My <3 Grandfather <3 Lives Here!! His Home Is Just A Short Walk To The Beach!! I LOVE Walking Along The Pacific Shore Collecting Sand Dollars <3
Count the number of steps you take from the Monument to the White House. And check out UnbreakableManLaws.com written by a suburban-based Washingtonian!
One of downtown's newest literary landmarks, the Last Bookstore is a cavernous space housed in an old bank building. It houses a wide variety of books plus vinyl records and a coffee shop. Read more.
Cool place. Check out old neon signs from the Vegas strip in this walking museum. They have dedicated themselves to preserving Las Vegas' historical iconic art.
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was erected in 1959 and was designed by Betty Willis.
Rumor has it touching the toes of the two 30-foot-high statues known as the Winged Figures of the Republic may lead to a prosperous day. Tip: Use all 10 fingers to rub all 10 toes. Read more.
Go beyond their fabulous exhibits and attend their free Thursday Iris Nights Lectures. Hear the back stories from the photographers who are part of the current exhibit.
Did you know? Tweed Courthouse was the first permanent government building erected by New York City after City Hall. It is now the headquarters of the Department of Education.
Try the Baklava! This flakey dessert is sweet with honey and savory with nuts to satisfy any sweet tooth.
"Some people criticize me for using sources that are a bit low brow but you know what? "I'm just going to use that hostility to make me stronger, not weaker" as Kelly Rowland said on the X Factor."
“Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade”: “The show is more than a landmark in the study of decorative arts—it’s a model of how museums can deploy their collections in context.” Through Jan 5. Read more.
Hilton Als on Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori’s adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s “Fun Home”: “They’re aiming to showcase what we all share in: the exigencies of being human.” Through Nov. 3 Read more.
“One night, a bartender…was asked to name her favorite thing on the menu. For just a moment, her face softened and she lit up: ‘The meat dumplings are fantastic.’” Read more.
