spa in Manhattan, a city that has to thrust steel, concrete, and glass heavenward to create new space. While I have visited some pretty indulgent spas in the city, with lavish facilities and appointments...

The Future Of Fertility Medicine

By Dr. Alan Copperman | Photography by Maku LopezAfter more than two decades of practicing reproductive medicine, my greatest thrill is making the call to a patient and letting her know that she is pregnant and her dreams are going to come true. Being a fertility specialist has presented me with more opportunities to help people...

Tech Talk

By Karen JacobsWhen was the last time you rode the train or bus and not glued to some type of mobile device? With today’s technology, we hold volumes of books, the Internet, and communication with others in the palm of our hands. We live in a consistently evolving technological age where new forms of “on the go” smaller...

School Lunch: A Healthy Twist

By Shari Bilt BoockvarIt’s September which means shopping for school supplies and planning calendars with activities in full swing. It’s also a time to be creative and try new ideas for healthy lunches...

9/11 Tribute Museum

By Meriam Lobel
On June 13th, the 9/11 Tribute Museum, an expanded version of the 9/11 Tribute Center that originally opened next to the World Trade Center, held its grand opening ceremony, hosted by award-winning TV anchor Ernie Anastos. Moving three blocks south from...

Paws Down… Tails Up

Lori Zelenko and Susan Traub
For Fido or Fifi, there’s a mantra among those who decorate with the family pet in mind: never sacrifice aesthetics for practicality. While some may opt for high-performance upholstery and others, choose natural fibers, uniformly pet-friendly interiors are sophisticated if not even playfully luxurious...

Entrepreneur’s Corner

Lori Simmons Zelenko
Enchanted by the glitter and glamour of gems since childhood Catherine Marion left a successful career to follow a dazzling path. Heading back to school, she went to the Fashion Institute of Technology and earned a degree in Jewelry Design in 2007. Early on Marion worked with renowned designe...

My New York Story

Kate Brashares
I’m originally from England and have been in New York for about 17 years. I came here to attend Columbia Business School—and never left! Today, I have an American husband and three very American children who make fun of my accent. I love the energy, vibrancy, and diversity of New York. Every...

15 Minutes With Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin

Baruch Shemtov
Armed with the legacy of the Vanderbilt family, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin has always forged her own path. As a musician, she started her own record label and released four singles that hit the Top 20 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Beyond music, Vanderbilt Costin also succeeded in the world of fashion...