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Who Likes an Excuse to Visit a Big City?

September 2, 2014 by rhapcityblog

Originally posted on evanwcraig:
Training and Time with Our Friends in Addis Ababa This is how we roll…. Good afternoon to our friends and family, we sure miss you all!!! We have just finished up our IST (In Service Training) in Addis Ababa. We had over two weeks of extra trainings to help us be more effective in our roles as Peace Corps Volunteers. The first week was all of the PCVs in a hotel for a time of reconnection.…

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National Parks and Mineral Water

May 9, 2014 by rhapcityblog

Originally posted on evanwcraig:
An ambulance almost hit me today. It’s really too bad it didn’t, it could have been terribly ironic. The views expressed in this site are mine alone and do not represent the views or positions of the Peace Corps or the U.S. Government. I had the opportunity to scratch a biggie off my bucket list, visiting a National Park in Africa! Ever since I was a little boy, and as early as I can remember, I…

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“What’s Been Going on Down Below” – by Dylan Bustamante

September 6, 2013 by rhapcityblog

So about a year ago, I was blessed with probably one of the most unique jobs a person can have in the Broadway community. Being dropped into a world where anything can happen, anyone can show up, and anything can go wrong. I work at 54 Below. Located in the basement of the old Studio 54, it’s the go-to theatre hangout where each night you are sure to find Broadway legends (Patti LuPone, Bebe Neuwirth), downtown favorites (Bridget Everett, Jackie […]

Categories: The Lounge, The Narrator, The Student • Tags: 54 Below, Aaron Tveit, Bebe Neuwirth, bridget everett, Broadway, Bruce Springsteen, Dylan Bustamante, Jackie Hoffman, Joni Mitchell, Noah and the Whale, Patti LuPone, Phil Bond, Rita Wilson, Robert De Niro, Sherie Rene Scott, Studio 54, Todd Almond, Tom Hanks

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So I Did the Inevitable OITNB Binge- by Michael Dezort

August 25, 2013 by rhapcityblog

So I just finished OITNB, Season One. My introduction to this new show was a subway ad at 103rd St that I would absent-mindedly look at while I waited for the C train to show up… which, let’s face it, is whenever she god-damn-well feels like it… especially if you’re hot, sweaty, and running late. But I looked at the ad and thought it looked like something that was trying too hard, and that the characters actually looked like caricatures […]

Categories: The Critic, The Recap • Tags: Crazy Eyes, Jenji Kohan, Mary Louise Parker, Michael Dezort, Netflix, NYC, OITNB, Orange Is the New Black, Piper Chapman, Piper Kerman, Real Housewives of New Jersey, Rhap-City Blog, Yuengling

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“Second Half of GIRLS, Season One” – by Benjamin Johnson

May 24, 2013 by rhapcityblog

If you haven’t read it already, here is my review of the First Half of GIRLS, Season One Now, on to the Second Half: Adam has come around, Hannah and Marnie no longer live together, Charlie has a new girlfriend, Shoshanna loses her virginity, and Jessa has gotten married…?!?!? Such is television, where things are always in flux in order to make sure the viewer doesn’t get bored. It’s also the reason why most shows end up going sideways — all the […]

Categories: The Critic, The Recap, Uncategorized • Tags: Allison Williams, Andrew Rannells, Benjamin Johnson, Bobby Moynihan, Bridesmaids, Chris O'Dowd, Facebook, Girls, Jamie Foxx, Lena Dunham, Zosia Mamet

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“Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp- Central Park Edition” – by Sara Logan Hofstein

May 21, 2013 by rhapcityblog

This past Friday, I decided to try the Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp in Central Park. One of my New Year’s resolutions (yes, I’m still keeping track of them) was not only to exercise, but also to lift weights alongside the cardio. The blend of calisthenics and running offered by boot camps seemed a perfect way to meet that goal. I chose the Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp because of unsolicited recommendations from friends at work. I call them my health buddies—we […]

Categories: The Narrator, The Stroll, Uncategorized • Tags: American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal, Angel, Bethesda Fountain, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp, Central Park, Columbus Circle, Doctor Who, ferrara's cafe, Friday, Manhattan, New York City, Sara Logan Hofstein, Seven-Minute Workout, Upper West Side

“Halfway Through The First Season of Girls” – by Benjamin Johnson

May 16, 2013 by rhapcityblog

Ah, I’m waiting for disc two to watch the second half. What a great show. I had seen Lena Dunham‘s movie, “Tiny Furniture,” and became a fan of hers from that. The writing (I would say she’s a writer first) is just soo goood. It’s almost a perfect show so far; I can’t think of any criticisms to make and I have no interest in trying to cull some up. At times while watching it, I would think to myself, […]

Categories: The Critic, The Recap, Uncategorized • Tags: Allison Williams, Andrew Rannels, Benjamin Johnson, Charlie, Elijah, Girls, Hannah, HBO, Judd Apatow, Lena Dunham, Marnie, NYC, Sex and the City, Tiny Furniture, Zosia Mamet

“Dear New York”- by Eric Harper

May 13, 2013 by rhapcityblog

Dear New York, I’m a little embarrassed. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to correspond formally, but I think we both needed some space. Well, I shouldn’t speak for you. I needed some space. Space to breathe and space to think. Because, honestly, when I moved out, I felt like I was finally thinking clearly for the first time since the day I moved in. The year and some odd months in between these two significant bookends were some […]

Categories: The Narrator, The Stroll • Tags: "Friends", Eric Harper, Manhattan, Mark Twain, New York, New York City, United States, Wisconsin

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“I’ll Eat Bette Last”- by Dana Craig

May 8, 2013 by rhapcityblog

So, here’s the thing. Bette Midler is completely satisfying. Her return to Broadway is very exciting for me, as Bette is a rather heavy-duty influence in my life. It passed the “unhealthy” stage about 10 years ago somewhere in high school. I have been known to cut a bitch who counters my steadfast belief that Bette Midler is performer perfection. Having said that, I must offer up a disclaimer for the statements that follow: What you are about to read is not a […]

Categories: The Critic, The Performer, The Student • Tags: Barbra Streisand, Bette, Bette Midler, Bob Mackie, Booth Theatre, Broadway, Broadway theatre, Dana Craig, I'll Eat You Last, Meryl Streep, New York City, Sue Mengers, Tom Waits, Toni Basil

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Who Likes an Excuse to Visit a Big City?

National Parks and Mineral Water

“What’s Been Going on Down Below” – by Dylan Bustamante

So I Did the Inevitable OITNB Binge- by Michael Dezort

“Second Half of GIRLS, Season One” – by Benjamin Johnson

“Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp- Central Park Edition” – by Sara Logan Hofstein

“Halfway Through The First Season of Girls” – by Benjamin Johnson

“Dear New York”- by Eric Harper

“I’ll Eat Bette Last”- by Dana Craig