Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Where-To-Go Wednesday: David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Tips for Tuesday - Books: Daughters of Daring & Buyer Beware; & Movie: Before Never
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Books: Daughters of Daring & Buyer Beware
Today, we recommend Daughters of Daring by Chris Enss. This extremely detailed book provides a look at the lives and careers of some of the greatest cowgirls of cinema and beyond, not cowgirls like Dale Evans who appeared on screen, but the ones who actually performed all of those amazing stunts. In some cases, they were the same person, but not always.
This very comprehensive book covers the period before there were even movies, when these women were performing in live Western shows. It continues through the silent film era, and into the era of talking pictures. It thoroughly covers the lives and careers of at least 16 different women, including Lucille Mulhall, Helen Gibson, and Alice Van Springsteen. The latter was the woman who actually did the stunts for the aforementioned Dale Evans.
A complete overview is provided of each woman's life from birth to death. Plus the highlights of their career are provided. Details include films worked on, major stunts performed, competitions participated in and placement in those competitions, and more. Numerous other stunt cowgirls are mentioned as well, some even more than once. If you are interested in learning about cowgirl stunt women, you are definitely going to want to read this fascinating book.
Today, we are talking about Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard. Ellie is a woman with secrets. Moving into her new home, she is hoping to keep a low profile and keep her secrets to herself, but her new home has secrets of its own, and someone or something seems to be trying to scare her away.
While the mystery is intriguing, this book is extremely frustrating. Many of the characters are extremely annoying. While Ellie herself is fairly likable, and it is somewhat understandable why she would fall for a man like Jason, it doesn't make any sense why his wife Erin is with him. She is a smart, pretty girl with a potentially great future ahead of her, so it makes no sense that she would stay with a nasty narcissistic dreamer like Jason, especially since for a long time she is the one who is making all the money in their relationship, so she clearly has the means to leave him. There isn't even the excuse that she stays with him for the children because there aren't any children and there's never even a pregnancy scare or some related issue to keep her tied to him. Therefore, it's impossible to feel too sorry for her or even like her after what happens later.
There are no warm found family vibes in this book. In fact, quite the opposite. Ellie's so-called friends drop her at the first hint of scandal, and even her mother is not at all supportive. Ellie's new neighbors are rude, nosy, and/or just downright suspicious. The only nice one is her neighbor, Alex. The book hints at the possibility of romance between Ellie and Alex. However, nothing ever comes of it within the book, so if you're in it mostly for the possibility of romance, you will still be disappointed.
The conclusion to the mystery, while satisfying in some ways, is not completely satisfying. It seems convoluted that so much can happen in one place without anybody finding out about it. Thus, on the whole, this book is not very believable and incredibly annoying.
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Today, we are talking about Before Never. This reimagining of Peter Pan is definitely not for the kids. In this version, Wendy barely escapes an abduction attempt, and one of her brothers is in rehab. These are definitely not the characters and situations that we all know and love. Although the film is somewhat intriguing, it is not always clear what is going on. If you aren't interested in a darker version of a childhood classic, you will not enjoy it.
And that's our view. Daughters of Daring was published in February. Buyer Beware published today. Before Never will be available on Video on Demand for purchase or rental starting next Tuesday, August 4.
Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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Monday, July 27, 2026
More Theater Monday - Likewise
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Sunday Scoop Week of 7/26/26 What's Happening This Week or Coming Up Soon
8) BAAND Together Dance Festival
A rotating all-star cast comes together for a timely and important revival of Eric Bentley's landmark play. This electrifying docudrama drops you into the tense world of the 1940s House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings, where fame offered no protection and political pressure could end a career. Using only the original transcripts, the play features the words of artists like Arthur Miller, Jerome Robbins, Paul Robeson, Elia Kazan, Lillian Hellman, Abe Burrows, and Lionel Stander as they faced impossible choices: defend their integrity, protect their careers, or betray their peers. And yet the probing, chilling questions posed by the committee are as powerful as the testimonies themselves, revealing a climate of intimidation and moral conflict that resonates far beyond its time.
New York City Center Stage 1 (131 W. 55th St.)
Closing 8/2
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.areyounowplay.com
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Upcoming Performances
MAR JENNINGS: ONE MAN SHOW – Live Reading
Wednesday, July 29
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jazz on Main
37 S. Moger Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY
https://jazzonmain.com/mar-
Saturday, August 22
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Rat NYC
68 Jay Street, Suite 117 Storefront, Brooklyn, NY
QWEEN JEAN: SUMMER LEGACY BALL
· Creative Direction and Hosted by: Qween Jean; Scenic Designer: Simean Carpenter; Lighting Designer: Cha See; Sound Designer: DJ Potts
· Honorees: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Boom Boom Balenciaga, Kiara St. James, Brenda Continental Milan Soulja; Headliner: Infinite Coles; Preacher: Samora Pinderhughes & Dr. Jehbreal Jackson; MCs: Julz Romell, Thunda; Performers: Haus of Telfar; Runway Facilitators: Daniella Agosto, Darius Case; Panelists: Luna Luis Ortiz, Tracey Africa Norman, Mother Pandora West; DJ: Blaize (Ball)
12) Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio
announce
Broadway Magic Hour
August 2026 Shows
Weekends at Broadway Comedy Club
Join Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio this summer for their hit show Broadway Magic Hour. This family-friendly magic show was voted “A Top Magic Show in NYC” by Time Out NY. Complete with audience participation, comedy, grand illusion, mind-reading, and expert sleight-of-hand magic, there’s something for every member of the family in this one-of-a-kind, all-ages show!
