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Mischief of the Mind at New World Stages

Mischief Theatre is known for the hysterical The Play The Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, but they’ve now brought an offshoot to New York. Mind Mangler : A Night of Tragic Illusion is open at New World Stages off-Broadway and if you enjoy Mischief’s style of comedy (as so many of us do,) you’re sure to enjoy this.

Two of Mischief’s three founders, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, have created this magic show with a deeply comedic twist in which Lewis’ titular Mind Mangler attempts to perform acts of …

National Dog Show coming back to Philadelphia suburbs

Watching the National Dog Show has become a Thanksgiving tradition in households across America, but visiting the National Dog Show is becoming a favorite tradition in the Philadelphia area. Once again, the National Dog Show will be coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on November 18 and 19, 2023 and nearly 2,000 good boys and girls will be there to compete.

Visiting the dog show is a thrilling experience to get a peak behind the curtain. You can see all the factors that go into the Best …

Relaxation north of the border in Quebec

Quebec City is a slice of Europe within the shores of North America. Quebec was founded over 400 years ago and is now a charming cultural getaway within driving distance to many US population centers, including New York City which is only 500 miles away.

There are plenty of things to do in cozy Quebec City, but after a day of exploring, there are especially excellent opportunities for relaxation. Within the fortified walls of Old Quebec, you can casually stroll everywhere while you take in the Quebecois culture. An incredible home base to have in Old Quebec is at Hotel Manoir d’Auteuil. …

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