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Of Mice and Men and Player Poets — Alec Guinness at 100
An actor is an interpreter of other men’s words, often a soul which wishes to reveal itself to the world but dare not, a craftsman, a bag of tricks, a…
Princeton History in Black and White in Historical Society’s New Exhibit
Most towns the size of Princeton have collections of historical photographs that offer clear clues to the past. But few can claim treasure troves as extensive as that of the…
Buffalo Philharmonic Makes Debut Visit to Princeton
Princeton does not get to hear visiting orchestras very often, but thanks to William and Judith Scheide, there have been more recently. This year’s 7th Annual Midsummer Concert Series concluded…
The Purge: Anarchy: Grisly Sequel Chronicles Another Struggle to Survive Annual War of Attrition
Dateline: America, 2023. It’s now nine years since the country voted the New Founders of America into power. High on that elitist political party’s agenda was designating March 21st as…
“My Stars Shine Darkly Over Me” — Shakespeare Says It, Charlie Parker Plays It
A soft summer’s day in New York. When the rain falls, you can count the drops. I’m sitting on a bench in Tompkins Square Park reading Twelfth Night as a…
Seward Johnson Retrospective A Big Hit at Grounds for Sculpture
A retrospective of the work of sculptor J. Seward Johnson is currrently on view at Grounds for Sculpture (GFS), the sculpture park and arboretum founded by the philanthropic artist on…
Absurdity and Melancholy Merge in “Vanya and Sonya and Masha …,” As Durang Performs in His Own Play at Bucks County Playhouse
The Bucks County Playhouse summoned all the appropriate muses last Friday night for the opening of its current production of Christopher Durang’s highly acclaimed comedy, Vanya and Sonya and Masha…
An Evening of Piano Concertos Featured Four Artists From The Golandsky Institute
For eleven years, a musical treasure has been taking place in Princeton in the summer. The Golandsky Institute has been presenting a symposium and International Piano Festival each summer, training…
Wish I Was Here: Zach Braff Stars in Delightful Family Drama/Comedy
As an actor, Zach Braff is most closely associated with the character J.D. from Scrubs, the Emmy-winning sitcom which ran for nine years on network television. As a director, he’s…
Discovering John Howard Griffin: A Life Worth Remembering, a Novel Worth Reading
John Howard Griffin was one of the most remarkable people I have ever encountered. He was just one of those guys that comes along once or twice in a century…
