By: Mary Fran Bontempo“In India there is a saying: ‘Everything will be all right in the end. So if it's not all right, it's not the end.’"So pronounces Sonny, the youthful, idealistic manager of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for Elderly and Beautiful People” to his new guests, an elderly group of British tourists visiting the country in search of adventure, change, love, answers and meaning in the “twilight” years.Unfortunately for the visitors, [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo There’s nothing quite like seeing a play on Broadway. Of course, there’s nothing quite like the price of seeing a play on Broadway, either.If you’re close enough to get to New York, travel, whether by train or car, will set a couple back at least $70 to $100. Add several hundred for theater tickets and throw in a pre or après theater meal and, cha-ching! Count on a $400-$500 outing.Which [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoSparkly jewlery, skin care products, adorable clothes, sweet treats and a $10 dinner entree (grilled salmon with mango salsa served on a bed of rice-mmmm!), complimented by a Skinnygirl pina colada. Stir in women entrepreneurs and you have all the fixin's for a great evening on an otherwise unremarkable Monday night.Say the words "Ladies' Night" and the picture that once sprang to mind might have been that of a group of frustrated [...]
This post was originally scheduled to run last Friday but didn't, due to a Blogger glitch. Re-running it today. Hope to see you on Monday night at the Sandbar!Get ready for the introduction of Skinnygirl Cocktails at the Sandbar's Girls Night Out.Skinnygirl Cocktails at the SandbarBy: Mary Fran BontempoI love a local Girls' Night Out, even if I'm simply having a glass of wine at a neighbor's home. But when I can escape to Key West via [...]
Due to a Blogger glitch, this review by guest blogger, Coleen McCrea Katz, did not post on Friday as scheduled. We're re-running it today. Thanks, Coleen!This week in Entertainment we're featuring a review of the play God of Carnage by guest blogger Coleen McCrea Katz. Be sure to find out more about Coleen by scrolling down to the end of this post!My husband and I have a subscription to the Walnut Street Theater. This [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoI’m a museum junkie.Few things inspire me as much as a trip to a museum to view humankind’s creativity at its best and most beautiful. From the buildings that house the exhibits to the displays themselves, I’m enthralled and uplifted by what people can create.But due to various circumstances—time, money, location, etc.,—it’s not always easy to indulge in higher artistic pursuits.Which is where the Google Art Project comes in.My best friend, [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoCommon knowledge regarding Vincent van Gogh has most people recalling the tidbits they learned about the renowned painter when they were children--namely, that he created the well-known painting entitled Starry Night and that he famously lopped off a piece of his own ear.But van Gogh's influence and stunning talent created a far reaching legacy that transcends our often narrow perception of the artist.Thankfully, the Philadelphia Museum of Art's current exhibit, Van [...]
