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Letters 3/29-4/4

Readers weigh in on the state of heath care, #45 and the Californian beer invasion
The Source Staff

President Trump Am I the only one who suspects Trump became president solely to further his personal empire? He openly refuses to divulge his taxes and recuse himself from his businesses. He antagonizes our allies with demands for financial parity while publicly admiring Putin: who infamously has built a personal fortune at the expense of […]

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Lovesong In A Minor Key

Poetry is alive in cinema
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

There’s something perfect about a film like this being called “Lovesong.” Every moment of the movie feels lyrical, like the beginning lines of a poem before we can see its form or understand its content. The movie will be categorized as an LGBTQ romance, but it’s also filled with sweeping moments of breathtaking sadness that […]

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Reppin’ Woodstock

Longtime NYC musician brings tunes from the Woodstock Sessions and more to his show at the Capitol
Trevor Helmy

For nearly 20 years, Marco Benevento has been a key figure in the shaping of the New York music scene. His diligence has let him amass an arsenal of fantastic music that can only come from self-made artists. Last year, Benevento released the concept album, “The Story of Fred Short,” under his own label. His […]

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Classical Boom

Black Violin may just turn the Tower on its ear
Avatar photo Richard Sitts

With a definite departure from only classical or bluegrass music, these guys are not your grandparents’ string players. Heck, they’re not even your parents’ string players. The duo Black Violin whips up a high-energy hybrid of classical, hip-hop, rock and other musical genres that reaches out and grabs the listener by the ears. Head-bobbing is […]

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Baskets of Laughs

Comedian Louie Anderson is still a stand-up at heart
Isaac Kozell

In the world of comedy it takes a lot to stay relevant, especially if your career spans over three decades. But Louie Anderson has figured out a way to stay on the radar, transcending generations of fans with his work on the stage, screen, and in print. He’s a respected comedian, Emmy Award-winning actor, and […]

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Source Spotlight: Chelsea Woodmansee

Cheers! Brewfest boss thrives on the community of beer
Avatar photo Richard Sitts

“The best thing about beer is that it creates such a cool community and I don’t see that going away any time. I feel honored to be a part of it.” — Chelsea Woodmansee She is the Beer Goddess. It says so right there on her business card. Chelsea Woodmansee has earned that title, as […]

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