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...Judith, attended by her nurse, holding the decapitated head of her would-be rapist Holofernes. (The model for Holofernes was Allori himself; for Judith, his real-life lover, known as La Mazzafirra). Far from being etiolated or artificial, it is almost as realist as a Caravaggio, though much classier in the opulence of Judith's robes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mighty Medici | 12/5/2002 | See Source »

While Zuzu is certainly much classier than its relative next door, it retains the eclectic soul of The Middle East. The name itself conjures images of exotic foreignness as well as a certain sense of silliness, and the restaurant’s character embodies those qualities. The decor is a modern twist on classic bistro, a mixture of the traditional and the unexpected. The antiquey cranberry-red wood cabinets, the slightly crowded chocolate-brown tables, and the water served from retro glass bottles all evoke the aura of a casual café in the French countryside. At the same time...

Author: By Elaine C. Kwok, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out | 4/18/2002 | See Source »

...Kelly reminded us that, in reality, we are obliged to improvise our happiness with such rough materials as fall to hand." But don?t take Schickel?s word ? what do critics know? Listen to another director-choreographer, Bob Fosse: "He looked like a guy on your bowling team, only classier...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: That Old Feeling: Dancin? Man | 3/2/2002 | See Source »

...hottest places to see and be seen are the various high-class drinkeries around the Square. Although the younger set can occasionally be seen at the Hong Kong, the choicest locations are the far classier Daedalus and newly opened Red Line...

Author: By D.b. Stevens, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Living It Up, Racking It Up | 2/14/2002 | See Source »

...Jones; Frazier-Lyde had whupped a 19-year-old who turned tail when she saw Frazier charging. The fighters exchanged violent blows, but the night's big thrill came when Smokin' Joe arrived to give his defeated daughter a hug. Muhammad Ali had a previous commitment to attend something classier--a NASCAR event...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Jun. 18, 2001 | 6/18/2001 | See Source »

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