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Magic, mystery and Yale in Bardugo’s new book, TV series
On the heels of the release of Leigh Bardugo’s first adult novel, “Ninth House,” Amazon Studios announced that it plans to develop the book as a TV series. Bardugo grew up in Windsor Square and attended Marlborough School. Her publisher, Flatiron Books (part of MacMillan), released the book last month. Set in an alternate reality […]
A little giving can go a long way
Giving a little time, attention or resources can have a ripple effect in people’s lives, doing more good than we can imagine. The holiday season provides ample opportunities for helping others in the community and making a difference. The following local charities would love help and donations. Often events are available throughout the year, so […]
Larchmont to celebrate the season
Hear live holiday music, take a free trolley and see Santa at the Larchmont Boulevard Association’s annual Holiday Open House and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Santa will arrive at the tree lot by a fire truck, and the free trolley will transport shoppers between Melrose Avenue and First […]
Ghouls, ghosts, zombies to haunt Bronson
Wander among big bad wolves, zombies and ghosts, and frolic with headless brides at the 10th annual Wilshire Park Halloween Haunt on Bronson Avenue between 8th Street and Wilshire Boulevard, Sat., Oct. 26 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Featured at the haunt will be a ghost train, fortune teller, face painting and bounce houses. There […]
High Holy Days are a time for family, reflection: Heralding in 5780
When the Larchmont Chronicle is distributed on Oct. 3, it will be in the week between Rosh Hashanah — Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 this year — and Yom Kippur, Oct. 8 to 9. “These are the two most holy days of the Judaic calendar,” says Jessica Edelstein, an art psychotherapist on Larchmont Boulevard, who observes her faith with […]
‘Bollywood’ theme will bring the bling to Lucerne Blvd. block party
Dancers, a movie on a jumbo screen, a henna art contest and lots of bling are on the agenda at the Bollywood-themed Lucerne Block Party on the 500 block of S. Lucerne Blvd., Sun., Oct. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. A bouncy house and climber castle will be available for children. Also featured will […]
