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When Eleanor Bergstein wrote Dirty Dancing, she wanted to capture a fond time in her life filled with holidays in the Catskills, mambo competitions, and a growing social consciousness. What she and small studio Vestron Pictures didn’t expect was for the movie, released in 1987 with little expectations, to become a phenomenon. But 35 years on, it’s clear that the nostalgic 1960s setting, the mix of humor and serious commentary, the tremendous soundtrack, and the undeniable chemistry between leads Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze made it an irresistible package. In The Story of Dirty Dancing, we look back on the film’s origins, stars, music, and best moments, capped off with a trivia quiz worthy of a competition on Kellerman’s west porch!
The New Yorker is a national weekly magazine that offers a signature mix of reporting and commentary on politics, foreign affairs, business, technology, popular culture, and the arts, along with humor, fiction, poetry, and cartoons.
This magazine is the ideal read for individuals who love to stay in the loop about all the developments in Hollywood. The Hollywood Reporter is released every week so it always stays up to date with all the latest events and stories. It is of course produced in where else but the celebrity capitol of Los Angeles, so it is right in the centre of all the gossip.
The Fountain focuses, from one aspect, on science, life and belief, and from another aspect on Man-Universe-God relations. Based on these focus areas, it includes articles on science-religion relations, man’s place in the universe and the meaning of life, social and spiritual issues from a believer’s perspective.
The Fountain focuses, from one aspect, on science, life and belief, and from another aspect on Man-Universe-God relations. Based on these focus areas, it includes articles on science-religion relations, man’s place in the universe and the meaning of life, social and spiritual issues from a believer’s perspective.
Why pay for pricey repairs when you can save money and time doing it all yourself? Edited for the DIY type, Family Handyman is your guide to home, automobile and appliance repair. Featuring step-by-step instructions and clear phоtоs, this magazine is as vital of a tool as the ones at your workbench.
The Cottage Journal magazine is an inspirational collection of seasonal homes and gardens offering fresh style and beautiful photography. Whether the decorating is a relaxed contemporary look or a retro vintage design–you’re bound to enjoy the enduring charm of these homes. Stories on personal style, entertaining, collecting, gardening and travel fill the pages. Season after season every issue will welcome you home.
Readers learn painting and drawing firsthand from other artists through written instruction and reproduction, guiding them step-by-step through the creative process. The magazine shows readers a wide variety of creative options, teaching the fundamentals of art making, presenting techniques in different painting and drawing media.
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Whether you are cozying up on your couch with a good book or hosting a party for a special occasion, tea is a beverage for all. Steeped in ritual and history, tea and its accompaniments make for special moments. Tea Parties includes inspiration, recipes and decor ideas for all sorts of gatherings including bridal and baby showers, Galentine’s Day, holiday festivities, and even children’s parties! If traditional tea suits your fancy, the do’s and don’ts of English Tea and the ceremonial nature of Japanese Tea are explored, along with information about the seven categories of tea. Learn all about how tea traveled the globe, providing comfort and joy to all who drink it.
From classic staples to new innovations, Southern Cast Iron covers recipes, makers, and experts using iconic cast iron cookware to create delicious food.
SkyNews is a hands-on magazine for amateur astronomers in Canada. It’s written for active stargazers including beginners and intermediates. Each issue contains a current Star Chart for Canada and the northern U.S., seasonal observing tips, expert equipment reviews, space news, a Photo Gallery of reader’s best astrophotos and much more. Edited by popular astronomy author Terrence Dickinson, SkyNews features some of the world’s best science writers including Alen Dyer, Ken Hewitt-White, Gary Seronik, David Levy, Ray Villard and others.
