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“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from TimeOut.com editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Wednesday. Looking for a show to see this spring? Well look no further, here are five broadway shows, TimeOut editors […]
Every month Timeout.com rounds up the best new restaurants in New York City, for your eating pleasure! This perpetually updated list includes the best new restaurants that have opened over the past six months. To read more, click here.
Does the perfect date night exist? Well, it does now! We know Valentine’s Day just ended, but if you’re like us, you’re constantly on the lookout for the best date ideas, from the most unique to just outright fun dates. We’re here to tell you that this is one you’ll want to add to your […]
This is a must-see renovated Pre-War, 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Condominium. The apartment is west facing with wide plank hardwood floors, central air, and heat, The open kitchen features; stainless steel Bosch oven and microwave, with a Miele dishwasher, refrigerator, and washer dryer. The countertop is a Caesarstone with recess lighting. The bathroom features; Porcelanosa […]
Despite construction and permitting delays and other unforeseen obstacles brought on by the pandemic over the last year, new restaurants continue opening across Atlanta and its sprawling metro area. While most restaurants are open for dine-in service, many establishments are placing greater emphasis on patios and outdoor seating options as well as takeout. Here, Eater shines the […]
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For the past six years, the 2nd Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of July has found me in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Those who know me and my extreme thirst for travel and exploration of new countries are always shocked that I have been repeating this trek for six years and counting. So, what keeps me coming back? It is none other than the best and largest indoor/outdoor music festival in the world, the North Sea Jazz Festival, simply nicknamed by my fellow crew of travelers and music lovers as NSJ.
The first edition of NSJ took place in 1976 in The Hague, Netherlands. Back then; it was six venues, a few hundred musicians and vocalists, and about 9,000 attendees. Now fast forward to this year’s 42nd edition in Rotterdam there are more than a thousand musicians and singers, 150+ performances across fifteen different stages, and 65K to 75K attendees, at under $250 for a 3day ticket; this is the NSJ that I look forward to every year!
I adore this festival because it is based on a foundation of great jazz, but other genres will also hit the stages from blues to gospel to soul to funk to hip hop to afro beat to pop and so much more. A sampling of this year’s musicians included jazz legends such as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Lee Ritenour, Wayne Shorter, and Dianne Reeves. But, we also were treated to the musical talents of Mary J Blige, Gladys Knight, Solange, Steve Winwood, Usher, The Roots, Grace Jones, Trombone Shorty, Norah Jones, De La Soul, Erykah Badu, Van Morrison, and Jamiroquai to name a few.