Articles by James Sibley

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07 Dec
An Elegant Benefit in Brooklyn Heights
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Dining & Nightlife, Events

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2009 has left us all feeling a little frayed at the ends, and yet, you’ve decided that this holiday season you’re going to dress to the nines for a night ... Read more..

20 Oct
A Nostalgic Walk Through Brooklyn Heights
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Leisure

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I moved out of Brooklyn Heights in 1989 for an extended stay in Los Angeles.  Despite frequent visits back to New York to see friends and family, I was not ... Read more..

09 Jul
Where to Watch a (Professional) Baseball Game in Brooklyn
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Leisure

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There is something about baseball in Brooklyn. Most of the people reading this article will not remember when the Brooklyn Dodgers played at Ebbets Field in Flatbush—or for that matter, ... Read more..

09 Jun
The Adventures of a Connecticut Yankee in Mark Twain’s Court
Written by James Sibley Connecticut, Leisure

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If you are a fan of American literature or if you went to high school at some point over the last 100 years, then you have read at least one ... Read more..

16 Apr
Riding the Rails: Can You Bring Your Bike On Board?
Written by James Sibley News

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It’s been neglected all winter, sitting uselessly out in the snow or as decor by the front door, but now you can make up for lost time. This is the ... Read more..

09 Apr
Philadelphia Day Trip to Cezanne and Beyond Exhibit
Written by James Sibley Arts, Philadelphia

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So much hype has surrounded the Cezanne and Beyond exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art that I was calmly preparing myself to be disappointed on the trip “down south” ... Read more..

02 Apr
Huntington’s Been Hiding Something: Heckscher Museum of Art
Written by James Sibley Arts, Long Island

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After too many years of living in Manhattan, one’s view of the world can get distorted, places overlooked. As a lifelong visitor to all of the major art museums in ... Read more..

04 Mar
The Hudson River Musuem: A Valuable and Affordable Stroll Through Time
Written by James Sibley Arts, Westchester

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As the price of admission for many New York City museums tops $20, it is refreshing to find a facility within 30 minutes of Grand Central Station that gives a ... Read more..

29 Jan
Hike Like a Local in Westchester: The Historic Croton Aqueduct Trail
Written by James Sibley Leisure, Westchester

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Living in Manhattan in the early 1800s was risky business, not from the threat of crime but because of frequent epidemics of cholera and yellow fever.  And if the diseases ... Read more..

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