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Woman Around Town Wins Three Awards
From the New York Press Club

Monday, May 20th, 2013
by Woman Around Town on Living Around

For the fourth year in a row, Woman Around Town has been honored for journalism excellence with three awards from the New York Press Club.

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The Sound of Blue – Billie Williams

Monday, May 20th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around

Billie Williams comes in on Danny Blume’s hot damn guitar in full blues mode – pithy, powerful, and sure of the terrain. She “knows when

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Rebecca Luker Sings Jerome Kern – Sumptuous

Sunday, May 19th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around

Rebecca Luker’s infectiously joyful “I Can’t Help Singing” immediately makes us grateful this is the case. Luker has one of the most sumptuous and texturally

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The Ride – Not Your Typical Bus Trip

Sunday, May 19th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around

“How are you? Where are you folks from? The Dominican Republic? Such a lovely family…” welcomes Julie. “That looks gooood, Did you bring me a

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Go Natural in Neutrals

Saturday, May 18th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around

This is the season of tan, beige/khaki and brown…often showcased in simple silhouettes…with summer ivory, then white progressing to color climax. Naturals are in. Linen

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Lucite: Transparent, Translucent, Light

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around

Lucite jewelry is transparent (these go with simply everything) or translucent and light, perfect for heat and humidity . Current trends feature clear plastic handbags

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Serendipity Spring – Elizabeth Sullivan 2013

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around

Elizabeth Sullivan, vocalist, songwriter, pianist, teacher and not incidentally mother to a dynasty of performers, made her Algonquin Hotel debut Mother’s Day 2000. Thirteen Mays

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