NYC Life: Valerie Smaldone, Red Carpet Invite, Fun June Events and More!
You may have been wondering, where in the world Valerie Smaldone, our longtime friend, theater and restaurant reviewer at the 3Ts, has been? Well exciting news. Valerie has started a production company called “Just Do Good Entertainment” and you’re invited to the Red Carpet premiere! You’re also invited to a special event hosted by Anne Akers at The Lambs, for motivational expert Sonia Satra. Our roving photographer is roving at the MET Costume Institute. And we have more fun June events, like the Puccini Concert at Bryant Park tonight, and a great spot for Sunday brunch and sunset cocktails with a view.
The Life of a Producer Entrepreneur
Valerie Smaldone, who many of you know as an award-winning host of 106.7 lite FM radio, an actress, voiceover pro, and event host. Well now she has added producer to her many talents. In today’s exciting post she shares how she started to work behind the scenes and how that evolved into starting a production company, called “Just Do Good Entertainment” which is all about producing inspiring content. See the Red Carpet invite to season 2 of “Divine Renovations” with Erik Estrada, below.
June 20. Red Carpet Invite from Valerie Smaldone
You’re invited to the Producer’s Cut Premiere of Divine Renovation, Destination: New England, June 20 at the Warner Theatre Oneglia Auditorium in Torrington, Ct. (Produced by Valerie’s production company Just Do Good Entertainment.) You will get a sneak peek at the reality television series, shot entirely in the Torrington and Northwestern Connecticut area, before it airs on streaming channels. “Divine Renovation,” hosted by TV icon Erik Estrada, promotes kindness and doing good for others and proves that when people come together, small fixes can make big miracles! Erik will be there in person!
The event features a 6 pm VIP reception, and 7:30 pm preview of the new season)!
A very special VIP ticket, where you can meet and take photos with Mr. Estrada at a private pre-show reception, is on sale and limited to only 50. GET THE DETAILS.
June 4. Meet Motivational Expert Sonia Satra
Join Sonia Satra, author, motivational speaker and founder/CEO of Moticise, for a fun-filled “Book Talk”, hosted by Anne Akers at the historic Lambs (the oldest social club in the country).) Sonia will be interviewed about her award-winning concept of “MOTICISE”, and how this unique mind/body method can help you get unstuck and into gear to uplevel your life, business, and relationships. The evening includes wine and cheese, book raffles, a giveaway of the Sphinx Code (a “modern personality engine”) and a chance to win a 7-day island resort vacation. $20 cash at door, but you must RSVP to Anne Akers at akersnyc@aol.com. Space is limited.
June 4 @ 7 PM, Lambs, 3 West 51st, NYC. (Note: a portion of the proceeds will go to the Lambs Foundation, a not for profit which supports creative programs to improve the quality of the human experience.)
June 1 @7 PM. Puccini Concert at Bryant Park
Bryant Park kicks off its Picnic Performances this weekend with a concert honoring the 100th anniversary of the passing of Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest opera composers in history. The concert features New York City Opera Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Maestro Joseph Rescigno. The concerts will include selections from each and every Puccini opera, performed by some of the brightest stars of the opera world singing some of the most beloved arias, duets, and ensembles in all of opera. GET THE DETAILS.
Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion is a wild ride
Our roving photographer, Nicole Freezer Rubens says going to this year’s Costume Institute’s bonanza at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a similar adventure to going on a 4-D experience at an amusement park. The exhibition includes about 220 pieces plucked from the museum’s permanent collection, spanning 4 centuries of couture clothing. Walking through the innovative show one’s five senses are activated while observing some beautiful and some truly disgusting examples of fashion throughout the ages. Smell, touch and sound are woven into experience.
The common underlying theme of the show is nature, and the clothing is grouped together by categories including insects, flowers and shells, broken down to the three main conceptual zones, land, sea and sky.
The idea of sleeping beauties refers to the pieces that are too fragile to be worn, even by a mannequin. Some of the designers include Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Givenchy, my favorite Elsa Schiaparelli and even H&M.
This unique “adventure” of a show is open through September 2nd. It is truly like nothing I’ve seen, smelled, felt or heard before. GET THE DETAILS.
~Nicole Freezer Rubens is the author of poetry/photo book, “The Long Pause and the Short Breath.” Follow her on https://www.instagram.com/nfrconsult/
Sunday Brunch and Sunset Cocktails
Right in the heart of midtown (Turtle Bay) is Ophelia, a cocktail lounge at the top of the historic Beekman Town, with a 360° greenhouse terrace and fabulous Manhattan views. Perfect for a special Sunday brunch, sunset cocktails, or late evening nightcap.
The tomato behind The Three Tomatoes.
Cheryl Benton, aka the “head tomato” is founder and publisher of The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids”. Having lived and worked for many years in New York City, the land of size zero twenty-somethings, she was truly starting to feel like an invisible woman. She created The Three Tomatoes just for the fun of it as the antidote for invisibility and sent it to 60 friends. Today she has thousands of friends and is chief cheerleader for smart, savvy women who want to live their lives fully at every age and every stage. She is the author of the novel, "Can You See Us Now?" and co-author of a humorous books of quips, "Martini Wisdom." Because she's lived a long time, her full bio won't fit here. If you want the "blah, blah, blah", read more. www.thethreetomatoes.com/about-the-head-tomato
