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Woman Around Town: Wendy Long—In a New York State of Mind
Monday, July 23rd, 2012
by Robin Weaver on Woman Around Town
Still fresh from her June 26 Republican primary victory, Wendy Long greets me at the door of her Carnegie Hill apartment. Along with Rosie, her
Bob Smith: Playing for the Presidents
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
Serving six presidents as the official White House pianist, Bob Smith played during many special gatherings. But one VIP night during the Reagan Administration stands
Washington National Cathedral—The Nation’s House of Prayer
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
On August 23, 2011, at 1:51 p.m., an earthquake that measured 5.8 on the Richter Magnitude Scale was felt all along the East Coast into
Kiss Me, I’m An Irish Author
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
There’s a great tradition of storytelling in Irish culture. In the old days, bards were well- respected in Hibernian society. They were part of the
Raunchy Burlesque #%!@s Passion Play
Friday, March 9th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Hot Lunch Apostles is not for the faint of heart. Brave, shameless, and immensely inventive it lurches back and forth between gross-out burlesque and fervent
1911- It Was a Very Good Year- a Centenary Celebration
Monday, November 14th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
When KT Sullivan throws a party, it’s standing room only. Friday night, the Metropolitan Room is abuzz with friends, family, and avid devotees-many in the
Fear And Loathing: On The Campaign Trail ’72
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Reading Around
The best writers of fiction and nonfiction narratives alike are the ones whose words are capable of taking the reader away to another time and
Sarah Palin: Going Rouge—An American Life
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
by Tamara Moscowitz on Reading Around
From the moment Sarah Palin, with family in tow, was plucked from the wilds of Alaska to become the Republican Party’s 2008 vice presidential running
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