Articles by Sandra Silverstein
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Anyway, Anyhow
Your favorite new-to-you NYC spot is tucked away on a dim side street on the Lower East Side. And no, it's not a dive. It's Anyway Café, a whimsical French and Russian restaurant and lounge. Anyway’s modest space (it's about the size of a ... -
A Day with a Legend
"When something goes wrong, I get back on," the famed motorcycle stuntman known as Indian Larry famously said. Bryan Lahr, director of the documentary My Day with Indian Larry, says that attitude is at the heart of his film about the famous motorcycle ... -
Not Your Average Night at the Movies
Friday night Miami's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) offered Miamians a dose of audio-visual pleasure at Optic Nerve XI, a screening and competition of short films and videos, submitted through an open call, by emerging South Florida ... -
Bringing their Shticks to All Points West
New Yorkers are often criticized for being moody or misanthropic, but if you look a little deeper, beyond the pessimism, eye rolls and snarls, you'll find a heck of a sense of humor. It's no wonder that All Points West Festival, taking place this weekend, ... -
Fresh Squeezed Country Goodness
It was another rainy night in Miami when the Citrus Circuit - an all-Florida grassroots tour - took over the upstairs stage at Tobacco Road. Have Gun, Will Travel took the stage first and with a stroke of the violin ... -
Let the Raw Times Roll
Had enough of that repetitive pop music on the radio, and the pretentious, more-expensive-than-your-life-savings gallery art? Then you would have found good company at Miami's recent So Raw Festival. Organizers Nicole Irizarry ... -
Party Like It's the 4th of July
This July 4 marks our nation's 223rd birthday, and you know what that means - fireworks, backyard barbecues, and if you're lucky, an extra day off. If you're looking for something to do this 4th of July that doesn't involve eating too many hot ... -
DJ Laroc Whips up Some Tasty Mash-Ups
DJ/VJ/chef Tommy Laroc has the ultimate mash-up recipe (not to be mistaken with mashed potatoes); it's a blend of music ranging from hip-hop to house mixed with projected videos and graphics, culminating in a seamless tapestry of audio-visual deliciousness ...
