Irving Berlin

Come to the Cabaret Two by Two

David Finkle | Posted 10.27.2009 | New York


David Finkle

The best thing for light NYC entertainment with a hint of shadow is to storm the Café Carlyle where the John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey have a show called "Lost and Found."

The Perfect Semitic Storm: Five Reasons Everybody Should Buy the New Christmas Albums by Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan And Barry Manilow This Season

David Wild | Posted 10.14.2009 | Entertainment


David Wild

Don't crucify me, but sometimes it takes a Jew to make truly great Christmas music. Irving Berlin wrote "White Christmas" poolside at the Arizona Biltmore.

An Interview with Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Tony Sachs | Posted 10.05.2009 | Entertainment


Tony Sachs

Last Herb and Lani re-emerged, hitting the road for a series of low-key shows which were recorded for the newly-released Anything Goes -- the first time they've ever collaborated musically.

11 Years After His Death, "New" Music From Frank Sinatra

Tony Sachs | Posted 06.14.2009 | Entertainment


Tony Sachs

Three new releases, Live At The Meadowlands, My Way, and Classic Sinatra II should please hardcore fans and newbies alike.

America Beyond Compare?

Michael Sigman | Posted 03.28.2009 | Living


Michael Sigman

Why does everything American have to be better than everything else? Candidates for public office constantly embarrass themselves by insisting that Americans are the best.

An American Tune

Anne Hill | Posted 01.09.2009 | Entertainment


Anne Hill

It's one of those weird things, the patriotic hymns of your youth still live in your heart somewhere, despite all the things you learn in the meantime.

Forget Hockey: Where Does Sarah Palin Stand on Baseball?

Karen Stabiner | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Karen Stabiner

If Westbrook Pegler were alive today, would he join in when we sing "God Bless America" in a ballpark, or would he mutter nasty asides about the religious beliefs of its esteemed composer?