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America’s Complicated Relationship with Religion:
Can a New Pope and a Bible Series Rekindle Interest?
Thursday, March 14th, 2013
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
According to a 2012 survey conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, nearly 20 percent of Americans do not identify with any
Oficina Latina Restaurant: Pan American Culinary Highway
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
by Eleanor Foa Dienstag on Dining Around
Cozy, funky and mellow are how I would describe Oficina Latina, a surprising Nolita bistro, whose outstanding food at affordable prices reflects the best of
Theatre Uncut Strips Away the Pretense, Leaves A Shining Truth
Friday, February 1st, 2013
by Marti Sichel on Playing Around
“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.” – Bertold Brecht, A Decade of Protest Bertold
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Calls It a Wrap
Friday, February 17th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
One hundred and twenty actresses—from Jenny Allen to Kim Zimmer—have appeared in the Off Broadway hit, Love, Loss and What I Wore, which opened at
Blue Duck Tavern—American Food in an Elegant Setting
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Dining Around
The Blue Duck Tavern looks nothing like a traditional tavern. Not surprising since Tony Chi, the master of “invisible design,” created the look for one
Patricia Grace Stevens and Elena Agostinis:
Peoria Emporium—A Creative Collaboration
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
The multi-faceted Patricia Grace Stevens (above, left) studied at Indiana University where she majored in nursing, but found time to take jewelry design. She became
Scarpina Bar & Grill: Latin Flavors
Flirt With the Mediterranean
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
by Abby Cañeda on Dining Around
Born in El Salvador and raised in the East Village, chef Ricardo Cardona (of Sazon, Sofrito and Gabbana) has been developing Manhattan’s Nuevo Latino cuisine
Ardnaglass on the Air—Hilarious Life in an Irish Village
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
by MJ Hanley-Goff on Playing Around
As I watched Margaret Mary-Rose O’Boyle and Hugh Francis O’Connell do their “on air” radio program from a friend’s mother’s garage, and announce the news
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