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- Jason Shinder | Literary innovator, 52 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Jason Shinder, 52, a poet, anthologist and teacher who founded the YMCA National Writer's Voice program, one of the country's largest networks of literary-arts centers, died April 25 at his home in Manhattan. He also lived in Provincetown, Mass. His ...
- Let's Go NZ : The wonders of winter (The New Zealand Herald)
The Winter@Waipu Festival runs throughout June, July and August. Dozens of events are planned, including a Tartan Day on July 1 that showcases the area's Scottish heritage. Plays, poetry, exhibitions, concerts, walks, markets and parades are just part of what's on offer. A full programme is online.
- Scotland ready to celebrate with Homecoming Year - micebtn
Scotland ready to celebrate with Homecoming Yearmicebtn, Australia - 31 minutes agoFrom Celtic Connections to book, film, theatre, golf, comedy, poetry and music festivals, Scotland is expected to be a 2009 ‘must visit’ destination for ...
- Staying sharp in summer Tutors, study guides and well-chosen games can ... - Register-Guard
Robin Francisco tutors Brittney Williams, who starts high school in the fall. Williams’ mother hopes the summer lessons help Brittney better retain what she learned last year. It’s the middle of July, which means that students already are about a ...
- Being the Nation's Poet Laureate is a Total Pain [Poetry] (Gawker)
Being the poet laureate is the highest honor a poet can receive in this country. You get $35,000 and a beautiful office in the Library of Congress. (Kay Ryan just became the newest laureate, tasked...
- Cambridge students examined on Amy Winehouse song - Canada.com
Canada.comCambridge students examined on Amy Winehouse songCanada.com, Canada - 5 hours agoIt also quotes Ruskin's maxim: "lyric poetry is the expression by the poet of his own feelings." Cambridge officials said students were then asked to ...
- Kansas City is hopping this weekend (The Kansas City Star)
There’s jazz, blues, rhythm and ribs at 18th and Vine, Scottish Highland Games, dragon boats roaring down Brush Creek, fabric acrobatics, and a fashion show in the Crossroads Art District are among the highlights of the many things to do this weekend in Kansas City.
- Performing Arts Take a Bow in Sedona, Arizona - TravelVideo.tv (press release)
Performing Arts Take a Bow in Sedona, ArizonaTravelVideo.tv (press release) - 6 hours agoWhatever the time of year, Sedona is alive with exhibitions, concerts, poetry slams and theatrical performances by the town's own professional theatre ...
- Summer Choir concert spotlights American poets - UW Madison
For its depth and meaning to be truly experienced, poetry should also be heard, and not just read. As evidence, the blossoming of spoken word, open mics and poetry slams are bringing the joy and power of poetry to a new generation. The University of ...
- Media Excuse Obama's False Advertising - Post Chronicle
What happens when the "fact-checkers" don't check facts and the "watchdogs" don't watch? Consider the case of those who claim to be watching politicians for lies and deceptions and pretend to analyze Senator Barack Obama's new patriotic " Country I ...
- Chinese school of rock? Somebody tell Jack Black (Calgary Sun)
How to explain and explore the global expansion of heavy metal music? That sounds like a job for Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen, directors of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, the film that took the metal world by storm in 2005.
- William Studebaker's body recovered - Idaho Statesman
The body of kayaker and poet William Studebaker was recovered by the McCall dive team Monday afternoon, the Valley County Sheriff's Office said. "He was found about two miles from where they lost sight of him," said spokesman Lt. Dan Smith ...
- Classic lit lights student minds - DesMoinesRegister.com
Classic lit lights student mindsDesMoinesRegister.com, IA - 1 hour agoStudents slouching on couches and easy chairs in a room decorated with inspirational graffiti took turns reading author Jack London's slim literary classic ...
- CTU conductor kidnapped, thrashed - Tribune
The ongoing tension between Ambala Bus Syndicate and CTU officials over lifting of passengers illegally and the parking problem took an ugly turn when six Syndicate employees attempted to kidnap a local transport worker from the ISBT, Sector 43, here ...
- 'Step outside the box' - Danbury News Times
'Step outside the box'Danbury News Times, CT - 20 minutes ago... Tyminski Mem Scholarship, Danbury Cultural Commission Poetry Contest Winner, Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Key Club, Spiritual Life Commission, ...
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