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- Fall arts preview: 'Chicago Songs' intended as poetry to ear (The Sacramento Bee)
This composer, a 38-year-old Fresno native, is the same age poet Carl Sandburg was when he wrote and published the "Chicago Poems," which Erickson used as the inspiration for his "Chicago Songs." Kurt Erickson, the composer of "Chicago Songs," says he was first intrigued by the idea of creating a song set using an eclectic mix of 20th century American texts.
- Ralph Steadman Answers Your Questions - New York Times Blogs
New York Times BlogsRalph Steadman Answers Your QuestionsNew York Times Blogs, NY - 1 hour agoBy Stephen J. Dubner He graciously fielded your questions about his friendship with the late Hunter Thompson (a “partnership and provocation,” he called it) ...
- David Usher headlines the 2008 Junction Arts Festival (Etobicoke Guardian)
Canadian multi-award winning recording artist David Usher, the lead singer of the now defunct band Moist, will headline the Junction Arts Festival's main stage show in Junction City Square, Sept. 6.
- Reel news (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
A consumer alert for the millions who have seen “Sex and the City: The Movie”: There is no such book as “Love Letters of Great Men,” which Carrie Bradshaw reads.
- Used words for sale (Tacoma News Tribune)
In a culture that values newness and efficiency, used book stores are the quintessential embodiment of “old school.” The South Sound’s independent used book stores attract bibliophiles, avid collectors and people who simply refuse to fork over $14.95 for a 200-page paperback.
- Consumer Vertigo - Reason.com
When customers enter the Ralphs supermarket near UCLA, they see a sign announcing how many different fruits and vegetables the produce department has on hand: "724 produce varieties available today," it says, including 93 organic selections. Sixty ...
- Inspiring guest visits Headlands School (Bridlington Today)
DISTINGUISHED poet Jack Mapanje, who was imprisoned for four years by the Malawian government in 1987, presented a special poetry workshop at Headlands School. (12/07/2008 12:00:00)
- A New Take On Text Messages - Jewish Week
After immersing herself in the language and storyline of Genesis, poet Carly Sachs — who had never connected her work to her heritage — is now writing a series of poems about Adam and Eve. “At this point in my life, I’m thinking about ...
- A concert for peace - Bismarck Tribune
A concert for peaceBismarck Tribune, USA - 2 hours ago"We want to encourage anyone who wants to read poetry, sing, or even do comedy to come on stage and perform," said Kirby. At the first concert, ...
- Iola spirit of teamwork provides support from within - The Navasota Examiner
Iola spirit of teamwork provides support from withinThe Navasota Examiner, TX - 1 hour agoStephenson is particularly drawn to poetry and loves to write essays. “I want to write a novel one day - about whatever strikes me at the time,” she says ...
- REMEMBERING NORMAN CORWIN, THE POET LAUREATE OF RADIO - Asbury Park Press
REMEMBERING NORMAN CORWIN, THE POET LAUREATE OF RADIOAsbury Park Press, NJ - 33 minutes agoThe WCBS airwaves formed his canvases; everything Corwin said on the air was of the most artfully constructed prose and poetry. ...
- The Poetry of Diplomacy - Monday Mag
The Poetry of DiplomacyMonday Mag, Canada - 40 minutes ago... and on the cusp of what could be a new political dawn for America, it remains tempting to invoke another poem of Yeats’ creation—one that begins, ...
- Tetrazzini, c'est moi! - Bay Area Reporter
Bay Area ReporterTetrazzini, c'est moi!Bay Area Reporter, CA - 1 hour agoHe has been running SF poetry, holding fort, immense intelligence and learnedness. I've always been interested in Duncan, his clearing of his mind of ...
- Charter school take charge - Gary Post Tribune
Charter school take chargeGary Post Tribune, IN - 17 minutes agoKIPP LEAD School's move to Miller enables the introduction of a poetry lounge for students and a soon to expand performing arts curriculum now that they ...
- Composer Stephen Foster's life in city helped shape music - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Composer Stephen Foster's life in city helped shape musicPittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 1 hour ago"He was good at writing lyric poetry and creating music to suit the poetry," Root said. "He was self taught in the clarinet, flute, guitar and violin. ...
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