Lately, I’ve been writing a lot about theater, but with the 2013 Tony Awards coming up, it’s tough to resist the fresh crop of brilliant shows. Case in point: Here Lies Love at the Public Theater. This production is actually off-Broadway—which means it’s not eligible for a Tony—but, in my opinion, it’s the production that most deserves to win one. 

It’s the story of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, the former president and first lady of the Philippines. The music (yes, it’s a musical!) is written by Fat Boy Slim and David Byrne. Walk through the doors, and be prepared to be captivated by her story—and invited to sing and dance on stage.

Get a sneak peek at the music by listening to one of the songs here. Then, do everything possible to snag a ticket to this show now!

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For those of you who spin and swim to workout, AQUA—a new studio in Tribeca—is combining the benefits of both: Spinning in water. What a fun and creative idea! I heard about this class thanks to PureWow, and I have to admit, I really want to give it a try. Right now, the class is available to women only, and according to the website, all you need is a bathing suit. AQUA will take care of the rest.

What do you think of this concept? Is this something you’d try?

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June, already! How did that happen? May was a blur—but I’m so excited that, this month, summer officially arrives (and so does the heat!). 🙂 What do you love most about June? I can’t wait for weekend escapes to Governor’s Island (and the annual Jazz Age Lawn Party), rooftop happy hours while viewing modern art, and lots more time to kick back and relax.

Now, you go: What’s your favorite thing about June?

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My darling readers, happy Friday! There’s nothing better than a short, four-day week. What do you have planned for the weekend? Matt and I are hosting game night at our place—we’re excited to welcome friends to Brooklyn, and embrace our competitive side. 🙂 Wishing you a wonderfully relaxing weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

For the love of mustard.

A lovely dress for spring.

J’adore Carla Bruni.

Kitchen light.

A creative way to recline.

Color-blocked stationery.

An oh-so-New York movie.

Soda collection.

DIY photoshoot tips.

Polka dots.

A super-food salad. 

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Since I’m a person that still keeps a date book (gasp!), and writes everything in it in pencil, these colorful writing tools from Amanda Catherine on Etsy caught my eye. They’re so charming and fun! If you don’t think you would use them yourself, they make for a great party favor, too. Or you could give them to that fabulous friend in your life who really does wear sequins to breakfast. 🙂

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