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Club Quarantine and beat battles: How black musicians raise spirits, moneyThe coronavirus has disproportionately affected African Americans. One way to cope: the vital connection provided by black music and artists.
The ExplainerWhen can I go see a movie? Hollywood and theaters ponder what’s next.As coronavirus restrictions ease, Hollywood and theater owners are weighing when to distribute movies and the timing on gathering indoors in groups.
In a WordVenturing into the land of social media acronyms“Tl;dr” is the only internet abbreviation I know of that boasts a perfectly used semicolon. Where did the acronym originate?
Home theater: From ‘Brooklyn’ to ‘Little Women,’ settle in with Saoirse RonanFor a mini-festival at home, follow the roles of Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan, who most recently played Jo March in “Little Women.”
No flour? No problem. How to bake with workarounds.Here’s what you can do when the urge to bake hits, but you can’t find flour and yeast on the shelves.
A listless lifeI’m not going to be sure I’ve seen a “life list” bird until it’s 10 feet away and looks like a Victorian lady’s hat. But I’m OK with that.
Another effect of the coronavirus crisis: ForgivenessFor some people, this has become a time to forgive and reconcile with estranged family members.
FocusFor Native Americans, coronavirus looks heartbreakingly familiarThe coronavirus pandemic is threatening vulnerable Native American communities. Now, they are turning to resilience forged over generations.
Home theater: See the world through the eyes of director Satyajit RayFor international fare during lockdown, start with Indian director Satyajit Ray, whose films, our critic says, express “what it means to be alive.”
In a WordSelf-isolation has its roots in ancient timesPeople have been using various kinds of isolation to protect themselves and others, and to inspire moral and spiritual growth, for centuries.
Home theater: Escape into the joyous world of musicalsAudiences have often turned to musicals when times are especially tough. Here are three classics to try during lockdown.
Aunt Ruth’s photo philosophyMy aunt would return from trips abroad with a carousel of slides that captured the towns, countrysides, and especially animals she encountered.
Isolated from peers, teens find new paths to community amid pandemicTeens’ lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus lockdown just as they are seeking autonomy and creating their own identity.
In a WordSayings that uncover the silver liningsIn English we say “April showers bring May flowers” or “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” How are these ideas expressed in other languages?
Home theater: Spend quality time with the elegant Sidney PoitierFilm critic Peter Rainer notes that Hollywood great Sidney Poitier brought dignity and grace to virtually all of his roles.
What if curators were teens? Museums try it.As museums look ahead, incorporating a wide range of views – especially those of young curators – is becoming more of a priority.
World music: From a globetrotter’s Queens apartment to your earsThrough his MoonJune Records, upbeat owner Leonardo Pavkovic wants to introduce more listeners to the music of less heard from countries.
In a WordA(n) historical take on the evolving use of a/anEnglish speakers disagree – sometimes vehemently – about how to use “historic” and “historical” with the indefinite articles a/an.
Home theater: Hunker down with films starring Humphrey BogartThe Monitor’s film critic suggests Humphrey Bogart films for some much-needed movie balm.
Why Canadians see themselves in ‘Schitt’s Creek’Fans are heartbroken by the finale of the sitcom that, beneath its double-entendre title, embraces tolerance and community.
