‘Tis The Season

With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to take a look at the festivities happening around us. From merry musicals and illuminating light displays to cheery parades and holiday markets, there’s so much to do and so much to celebrate. Magical Night of Hope NOW-DEC. 31 Aquanauts to Astronauts While Santa claims the sky, delivering presents to good boys and girls, brave men and women venture into the depths of the sea and space to further human understanding of the world beyond our own. Visit the History of Diving Museum’s newest exhibit to learn more. History of Diving Museum, 10...

Self-Made Man

When Chazz Palminteri was struggling to find good parts as an actor, he created his own by writing A Bronx Tale. More than 30 years later, it continues to resonate with fans both young and old, whether onscreen or onstage. Although it reached cliché status long ago, the old adage “write what you know” remains the No. 1 tip for aspiring playwrights, novelists and screenwriters. When Chazz Palminteri was desperately seeking his big break—and just a job, frankly—that was the exact advice he heeded. Little did he know at the time that the words that soon flowed would go on to define his career...

Best of the Best 2023

Do you have those people in your life who are constantly telling you that you need to try this or try that? The opportunity to be those people is one of the reasons we love it when our Best of the Best issue rolls around, since it’s our opportunity to celebrate all the new and longtime favorites we’ve returned to again and again. In the following list, we’ve highlighted the things we love about the best local dining spots, places to shop, health and wellness go-tos, and everyday essentials—and we’ve included our readers’ favorites, too. FOOD & DRINK SPECIALTY BREADS Sourdough...