Review: Tammy Faye, A New Broadway Musical Review

Despite a tremendous performance by Katie Brayben, Tammy Faye’s huge personality is muffled by wordy dialogue, too-long musical numbers, and a hopscotch plot.

Film and Music, CritiqueBenjamin SchmidtNovember 18, 2024Katie Brayben, The PTL Club, Tammy Faye, broadway, musical, musical review, broadway reviewComment

Film Review: TWST: Things We Said Today (2024) directed by Andrei Ujica

Romanian director Andrei Ujica's newest film is a sprawling exploration of idolatry and concurrent events in real time, situated in the mania of The Beatles of the 1960s.

Film and MusicBenjamin SchmidtNovember 6, 2024The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Fondation Cartier, The Beatles, HfG ZKM Filminstitut, Andrei Ujică, Andrei Ujica, TWST: Things We Said Today, Things We Said Today, Venice International Film Festival, nyff, New York City Film Festival, film review, cartierComment

Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC for November 2024 (with Free Events!)

Discover a vibrant mix of events this November in NYC, from marathons and parades to glamorous galas and art openings. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

Events and HappeningsBenjamin SchmidtOctober 31, 2024things to do in nyc, events in nyc, nyc events, Performa, New York City Marathon, Abask, r & company, mad museum new york, Museum of Art and Design in New York, Barbie, salon ny, French Heritage Society, the shed, Central Park Conservancy Gala, macy's thanksgiving day parade, Park Terrace HotelComment

Last Minute Halloween Celebrations in NYC: Here's Where to Go

Its not too late to lock in last minute Halloween fun in NYC.

Events and HappeningsBenjamin SchmidtOctober 29, 2024Arlo After Dark, Arlo Williamsburg, Arlo Hotels, DJ Hunny Bee, Alex Chapman, BYNX, NoMad Diner, Bar Cima, nyc eventsComment

Maison Ruinart's New Champagne Home Features an All-New Bar and Lounge, Bespoke Dinners, and a Secret Cellar

It might be the oldest Champagne house in existence, but Ruinart has never lost its taste for innovation. Step inside Ruinart’s transformed maison, situated in the heart of the Champagne region.

Travel and Hospitality, Food and DrinkBenjamin SchmidtOctober 25, 2024Ruinart, ruinart champagne, champagne, architecture, Christophe Gautrand, Gwenaël Nicolas, Sou Fujimoto, Ruinart Brut Millésimé Dégorgement Tardif, Dom Ruinart, Dom Ruinart La Réserve, UNESCOComment

Winter Debuts and Re-Openings in NYC: Bomberino, Petite Disco, King Cole Bar, Time Again, Rash

From Brooklyn’s all-new Bomberino to the legendary King Cole Bar, here are a few interesting new and re-opened spots to try this season. Whether you’re looking for an uptown affair, a subdued sunset cocktail, or you simply need to dance until there is sweat on the walls, NYC certainly has something for you.

Travel and Hospitality, Food and DrinkBenjamin SchmidtOctober 16, 2024161 W 23rd St, NYCBomberino, Petite Disco, King Cole Bar, St Regis, The St. Regis New York, Time Again, Rash, nyc, things to do in nycComment

Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC for October 2024 (with Free Events!)

There’s so much to do in NYC in October that it’s almost scary. From Halloween parties to city-wide Food Festivals, these are the not-to-miss events in NYC in October 2024.

Events and HappeningsBenjamin SchmidtSeptember 30, 2024things to do in nyc, events in nyc, nyc events, Kouros MaghsoudiComment

Royal Air Maroc Economy Class Review: AT955 (RAM955) Milan (MXP) to Casablanca (CMN) (2024)

Royal Air Maroc has been busy working on itself. Since joining the oneworld alliance, the airline has been expanding its fleet, building new routes, and improving its soft product. Is the flag carrier of Morocco ready for the big leagues?

Flight Review, Trending StoryBenjamin SchmidtSeptember 26, 2024flight review, economy class review, economy seat, Royal Air Maroc, AT955, RAM955, milan flights, Morocco, CasablancaComment

This and That: Things To Do in NYC in September 2024 (with Free Events!)

It’s a rodeo and we’re gonna do-si-do. Welcome to September in New York City. Here are some special events happening in NYC you won’t want to miss in September 2024.

Events and HappeningsBenjamin SchmidtAugust 30, 2024oneoneone, things to do in nyc, events in nyc, nyc events, COLLECTIBLE Design Fair, Kouros Maghsoudi, Water Street Projects, IAIA Institute of Arab and Islamic Art, The Stadium Chef Series, Fashion 4 Development, Sustainable Goals BanquetComment

STORY Rabat Morocco Hotel Review with Photos (2024)

In a posh quarter of Morocco’s capital city, STORY Rabat is a sprawling yet discreet hotel with an extraordinary attention to detail, feeling more like a personal villa than a hotel.

