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The new normal
With a resilience and a sense of humor which might surprise you, Jason Statts — confined to a wheelchair after a vicious shooting — reflects on the reality of paralysis, his relationship with his devoted wife Lyra (pictured), and this Friday night’s benefit concert for him at Savannah Station. Here, the couple reprise “American Gothic” in the specially retrofitted shower in their Ardsley Park home. By bill deyoung | 8
photo by geoff l. johnson
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local film
The great Steve Earle talks about Saturday’s show at AASU’s newly renovated Fine Arts Auditorium | 14
Tim talks about Gallery Espresso, Hirano’s, the new IHOP, and New Zealand wines | 19
The BLUE Ocean Film Festival, beginning this week, brings amazing docs and features to town | 22