FEBRUARY 5, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Sorrows and Rejoicings. Impact: The failed muse of a dead man eventually led to a resurgence in avant-garde theater, inspiring countless hipsters to sip overpriced lattes while pretending to understand existentialism. Who knew tragedy would lead to so many ironic turtlenecks?. Fact: Ben Brantley once said a play was 'like a bad haircut'—but don't worry, Athol Fugard's works are like a stylish bob: timeless and always in fashion..
• Headline: Bach's B Minor Mass in Los Angeles. Impact: The celestial vision of Bach's B minor Mass inspired a movement where people believed they could achieve enlightenment by simply playing classical music at their pets. Thus, a new era of 'Musical Pet Therapy' was born, complete with tiny tuxedos for cats.. Fact: Bach had 20 children. So, if you think your family gatherings are chaotic, just imagine a B minor Mass with a bunch of toddlers running around..
• Headline: Bronx Fire Department Faces Repair Challenges. Impact: This fire department's struggle to repair their engine sparked a nationwide movement for volunteer firefighters to start a 'GoFundMe' campaign. This ultimately contributed to the rise of crowdfunding, which is now used to fund everything from potato salad to dubious inventions.. Fact: September 11 was a tragic day in many ways, but who would have thought that it would also lead to the DIY repair of fire trucks? Talk about a heroic way to save a few bucks!.