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Aileen Jacobson

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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Regular contributor to New York Times, writing theater reviews and stories about the arts and about real estate. Author of two books.

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"Too Much Is Never Enough Bling"--A Celebration of Caribbean Art

 "Too Much Is Never Enough Bling"--A Celebration of Caribbean Art

New York Times — "LA PLACITA" - literally "the little plaza" or "the little square" in Spanish - has a special connotation for the curators of the exhibition by that name at the Islip Art Museum. It is a place where people "come together to celebrate and experience flavorful food and festivals of music and art," they wrote in an essay.

LL Cool J Interview

LL Cool J Interview

Long Island Pulse Magazine — First off—is he James, Todd or LL? “LL is my performing name, the one that I use publicly. Privately, a lot of people call me Todd. It’s never been James,” says LL Cool J, the rapper and TV star who was born James Todd Smith in Bay Shore.

Album Cover Designer in East Hampton

Album Cover Designer in East Hampton

New York Times — EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. - Over a career of more than 30 years, John Berg designed thousands of album covers that helped sell records by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and other artists and that remain as vivid in some fans' memories as the music itself.

Silvercup & Silver Screen

Silvercup & Silver Screen

Long Island Pulse Magazine — Sex, bread and videotape have all played roles in the life of Stuart Match Suna, a key behind-the-scenes player in the movie worlds of New York and the Hamptons. Suna, who grew up in Roslyn and now counts Alec Baldwin and Howard Stern among his friends, is the president and co-owner (with brother Alan) of Silvercup Studios in Long Island City and a founder and the chairman of the board of Hamptons International Film Festival, which celebrates its 20th year in October. He can also boast that in 1997, when he moved out of his Queens apartment with his wife and two daughters, Sex and the City moved in.

From IT Exec to Rock Musician

From IT Exec to Rock Musician

More Magazine — "Music has always been my true passion," says Kim Cameron, 43. She was lead singer in a high school band, and, later, a backup singer for a group that regularly performed in Washington, D.C. Fresh out of Wichita State University with a journalism degree, she went into radio. "Then I stumbled into information technology, making training videos." The monetary rewards kept growing, along with her IT expertise. At her last job, she made more than $200,000 a year. "Once I got a taste of the good life, with my corporate career, I was too insecure to leave it," she says.

Review: 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas'

Review: 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas'

New York Times — Can true love triumph over squabbles and misunderstandings? Will the inn be saved from bankruptcy? Can the kindly retired general find peace and purpose as a civilian? Is it really a good idea to count your blessings instead of sheep? The questions raised in the plot of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" are resolved as predictably as they are in any old-fashioned musical comedy. The unexpected elements in the delightful production now at the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts include the infectious exuberance of felicitously cast performers, the joyful precision of their dancing and the altogether satisfying holiday cheer to be found in a wisp of airy hokum.

Addams Family Creator Loved Cars

Addams Family Creator Loved Cars

Newsday — Charles Addams loved his cars. Yes, the creator of Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, Thing and the rest of the blissfully ghoulish Addams family considered his collection of vintage race cars his "principal hobby," according to the catalog of an exhibit now at the Bridgehampton Historical Society. It helps celebrate the 15th anniversary of the society's Sports Car... Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online ® customers.

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