AUGUST 2026 DATES
August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets)
August 8, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets)
August 15, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets)
August 16, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets)
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13) House of Spells Expanding from Across the Pond with First U.S. Location on W. 42nd St. between Seventh and Eighth Avenues
From Jedis to Hobbits, Marvel, Anime, Vikings, Wizards, K-Pop Demon Hunters (New!) and More, Immersive Experiences Await with Grand Opening Set for Wednesday Morning, July 29
To quote KPop Demon Hunters, Times Square is ‘gonna be golden’ for the fandom universe as many magical adventures and experiences await this summer when NYC’s first multi-fandom retail destination House of Spells officially opens on Wednesday morning, July 29. House of Spells first U.S. location in New York City includes an astounding 20,000 square feet across two spacious floors at 234 W. 42nd St. between Seventh and Eighth Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Modell’s Sporting Goods and IT’SUGAR.
Founded in 2016 by visionary investor Khaja Hussain, House of Spells is a multi-fandom retail destination and immersive retail experience established in the United Kingdom more than a decade ago, combining themed entertainment with officially licensed merchandise from popular fantasy, gaming, anime, and film franchises all under one roof. House of Spells Times Square will feature cinematic environments, fan-focused experiences, photo-worthy backdrops and one-of-a-kind collectables.
Among the many fandom favorites at House of Spells include MARVEL (Spiderman, Deadpool, Captain America), Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Fantastic Beasts, Vikings, FRIENDS, Squid Game, Anime, DC (Batman, Joker, Superman, Wonder Woman) and many others.
House of Spells is also introducing new fandoms for its first U.S. location including KPop Demon Hunters, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Super Mario, the Legend of Zelda and other surprises.
House of Spells will be open from 10 a.m. to midnight daily, seven days a week. Additional details on the grand opening, additional fandom activations along with planned events and experiences will be announced in the near future. For more information and the latest updates, please visit https://houseofspells.com.
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14) Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Comedian D’yan Forest Debuts New Solo Show at Joe’s Pub on Her 92nd Birthday
D’yan in Paris: The Wild 1960s
D’yan Forest turns 92 on July 31 and will celebrate the milestone with the premiere of her new solo show, D’yan in Paris: The Wild 1960s, at the iconic Joe’s Pub.
In the 1960s, D’yan Forest lived in Paris and had adventures Emily would never dare imagine. She went to swingers’ parties and strip joints, performed in drag clubs, dated plenty of Parisian men, and fell in love with Paris’s first female bus driver. Now, on her 92nd birthday, she is revealing it all for the first time in her completely unredacted new comedy show, D’yan in Paris.
D’yan in Paris: The Wild 1960s was written by D’yan Forest and Stephen Clarke, bestselling author of A Year in the Merde.
One night only, Friday, Jully 31 at 7pm. (Doors open at 6:30pm) Joe’s Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Street, at Astor Place. Tickets are $36 and can be purchased here.
15) The NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy to be Displayed
at the American Museum of Natural History Beginning Monday, July 27
Following the New York Knicks’ Historic Championship
Trophy will join For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence
through January 3, 2027
The National Basketball Association’s Larry O’Brien Trophy—the championship trophy awarded to the winner of the NBA Finals and newly engraved with the 2025-26 season champions New York Knicks—will be displayed at the American Museum of Natural History beginning Monday, July 27 through January 3, 2027. Featuring the names of every winning team since 1947, the trophy will be presented as part of For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence, a special exhibition of championship rings, medals, trophies, jewelry, and awards from legendary athletes and teams.
The Larry O’Brien Trophy depicts a regulation-size basketball entering a net and is crafted from sterling silver with gold vermeil by Tiffany & Co. Weighing approximately 30 pounds, the trophy is named for former NBA Commissioner Larry O’Brien, who led the league from 1975 to 1984.
For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence opened this May in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery, within the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. The exhibition features more than 70 objects spanning over 15 sports and nearly 150 years of athletic achievement. Among the pieces on display is a basketball-shaped fob—a decorative piece traditionally worn with a pocket watch—presented to legendary Knicks head coach Red Holzman following the team’s 1973 NBA championship, the franchise’s last title before this year’s victory. Other highlights include one of Jesse Owens’s gold medals from the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, the NFL’s Vince Lombardi Trophy, the New York Liberty’s 2024 WNBA Championship trophy, and more objects that celebrate defining moments in sports history.
The Previously Sold-Out Mystery Returns for its Third Summer Night of Adventure
Chester County's Sunday hotspot is back with fresh flavors, local makers and family fun now through December 20, 2026
















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