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Theater Review: “Dreaming Zenzile” — The Miriam Makeba Story

February 24, 2022
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Despite its flaws, Dreaming Zenzile reflects, with power, on the difficult relationship between art and activism.

Jazz Album Review: Pianist Billy Lester — One Very Hip Nerd

February 23, 2022
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Pianist Billy Lester is an amusingly dry fellow who is also a deeply serious, idiosyncratic musician.

Book Review: “The Sentences That Create Us” — In Prison, Triumphs Great and Small

February 23, 2022
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It’s no exaggeration to say that some of the men and women who embraced writing while they were in prison and whose work is featured in this book were writing for their lives.

Rock Concert Review: 2022’s Fear Inoculum Tour — Peak Tool

February 22, 2022
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Wading in the deep end of the Tool pool.

Jazz Album Review: Corina Bartra’s “Amber Light” — Unlistenable? Or Genius?

February 22, 2022
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Others may hear a painfully flawed Latin jazz album, but what I heard was a brilliant postmodern ironic jam session in the mode of Ornette Coleman. I’m probably wrong, but I don’t care, because this album is a blast.

Theater Review: “People, Places & Things” — Grappling with Addiction

February 21, 2022
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People, Places & Things memorably tackles the insidiousness of addiction.

Television Review: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” — Time for a New Set

February 21, 2022
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This season The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel must confront a considerable challenge — Midge must not be allowed to tell the same tired jokes as her male counterparts.

WATCH CLOSELY: HBO’s “Landscapers”

February 21, 2022
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Landscapers is a true crime series that compellingly weaves together dream and reality.

Book Review: “Crown & Sceptre” — A Quick Walk Through the British Monarchy

February 21, 2022
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Crown & Sceptre is generally amusing and it has the instructional benefit of helping readers keep the Williams, Henrys, Edwards, and Georges who have occupied the ancient throne straight.

Coming Attractions: February 20 through March 8 — What Will Light Your Fire

February 20, 2022
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Compiled by Bill Marx As the age of Covid-19 wanes (or waxes?), Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues about whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in. The DocYard Spring Series…

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