Laurie Graff

A State-Of-The-Art Toast to the Jewish New Year – Israel’s Yatir Winery Introduces Two Top Wines to the U.S.

September 30, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

An award-winning wine from the heart of the Negev Desert? Sounds crazy, no? Yet Yatir, one of Israel’s most highly-acclaimed wineries, has the ability to integrate state-of-the-art winemaking and technology within a man-made forest in […]

The Eric Carle Museum Celebrates Children’s Book Artists, Authors, and Advocates – 14th Annual Carle Honors

September 29, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

The excitement was palpable when The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art lauded four literary leaders with a record-breaking crowd at the 14th annual Carle Honors. Hosted at Guastavino’s in New York City, the annual gala and art […]

BELLEVILLE: Theater Review – “Company of Fools” speaks to the mystery of relationships

September 8, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

“We don’t know you. We thought we knew you.” That is the theme that propels Belleville, written by the Pulitzer nominated Amy Herzog, produced by Company of Fools, and directed by Cameron Clarke that runs […]

“Sweet Escape” – Howard Johnson by Wyndham Creates New York’s First-Ever All-Candy Hotel Room

August 22, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

How does an iconic hotel brand celebrate a new look and feel? Pretty sweetly, when the hotel owner invests over $40 million to mark the brand’s largest design-refresh in more than 25 years. Howard Johnson® by […]

“Tootsie” Review – A Tootsie for Our Times

June 2, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

By Laurie Graff and Sid Ross The house lights dim, the orchestra plays and we fill with anticipation. The curtain comes up on the backstage world of New York Musical Theater, in the newly imagined […]

“Tel Aviv: Food. People. Stories : A Culinary Journey With NENI” Review – Wonderful Stories and Recipes

June 1, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

People travel for all sorts of reasons, adventure, relaxation, history and new perspectives are just a few. Yet whatever you do you have to eat, and one of the best things about traveling is treating […]

Bnai Zion Shines the Light – A New View on Israel

April 15, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

One of the best parts about travel is seeing how people in other countries and cultures live. Yet, a tourist typically will only experience the top must-see attractions. So it was a rare opportunity to […]

“The Cake” Review – Manhattan Theater Club’s Recipe for Laughter, Love and Equality

March 26, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

“What you have to do is follow the directions.” And so begins The Cake. Written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Lynne Meadow, it stars Debra Jo Rupp, who opens the play sharing the secret […]

“Crazy for Her! The 27th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala,” Review – Susan Stroman, a Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre

November 18, 2018 Laurie Graff 0

At center stage sat the incomparable Susan Stroman. Surrounded by Broadway royalty, Stro received the York Theatre Company’s 27th Oscar Hammerstein Award, honoring the five-time Tony Award-winner for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre. Monday night, November […]

“GLORIA: A Life” Review – Theater that Inspires Action and Hope

October 20, 2018 Laurie Graff 0

The Daryl Roth Theatre was transformed into a Happening. Persian rugs and decorative throw pillows on bleachers, set in the round, created a comfy, cozy safe haven. Like one used for a consciousness-raising group. As […]