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Here’s a Find: Bill Zeffiro

Sunday, March 18th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around

Here’s a find: writer, musical director, accompanist, pianist, and bon vivant Bill Zeffiro holds court every Tuesday night at a casual, neighborhood restaurant in the

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New Menu and Bistro Offerings
Abound at Pound The Hill

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
by Martha Kepner on Dining Around

Part coffee bar, part wine bistro, part lounge spot, part sophisticated date night, Pound The Hill, one of DC’s most noteworthy coffee house located on

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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

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Oscar 2012—An Abundance of Riches

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around

Billy Crystal is back and so is the excitement. There were so many wonderful films and performances this year, that the 2012 Academy Awards will

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Project Runway All Stars—Dressing Miss Piggy

Monday, January 23rd, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around

She’s a true diva, referring to herself as “moi” and dropping French phrases into her most quotable comments. She knows what she likes, what she

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Lady Liberty—A True Woman Around Town

Monday, July 4th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around

Hooray! The crown is open! We were thrilled to learn that on July 4, 2009, visitors were once again allowed inside the Statue of Liberty’s

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Plein Sud—French For Anything But a Plain Crowd

Monday, May 30th, 2011
by Nichole Wright on Dining Around

On a recent Sunday, a group of us headed down to brunch in TriBeCa. Plein Sud is not so much about the food – it’s

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Stacy Ward MacAdams and Friends

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around

Stacey Ward MacAdams has A LOT of friends in New York, a number of whom are entertainers. On Wednesday night, as many as could fit

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