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Reclaiming My Musical Roots: Confessions of a Country Music Denier

By BOB VICKREY Since I was a product of the 1960s, I could blame just about everything in my youth on the influence of the “sex, drugs and rock-and-roll” generation. So it is no wonder that I had turned my … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Lucky Break

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 20th book, came out May 3. He wrote it with Sonya Curry mom of  NBA Legend Stephen Curry click here. When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love … Continue reading

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Joyous Celebration at Public Library

Friends of the Palisades Library hosted a “grand reopening” celebration at the library, 861 Alma Real Drive on May 21. And it was grand. The library had been closed for nearly two years – first because of the pandemic and … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Protesting

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 20th book, came out May 3. He wrote it with Sonya Curry, mom of NBA legend Stephen Curry click here. When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Celebrating Women

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 20th book, came out May 3. He wrote it with Sonya Curry, mom of NBA legend Stephen click here. When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Mother’s Day

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 20th book, came out May 3. He wrote it with Sonya Curry, mom of NBA star Stephen Curry. click here. When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love … Continue reading

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The High Costs of Extracurriculars Footed by Parents

For many students, participation in an extracurricular activity is the key to succeeding in high school. That activity gives them a group of friends and a purpose that might not come from the classroom. According to a study in the … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Come Fly with Me

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 20th book, will come out on May 3. He wrote it with Sonya Curry, Stephen’s mom. When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” that he … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: It’s for the Birds

(Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 20th book, will come out on May 3. He wrote it with Sonya curry, Stephen’s mom.  click here When Eisenstock is not writing, he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” … Continue reading

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Saxophonist Ethan Helm Featured at St. Matthew’s Music Guild

New York composer and saxophonist Ethan Helm composed Dream Walk Through Istanbul in 2018 on commission from the St. Matthew’s Music Guild. He will play his creation on Friday, April 29, at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda … Continue reading

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