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- A life laid out in coffee spoons... or just a service station (icWales)
AS far as poetic inspiration goes, motorway service stations would not be most people’s cup of tea.
- Saginaw Art Museum's Art Dart event offers fine pieces from upscale ... - MLive.com
Paintings, prints and sculptures from some of the finest homes in mid-Michigan play a role in this year's Art Dart fund-raiser for the Saginaw Art Museum. Debbie A. Thompson of Debbie Thompson Interior Design Inc. in Saginaw operates a by-appointment ...
- Six up for £60000 writing prize - BBC News
BBC NewsSix up for £60000 writing prizeBBC News, UK - 12 hours agoThe prize was inspired by the Swansea-born poet whose first book of poetry was published when he was just 21. The global award is open to any work, ...Young literary stars contend for £60000 award guardian.co.ukall 3 news articles
- THE WEEK The Week[end]: October 17-19, 2008 - Isthmus Daily Page
THE WEEK The Week[end]: October 17-19, 2008Isthmus Daily Page, WI - 2 hours agoThis exhibit explores the culture surrounding the African water deity Mami Wata, including masks, sculpture, paintings and other items gathered from west ...
- Two local artists to exhibit work at Wordslingers 2008 - Union
"Flight" by Grace Kelly Rivera, an artist who is inspired by the poet Rumi. She and John Mowen are showing their art at Wordslingers 2008, Sept. 13. Admission: $25 (floor) in advance/ $30 at the door; $20 (bleachers) in advance/ $25 at the door; $5 ...
- Beck Debuts Stripped-Down Tour in Reno (Rolling Stone)
On the first night of his seven-week North American tour, at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, Beck was standing on an acre-size stage (the largest indoor stage in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records). "I thought, 'Shit, this goes on forever!' " he says. "If I had known, I would have really done something special." Opening with the tense groove of "Devils ...
- The sound of love (The New Statesman)
The Tunisian vocalist Dhafer Youssef is one of the leaders of an exciting renaissance in Arabic music. A new generation of artists is engaging with both classical tradition and international audiences
- Leading New Zealand Writers Honoured - Scoop
Three of New Zealand's most celebrated writers – WH (Bill) Oliver, Lloyd Jones and Elizabeth Smither were honoured at tonight's 2008 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement at Premier House in Wellington. Each writer receives $60,000 in ...
- Cancer drugs diary of GP Robert Mayer - Telegraph.co.uk
Cancer drugs diary of GP Robert MayerTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 3 hours agoMust read some poetry. Gagging for chemotherapy. I never thought I would be desperate for the drip, more tablets that make you sick, pickle your taste, ...
- Dance, poetry and rock in arts festival (Western People)
Mayo County Council’s EXCEL 08, is a developmental programme of arts events for teenagers and young adults across the county.
- Poetry Foundation names children's laureate, humor winner - Chicago Tribune
"When I grow up," begins a poem by Mary Ann Hoberman, "I want to be/A grown-up who remembers me/And what it felt like to be small. ..." Hoberman is that kind of grown-up. Now at age 78 and a grandmother, she claims a vivid recall of her young ...
- Sarah Ruhl puts modern spin on 'Eurydice' (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Sarah Ruhl has some advice for theater-goers. Stop thinking you must write a term paper in your head when you see a play.
- Hilda Doolittle's Bethlehem grave at Nisky Hill Cemetery still ... - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
Hilda Doolittle's Bethlehem grave at Nisky Hill Cemetery still ...The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com, PA - 30 minutes agoHD may not be a household name, but she holds a special reverence among poetry lovers in general and people who study her work in particular. ...
- Press Conference With the Pope - Zenit
PARIS, SEPT. 13, 2008 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is a translation of a 10-minute press conference Benedict XVI gave while en route to France on Friday. Q: In 1980, during his first trip, John Paul II asked "France, are you faithful to your baptismal ...
- The remains of a magical childhood - Yorkshire Post
The remains of a magical childhoodYorkshire Post, UK - 11 minutes agoFished purely The funny thing is that Donald had never really been a poetry man. He followed his father into the textile industry and worked for 43 years as ...
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