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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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By Invitation Only: The World's Most Elusive Clubs By Invitation Only: The World's Most Elusive Clubs
By Invitation Only: The World's Most Elusive Clubs Ever get the feeling the real party isn’t the one you’re at, but the one you’ll never be invited to? The kind with no address on the invite, because there is no invite? That sense of being shut out isn’t new. It’s the hallmark of a tradition of private, invitation‑only circles that’s been quietly perfected for centuries. In the 1700s, the Hellfire Club made headlines for secrecy and scandal, while across London, White’s was quietly defining the real rules of exclusivity. Founded in 1693, it remains the world’s oldest private members’ club, counting royals, prime ministers, and power brokers…

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Virginia’s Tax‑Free Weekend Is Back — 3 Days To Shop Without Sales Tax Virginia’s Tax‑Free Weekend Is Back — 3 Days To Shop Without Sales Tax
Virginia’s Tax‑Free Weekend Is Back — 3 Days To Shop Without Sales Tax Are you ready, Virginia shoppers? The Commonwealth’s annual Tax‑Free Weekend is back, running Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3. For three days only, all state and local sales tax disappears on qualifying items—Virginia’s base state sales tax is 5.3% in most areas, so the savings add up quickly. That means clothing and footwear under $100 per item, school supplies under $20, energy‑efficient appliances, and select emergency‑preparedness gear are all fair game. It’s the perfect moment to refresh your closet and your cart. Shop fashions for back‑to‑school and beyond at Shein, TJ Maxx,&nbs…

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Whip It At The Love Shack! The B‑52s & Devo Hit The Road Together This Fall Whip It At The Love Shack! The B‑52s & Devo Hit The Road Together This Fall
Whip It At The Love Shack! The B‑52s & Devo Hit The Road Together This Fall It took nearly half a century, but the "Love Shack" is finally colliding with Planet Devo. The B‑52s, surf‑party surrealists, and Devo, high‑concept prophets of de‑evolution, are co‑headlining a tour for the first time.  The Cosmic De‑Evolution Tour stitches the groups’ worlds into one night: thrift‑store couture, choreography as performance art, and a catalog of songs that made the radio a stranger, cooler place. They’ve crossed paths on festival bills before, but never locked in a run like this. Both acts are still fronted by three original members — The B‑52s with Fred Schneider, Ka…

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Disney Descendants Tour 2025 Brings Wicked Fun And Villain Kids To Life On Stage Disney Descendants Tour 2025 Brings Wicked Fun And Villain Kids To Life On Stage
Disney Descendants Tour 2025 Brings Wicked Fun And Villain Kids To Life On Stage Did you know Disney villains like Maleficent, Jafar, and the Evil Queen had kids—and those kids went on to sing, dance, and take over Auradon Prep? That’s the world of "Descendants," the hit Disney Channel movie series where the children of classic villains clash with the children of heroes in a story filled with music, mischief, and second chances. In "Zombies," it’s cheerleaders, zombies, and werewolves learning to coexist (with plenty of dance battles along the way) in the colorful town of Seabrook. Now, both Disney franchises are leaping off the screen and onto the stage—and you're invit…

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Dua Lipa Drops Into North America: Radical Optimism Tour Sparks Ticket Frenzy Dua Lipa Drops Into North America: Radical Optimism Tour Sparks Ticket Frenzy
Dua Lipa Drops Into North America: Radical Optimism Tour Sparks Ticket Frenzy Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour is hitting North America this fall, and fans are already buzzing louder than a "Levitating" remix. Seats are flying faster than you can say "Dance the Night," so lock in your spot for one of pop’s most electrifying shows. Dua Lipa 2025 tour dates include: Sept. 9  –  TD Garden, Boston, MA Sept. 10 – TD Garden, Boston, MA Sept. 17  –  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Sept. 18  –  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Sept. 20  –  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Sept. 21 –  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Dua’s shows aren’t just concerts—th…

