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Bill Zeffiro’s Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra Urban Stages Winter Rhythms
Saturday, December 15th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Frank Sinatra, whose phrasing, vocal ability, and popularity unquestionably made him a musical icon, would’ve celebrated his 97th birthday on Wednesday the 12th of December.
This Year’s Best Maillots—One Piece Bathing Suits
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Not wearing bikinis did nothing to diminish the sex appeal of Ava Gardner, Betty Grable, Lana Turner, or Jane Russell. Your figure can be seen
White Is Not Just Oxford Anymore
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
The era of the classic white Oxford shirt has passed. (Even men rarely wear them these days). Blouses just as fresh can be structured or
Hoop Dreams
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
“Early evidence of earring wearing is evident in the Biblical record. In Exodus 32:1–4, it is written that while Moses was up on Mount Sinai,
Sigali Hamberger: A Toast to Ava Gardner
Sunday, August 7th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Ninety per cent of the way through Sigali Hamberger ‘s very personal retelling of Ava Gardner’s tumultuous life, she stands at the back of the
Artisanal Furniture From a Less Likely Source
Monday, June 20th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
I don’t see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it’s there like a
Frank Sinatra—The One and Only Voice
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
In college, I had a running debate with one of my sorority sisters: Who was the greatest singer of all time—Frank Sinatra or Andy Williams?
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