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Old School Brooklyn Goes to the Head of the Class

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
by on Dining Around

Stepping into Carroll Gardens’ newest restaurant, Old School Brooklyn, is like stepping into your grandmother’s parlor. The mix of dark and light wood, tan wallpaper,

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The Open Center – Expand the Mind, Nurture the Spirit

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
by on Living Around

It’s summer, time to keep learning. At least at the Open Center which for the next few months is offering a wealth of holistic studies,

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Get Organized

9 Tips for Getting Organized This Summer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
by on Living Around

The kids will soon be out of school, a vacation is on the horizon, and the weather beckons you outside. Getting organized is the last

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Woman Around Town: Sabrina Elayne Carten –
The Blues Singer in One Night with Janis Joplin

Monday, June 17th, 2013
by on Woman Around Town

Dying at age 27 from a heroin overdose, Janis Joplin’s musical career was cut tragically short, yet she continues to influence other singers. Janis herself

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Tiptoe Through the Tulips

Monday, June 17th, 2013
by on Shopping Around

The earth laughs in flowers. Ralph Waldo Emerson Wear the spring and summer garden-in print pattern, jewelry configurations, your lapel (try millinery supplies in Manhattan’s

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Oh No, Swimsuit Season!

Monday, June 17th, 2013
by on Reading Around

Can it really be that dreaded time of year when we have to try on bathing suits again? Fortunately, there are some wonderful books to

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Violet and Daisy – Baby-Faced Hit Gals

Sunday, June 16th, 2013
by on Playing Around

In 2010, Geoffrey Fletcher received an Oscar for Writing (Adapted Screenplay) for Precious, based on the novel Push by Sapphire. He was named by Variety

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Gorilla: The Office is a Jungle

Saturday, June 15th, 2013
by on Playing Around

“Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.” Soren Kierkegaard The Danish definitely knew what they were doing

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