Ben Levi Ross returning as Evan in Dear Evan Hansen has been one of the highlights of my year.

Ben Levi Ross as Evan Hansen
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy
Few Broadway musicals have stuck with me and resonated as deeply as Dear Evan Hansen. The emotional story that follows a young boy with extreme anxiety has been a light in the darkness for so many of us out there.
I have been fortunate enough to see and experience Dear Evan Hansen live and in person a handful of times. I have experienced different actors take on the emotionally taxing role and make it their own each time. And each time, these incredibly talented Evans reduce me to a puddle of tears that ends up causing water damage to my beloved Playbill.
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Fans of The Chocolate Expo can rejoice! The popular gourmet food market will be returning in 2022 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY. The festival which offers a variety of specialty chocolates, wine, cheese, and gourmet food offerings, hosts its first event on Long Island since the pandemic put life on hold for the community.

The Chocolate Expo at The Cradle of Aviation Museum NY
Photo Credit: Chuck Fishman.
I, personally, have been counting the days. Hoarding all of the amazing local items I purchased at the 2020 event to make them last as long as I could without sharing, I can’t wait to return and stock up from some of my favorite small businesses.
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90s Con came and conquered this past weekend in Hartford, Connecticut. The decade-themed pop culture convention was the first of its kind and featured celebrity guests, panels, merchandise, and immersive experiences that would make anyone who grew up in the 90s feel like a kid again.
I don’t feel that I’m exaggerating when I say that this was one of the best days of my life.

90s Con Guide
Photo Credit: Pop City Life
Check out our review and favorite moments from attending 90s Con:
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Harry Potter New York is the first flagship Harry Potter store to open in the United States. Located in the heart of New York City, this store is a Harry Potter fan’s dream. According to the official website, it actually houses the largest number of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise in the world! With the addition of a Butterbeer bar, this is the perfect stop to enjoy all the Wizarding World has to offer.

Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
In addition to the wonderful variety of collectibles, merchandise, treats, and photo ops, Harry Potter New York has just introduced two new virtual reality experiences inside their store. We had the amazing opportunity to be one of the first to experience these new adventures!
Keep reading for our review of our time visiting Harry Potter New York and all the tips and info you need to know before making the trip!
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You may recognize Loïc Nottet as the young singer who went viral for belting out a version of Sia’s Chandelier that absolutely pierced the soul. From there, he has gone on to become an international star. After bringing Belgium back to the top 5 of Eurovision for the first time in 12 years, competing on The Voice Belgique and winning the French version of Dancing with the Stars (Danse avec les Stars), Loïc went on to top the charts with his debut album Selfocracy.

Photo Credit: Loïc Nottet
Now, at a time when the world needs it most, Loïc is back with his sophomore album Sillygomania. I believe his success worldwide is long overdue. I remember feeling so many emotions when I first heard the humble, yet powerful, singer/songwriter on YouTube years ago. It’s time for America to take a listen.
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