The sounds of brass instruments have filled the air in Downtown Dickson, matching the increase in people going out around the county. The 19 members of local favorite band Highland Jazz Machine have performed shows at Holland Park in the spring and summer with more planned for the fall, including […]
Year: 2021
The Top 10 Albums Out On June 25 : All Songs Considered : NPR
Doja Cat’s latest full-length, Planet Her, is on our shortlist of the best albums out June 25. David LaCapelle/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption David LaCapelle/Courtesy of the artist The artist known as Doja Cat is back this week with a vibrant, unapologetic celebration of youth and sex […]
Polaris mall owner Washington Prime files bankruptcy
Washington Prime Group, the Columbus-based owner of Polaris Fashion Place and 102 other shopping centers, has filed for bankruptcy. Washington Prime filed Chapter 11 late Sunday, after struggling for more than a year with a pandemic that crushed mall revenue and traffic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for many […]
Amy Grant landmark album ‘Heart in Motion’ turns 30 with reissue
For years, Amy Grant was the doyenne of contemporary Christian music. Her eight studio albums released between 1977-1988 established her as the defining voice of the genre, and even as she dabbled in pop with 1985’s “Unguarded” album and her Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping duet with Peter Cetera in 1986 (“The […]
‘Watching my world collapse’: The plight of Nigeria’s widows | Nigeria
In Nigeria, stories abound of widows being forced to drink the water used to wash their husband’s corpse – in the belief that it will kill them if they are guilty of causing his death – or of being made to declare their innocence before a local deity. The stigma, […]
gold loan: Pandemic forcing cash-strapped Indians to sell gold jewellery as last resort
Paul Fernandes, a 50-year-old waiter in India, last year took out a loan using his gold as collateral to pay for his children’s education after losing his job on a cruise liner. This year, he is selling his gold jewelry to meet expenses, after failed attempts at starting a home […]
These 4 Long Islanders in their 20s are already business owners
When you’re out shopping at a home décor boutique, collecting pieces from a new fashion brand, or getting a relaxing massage in an elegant setting, you might be surprised at who’s behind some of those businesses. These four inspiring Long Islanders could have fairly recently sat next to you in […]
PM Entertainment and the Art of Rip-offs With Razzmatazz
Tom Jolliffe takes a look back at 90’s video action specialists PM Entertainment and a penchant for enjoyable knock offs… I’ve oft shared my fondness for the work of PM Entertainment, headed by Joseph Merhi and Richard Pepin. Their company were prolific through the 90’s in producing straight to cable/video […]
How can I play jazz bowings on the violin? | Focus
This month we’re concentrating on jazz and improvisation in our July 2021 issue, with a focus on jazz soloing on the double bass. The following article from our archive was originally published in our April 2005 issue. To read the full article, click here. BOW PLACEMENT The physical properties of the bow […]
The Elite World Group CEO’s Salary
Style maven Julia Haart has gone from Jewish orthodoxy to fashion brand C-suites and Netflix fame, and she apparently has the income to match. As CEO of Elite World Group, Haart reportedly has an income of $1.5 million. Article continues below advertisement Now, Haart is telling her life story on […]