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Book Review: “Translating Myself and Others” — The Air We Breathe

June 15, 2022
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The cumulative effect over the course of Jhumpa Lahiri’s book sharpens our view of what the imperfect art of translation can, in fact, do.

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Short Fuse Podcast #55: Talking to Author Meredith Hall about “Beneficence”

June 14, 2022
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Host Elizabeth Howard talks to author Meredith Hall about her debut novel Beneficence, which deals with a family traumatized by death of a child by a gun.

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Music Feature: Neighbor Comes into Its Own

June 14, 2022
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The band Neighbor isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it’s not getting steamrolled by it either.

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Film Commentary: More Memorable Movies Turning 50

June 13, 2022
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The clamor to do justice to 1972 did not cease, so here are salutes to four additional films, The Getaway, Last House on the Left, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, and What’s Up Doc?.

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Book Review: “Building 46” — Much More than a Chinese Ghost Story

June 13, 2022
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Author and journalist Massoud Hayoun’s novel Building 46 probes behind the air-brushed image of China’s capital city to offer a fascinating (and incisive) look into the everyday lives of Beijing dwellers.

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Classical Album Review: Pittsburgh Symphony plays Beethoven & Stucky

June 13, 2022
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We’ve got ourselves another winner in this ongoing Pittsburgh/Beethoven series. Warmly recommended.

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Coming Attractions: June 12 Through 28 — What Will Light Your Fire

June 12, 2022
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As the age of Covid-19 finally wanes, Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. Please check with venues when uncertain whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Film Interview: “The New Greatness Case” – Caught on Camera, But Who’s Guilty?

June 12, 2022
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In the annals of Russian repression, The New Greatness Case was a display of government overkill — until the events of this year redefined overkill.

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Theater Review: “The Light” — Squeeze Play

June 12, 2022
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This is a quicksilver drama about how a loving couple reacts as devastating bolts of lightning strike.

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Arts Feature: Groton Hill Music Center Gets Ready to Open Its Doors

June 10, 2022
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Once they experience the ambiance and the remarkable acoustics, Groton Hill Music will likely emerge as a regular tour stop for New England bound performers.

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