A violin concerto and an ambitious symphonic work by composer Steven Mackey are major additions to the contemporary music literature.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Where Are You? (New York)’ – Dances with Death
In her collage-theater piece 'Where Are You? (New York)' Singapore- and New York-based creator Sim Yan Ying 'YY' explores many of the ways we deal with a loved one's death – including dance, music and humor.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Dead + Alive’ – a Comic, Macabre Clown Show
Comedy, juggling, music and the macabre mingle in this darkly riotous clown show.
Read More »IFFF Movie Review: Dark, Hopeful Short Films
This collection of short films shown at the International Family Film Festival was on the dark side, but each shed light on why filmmakers create shorts.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Sisters One, Two, Three,’ a Literary Novel by Nancy Star
In 'Sisters One, Two, Three' by Nancy Star, secrets from the past threaten to tear apart a family living on the edge. The return of a missing family member ads to the confusion of the death of Mimi's mother, and when she finally learns of the lies from her past, she is finally able to understand her own interaction with others.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Brain Storm,’ An Angela Richman, Death Investigator Novel by Elaine Viets
If you enjoy crime drama, forensics, and even medical drama this Brain Storm by Elaine Viets, holds just enough of each to keep you riveted.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Memory of Us,’ A Novel by Camille Di Maio
In 'The Memory of Us' by Camille Di Maio, we are introduced to Julianne Westcott, the only child of a wealthy family. She lives a dream life of money, gowns, and dances, as well as young men wanting to escort her about town. When she uncovers a secret within her family her life changes in more ways then she can understand. With war on the horizon, will she survive to find the answers to her life.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Golden: Heart of Dread, Book 3’, The Exciting Conclusion by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston
In "Golden: Heart of Dread, Book 3" by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston, we find ourselves back in the darkened world of Nat and Wes. In the conclusion of the Heart of Dread trilogy, we find a bleakness that seems more insurmountable then all that has come before.
Read More »Ten Years After – A Decade Without and ‘With’ My Mom
In the years since she died I have grown stronger in my love for her, knowing what she did for me in life and feeling what she does for me now after life.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Thing Is,’ A Novel by Kathleen Gerard
In "The Thing" Is by Kathleen Gerard, we meet an animal that is more than the norm, much more. Prozac , our protagonist, has an amazingly high IQ and a spiritual wisdom that guides him. He is now fixated on working his magic and bringing his new charge back to life, and she has no say in his decision to move forward.
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