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The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus: The Main Event
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Some moments in the history of rock and roll defy the imagination, and The Rolling Stones’ Rock & Roll Circus is certainly one of them.
Show Biz Books Are Always Entertaining
Thursday, November 8th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
We all love show business, whether it’s the theater, TV, movies, or music. There’s an engaging new crop of books on the subject, just in
Industrial Chic
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
There’s a sector of contemporary design inspired by industry/machine parts, like some of Art Deco. The influence can be seen in architecture, home furnishings, tabletop,
Woman Around Town: Dana Perino—Networking by the “Minute”
Monday, June 11th, 2012
by Robin Weaver on Woman Around Town
It’s six p.m. on a spring evening in New York and Dana Perino, political commentator and co-host of the FOX News Program, The Five, enters
Johnny “Poppy Sunshine” Rodgers—BACK July 12!
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Remember the first time you heard Carly Simon’s Anticipation, Billy Joel’s Summer, Highland Falls, James Taylor’s You’ve Got a Friend? That music, those performers, take
Teaching Kids Through Song and Dance in Odd Day Rain
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
by Quan Lam on Playing Around
Children are growing up incredibly aware of the newest technology. It is almost second nature for a four year old to sit in front of
Master Class: Cheap Trick – The First Five Albums
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Time seems to be an impartial judge with many artists, giving recognition to those who have earned it, and allowing the ones who weren’t that
The Best Halloween Movies (For All Sensibilities)
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Halloween movies run a broad gamut, from sinfully smutty art-house fare to straight-up horror to some thoroughly entertaining family-friendly pictures. These lists appeal to all














