DECEMBER 27, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: ART; In Stamford, a Shaker Exhibition That Dispels Myths. Impact: The Shaker exhibition not only challenged myths but also ignited a renewed interest in minimalist living, leading hipsters to flock to thrift shops for Shaker-style furniture while simultaneously ignoring the sacrifices that came with it. Fact: Did you know Shakers are known for their furniture and not for their dance moves? Because if they were, TikTok would have a whole different vibe!.
• Headline: Supermarkets Wage Hi-Tech War on Theft. Impact: Supermarkets waging a hi-tech war on theft inadvertently led to a rise in tech-savvy thieves, who now have PhDs in shopping cart maneuvering and stealthy snack pilfering, inspiring a whole new genre of reality TV. Fact: Did you know that shoplifting costs U.S. retailers billions each year? Maybe those Cadillacs are just a cover story for the world's most sophisticated shopping heists!.
• Headline: MUSIC; Tribute to Lane's 66 Years as a Composer. Impact: Burton Lane's tribute inspired a resurgence of musical theater, resulting in an explosion of Broadway remakes that forced future generations to endure endless revivals of 'Hairspray' and 'Cats.'. Fact: Did you know that Burton Lane’s songs are still sung in showers everywhere? Because nothing says 'I’m a star' like belting out show tunes while shampooing your hair!.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE. Impact: The Eglevsky Ballet's final production of 'The Nutcracker' inspired a wave of nostalgia that caused holiday seasons to be endlessly filled with reboots and reinterpretations of classic stories, making 'Nutcracker fatigue' a real condition. Fact: Did you know 'The Nutcracker' was originally a flop? It took decades for it to become a holiday staple, proving that even ballets can have their own glow-up moments!.