Travel and Hospitality, Hotel ReviewBenjamin SchmidtAugust 27, 2024hotel, hotel review, hotel stay, interior design, travel, hotel interior, benjamin schmidt, Rabat, morocco, STORY Hotels and Resorts, STORY RabatComment

Around NYC, The US Open Tennis Championships Inspire a Host of Star-Studded Side Events

From private dinners to pickleball matches, the tennis world’s fiercely loyal citizens are treated to vast spread of activities as the US Open Tennis Championships kick off in the Big Apple.

Sipping Like Emily: 8 Chic Cocktails to Fuel Your Emily in Paris Marathon

Celebrate the return of Netflix’s Emily In Paris with these eight cocktails inspired by the cast and show. Whether you’ve been with Emily since she arrived in Paris or you’re just now diving into the global phenomenon, these cocktails are sure to inspire a certain je ne sais quoi.

Food and Drink, ListsBenjamin SchmidtAugust 13, 2024Emily in Paris, Bombay Sapphire, Dewar's, Aberfeldy, St-Germain, Teeling Small Batch, D'USSÉ VSOP, cocktails, recipes, Grey GooseComment

UPDATED 2024: How and Where to Pick Up a Sixt Rental at JFK Airport (August 2024)

This and That: Things To Do in NYC in August 2024 (Plus Free Events!)

While August may constitute the dog days of summer, the city is full steam ahead with plenty to do. Get out for a good cause or a good time in August: here are a few events in NYC (and slightly beyond!) worth your time.

This and That: Things To Do in NYC in July 2024 (Free Events + Hamptons Events!)

July is NYC is all about getting outside (and sometimes, out of the city altogether). From fireworks shows to polo matches, there’s something for everyone. Get out for a good cause or a good time. Here are a few events in NYC (and slightly beyond!) in July 2024.

Events and HappeningsBenjamin SchmidtJune 29, 2024Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, Ruinart, High Line, Wimbledon’s The Hill in New York, LongHouse, Longhouse reserve, The Hamptons, moma ps1, Polo Hamptons Weekends, Southampton Animal Shelter, Unconditional Love Gala, Millbrook Horse Trials, D’yan ForestComment

Neighbor Island Flight: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu (HNL) to Kona (KOA) Economy Class Review HA 318 (May 2024)

Without regular water ferry service, getting between the Hawaiian Islands typically requires a plane. Fortunately, Hawaiian Airlines has you covered with plenty of flights and a good experience. Here’s our review of Hawaiian Airlines Neighbor Island flight.

Flight ReviewBenjamin SchmidtJune 3, 2024flight review, economy class review, economy seat, Hawaiian Airlines, Economy Class ReviewComment

This and That: Things To Do in NYC in June 2024 (Plus: Free Events!)

June is truly NYC at its best. Pride month festivities are buoyed by phenomenal weather and long days. The streets stay alive late into the night. With that, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out for a good cause or a good time. Here are a few events in NYC worth your time in June 2024.

This and That: Things To Do in NYC in May 2024 (Plus: Free Events!)

From dinners and parties (hi, Met Gala!) to art fairs and more, May is certainly the start of the social season in NYC. There’s plenty of opportunity to get out for a good cause or a good time. Here are a few events in NYC worth your time in May 2024.

This and That: Things To Do in NYC (April 2024)

Spring is here, and NYC is again bustling with activity. Looking for fun events in the city? There’s plenty of opportunity to get out for a good cause or a good time. Here are a few events worth your time in April 2024.

Events and HappeningsBenjamin SchmidtMarch 30, 2024Metropolitan Museum of Art, events in nyc, nyc, Dine with Dez, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, Black in Fashion Council, Children’s Museum of the Arts, oneoneone, SoundGallery, Internet.Hotspot, Lunar New Year Celebration, New York Botanical Garden, New York Youth League, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Kouros Maghsoudi, Ayanegui, Mexico City Art Week, Gallery H14, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tinashe, Sumi Yuri Studio, Foodmasku, Mumbot, HUGFest, The Canvas 3.0, Mystic Monday, Madison Horne, Rachmaninoff, Piazzola, Schumann, Anthony Trionfo, Albert Cano Smit, Ying Li, Ziggy & Miles, Bella Hristova, Oliver Neubauer, Toby Appel, Julia Bruskin, Jeremy Denk, Bach, Fauré, The Julliard School, Damian Woetzel, Salone del Mobile, Dallas Art Fair, D.A.T.E. Sneakers, Park Avenue Armory, Infinity Awards, International Center of Photography, Daniel Diaza, Monica Piñeros, The Juilliard SchoolComment

Art Review: Ouroboros by Machine Dazzle at The University of Michigan Museum of Art

Curiously suspended yet completely present, a new installation at the University of Michigan Museum of Art is Machine Dazzle at his most progressive, aware, and fun.

Art and Culture, CritiqueBenjamin SchmidtMarch 20, 2024Machine Dazzle, Ouroboros, The University of Michigan Museum of Art, The University of Michigan, UMMA, art gallery, Art Review, Roman J. Witt Residency, Irving Stenn Jr. Family Gallery, Penny Stamps Speaker SeriesComment

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