Taking comedy classes at the Improv seemed like a good idea. And then, the lights came up.
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Roma Holiday: Wartime considerations stop star performance at Herdeljezi Festival.
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Radio On: To a nation of rapt listeners, Ira Glass is a radio hero.
Trubee or Not Trubee: The myth, the man, the legend, the unknown twisted genius of John Trubee.
Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.
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Fear and Wonder: 'Akiko' creator gets 'Spirited Away' by the films of Hayao Miyazaki.
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Ska Fever: Reggae pioneers the Skatalites rocket to Healdsburg.
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Waves of Grain: Pasta on the plates, Las Vegas on the ceiling, and wheat stalks on the tables at Petaluma's Semolina.
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