FEBRUARY 2012 I ISSUE 02 VOLUME 03

CONTENTS

RED TtIntagazne

Gedney Farms in New Marlborough, Mass.

FEATURES

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DEPARTMENTS

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I Magnum Opus

Foster Brooks band rocks
to a different beat.

14 I Professionals

11 I Jukebox

Madelaine Chocolate Co.
offers treats for Valen-
tine's Day and every other
day on the chocoholics'
calendar.

Marissa Guzman:
Joy Road album
review.

22

I Night Cap

What makes a real
writer?

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Five Things/Kids Love
Highlights

Ben Falik is JEWFRO
Bar Fly

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Here and Now
More Than My CV
Opinion
Kiddush Club

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THE FEBRUARY COVER: "Dancing Bride" illustration by Tim Foley, layout by Deborah Schultz

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