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‘Survived to Tell’: Freed from captivity, teen tells his story via VR experience
Ofir Engel refuses to be called a “hostage.” The 19-year-old Israeli instead sees himself as a “captivity survivor,” he said. Engel was sharing his ordeal as a captive of Hamas for nearly two months via Zoom and email exchange. His story is also part of the “Survived to Tell — Be the Witness,” a virtual…
Last-Minute Gift GuideThis list is pop culture fans’ dream
Another year, another cornucopia of gift ideas for the music fan in your life. And the holiday season in 2024 is indeed rife with plenty of cheer to spread around in the form of an incredibly wide swath of choices. From villains to vinyl, workshops to whiskey, books to box sets, this handy last-minute holiday…
Sharing Stories: Ryanhood pulls double duty with Rialto show
The holidays conjure fond memories for some, melancholy ones for others. Ryan David Green and Cameron Hood — known collectively as Ryanhood — will come home to soothe any negativity and help positivity bloom. On Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Rialto Theatre, Ryanhood will play original and cover songs, and those associated with winter, Hood…
Spark the Conversation: Roll with this advice to prepare for the holidays
Something almost everyone at the holiday dinner table can agree upon It’s time to stop arresting responsible cannabis consumers. We know that modern politics can be divisive. But the need to legalize marijuana is one of the few political issues that unites majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Haven’t yet discussed cannabis policy with your…
