TGATP Art and Culture

Your go-to source for the best in films and TV, concerts, Broadway shows, performances, and art exhibitions.

TGATP Life and Style

Not merely a blog, TGATP is a lifestyle! From fabulous fashion and beauty products to the latest in food and libations to the hottest gadgetry and travel spots – we provide you with the skinny on the best that Life has to offer!

TGATP Scene

From the most glamorous galas and movie premieres to restaurant openings, culinary events, product launches, concerts, and spa parties – TGATP covers everything that is truly worth attending.

TGATP Speak Easy

Editorial and interviews about, and from, the world at large.

TGATP Supports

On the beat at charity events with info on how you can leave your philanthropic mark.

The Ben Gordon New Life Foundation Bowling Event
Saturday, 15 Aug, 2009 – 13:13 | No Comment
The Ben Gordon New Life Foundation Bowling Event

Even an overzealous freelancer named BJ (presumably an abbreviation for “Big Jerk” as he was a little Nazi!) could not ruin what was a marvelous evening of bowling and partying held by the Ben Gordon …

A Funny Thing Happened…
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 13:36 | No Comment
A Funny Thing Happened…
ALR Walk with Us to Cure Lupus
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 12:32 | One Comment
ALR Walk with Us to Cure Lupus

My Great Aunt Lucille was a vibrant, vivacious, fun-loving, woman who I never had the pleasure to meet.  Sixteen years older than my mom, she was a glamorous free spirit at a time when women …

The Winemakers on PBS
Tuesday, 11 Aug, 2009 – 11:44 | No Comment
The Winemakers on PBS

As a reality TV Producer, I am always excited when I hear of projects that are a cut above the normal schlock that is being dredged up and beamed into our homes!  In addition, I …

It Might Get Loud
Sunday, 9 Aug, 2009 – 12:45 | No Comment
It Might Get Loud

Courtney Love in Profile
In my youth, I was a “Band-Aid” that special upper echelon of girl/woman that was chosen to act as Muse to famous musicians.  Although I adore Pamela (I’m With the Band) Des …

The Museum of the City of NY Big Apple Bash
Saturday, 8 Aug, 2009 – 22:40 | One Comment
The Museum of the City of NY Big Apple Bash

The Young Members Circle of the Museum of the City of New York held their annual Big Apple Bash on the Museum’s Fifth Avenue terrace, which overlooks Central Park.   Although the event was limited to …

Lifeworks Technology I-Home Product Launch
Friday, 7 Aug, 2009 – 13:05 | No Comment
Lifeworks Technology I-Home Product Launch

Lifeworks Technology, (who recently signed a  licensing agreement with the SDI Technologies division I-Home, to create computer accessories that incorporate iPod/iPhone compatibility) held their fall product launch at 1OAK (453 West 17th St. b/tw …

A Lovely Fashion Fete
Thursday, 6 Aug, 2009 – 12:32 | No Comment
A Lovely Fashion Fete

Designer Charlotte Moss threw a marvelous soiree for the FIT Couture Council, which supports the exhibitions and programs for the Museum at FIT.  The Couture Council aids the documentation and conservation of the permanent fashion …

As the SoBe Summer Friday Turns
Thursday, 6 Aug, 2009 – 8:56 | One Comment
As the SoBe Summer Friday Turns

Epiphany Media's Coltrane Curtis
I promise this will be the last mention of what turned into a truly bad PR soap opera with SoBe Lifewater Summer Friday’s promoter Coltrane Curtis of  Epiphany Media!  But this latest …

Rave @ Carrera Summer Escape
Sunday, 2 Aug, 2009 – 14:38 | One Comment
Rave @ Carrera Summer Escape

Carrera Crowd
Having attended well over 500 parties in the past year, I can’t remember a more perfectly executed event!  I have to say that the best feel good party event of the summer so far, …

Nespresso CitiZ Launch
Saturday, 1 Aug, 2009 – 13:46 | No Comment
Nespresso CitiZ Launch

Taking over Sur La Table (@ 75 Spring St) with a massive tent and multiple chefs offering their delectable specialties, Nespresso launched their new CitiZ range of machines with a really big bang!  Partnered with …

TGATP Loves True Lemon!
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2009 – 9:52 | No Comment
TGATP Loves True Lemon!

Always on the lookout for healthy bevies, I am crazy for the new drink mix True Lemon™ Naturally Sweet!  It literally turns water into lemonade!  Completely natural, it consists of crystallized lemon, Truvia™ (the new …

Global Autism Project Benefit
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 14:12 | No Comment
Global Autism Project Benefit

Ann & Molly
Spent a wonderful alfresco night at the benefit for Global Autism Project at 230 Fifth.  The amazing Molly Ola Pinney founded the Global Autism Project in 2003.  She traveled from Seattle to Ghana …

Colorado Ski Country
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 13:51 | No Comment
Colorado Ski Country

Winter in July
Although I am a big time beach baby, attending the Colorado Ski Country reception at the Cooper Square Hotel turned me into a future ski bunny!  I can, for the first time, actually …

nAscent Art Reception for Glenn James @ Cipriani’s
Monday, 27 Jul, 2009 – 9:34 | No Comment
nAscent Art Reception for Glenn James @ Cipriani’s

Mirror Princess by Glenn James
nAscent Art held a reception for the artist Glenn James at Cipriani’s.  Despite the misty rain, we enjoyed a wonderful evening on the terrace with bellinis, champagne and canapés.
James work is …

Adidas Fanatic VIII Soccer Tournament
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 2:32 | No Comment
Adidas Fanatic VIII Soccer Tournament

Hot sweaty Euro guys and Brother Jimmy’s BBQ (Lucky me!  Twice in a week!) was definitely enough to lure TGATP to the Adidas Fanatic VIII, an annual soccer tournament at the Chelsea Piers this past …

Brother Jimmy’s 20th Anniversary Party
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 1:40 | No Comment
Brother Jimmy’s 20th Anniversary Party

Moonlighting Bartender Lance Bass
Brother Jimmy’s is quite simply the best BBQ in NYC!  Period.  There was absolutely NO WAY that I was going to miss their 20th Anniversary which offered an open bar (always a …

Guess Store Opening
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 0:31 | One Comment
Guess Store Opening

Guess opened its Soho store this week with a glittering fete sponsored by Marie Claire.  Hosted by Michelle Tractenberg, the shopping  event raised money for Oxfam.   There was a gift bag with purchase but a …