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- Obama faces racism - Daily Press
Obama faces racismDaily Press, VA - 21 hours agoIn 1773, Phyllis Wheatley, the African-American poet, was subjected to an "examination" by a committee of prominent Boston citizens to determine if she was ...
- Stokes Center welcomes noted authors (The Vanguard)
The University of South Alabama respected authors Charles Bernstein, Marjorie Perloff, and Hank Lazer Sept. 19 and 20. The authors conducted a panel discussion covering "Writing and the media in the 21st Century" and also read from their writings. This event was hosted by the Stokes Center for Creative Writing and the University of South Alabama department of English.
- Bebop opera comes to RIT (MPNnow.com)
A two-part music and poetry performance is the Oct. 15 installment in RIT's Caroline Werner Gannett Project series. Â
- Turkey's Istanbul shows Ramadan's cultural side - Hürriyet
HürriyetTurkey's Istanbul shows Ramadan's cultural sideHürriyet, Turkey - 1 hour agoApart from that, famous poet Sunay Akin will perform poetry readings. Ozturk said one of their purposes is to present the meaning and the feelings behind ...
- A Musical Journey: Interview With Loreena McKennitt (The Epoch Times)
Loreena McKennitt's style has been self-described as “eclectic Celtic,†and of late, “more of an expression of a hybrid form of world music.†The Epoch Times Germany caught up with her for this insightful interview.
- Prose watch: Obama acceptance speech (The Politico)
At times in Obama's acceptance speech on the final night of the DNC, poetry and prose diverged.
- Howard Jacobson: We get the war criminals we deserve - Independent
Howard Jacobson: We get the war criminals we deserveIndependent, UK - 3 hours agoAs Anne Elliott cautions Captain Benwick in Jane Austen's Persuasion, "It [is] the misfortune of poetry to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoy it ...
- This week - Bothell Reporter
Farmers Market: Get fresh tuna with local fisherman Paul Svornich. Also, come find your favorite crafts, produce, berries, flowers, coffee, and music. Keep in mind that the annual Zucchini Races are coming on Sept. 13. Info: www ...
- How did she do it? (Guardian Unlimited)
Culture: Her first publisher dismissed her as 'an amateur writer', but she became the best English novelist of her time. Julian Barnes pays tribute to Penelope Fitzgerald
- China’s Falun Gong Practitioners Wish Founder a Happy Mid-Autumn ... - The Epoch Times
September 14 marked China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday for family get-togethers. Over the past few days, Falun Gong practitioners from all around the world, especially those from mainland China, have sent greetings through ...
- New Unique Journey Explores India’s Astounding Diversity - Adventure Travel Media Source (press release)
New Unique Journey Explores India’s Astounding DiversityAdventure Travel Media Source (press release), CO - 2 hours agoA new Myths and Mountains Platinum Presidential Trip, The Poetry of India, will offer a unique introduction to this complex and rich country. ...
- Mind your lingo - Times of India
Mind your lingoTimes of India, India - 4 hours agoExpose people to its wealth and poetry in a positive way. Let them be attracted to Marathi on their own. By beating them over the head with it, ...
- Extreme plein air: frozen paint and flies - OurayNews.com
Extreme plein air: frozen paint and fliesOurayNews.com, CO - 3 hours agoOuray County poet Beth Paulson has just the remedy in a workshop, For the Joy of It: Reading and Writing Poetry, offered through Weehawken Creative Arts ...
- The Convention: Redefining Change (Time.com via Yahoo! News)
The Democratic gathering showed a shift in strategy, toward a more familiar campaign theme: throw the bums out
- Still a smash - Charlottesville Daily Progress
Still a smashCharlottesville Daily Progress, VA - 5 hours agoCorgan and Chamberlin performed together in the band Zwan, and Corgan pursued solo projects, recording and even penning a book of poetry. ...
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