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The Amanda McBroom Project – A Musical Banquet

Monday, March 18th, 2013
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Twenty two talented female vocalists, one extremely versatile musical director/ arranger/ pianist, and one articulate host/impresario celebrate the songs of Amanda McBroom on four evenings

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close:
Seeking to Explain the Unfathomable

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
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No matter how much time has gone by, it’s never easy to watch images from 9/11. Many New Yorkers still avoid the media every anniversary

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Summer Fun—Watching Films Outdoors

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
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The drive-in is long gone, but we can still enjoy outdoor movies in the summertime. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic supper, gather a group

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Linea Pelle—Bag One of These

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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Large, slouchy bags are in this season, the better to carry around all those necessities of life—wallet, keys, sunglasses, make-up, cellphone, iPod, business cards, comb,

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After the Affair—Five Reasons Women Stay

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
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Women all over the country cheered Sandra Bullock’s first response to her husband Jesse James’ adulterous indiscretion—she left. Many felt walking out was the right

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Oscar 2010—The Good Guys—And The Bad Guys—Win

Saturday, March 6th, 2010
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So many movies. So little time. Watching the Academy Awards is always more fun when you’ve seen most or all of the nominated films and

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The Blind Side—The Perfect Holiday Film

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
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Rarely does a movie come along that can draw in men, women, and children. The Blind Side does just that and is turning into the

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