Harriet Scrumptious, Author at Secret NYC

Growing up in Manchester, UK, I have always had a love of music and culture (I happily include the Real Housewives franchises in the latter). After studying at University College London, and now writing from Barcelona, I cannot escape the city and love everything it has to offer me— from aperitivos to parties, and all the amazing people found in between.

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In 1998, Buena Vista Social Club brought Cuba’s rich musical heritage to Carnegie Hall; 28 years later, Sony Hall is reviving those iconic mambo and salsa rhythms in a live tribute with tickets from $20

New York has a long history with Cuban music, dating back to the musicians who helped bring Afro-Cuban rhythms into the city's jazz scene. In the 1940s, bandleaders Machito and Mario Bauzá were blending C...

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Inside the Church of the Heavenly Rest: New York City’s stunning historic venues are turning into magical spaces under hundreds of glowing candles

In a city famous for world-class entertainment, Candlelight has carved out its own place in New York’s cultural scene. The series has earned countless 5-star reviews from concertgoers who praise its stunning candlelit s...

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Not Your Typical Church — These NYC Sacred Spaces Are Redefining Their Message With Cooking Classes, Fashion Shows, Film Screenings, And More

You walk past them every day. Their spires piece through the city's skyline, intricate stonework stands proud against the concrete jungle, and stained-glass windows peek out from the sidewalks of New York City. With mor...