A kind stranger and fine concert all in one uplifting evening Friday, December 16, 2011, 1:13 AM
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Letters to the Editor/Staten Island Advance
By MARTHA MORRONGIELLO ELTINGVILLE WOW! It happened Saturday evening, Dec. 3, in Springer Hall where the John Pizzarelli Quartet filled the air to overflowing with the most thrilling jazz possible. But WOW! happened even before the performance, as I was flailing about the black darkness of the College of Staten Island campus, trying to hack my way through the labyrinth of buildings and paths to find the hall. After flagging down several cars to ask directions — with no success — serendipity kicked in, in the form of a beautiful little student on her way to the library. She had me follow her car to a parking space close enough to the hall to provide a safe path for walking. She even second-guessed her first choice because it was unlit and unmarked. My safety concerned her. She led me to the better place and went on her way with my undying gratitude. I wish her all good things.
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