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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Off the Record: Acts of Restorative Justice’ Asks Hard Questions About Racism and the Criminal Justice System

Obehi Agbede in 'Off the Record' (photo credit: Daniel Vasquez)

This hard-hitting, interactive cross between a theatrical performance and a consciousness-raising session asks critical questions about civil rights and the criminal justice system.

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Concert for America with Tina Fey, Chita Rivera, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Patrick Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Concert for America, The Great Hall, Cooper Union

After a day of protests, Concerts for America presented a star-studded program at historic Cooper Union to be broadcast July 8.

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Healthy Cooking Program Feeds Female Prison Inmates Vital Skills

The simple act of learning what is good to put in your body and how to budget for the healthy food you need, along with how to prepare it, should be taught not only in every prison, but in every school and in every household in America. One Arkansas program for female inmates is lighting the way.

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‘Hello Grappa’ Tasting. Learning the Ins and Outs of Sophisitcated Italian Deliciousness

Mazzetti d'Altavilla Grappa di Moscato (Piemonte) 40%, Hello Grappa tasting, The Michelangelo

How well do you know Grappa? Probably not well at all unless you have an Italian heritage or you enjoy drinking fine Brandy. Grappa is a spirit with its foundations in wine. On 11 October at The Michelangelo in New York City, Scott Rosenbaum, Grappa expert, opened the doors into …

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