As fall entertaining and holiday celebrations approach, wine lovers are increasingly looking beyond familiar labels for bottles with a story behind them. Italy’s multigenerational wine estates offer both: distinctive wines and family histories that stretch across generations. From Tuscany to Sicily, these four estates bring something different to the autumn and holiday table. San Polo:…
Read MoreMen’s grooming is getting a retail makeover as Particle, a science-backed personal care brand focused on high-performance grooming products for men, expands beyond the online marketplace and into stores nationwide. Particle has officially launched its signature Gravité Cologne at more than 500 CVS locations across the country, marking the brand’s first major brick-and-mortar retail expansion.…
Read MoreDeaf West Theatre is bringing its 35-year legacy of groundbreaking theater to New York City with its first-ever New York gala, celebrating the artists, directors and producers who have helped shape the company’s work. “The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York” will take place Monday, September 28, 2026, at Joe’s Pub at…
Read MoreContemporary art takes center stage on Manhattan’s Lower East Side this September with Where We Gather Now, a group exhibition presented by Dolly and Oz Presents at 2 Rivington Street. On view through September 26, the exhibition brings together artists working across photography, painting and sculpture to explore questions of identity, beauty, migration and belonging.…
Read MoreFor people living with the effects of childhood trauma, understanding why certain emotional and behavioral patterns persist can be an important part of the recovery process. Psychotherapist Connie Jones explores that connection in her new book, Green Glitter Girl: A Journey of Hope and Trauma Recovery, combining her personal experience as a trauma survivor with…
Read MoreMalcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago have officially named a new community center at the college’s West Campus in honor of longtime U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, recognizing his decades of support for students, education and communities on Chicago’s West Side. The naming ceremony took place Friday, August 28, at Malcolm X College…
Read MoreXOXO, Gossip Girl fans. New York City got another dose of Upper East Side glamour this September with a one-day-only anniversary tour celebrating 19 years of Gossip Girl. On Location Tours hosted the special “XOXO Turns 19: The Ultimate Gossip Girl Anniversary Tour” on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. The approximately four-hour experience was $160…
Read MoreTravel often comes with a familiar challenge: finding shoes that can handle long airport walks, sightseeing, dinners and everything in between without taking up half the suitcase. For travelers looking for comfort without sacrificing style, Bruno Marc’s lineup of lightweight sneakers and loafers offers several options designed for life on the move. The collection focuses…
Read MoreThe Enneagram has become a familiar fixture in the wellness and lifestyle world, moving from personality-typing circles to Instagram memes, podcasts and viral TikTok videos. Millions of people now identify themselves as Type Two, Type Seven or one of the system’s other nine personality types. But according to Enneagram expert Beatrice Chestnut, PhD, MA, understanding…
Read MoreHolidaymakers traveling through Europe this summer are being warned not to assume newly approved European Union cabin baggage rules are already in effect. The confusion could leave passengers facing unexpected fees at the airport gate. The EU approved changes to air passenger rights in July, including provisions concerning hand luggage and greater transparency about baggage…
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