Author Archives: beth vrabel

The best theater in York?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by beth vrabel

We’re going to the movies tomorrow on our day off (thanks, Christopher Columbus!). Which local theater is your favorite — Regal Cinemas at the West Manchester Mall or Frank Theatres in the Queensgate Shopping Center?

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Slap on, slap off, the slap bracelet

Posted on October 9, 2010 by beth vrabel

That ’90s precursor to Silly Bands is remerging. Slap bracelets are back. We spotted a leopard-print one adorning the wrist of an otherwise elegantly attired teen on her way to Homecoming. Get a pack of 12 animal print slap bracelets … Continue reading →

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‘Project’ runaway

Posted on October 8, 2010 by beth vrabel

Have none of the designers in “Project Runway” had to pick up milk or dry cleaning? Have they never seen women at Target? It’s the only explanation for what they put forth as activewear in last night’s show. I do, … Continue reading →

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Tickets for Avenues home tour for sale

Posted on October 7, 2010 by beth vrabel

Check out grand old mansions–and how owners have modernized them–on the Avenues Neighborhood Association Home Tour, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16. The association usually has small annual festivals to celebrate the neighborhood, but this year 12 homes will be … Continue reading →

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Toast for ‘Grilled Cheesus’

Posted on October 5, 2010 by beth vrabel

Tonight’s “Glee” episode promises to get touchy, focusing on religion when a character finds an image of a holy figure on his grilled cheese sandwich. What better to toast the show than a Holy Water Cocktail? According to 1001Cocktails.com www.1001cocktails.com … Continue reading →

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‘Star Wars’: The movie franchise that never ends

Posted on October 4, 2010 by beth vrabel

The Empire will strike theaters again, this time in 3-D, beginning 2012, according to StarWars.com. LucasFilms plans to release a 3-D conversion from the six-part “Star Wars” franchise each year, starting with “Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.”

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Not too late to go to the Women’s Show

Posted on October 3, 2010 by beth vrabel

Head to the York Expo Center for the annual Women’s Show this afternoon. It runs until 5 p.m., and is packed with fun crafts and samples, information and shopping opportunities! Be sure to stop by the Smart stand to sign … Continue reading →

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Apples and tractors and pancakes, oh my!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by beth vrabel

We’re heading out early this morning for the Apple Harvest Festival to fill our bellies with apple pancakes, and from there, it’s tractor square dancing. Holla!

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‘Project’ Tearjerker

Posted on October 1, 2010 by beth vrabel

Anyone else cry during “Project Runway” last night? Who knew a campy design show could be such a tearjerker! I started to sniffle a little when Gretchen’s mom surprised her. Then when April explained the inspiration between her broken tree/broken … Continue reading →

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Let it rain

Posted on September 30, 2010 by beth vrabel

Top 5 Best Movie Rain Scenes 5.”The Notebook” The long-overdue kiss between Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as he pulls the canoe onto the dock is positively swoon worthy. 4. “Garden State” A poncho-covered Zach Braff finally lets go of … Continue reading →

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