Laurie Graff

Joshua Henkin’s MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS – A Must-Read Novel

June 1, 2021 Laurie Graff Comments Off

In early 2020, I was delighted to receive an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, written by Joshua Henkin, one of my favorite authors. The plan was to publish this Q&A in June 2020 […]

ART IS THE CURE – Start Shows Exhibits Pandemic Art in TriBeca

October 14, 2020 Laurie Graff Comments Off

Who knew that an art drop off for the Septemberfest Art exhibition at One Art Space Gallery, in September 2018, would be the start of something really good – namely Start Shows. Now, featuring the exciting […]

“Deep Flavors” – Eclectic Mix of Kosher Comfort Foods and Other Family Favorites

October 1, 2020 Laurie Graff Comments Off

If homemade meals have become dull or repetitive, it may be time to broaden your repertoire. It’s possible for any cook — with the suggestions and guidance in Kenneth M. Horwitz’s award-winning book, Deep Flavors: […]

The Eric Carle Museum Celebrates Children’s Book Artists! The Very Virtual Benefit & Auction

September 29, 2020 Laurie Graff Comments Off

As is the custom each fall, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, celebrated the world of picture books. “The Very Virtual Benefit & Auction” took place September 24, 2020, held in lieu of […]

Spending in the Time of Crisis? Cheryl Stern Goes LIVE for Shopping, Theater and Conversation

April 30, 2020 Laurie Graff Comments Off

How are you all dealing? Are you shopping online? Repurposing what you have? Letting go of old addictions or self-soothing up a storm with your credit card? Cheryl Stern’s SHOES AND BAGGAGE, the critically acclaimed […]

Arctic Anyone? Free Virtual Travel in the Time of Corona

April 25, 2020 Laurie Graff 3

If you think all your travel plans were cancelled because of Covid19, think again. The virtual travel experts, Virtually Visiting, have created their second four-day virtual holiday that will showcase two of the Arctic’s most […]

Find Out “WHAT DRIVES MEN” – In Conversation with Author Susan Tepper

March 11, 2020 Laurie Graff 1

A writer for twenty years and award-winning author of nine books, Susan Tepper, has been published worldwide working in all genres of stories, poems, interviews, essays and opinion columns. Susan has been nominated eighteen times […]

“The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Sails – Theater Review

March 6, 2020 Laurie Graff Comments Off

A presidential election. A woman running for office. Single moms. Union strikes. Fires. The volatile market. Helping the homeless. It may sound like America 2020 but, in fact, these are some of themes in an […]

A Standing Ovation for Seth Rudetsky – “Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Cruises”

February 9, 2020 Laurie Graff Comments Off

Did you ever want to snorkel in the Caribbean with Beth Leavel? Sail from Bermuda to Newport lounging on deck with LaChanze? Maybe you desire to cruise the Adriatic Sea with Santino Fontana? Or dine […]

TRUFFLES: Music! Mushrooms! Murder!!! – Entertainment Review

November 3, 2019 Laurie Graff Comments Off

It’s a ‘whodunnit’ with dinner and dessert when the Donati family’s pride and joy – a two-pound truffle – is stolen from their restaurant for a fun evening of chaos, comedy and conspiracies in this […]