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- Burns Night explained - National
Burns Night explainedNational... celebrate his life and work. Burns Night, featuring poetry, speeches and haggis, started the year before his death in 1796 and shows no sign of waning. ...
- Christoph Waltz has a winning way with thank-yous - Raleigh News & Observer
5 million judgment against Clive Cussler reversed A California appeals court has overturned a $5 million judgment against author Clive Cussler in a long-running lawsuit over the film "Sahara." The gooey romantic weepie "Dear John" opens with images ...
- I love to tell African stories as they are –Doreen Baingana - Daily Sun
I love to tell African stories as they are –Doreen BainganaDaily SunThen later in the US, I went to poetry readings and tried my hand at poetry, then took workshops in all kinds of writing: non-fiction, newspaper writing, ...
- Author Alex Lemon reflects on his life with grace of a poet - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Author Alex Lemon reflects on his life with grace of a poetFort Worth Star TelegramHe has already published two volumes of poetry, with another coming in the spring. His just-published memoir, Happy, an exquisitely written, ...
- I Wouldn't Underestimate President Barack Obama - Huffington Post (blog)
I Wouldn't Underestimate President Barack ObamaHuffington Post (blog)Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo is often quoted as saying, "You campaign with poetry, but you govern with prose." It was a line that Hillary Clinton ...and more »
- Givin' It to the Man, Islamic Style - New York Times
Givin' It to the Man, Islamic StyleNew York TimesMr. Knight goes to the shrines of Islamic saints wherever he can and sees men and women beating drums and reciting sufi poetry together. ...and more »
- NEA's Gioia to accept Notre Dame's Laetare Medal - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
NEA's Gioia to accept Notre Dame's Laetare MedalFort Wayne Journal GazetteGioia, who had won several top poetry awards, was appointed NEA chairman by President George W. Bush in 2003. He held the position for more than six years. ...and more »
- Fox News host Hannity releasing book that calls for defeat of Obama's 'radical ... - Gaea Times (blog)
Fox News host Hannity releasing book that calls for defeat of Obama's 'radical ...Gaea Times (blog)May 13th, 2009 Obamas host poetry night at White HouseWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says the White House is a place where people should feel free ...
- In the area (Feb. 5) - Silver City Sun News
In the area (Feb. 5)Silver City Sun NewsYouth Poetry Slam, 7 pm Saturday, Javalina's Coffee House. Sunday Morning Music and a Cuppa, from 9:30 to 11:30 am Sunday, Yankie Creek Coffee House, ...and more »
- Read all about it - HeraldNet
Read all about itHeraldNetThe collection is free with the purchase of one of the contributing authors' books. The book includes short stories, poetry, essays and memoirs from such ...
- Miller's PeaceJam group aims to make a difference in the world - Fontana Herald-News
Miller's PeaceJam group aims to make a difference in the worldFontana Herald-News... us all a voice and we should speak up,†said Goodie, who has two notebooks full of poems and thoughts. “Personally, I find inspiration in everyday life. ...
- Novelist Tim O'Brien wins major literary prize - The San Marcos Mercury
The San Marcos MercuryNovelist Tim O'Brien wins major literary prizeThe San Marcos MercuryThe award, a $20000 prize, is given to a writer of prose with demonstrated achievements in literature. O'Brien, who mainly writes about his experiences in ...and more »
- Celebrate MLK Day Monday in Fort Collins - Coloradoan
Fort Collins and CSU on Monday mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the traditional one-mile community march from Old Town Square to campus. The march begins at 11 a.m., and the route will take participants down College to Laurel, through the Ovale ...
- What's Doing - Washington Post
Washington PostWhat's DoingWashington PostA workshop that uses collage, poetry and dance to explore your dream world. Smith Farm Center, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, 1632 U St. NW. ...Photographer to speakAkron Beacon JournalAn Abundance of Room, an Absence of VIP GlossNew York TimesOngoing exhibitsThe Herald-Mailall 32 news articles »
- Four Green Fields plus 1 - Tampa Tribune
Four Green Fields plus 1Tampa TribuneIn the evenings, the new pub will have Irish poetry nights and art openings. Breen says he has made connections through Irish diplomatic circles in Boston ...and more »
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