One of the special musical numbers is Uncle Fester (Kevin Chamberlin), crooning to the moon. With his rotund belly and beatific smile, Chamberlin is hilarious as he sings “The Moon and Me,” while levitating up and away into the night. We see him become “one” with the object of his affection.

If you think Afternoon Tea is for silver-haired ladies wearing white gloves and carrying Gideon bibles, think again. High Tea, an almost century-old tradition, is one of the best “it’s-so-old-it’s-new” foodie experiences at the Palm Court in the Plaza Hotel. This is the perfect spot to get together with friends for a luscious treat. Everything is prepared fresh at the hotel with the best organic and local ingredients, sourced from a variety of New York regions.

Michael Feinstein is the multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer who has been called “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook.” Michael has appeared in over 150 shows a year, including performances at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as at the White House and Buckingham Palace.

The Paramount Hotel is about as convenient as you can get. And comfortable, too. Add to that its style and friendly atmosphere, and you have a great place to stay at a great price, right in the midst of where it’s all happening!

The lobby area is warm and graceful. It actually feels as if you are in a private residence. That feeling continues when you get to your room. Our one-bedroom suite on the 12th floor was elegant and welcoming. It gives you the feeling of home. Or the home you wish you had!

Based on the 1935 movie thriller, on stage the thrills and surprises are played for laughs. It’s all a non-stop pleasure with only 4 actors playing all the roles. From clever sets to mood lighting, to playful shadow characters, the fun and surprises never stop. Veiled references to Hitchcock’s other movies bring howls for irony.

Memphis is a simple story. A white high school dropout from the poor side of town, Huey has a deep love of black music. He ventures into an underground juke-joint, where he meets a girl. Felicia steals his heart and captivates his soul with her glorious voice. Unfortunately, she is “colored” and problems ensue.

While the fashion crowd went from studio-to-studio, we went from hotel-to-hotel, moving from one to the next to accommodate each hotel’s prior reservations. Our “hotel hopping” proved to be more fun than trouble, and the beautiful weather and close proximity made our moves easy. It was also economical and healthy; saving on cabs and walking all around the city helped us burn off the accumulated calories of too many desserts at New York’s finest restaurants, bakeries, and coffee houses.

The lunch menu at the Wine Bistro is, in a word, tantalizing. With such a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbreads, Paninis, and entrees, it was difficult to decide. They all sounded wonderful and interesting, whether from “Land,” “Sea,” or “Vegetarian.”

Prominently located on Lake Conroe, approximately 60 miles north of Houston and 140 miles from Austin, La Torretta dwarfs all other hostelries in the area. Entering from the highway is a long driveway, taking you past the golf course, specialty villas, the spa, water park, conference center and Chez Roux to the hotel’s modern entryway.