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Alt-Indie’s Pole Star   We probably shouldn’t bandy around phrases like “one of America’s greatest living songwriters,” given the prolific grassroots music scene these days. But...

New York City officially began licensing professional fire eaters earlier this year, and classes have sprung up to teach the art so that the...

This Rough Magic   Lost lovers of Shakespeare must labor each year — for centuries, apparently — against the preconception that the Bard’s work is boring. Surely,...

On November 17, the Latin GRAMMY Awards will honor the biggest names in Latin music. With YouTube viewers around the world watching more Latin...

From the Valley, Born and Brewed The crafty little explosion of local breweries up and down the Valley over the last 20 years has become...

Following the announcement of Leonard Cohen’s death on November 10, “Hallelujah,” one of his most iconic songs, is today’s most-watched video on YouTube, with...

A super-competent woman brokers communication while fearful men around her rush to frame the unknown as enemies. Sound familiar? The post Arrival Is a...

Luggage with spinner wheels can easily glide in any direction, making it super convenient to navigate crowded, cramped spaces. Unfortunately, spinner wheels are also...

In the wake of complaints about officer discipline, the latest development in a long-running dispute over organization of the Springfield Police Department is going...

Often it makes sense to spend money on quality. If you have a cheap pair of boots but they only last a year, you...