Tag: entertainment
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The Aman New York Jazz Club: The Perfect Cure for the January Blues
The frigid January air clung to me like an unwanted odor as I walked down the midtown street, stepping carefully to avoid the slick spots on the pavement. It had been a rough day. Things hadn’t gone well at work, a hair had been found in my sandwich at lunch, personal worries weighed on my…
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How to Spend a Quick Weekend in Boston
The sun shines down on the crowds of people, winding along the narrow cobblestone streets flanked by decades – even centuries – old buildings. Some are headed to the Boston Market’s open air market, others for gelato and pasta on the North End, some follow the numerous local tour guides dressed in Revolutionary War Era…
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Finding Ourselves With the Help of Dear Evan Hansen
As I stood shaving in the bathroom of the Airbnb in Rome, my ears were captivated by Ben Platt’s interview with Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air podcast. The actor, known for his role as Benji in Pitch Perfect, was breaking down the plot of the hit Broadway musical in which he held the original…