Sorry, Nixon

Sorry, Nixon

by | Sep 3, 2014 | News

Forty years ago this month, President Richard M. Nixon resigned his office. At the time, aside from a tiny minority of dead-enders and a few desultory Congressional Republicans, an exhausted nation had arrived at a consensus that Nixon had to go. Politics...
CD Shorts: Dustin Wong and Takako Minekawa

CD Shorts: Dustin Wong and Takako Minekawa

by | Sep 3, 2014 | Music

Savage Imagination (Thrill Jockey)   Sometimes there’s nothing better than listening to a familiar song, artist, or particular instrumentation. Other times, however, one’s ears want to be surprised. Savage Imagination, the second album by Dustin Wong...
Nightcrawler: All?s Fair

Nightcrawler: All?s Fair

by | Sep 3, 2014 | Music

There have been more years since her last release then there are tracks on her new one, but undaunted, determined and more focused than ever, Noho’s prodigal daughter turned Beantown queen Amy Fairchild is back with new product and two area plays. “Due to...
Nightcrawler: To Infinity and Beyond

Nightcrawler: To Infinity and Beyond

by | Sep 3, 2014 | Music

After fumbling an opportunity to relocate the Patriots a decade and a half ago, Hartford’s Adriaen’s Landing project finally has its anchor franchise. The Infinity Music Hall & Bistro on Front Street in Connecticut’s capital will host its...
Running Away To The Circus School

Running Away To The Circus School

by | Sep 3, 2014 | Leisure

A moment after the woman at the reception desk hollers up to announce my arrival, Elsie Smith descends the office’s spiral staircase and welcomes me to the New England Center for Circus Arts. Handing over a few brochures, she highlights various events at their...