Back Beat: July 4 Live Music Options
By Tiffany Razzano

It's July 4 weekend and if you're not simply looking to relax and barbecue with friends and family, there are a lot of great events for you to choose from to fill your holiday weekend. And as far as music goes, it seems as though nearly every restaurant and venue will be featuring live acts, both local and national, over the holiday weekend.
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Honoring the Artist:Peter Max
by Marion Wolberg Weiss

It's been over a year since Peter Max has been on the cover of Dan's Papers, yet everyone who sees the current image will recognize it immediately as belonging to Max. (Who could ever forget his iconic imagery of the 1960s, for example, or more recently, various versions of The Statue of Liberty?)
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Art Events
This weeks Art Happenings
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Art Commentary: 'Rites of Spring' at LongHouse Reserve
by Marion Wolberg Weiss

Ned Smyth's sculptures at the Salomon Gallery evoked for this critic a magical journey and the establishment of Joseph Campbell's mythical hero. Entering the grounds of the LongHouse Reserve becomes a similar experience for most visitors even if they've never heard of Campbell. No matter. Walking through the gardens and absorbing the sounds, sights, smells, textures (and perhaps even tastes) is unique to everyone: a journey that's subjective, spontaneous and sensual. Yet it's one that's ultimately shared with fellow travelers.
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