As many of you know, I have a soft spot for Beacon, NY, nestled away along the Hudson River about an hour and a half from the city. In May, I went up for the "Beacon Open Studios" event which promised an insiders look into artists' studios throughout the town. While we did see a … Continue reading Review: Beacon Open Studios 2017
Author: Lens by Sarah
The Midway Point
Hello dear readers! It has been six months since my last post. It has been a busy year personally. Looking ahead, I don't have any trips or big projects scheduled so I wanted to write a quick update and also hope to give myself the momentum needed to keep this blog going. My Instagram has … Continue reading The Midway Point
Holiday Gift List for the New Yorker Who Has it All
As Christmas and Hanukkah are quickly approaching, less than week is left until gifts are presented to family and loved ones. The holidays often can be fraught with many decisions to make. Those who live in the five boroughs may seem to have it all; therefore, gift giving can be quite the challenge. I'm here … Continue reading Holiday Gift List for the New Yorker Who Has it All
Interview on Expat Finder
I had the pleasure of contributing to Expat Finder with an interview about my life in the Dominican Republic. Please find the full and original interview published here! Find below a few snippets from the interview below: "We’ve had the chance to talk to Sarah Kuras, an American expat who had moved alone to the Dominican … Continue reading Interview on Expat Finder
The Scottish Play Strikes Harlem
Most New Yorkers have heard of Shakespeare in the Park, meaning the big festival in Central Park. I have had the fortune of attending performances the past two years and they were both spectacular. But a far fewer number have heard of or attended the free uptown iteration in Marcus Garvey Park. Not only does … Continue reading The Scottish Play Strikes Harlem
New York Lens: Waldain
I hope you all have enjoyed the posts so far in "Lens", a series of interviews with interesting people talking about what makes their city unique. This week, I spoke with Waldain, is a teacher, comedian and video editor. When he's not with schoolkids, he's working on his YouTube channel "for geeks like myself," Basement … Continue reading New York Lens: Waldain
New York Lens: Rose
The latest installment of Lens, a series of interviews with interesting people in New York and beyond! This week, Rose Silberman-Gorn, an artist and writer who recently moved to New York, offers some tips and thoughts about her new city. Through her artwork, she aims to create a bizarre and beautiful world that viewers can dive into. … Continue reading New York Lens: Rose






