Whenever we visit New York, we like to spend a couple of days chilling out upstate in the Catskills. Just a couple of hours north of the craziness of Manhattan, this beautiful area of mountains, woods and lakes feels like another world away. It’s so peaceful and sparsely populated that you sometimes feel as though … Read more
Butcher’s Hall, a stone’s throw away from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Museum of London and Smithfield Market is hosting a series of candlelight concerts that are sure to take you on a fantastical journey of music. With intimate performances of the works of Joe Hisaishi, Queenand a medley of music from some of your favorite … Read more
In 1947 the citizens of Cazenovia in Madison County mounted a campaign to have the proposed hall of fame or shrine honoring American football players located in their community. Supporters at the village, town, county, and state levels joined in the effort to bring the hall of fame to Cazenovia. Assemblyman Wheeler Milmoe who represented … Read more
Although little is known about the early history of the Order of Odd Fellows (OOF), it was already an established organization in England before 1730. No one knows exactly where the name “Odd Fellows” came from. One possibility is that prior to this organization, only the wealthy belonged to such fraternities. This organization was made … Read more
This palatial building of Portland stone tucked under the west side of the foot of London Bridge is Fishmongers’ Hall. Many a time I have passed by on an errand to the Borough to buy fresh fish and cast my eyes upon it, so – as one for whom the worship of fish is almost … Read more
The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF) will host the Madison County NY Anti-Racism Collaborative on Saturday, May 14th at 1:30 p.m. The presentations begin at 2 pm with a welcome by Jeff McCarn, Chair of the Ongoing Abolition Committee which organized the event. McCarn will then introduce collaboration partners: Louise Brown-Smith from … Read more
The world’s largest Italian food market and “bigger is better” advocates Eataly have long planned their first UK location right here in London – and after nearly three years of anticipation, the massive food market and restaurant hub finally opened to the public last year. Founded in Italy, the chain has swept the States with … Read more
A series of magical candlelight concerts are coming to the stunning Central Hall Westminster to captivate movie buffs and music fans alike, with shows dedicated to our age’s most famous musical masterpieces. The candlelit venue provides the perfect setting for an intimate and relaxing evening, immersing you in the familiar sounds of Hans Zimmer’s film … Read more
Dr. Rosetta Sherwood Hall was born in Liberty in Sullivan County, NY on September 19th, 1865, grew up on the family farm and attended the Chestnut Ridge School and the Liberty Normal Institute. After receiving her teaching degree from Oswego, she taught in local schools for a few years before entering the Women’s Medical College … Read more
Tate Modern has announced the next artist that will take over the massive Turbine Hall exhibition later this year and its Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña. Tate Modern and Hyundai Motor today announce that Chilean artist and poet Cecilia Vicuña will create the next annual Hyundai Commission. Vicuña (b.1948) is perhaps best known for her radical … Read more