On Becoming a “Super” Star
Supernumeraries are human set pieces for opera productions. Here’s the inside story of one woman’s quest to get herself one of those roles at Music Hall.
Figuring Out the Immigration Process
The difficulties immigrants face navigating the bureaucracy and seemingly endless red tape of seeking a new home.
Editor’s Letter: July 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on the long history of immigration.
Editor’s Letter: June 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on the ever-changing definition of "extreme."
The Joys of Taking Some Alone Time
Small talk, suggestions, advice, social media, meetings…it’s all too much.
The Palette Parlour is Helping Find Your True Colors
A color analysis appointment with Annie Olson will have you embracing your natural hues.
Editor’s Letter: May 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on the political importance of celebrating local Mexican establishments.
Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard Connects With Indigenous Ancestors While She Nourishes the Earth
The Executive Director of Urban Native Collective knows you have to honor the land to get the most out of it.
On Becoming an Urban Pioneer
The term homesteading is closely tied to a way of life that seems diametrically opposed to modern urban existence, rooted in the Homestead Act...
Editor’s Letter: April 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on tapping into the magazine team's knowledge and passion for self-sustainable living to put together a guide to urban homesteading.










