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Woman Around Town: Joan Giordano—A Painter Finds Her Passion for Paper
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
During the last presidential election, Joan Giordano became very involved watching the political process unfold. “I was totally sucked in,” she said. “All these talking
Lessons from Parents at the Olympic Games
Friday, August 10th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
Any parent who has ever sat on the sidelines at a school sports match can identify with the parents of Olympic athletes. Most parents know
Freud’s Last Session—It’s-Yes!-Entertaining
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Psychoanalysis does not profess the arrogance of religion, thank God. Sigmund Freud in the Play Attention thinking theater-goers! If you haven’t caught up with Freud’s Last
Robert Crais Tackles Human Trafficking in Taken
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
Human trafficking has been identified as the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. It’s easy to see why. Trading vulnerable human beings for the
Woman Around Town: Nancy Lee—Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
According to the Chinese calendar, Nancy Lee was born in the Year of the Monkey, specifically the Fire Monkey whose traits include strength and determination.
The Fine Art Of Speaking “Chinglish”
Monday, November 7th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Chinglish is the latest offering from playwright David Henry Hwang, best known for his Tony Award winning play M. Butterfly. Chinglish is the expression used
The New Martin Luther King Memorial Fails to Soar
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
by Winnefred Ann Frolik on Living Around
Even before a dedication scheduled for August 28, the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is generating controversy. Lei Yixin, a Chinese national who has
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan:
A Withered and Frayed Flower
Friday, July 15th, 2011
by Claudia Cervo on Playing Around
Why do we feel compelled to ruin what we originally fall in love with by attempting to change it? This juxtaposed adaptation, or should I
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