These behemoth balloon decorations rule the Halloween scene and are pumped to the maximum PSI that they can take before exploding.
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Party Game Review: ‘Happy Hour Hustle’ from University Games
One hundred unique Challenge Cards make Happy Hour Hustle a new activity each round.
Read More »Film Review: Documentary ‘Texas, USA’ Traces the State’s Progressive Movement
This documentary follows the candidates, activists and organizers who are showing what real progress looks like in a red-controlled state.
Read More »Concert Review: Australian Haydn Ensemble – Haydn, Mozart, J.C. Bach on Period Instruments
The AHE brought brio, bright colors, and a well-balanced period-instrument sound to Carnegie Hall on its U.S. tour.
Read More »In the Back Seat: ’99 River Street’ and ‘Taxi Driver’ on the Former’s 70th Anniversary
Revelations of the underworld in '99 River Street' from the '50s and Scorsese's classic 'Taxi Driver' from the '70s
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Helen.’ by Caitlin George – Getting Inside Helen of Troy
In this compelling new comedy Helen of Troy is not a victim, a pawn, or a plot device, but an icon of feminist fortitude.
Read More »Music Review: Ensemble Correspondances – ‘Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit’ (Christmas Music from 1694)
This recording of the Midnight Mass and other Christmas music by the French baroque master definitely brings some joy to the world, no matter what holidays you may celebrate.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Navigating Fox’ by Christopher Rowe
'The Navigating Fox' by Christopher Rowe is a wonderful read populated by compelling characters and an intriguing plot.
Read More »Concert Review: ‘Kammerraku Promise’ – Cassatt String Quartet with Yoko Reikano Kimura (Koto) and James Nyoraku Schlefer (Shakuhachi)
Kyo-Shin-An Arts brought together the venerable Cassatt String Quartet with masters of the shakuhachi, the traditional bamboo flute, and the koto, the Japanese zither, for a scintillating concert.
Read More »Opera Interview: Alan Williams from LA Opera’s ‘Don Giovanni’
"In this stage of his life, Masetto feels powerless, as a peasant with wealthy Don Giovanni coming into the picture."
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