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Shakespeare Under the Stars: A Night at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

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FESTIVALS:  I've seen some gorgeous, grandiose theatres. But the outdoor setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival competes with the best of them.   More »

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ART:  Economic disparity, the western affinity for our animals, capitalistic commodification of the human being, comfort vs. exploitation, privilege, world politics. Do you see it? Look a little closer.  More »

How to Drink on the Reykjavik Rúntur

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BARS:  Start with dinner at home or in a restaurant, but not too early. You’ll need stamina to party until dawn so rest up and don’t begin your evening until around 9pm.  More »

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FESTIVALS:  Your vacation can instantly become far more memorable should you manage to attend even one great festival. This is the shortlist of international film festivals the world over.  More »

BKLYN's Answer to SXSW: Northside Festival 2009

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Burning Couch: The Couch Surfer's Burning Man

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MP3 OF THE WEEK:  This is a song of lost love, but think about it as an escape from a place or a way of thinking that you want to be free of.  More »

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"You should check out American Player's Theatre in Wisconsin. It has the same out door amphitheatre, but it is a bit more intimate than Hudson Valley. "

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