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The Obamas—Jodi Kantor’s Book Creates a Firestorm
Monday, January 16th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
In the acknowledgement portion of The Obamas, author Jodi Kantor thanks many of her friends for their support including Shira Stutman, adding: “Shira insisted that
Rental Reboot: Falling for Grace
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
by Nichole Wright on Playing Around
Summer is when some of the best films of the season will be released. Why not check out films you haven’t seen yet and why
Fresh Air and Lyric Flights: Jennifer Sheehan
Monday, March 21st, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
At the ripe old age of nine, Jennifer Sheehan learned and performed thirty Cole Porter songs with a local children’s theater group. “We showed St.
Troilus and Cressida—A Little-Performed Shakespeare Work
Gets Its Due At the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
by MJ Hanley-Goff on Playing Around
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival troupe does it again. Amidst the brutal heat and humidity, they took a work traditionally known as ambiguous and difficult,
Woman Around Town: Randi Rahm—Dressing the Stars
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
by Laura Lanz-Frolio on Woman Around Town
Randi Rahm, couturier to the stars, is an artist in every sense of the word. A trained concert pianist and art historian, she applies those
Go Fly a Kite! And Other Weekend Activities
Friday, May 8th, 2009
by Woman Around Town on Living Around
Once again, the weekend is filled with outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. There are street fairs galore, a kite-flying event, and, of course, the









