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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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vschwartz@dailyvoice.com

Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals. 

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Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Hit the Road: See the Comedy Icons Live Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Hit the Road: See the Comedy Icons Live
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Hit the Road: See the Comedy Icons Live Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs. For the first time ever, longtime friends and collaborators Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hitting the stage together for an official comedy tour—and it’s the kind of event you don’t want to miss. After years of sharing the spotlight hosting award shows, co-anchoring Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, and starring in cult-favorite comedies like Baby Mama and Sisters, these two icons are finally bringing their unbeatable chemistry to live audiences across the Northeast. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, StubHub, and SeatGeek. Expect an evenin…

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Wayfair’s Way Day 2025 Sale Is Now Live—Here’s What to Know Wayfair’s Way Day 2025 Sale Is Now Live—Here’s What to Know
Wayfair’s Way Day 2025 Sale Is Now Live—Here’s What to Know Wayfair’s biggest event of the year, Way Day 2025, officially launched early Saturday, April 26, and will run through Monday, April 28.  The three-day event is one of the retailer’s most significant markdown periods of the year, with discounts of up to 80% across thousands of items. If you're in the mood to refresh your space, now might be a good time to start browsing. This annual spring sale, which launched in 2018, has become a bit of a favorite among home shoppers thanks to its steep discounts, sitewide free shipping, and limited-time flash deals that pop up throughout the weekend.…

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Score Your Seats: The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Is Kicking Off Soon Score Your Seats: The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Is Kicking Off Soon
Score Your Seats: The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Is Kicking Off Soon The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicks off this June, bringing the world’s biggest and best club teams to 12 cities for a month-long, can’t-miss showdown. For the first time ever, the tournament lands on American soil—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more loaded with stars than ever before. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the site of the semifinals and the final, will be at the heart of the action, with Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosting some of the tournament’s fiercest early battles. From June 14 to July 13, 2025, 32 clubs from across the globe will go head-to-head in 63 matc…

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Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour
Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour After decades of making us feel "Wonderful Tonight," Eric Clapton is tuning up for a return to the spotlight—bringing his legendary riffs and soulful blues back to US arenas this fall. Known for his work with bands like the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominoes—with whom he released "Layla"—as well as solo hits such as "Wonderful Tonight" and "Tears in Heaven," Clapton's influence on rock and blues music is undeniable. This tour offers fans a chance to experience his legendary guitar skills and soulful voice live on stage.​ Fans in the Northeast have a special opportunit…

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Macy’s Free And Fabulous Flower Show Turns 50—Let the Good Times Bloom! Macy’s Free And Fabulous Flower Show Turns 50—Let the Good Times Bloom!
Macy’s Free And Fabulous Flower Show Turns 50—Let the Good Times Bloom! Spring is blooming big at Macy’s Herald Square, where the 50th Annual Macy’s Flower Show will dazzle visitors from April 27 through May 18. This beloved New York tradition transforms the iconic flagship into a floral spectacle—free and open to the public during regular store hours. Though this marks the 50th show at Herald Square, Macy’s floral legacy actually began back in the 1940s at its San Francisco store. What started as a clever way to launch a perfume line—using fresh flowers, naturally—blossomed into a cherished annual celebration. By 1975, Herald Square picked up the petals and tur…

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Four Legends, One Stage: The Queens Tour Brings R&B Royalty To The Northeast​ Four Legends, One Stage: The Queens Tour Brings R&B Royalty To The Northeast​
Four Legends, One Stage: The Queens Tour Brings R&B Royalty To The Northeast​ Four music legends on one stage. For the first time ever, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills are coming together for a powerhouse tour that’s rewriting music history—“The Queens Tour: 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” This unprecedented event celebrates decades of timeless hits and showcases the unparalleled talent of these legendary artists.​ Each artist brings a legacy that helped shape the sound of soul, funk, and R&B. Chaka Khan, the "Queen of Funk," gave us hits like "I'm Every Woman" and "Ain't Nobody." Patti LaBelle’s ballads, including "If Only You Knew" and "On My…

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Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More
Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Remember when Amazon was just an online bookstore? It’s come a long way since then—but every spring, book lovers get a sweet reminder of those early days thanks to Amazon’s Annual Book Sale, this year running April 23 to 28, 2025. For six days only, readers can enjoy major discounts—making it the perfect time to catch up on those “must-reads” and BookTok darlings that have been sitting in your cart for months. This year’s deals include up to 80% off select Kindle ebooks and up to 65% off top print and children's books. There are also hundreds of audiobooks priced under $8. Whether you pref…

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Wilder than KFC Toothpaste? Hismile Just Dropped New Surprise Toothpaste Flavors Wilder than KFC Toothpaste? Hismile Just Dropped New Surprise Toothpaste Flavors
Wilder than KFC Toothpaste? Hismile Just Dropped New Surprise Toothpaste Flavors Now that Hismile’s finger-lickin’-good KFC Toothpaste is officially sold out, fans of bold brushing are looking for their next adventurous flavor fix.  And just in time, the viral oral care brand has launched Season 2 of its Blind Box Toothpaste—a mystery pack of eight brand-new, unreleased flavors available now, but only while supplies last​. Each box includes an assortment of uniquely flavored toothpastes, but you won’t know what’s inside until you open it. Even more exciting, one of the flavors might be an Ultra Rare Mystery Flavor that promises to be something “you’ve never seen be…

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Stevie Nicks And Billy Joel To Play Only Tri-State Show This Summer At MetLife Stevie Nicks And Billy Joel To Play Only Tri-State Show This Summer At MetLife
Stevie Nicks And Billy Joel To Play Only Tri-State Show This Summer At MetLife Stevie Nicks is hitting the road again, and fans in the Northeast have a lot to look forward to.  The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced her 2025 North American tour, with tickets for her tour going on sale Friday, April 18. One of the tour's most anticipated events is Nicks' joint performance with Billy Joel at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, on Friday, August 8, 2025. This marks their only tri-state appearance together, promising a night filled with classic hits and unforgettable moments. ​Tickets are available at Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster, and StubHub. Billy Joel,…

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Three Days, Two Stages: All Things Go Returns To Maryland Bigger Than Ever Three Days, Two Stages: All Things Go Returns To Maryland Bigger Than Ever
Three Days, Two Stages: All Things Go Returns To Maryland Bigger Than Ever All Things Go started small—now it’s one of the hottest tickets on the East Coast. And in 2025, it’s going even bigger. The 11th annual All Things Go Music Festival returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, from Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. For the first time ever, the festival will span three full days with over 40 artists performing across two stages. Tickets go on sale to the general public April 18, 2025. According to an interview with the festival's founders in Forbes, ticket demand has been so great that 2023 had 40,000 people on a waiting list. This a…

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