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Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary Giveaway: ‘Owsley and Me: My LSD Family’ Memoir by Rhoney Gissen Stanley
Stanley's memoir chronicles her life working in the Acid King's lab, and as the third angle in a love triangle, and later under the care of the Grateful Dead.
Read More »Star-Studded Gala Honors the Nicholas Brothers, Tap-Dance Pioneers
Fred Astaire called the Nicholas Brothers’ performance in 'Stormy Weather' “The greatest dance number ever filmed.”
Read More »Chile Travel: Two Weeks in Chile, Part 2 of 4 – Valparaíso
Valparaíso has been a major commercial port since the early 1800s, and as such it has a history as international as that of Santiago.
Read More »Gadget Review: Cordskiz – Untangle Your Earbud and Headphone Headaches
Cordskinz is a simple and fashionable solution to a tangled problem.
Read More »New York Jewish Film Festival Movie Review: ‘The Dune’
In the film "The Sand Dune" Director Yossi Aviram tantalizes his viewers with just enough information and visual interest to create vitality in a work that completely engages from beginning to end.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Hair’ at the Secret Theatre
Despite the show's inherent flaws, I had a great time at the energetic new Secret Theatre production of the classic flower-power musical.
Read More »Movie Review: Amos Gitai’s ‘Tsili’ at the New York Jewish Film Festival
In crafting a worthy adaptation of Aharon Appelfield's Tsili, Amos Gitai's attempts are appreciable in translating the novel's power and beauty.
Read More »Inside The Media’s Absurd Coverage of Deflategate and How the NFL Is to Blame for It
The vilification of the New England Patriots over the weight of a football needs to stop - now.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Cats’ by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Despite an uninvolving story and some dated music, 'Cats' has thrilling dancing and costumes, a still-enthralling garbage-dump set and a few evergreen songs.
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