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Harvesting Hearts in Liberia: How Psychology Can Halt War
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
by Arielle Sklar on Living Around
“Is that why your nickname is General Buttnaked?” “Yes Because I was naked. Because I fought naked.” “A lot of people would drink and do
Planning a Vacation? Plan an Adventure
Friday, March 30th, 2012
by M.W. Humphrey on Living Around
Whether you are planning a once in a lifetime vacation or a short romantic getaway, bring a bit of adventure into your getaway. The recent
The Agony and the Ecstasy of a Call for Action
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Caveat: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs isn’t really about Steve Jobs. Oh sure, he’s mentioned. There’s a comparatively brief slice of Mike
Woman Around Town: Jill Iscol—Her Heart’s on Fire
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
by Esther Cohen on Woman Around Town
Visiting Jill Iscol, in her elegant Fifth Avenue apartment, is an unexpected New York surprise. An educator, activist, foundation director and now author of a new,
Le Petit Coq: Pierre-Henri Guerard—Outsider Artist
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Living Around
Pierre-Henri’s extremely original, whimsical outsider art will be carried, exhibited, and sold by Peoria Emporium 25 East 20th Street (212-777-3140) starting with a convivial, wine
Desdemona—Peter Sellars’ retelling of Othello
Monday, November 14th, 2011
by Nico Rosario on Playing Around
“My name is Desdemona. The word, Desdemona, means misery. It means ill-fated. It means doomed.” And so begins the intimate exchange between specters and spectators
Woman Around Town: Melanie Moyer Williams—Addressing Social Issues Through Theater
Monday, October 17th, 2011
by Esther Cohen on Woman Around Town
Melanie Moyer Williams, Executive Artistic Director of the philanthropic Red Fern Theatre Company, believes that theater can change the world. Through its productions and outreach, the
I Will Be Good at the Fringe Festival
Sunday, August 14th, 2011
by Nico Rosario on Playing Around
Opening night of this year’s Fringe Festival featured the thoughtful storytelling of Tricia Rose Burt in her performance, I Will Be Good. At what point
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