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Our Town Play Review
In a production that showcased the superb acting skills of the cast while remaining faithful to the original script, the SHS Drama Club presented Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Our Town,” on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. Dawn marks the beginning of a new day in Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. The clear voice [...]
February Break Reviews
February break was a week that seemed to last a day. I spent the early portion of my time off in Washington, D.C., where I visited my sister, who is currently attending college in the area, and I managed to get a good feel for college life. Despite the company of my hyper-active and hyper-sensitive [...]
The Black Eyed Peas Halftime Show… with Slash… and maybe some Usher
Last year The Who opened up their halftime show with windmill power chords on their classic “Pinball Wizard.” This year’s Super Bowl halftime act opened up with pseudo robotic suits, neon-clad dancers, military precision, and enough stage lighting to blind both sidelines; it was clear, the modern concert had arrived. From their descent onto the [...]
Movie Review: It’s a Wonderful Life
As the holiday season approaches and the snow tumbles down, laying a sheath of calmness upon the world, some people might call life magical. Others might be reminded of traditions that have been passed on within their families and conjure up the conclusion that life is sweet. However, according to director Frank Capra, life is [...]
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
A pair of dark eyes is the first thing that appears as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 lights up the screen. The much anticipated penultimate installment of the Harry Potter series premiered on Friday, November 19. At the stroke of midnight, fans donning Wizard robes emerged with wands and tickets in tow [...]
Cupcake Reviews: Crumbs, Baked by Melissa, and Magnolia Bakery
Have some free time this weekend? A sweet tooth? Then hop on the Metro North and visit Crumbs, Baked By Melissa, and Magnolia Bakery, three amazing bakeries in New York City where you can purchase fresh and delicious cupcakes that may just top the one you bought at the bake sale yesterday…just maybe. Crumbs “Delivering [...]
Restaurant Review: Masala Kraft
For all vegetarians who are running out of restaurants, try Masala Kraft, a contemporary yet traditional Indian-Bistro. Although its locale (East Hartsdale Avenue) is not the enticing “place to be” that Manhattan is, the outstanding food makes the experience highly enjoyable. This local restaurant is a haven for vegetarians, since there is not a trace [...]
Restaurant Review: Chat
Where can a Scarsdale family go on a Saturday night that has an elegant ambiance but a relaxed feel, is close to home, and has fantastic and unique dishes? The answer is Chat American Grill, a relatively new restaurant that is located in the village and is the “hot spot” of our town. The restaurant [...]
Music Review: Taylor Swift’s Speak Now
Swift’s new album Speak Now (photo courtesy www.taylorswift.com) Taylor Swift has long reigned over the country-pop genre, captivating audiences with her emotional love ballads and girl-next-door demeanor. Her latest album, “Speak Now” wanders away from Swift’s country niche, and explores the boundaries of her musical flexibility. The album’s inspiration came from Swift’s experiences with [...]
Restaurant Review: Vega Mexican Cuisine
Interested in a casual chic, Manhattan-style restaurant, but don’t feel like dragging out to the busy city? If so, worry not, because “Vega Mexican Cuisine” has recently opened in Hartsdale, New York. Owner Shiva Natarajan, who owns various Indian restaurants in Manhattan, is now offering a modern, family oriented Mexican restaurant for food lovers [...]
