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Near-Namesakes & Weird  Airports All Over

Near-Namesakes & Weird Airports

Mark Oppenheimer reports from the road promoting his new Judy Blume blockbuster bio.

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Mark Oppenheimer
26 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
There's A Party Going On Detroit

There's A Party Going On

"Mamma Mia!" brings high-energy fun to the Fisher Theatre.

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Erica Hobbs
26 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
The Hives Survive Detroit

The Hives Survive

Energy remains high, though you could hear bones creak a bit, even in the back

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
25 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Michiganders Get A Gander At The Real Gander Heroes Detroit

Michiganders Get A Gander At The Real Gander Heroes

Whose embrace of diverted 9-11 flyers propelled the musical "Come From Away."

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Erica Hobbs
25 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Flowers While Living New Haven

Flowers While Living

Generations come together in song to celebrate still-drumming Jesse Hameen II’s 85th.

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Janday Wilson
24 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Wrapped Up In Mic Cables Philadelphia

Wrapped Up In Mic Cables

Artist Jordan Deal offered an avant-garde and unreserved opening performance for a touring bedroom act Monday night.

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Tyler Maxwell
24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Haunting and Timely, Assassins finds new depth in Oakland Theater Project revival Oakland

Haunting and Timely, Assassins finds new depth in Oakland Theater Project revival

This play comes with trigger warnings for sounds of gunshots, flashing lights, talk of assault, and smoke. It does not, however, warn you that it might crack your heart wide open.

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Vita Hewitt
24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Let’s Go Girls Tulsa

Let’s Go Girls

The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra takes on Beach, Ravel, and Stravinsky

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Yvonne Hazelton
24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Charlie Smith Smiles His Way Through Rough Surf All Over

Charlie Smith Smiles His Way Through Rough Surf

With new poetry collection "I Am Your Lifeguard."

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Meagan Masterman
24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Secret Movie Series Slays New Haven

Secret Movie Series Slays

Women rule in previewed action-horror-comedy "They Will Kill You."

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Karen Ponzio
24 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Clapping With and For the Gipsies Oakland

Clapping With and For the Gipsies

At a showcase for the latest generation of the long-loved Gipsy Kings.

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Jeff Kaliss
23 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
New Haven’s Lady Stout Soars In Nina Simone Tribute New Haven

New Haven’s Lady Stout Soars In Nina Simone Tribute

At Flint Street performance space.

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Lisa Reisman
23 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
God, Make Me Funky! Philadelphia

God, Make Me Funky!

The Headhunters, Sade, 2Pac and The Cure could all be heard during a funky Friday vinyl night at Starbolt.

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John Morrison
23 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Beauty, Power, and a Stolen Life: Revisiting America’s First It Girl All Over

Beauty, Power, and a Stolen Life: Revisiting America’s First It Girl

It is no secret that beauty, extraordinary beauty, can, with luck and circumstance, transcend class and status.

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Vita Hewitt
23 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Ivy Dishes On Dog Snacks New Haven

Ivy Dishes On Dog Snacks

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever slips Liz Grace a chicken-cheese recipe.

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Liz Grace
23 Mar 2026 · 1 min read
Books & Records & Glockenspiel: Oh My! Philadelphia

Books & Records & Glockenspiel: Oh My!

Three bands got down between the shelves of Molly's Books & Records over the weekend.

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Tyler Maxwell
23 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Pung! Mahjong Haven Hits the Books New Haven

Pung! Mahjong Haven Hits the Books

Jisu Sheen gets the hang of the game, at Possible Futures meet-up.

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Jisu Sheen
23 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Two Artists Carry The Weight New Haven

Two Artists Carry The Weight

Creative Arts Workshop highlights pieces by Susan Clinard and Fethi Meghelli.

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Brian Slattery
23 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
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