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Patti Smith Rides Again: ‘Horses’ Turns 50 & Punk’s High Priestess Is Taking It On Tour Patti Smith Rides Again: ‘Horses’ Turns 50 & Punk’s High Priestess Is Taking It On Tour
Patti Smith Rides Again: ‘Horses’ Turns 50 & Punk’s High Priestess Is Taking It On Tour You don’t get many chances to watch a legend rip open history and howl through it. Patti Smith is giving you one. Tickets are now on sale for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 2025 world tour. This is Smith's first in two decades to feature her acclaimed album "Horses" performed live, start to finish, as it was meant to be heard. If you’re a fan of punk, poetry, or just showing up when the music matters, get your tickets before they’re gone. At 78, Smith isn’t dialing it in—she’s ripping through "Horses" front to back, then going deeper into the catalog that made her a force. Nov. …

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“Beautiful Things” Are Coming: Benson Boone Is On Tour “Beautiful Things” Are Coming: Benson Boone Is On Tour
“Beautiful Things” Are Coming: Benson Boone Is On Tour Benson Boone went from viral favorite to global chart-topper in under a year, with a voice that’s as unstoppable as the momentum behind it. By March 2024, his single "Beautiful Things" was the most-streamed song on the planet. Now, the 23-year-old pop star is bringing that energy to his first-ever arena tour, and tickets have moved fast. Dates include: Sept. 2, 2025 – TD Garden, Boston, MA Sept. 3, 2025 – Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA Sept. 5, 2025 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Sept. 6, 2025 – CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD The American Heart Tour supports his sophomore album…

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From Camden To The Garden—Dierks Bentley’s Tour Is One Big Country Blowout! From Camden To The Garden—Dierks Bentley’s Tour Is One Big Country Blowout!
From Camden To The Garden—Dierks Bentley’s Tour Is One Big Country Blowout! Country fans, buckle up—this summer’s about to hit overdrive! Dierks Bentley is rolling into your backyard this August, and these shows are shaping up to be the ultimate country party. Don’t wait—snag your tickets now before they’re gone! He’ll fire up the stage at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ on August 7, and then return to the Garden State to play the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on August 15. Bentley will keep the momentum going at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on August 16, and bring down the house at Madison Square Garden on August 28. The tour support…

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Rebel Yell Meets Bad Reputation: Billy Idol & Joan Jett Team Up For 2025 Tour Rebel Yell Meets Bad Reputation: Billy Idol & Joan Jett Team Up For 2025 Tour
Rebel Yell Meets Bad Reputation: Billy Idol & Joan Jett Team Up For 2025 Tour Two icons. One tour. For the first time ever, Billy Idol and Joan Jett are teaming up for a cross-country tour that promises to be nothing short of legendary. Fans are already buzzing about the chance to snag tickets so don’t wait to grab yours. Check out the upcoming dates: August 16 – TD Pavilion at The Mann, Philadelphia, PA August 17 – Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY August 20 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY August 22 – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD August 23 – Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA This 2025 run isn’t just another concert series; it’s a powerhous…

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God Save The Scene: CBGB Fest Unleashes Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, Jack White God Save The Scene: CBGB Fest Unleashes Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, Jack White
God Save The Scene: CBGB Fest Unleashes Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, Jack White CBGB lives again this fall as legends and loud guitars take over Brooklyn, NY for one night of pure rock-and-roll chaos. On September 27, the CBGB Festival will light up Under the K Bridge Park with a lineup straight out of your wildest punk dreams headlined by Iggy Pop, the Sex Pistols, and Jack White, the shape-shifting rock innovator behind The White Stripes, Dead Weather, and Raconteurs. This isn’t just a concert: It’s a full-blown revival of the spirit born at 315 Bowery in the ’70s, when CBGB launched icons like Blondie and the Ramones. The club may have shut its doors in 200…

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