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Let Them Eat Cake!

Cakes from a few of the highest rated, affordable resources online. If this isn’t a time of revolution, what is?! In addition to the cakes listed below, check out also a wide selection at Emicakes to satisfy your cravings for cakes.  I  Billy’s Bakery New York City. 60.00 for a 8” cake  Clockwise

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Some Clever Mothers Day Gifts

Make sure the site uses expedited mailing (or write your mom an I.O.U.) Wise Women Book: Celebrates women between 65 and 100 offering wisdom on life, love, loss- the grace that can come with age. 144-page hardcover volume filled with stunning photos captured by the talented  Joyce Tenneson. $44.00 This

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Puff Sleeves

Can femininity possibly be coming back?! Whether short and sweet or voluminous, puffs return this Spring. Dresses Left: Ella Puff Sleeve Dress by Sea: Lined cotton sateen. Ladder-stitch detailing. Floral print. Mini-dress cut. Short puff sleeves. Hidden zipper at side. Sale $86.25 Center: Pink Striped Bow Tied Puff Sleeve Midi

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Allyson Sings Allison: Karrin Allyson- Tribute to Mose Allison

Mose Allison (1927-2016) was a pianist/singer/songwriter of jazz and blues with a dark/wry sense of humor. Karin Allyson cites him as happy influence. When I booked this show, I expected selections from her new CD, Some of That Sunshine. Though the artist is a capable and enthusiastic performer with an

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Gifts for Tech-Obsessed Girls

If you’re a tech-obsessed girl, or you know one, you’re in luck. Today there are more women-specific tech products on the market than ever before, and many double as the perfect gift. Let’s take a look at some of your options.  Fitness Trackers Fitness trackers have come a long way in the

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The American Songbook Association – Johnny Appleseed

For almost a quarter century, Daryl Henline, Keith Meritz, and Peter Leavy have selflessly made Cabaret Scenes Magazine (and online) a lighthouse in the firmament. Instead of curling up and going the way of newspapers and magazines no longer covering the genre, those currently at its helm decided to be

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Cakes from a few of the highest rated, affordable resources online. If this isn’t a time of revolution, what is?! In addition to the cakes listed below, check out also a wide selection at Emicakes to satisfy your cravings for cakes.  I  Billy’s Bakery New York City. 60.00 for a 8” cake  Clockwise Espresso Cake: Chocolate cake sealed with Kahlua simple syrup and espresso chocolate frosting, garnished with chocolate-covered espresso beans. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake: Chocolate cake, frosted

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Live From Adelphi: Carole J. Bufford- Fearless Females of the 60s and 70s

MD/Piano – Ian Herman, Guitar-Peter Calo, Bass – Mark Palombi, Drums – Mark McLean. Carole J. Bufford has great affection and quite a bit of empathy for this period she was too young to fully experience, but looking back, felt men were musically represented far more than women. Thus this celebration of the era’s  distaff talent. “Sixteen year-old Lesley Gore said she was tired of singing only frivolous party songs; she wanted something of substance”

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Louis Rosen: 1970-The Singer-Songwriter Comes of Age II—Laura Nyro

Streamed live though the aegis of 92nd Street Y Before Louis Rosen beings his lecture on Laura Nyro (born Laura Nigro 1947-1997), he plays “And When I Die.” The preternaturally mature song was written by tonight’s subject when she was 16. “I don’t often relate to songs written by 16 year-olds, but this speaks to a very different kind of artist. You’d have to explain her as an old soul.” In Rosen’s opinion, Nyro was

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Some Clever Mothers Day Gifts

Make sure the site uses expedited mailing (or write your mom an I.O.U.) Wise Women Book: Celebrates women between 65 and 100 offering wisdom on life, love, loss- the grace that can come with age. 144-page hardcover volume filled with stunning photos captured by the talented  Joyce Tenneson. $44.00 This site gift wraps. Art Nouveau Hair Care Holder by Michael McNeil: Handmade, powder-coated, mild steel hair care holder puts dryer, curling iron, and flat iron

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Puff Sleeves

Can femininity possibly be coming back?! Whether short and sweet or voluminous, puffs return this Spring. Dresses Left: Ella Puff Sleeve Dress by Sea: Lined cotton sateen. Ladder-stitch detailing. Floral print. Mini-dress cut. Short puff sleeves. Hidden zipper at side. Sale $86.25 Center: Pink Striped Bow Tied Puff Sleeve Midi Dress: Cotton. Color on color floral. Wide sash. Full skirt. $69.00 Right: Never Fully Dressed Midi dress in Red Floral: Crew neck. Empire waist. Short

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Allyson Sings Allison: Karrin Allyson- Tribute to Mose Allison

Mose Allison (1927-2016) was a pianist/singer/songwriter of jazz and blues with a dark/wry sense of humor. Karin Allyson cites him as happy influence. When I booked this show, I expected selections from her new CD, Some of That Sunshine. Though the artist is a capable and enthusiastic performer with an appealing voice, her honoree’s songs all sound the same. “I’m Not Downhearted, But I’m Getting’ There” is longlined/languid: …Just don’t drink the water/Try not to

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Gifts for Tech-Obsessed Girls

If you’re a tech-obsessed girl, or you know one, you’re in luck. Today there are more women-specific tech products on the market than ever before, and many double as the perfect gift. Let’s take a look at some of your options.  Fitness Trackers Fitness trackers have come a long way in the last couple of years. Whereas before manufacturers were struggling to fit all the components into a small space, they’ve mostly mastered that particular problem and

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The American Songbook Association – Johnny Appleseed

For almost a quarter century, Daryl Henline, Keith Meritz, and Peter Leavy have selflessly made Cabaret Scenes Magazine (and online) a lighthouse in the firmament. Instead of curling up and going the way of newspapers and magazines no longer covering the genre, those currently at its helm decided to be proactive. Three years ago, Three years ago, the American Songbook Association was established as an arts and educational 501(c) (3) nonprofit headed by Executive Director

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