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Author: Jay Martel
A Miami photo exhibit dispels myths about Haitian-American religious traditions
A show at HistoryMiami Museum focuses on ceremonies from vodou, ifa and santeria traditions that are actively practiced in south Florida.
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Author: Greg Allen
Sunday Puzzle: Name the category
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and listener John Meissner of Estes Park, Colorado.
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Author: Will Shortz
Candy or potatoes? NPR readers share their quirky Halloween traditions
NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to honoring loved ones, the activities are nowhere near sparse.
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Author: Brittney Melton
How to buy cheap(er) Broadway tickets
Coming to New York City for the holidays? Let us help you see a show — without spending your life savings.
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Author: Jennifer Vanasco
‘Things ran hot at SNL’: Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week
Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live, his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his strengths.
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Author: Rachel Martin
Want a Picasso? UChicago students borrow original art for their dorms
College students often use posters to help spruce up their dorm. At the University of Chicago, they get a chance to borrow works by prominent artists for a year.
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Author: Alison Cuddy
1931 film Drácula gets its first film score, just in time for Halloween
The 1931 Spanish-language Drácula will get its first film score. It was among the early “talkies,” when filmmakers hadn’t quite yet figured out how to incorporate music into their craft.
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Author: Andrea Gutierrez
3 video games to take your mind off the election
If you’ve spent the day canvassing and just need to take a breather, here are three games that have hit the spot recently for our pop culture critic.
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Author: Linda Holmes
Granny is going on ‘The Walk’ to the polls — and the whole town is invited
“Leaders are not born,” Granny says. “They’re made through molding and modeling.” That’s why she and her granddaughter and putting on their hats and coats and walking to the polls.
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Author: Samantha Balaban