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- First year in classroom doesn't shake enthusiasm of rookie teachers - Macon Telegraph
First year in classroom doesn't shake enthusiasm of rookie teachersMacon Telegraph, GA - 14 hours ago"There are lots of artists here, in poetry, art and music. I tell them to use what they like and do something for me." Tabitha Webb from Lizella spent her ...
- RADIO U: Students hone DJ skills on air - Colorado Springs Gazette
RADIO U: Students hone DJ skills on airColorado Springs Gazette, CO - 1 hour ago"What I like is the eclectic nature of the medium," said Jennifer Nail, a senior in English who hosts a poetry show on iSAMI and serves as the station's ...
- Dance along, and celebrate the music - Sophia Echo
FĂŞte de la Musique started in France in 1982; since then, it has turned into something of a Europe-wide music festival. More, in fact: in 120 countries and 350 cities around the world. On June 21 2008, it will be celebrated for the first time in ...
- NEA awards 'Big Read' grants (Contra Costa Times)
LOS ANGELES — The National Endowment for the Arts announced Monday that more than 200 organizations nationwide will receive grants totaling $2.8 million to host The Big Read, an initiative meant to restore book reading in American culture.
- Q&A with Westmoore grad and Olypmic hopeful David Plummer (The Oklahoman)
David Plummer caused quite a stir in the swimming world earlier this month. The Oklahoma City native and Westmoore High grad turned in lifetime bests in the 100- and 200-meter backstrokes during the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, winning the 200 and finishing second only to Michael Phelps in the 100. Next week, Plummer will return to the same pool for the U.S. Olympic trials, but first, the ...
- Larry Wilson: Burden was poetry in motion (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
Everyone - the traditional readers left among us, at least - laments the state of contemporary American poetry, yet few do anything about it.
- book rack - Deccan Herald
book rackDeccan Herald, India - 2 hours agoLook we have Coming to Dover!; Daljit Nagra (Westland, 2008, pp 55, Rs 150) A debut collection of poetry that touches on themes like alienation, aspiration, ...
- COLUMN: Leyde: Murphey follows way of the West - The Salinas Californian
COLUMN: Leyde: Murphey follows way of the WestThe Salinas Californian, CA - 1 hour agoHe will head back south to appear Sunday at the 2008 Cowboys & Cabernet Cowboy Poetry Gathering at Sherwood Hall in Salinas. ...
- Lecture on Robert Frost's influence on renowned Irish poet turned into a book (The Eagle-Tribune)
LAWRENCE — Six years ago, Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney came to the city to speak about Robert Frost's influence on his poetry. Those words uttered to a sold-out audience have been immortalized in the book, "One on a Side: An Evening with Seamus Heaney & Robert Frost." The 54-page book was published by The Robert Frost Foundation.
- Call to Readers: To express poetry in motion, try a haiku - Sacramento Bee
Call to Readers: To express poetry in motion, try a haikuSacramento Bee, USA - 6 hours agoThat's why we've created "tri-ku," a triathlon poem in the form of a haiku. Here's one by Bee staff writer Carlos Alcalá. Submit one (or a couple) of your ...
- Hawaii’s Back Yard - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Honolulu Star-BulletinHawaii’s Back YardHonolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - 1 hour agoFriday: First Friday Gallery Walk in Chinatown, with various galleries hosting exhibitions, poetry and prose by more than 20 native Hawaiian artists. ...
- Students share Very Special Arts (Merced Sun-Star)
As Mario Guerrero recited his poem titled, "He is," to the audience at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center on Friday, it sounded like he was describing his best friend.
- The 5-minute Interview: Roger Lloyd Pack, Actor (Independent)
Roger Lloyd Pack, 64, is perhaps best known for his roles as Colin 'Trigger' Ball in 'Only Fools and Horses' and Owen Newitt in 'The Vicar of Dibley'. He will be participating in this year's Ledbury Poetry Festival, which takes place from 4-13 July.
- Foothills co-founder gets Friendship award - Worcester Telegram
Foothills co-founder gets Friendship awardWorcester Telegram, MA - 21 minutes agoCarle A. Johnson of Worcester captured the $100 first prize in the annual contest sponsored by the Worcester County Poetry Association. ...
- Perspective Vol. 1: Sounds of Survival - San Antonio Current
San Antonio CurrentPerspective Vol. 1: Sounds of SurvivalSan Antonio Current, tx - 6 hours ago... Out Boy and Black Eyed Peas, and that their local following is just this side of rabid. The downside to Dog Men Poets has always been their weakness for ...
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