Culture
New vocal CDs address big social issues: Attention, stocking stuffers!
November 8, 2021In the wake of George Floyd, and still amidst the climate crisis, Covid, the lingering sulfurous odor of Trumpism, and so much more, musical artists are stepping up with new releases reflecting deep concerns about the...
Read moreThe underbelly of America
November 5, 2021Under a concrete bridge lies an independent space. Worried, weary, broken, broke, women abused. Overused men. Lost lives chasing shadows. Challenging stories. A challenging life. Homeless camps here and there. Infested makeshift shelters. Overcrowded sidewalk nests....
Read moreHigh quality documentaries at Toronto International Film Festival
November 3, 2021Documentaries are always of high quality at the Toronto International Film Festival, selected by a stellar team of programmers. Some of the highly recommended docs were reviewed in previous columns including Attica, Wochiigii lo: End of...
Read more‘Rust’ shooting was avoidable: Put worker safety center stage in Hollywood
November 3, 2021It can be hard to connect the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the real-world work that makes it all possible. Yet it's now clear Tinsel town will have to reckon with its less-than-glamorous track record...
Read moreHistoric U.S.- Cuba cultural exchange coming to NYC
November 1, 2021Chicago’s iconic HotHouse announced they are proud to be a producer of the momentous cultural exchange "A Function at the Junction: Ancestral Bridge, Musical Streams” / “Una Función en el Cruce: Puente Ancestral, Corrientes Musicales,” an...
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