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Book Review: “Faraway the Southern Sky” — Portrait of a Young Revolutionary

May 24, 2024
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“Faraway the Southern Sky” is an extraordinary literary achievement because it makes real and present the scuffling life and education of the very young man who grew up to become Ho Chi Minh.

Music Interview: Bryan Porter Hinkley’s “99 Shots” — Trusting His Gut

May 23, 2024
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This month, the veteran guitarist, singer, and songwriter released his first solo album, 99 Shots, and found himself leaning in a direction he had spent decades avoiding.

Weekly Feature: Poetry at The Arts Fuse

May 23, 2024
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This week’s poem: Daniel E. Pritchard’s “Ailanthus”

Film Review: “Wildcat” — Flannery O’Connor’s Quest for Grace

May 23, 2024
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“Wildcat” is a biopic that sticks with you for days, bedeviled by questions and revelations.

Film Review: “Hit Man” — We Contain Multitudes

May 22, 2024
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Breezy as “Hit Man” is, there’s a sting to this romance’s tail.

Television Review: “Everybody’s in L.A.” — Could Use Some Tweaking

May 22, 2024
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If the show had its format tweaked a little bit, it might hit a sweet spot: somewhere between “The Daily Show”’s investigative reports and Conan O’Brien’s zanier segments.

Album Review: Dalia Davis’s “Keep a Clean Engine” — A Gifted Craftsperson with a Pop-Friendly Voice

May 21, 2024
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Now that the pandemic dust has settled, Dalia Davis’s album warrants excavating and shining a long-awaited spotlight on.

Classical Album Review: Skylark’s “Clear Voices in the Dark” — Music from a Time of Turmoil

May 20, 2024
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Part of the pleasure of reviewing Skylark’s performances is to spread the word: this vocal ensemble is nothing short of amazing.

Book Review: Finding Well-Paid Work After Graduation — The Luck of the Draw

May 20, 2024
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Readers interested in understanding how typical Americans transition from college to work should savor this provocative book.

Coming Attractions: May 19 through June 3 — What Will Light Your Fire

May 19, 2024
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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