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Greta the Great – Greta Thunberg Leads the Way on Climate Change

September 21, 2019 Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, News and Events, Op Ed 2

Greta Thunberg started out all alone, but she’s not alone anymore.

Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Fern Hill’ by Michael Tucker

September 19, 2019 Arts, Culture and Society, Theater Comments Off on Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Fern Hill’ by Michael Tucker

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Michael Tucker's new play takes a refreshing look at aging and avoids old-people stereotypes, with drama, laughs, and a star-studded cast.

Song Premiere: ‘Thieves’ from New EP ‘Kivalina’ by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong

September 9, 2019 Editor Pick: Music, Environment, Feature Articles music, Music, Music Genres, Pop, Rock Comments Off on Song Premiere: ‘Thieves’ from New EP ‘Kivalina’ by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong

We premiere a new song, 'Thieves,' from the environmentally conscious EP 'Kivalina' by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong.

Theater Reviews (NYC): ‘Bad Penny’ and ‘Sincerity Forever’ by Mac Wellman at the Flea Theater

September 9, 2019 Arts, Culture and Society, Theater Comments Off on Theater Reviews (NYC): ‘Bad Penny’ and ‘Sincerity Forever’ by Mac Wellman at the Flea Theater

A mixed experience awaits at the Flea Theater's retrospective of plays by the influential Mac Wellman.

Labor Day – Teachers’ Work Is a Labor of Love

September 2, 2019 Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Education, Holidays, Op Ed 4

Teachers – from nursery school up through higher education – hold one of the most important jobs in our nation.

Theater Review (NYC): A New Translation of Strindberg’s ‘The Father’ by Robert Greer

September 1, 2019 Arts, Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Theater Comments Off on Theater Review (NYC): A New Translation of Strindberg’s ‘The Father’ by Robert Greer

Directed with Shakespearean grit and sweep, this new Strindberg production at Theater for the New City illuminates both the strengths and the weaknesses of the 1887 play about the battle of the sexes.

Book Review: Arabicity Edited by Juliet Cestar & Rose Issa

August 19, 2019 Arts, Book Reviews, Books, Editor Pick: Books, Editor Picks, Non-Fiction, Visual Arts Comments Off on Book Review: Arabicity Edited by Juliet Cestar & Rose Issa

'Arabicity', edited by Juliet Cestar and Rose Issa, is a wonderful collection of visual art which also serves as excellent introduction to the world of modern Arabic art.