Author Archives: Maria Miranda

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is highlighting one of the founders of its photography collection, Alfred Stieglitz, with an exhibit this month. “Stiegliz, Steichen, Strand,” which opened Nov. 10, offers a glimpse into the old New York – the world … Continue reading →

A Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi commits suicide because classmates broadcast a sexual encounter Clementi had with a man on the Internet; and now a New Jersey pastor is telling staffers they need to deactivate their facebook accounts because it’s … Continue reading →

The proliferation of “Latin fusion” cuisine (a mish-mash of ingredients from Latin America thrown into nouveau dishes) makes it a breath of fresh air when you walk into a restaurant in which the owner has stayed true to his or … Continue reading →

Time flies when you’re watching “Time Stands Still.” It’s one of the only plays I’ve seen recently where I didn’t catch myself checking the time. Back on Broadway at the Cort Theatre as of Oct. 7 after a winter/spring run … Continue reading →

Jewelry accessories are often used to set the tone of an outfit, but recently the resurrection of one item from 1980s pop culture is doing more than accenting an ensemble. It’s functioning as a distraction altogether. Rosary necklaces made a … Continue reading →