Louis Menand looks at how a young and eager Goldwater Republican, the descendant of California pioneers, became the sharpest-eyed of social critics.
Author: Matthew Westphal
Kansas City Art Institute Receives Record $25 Million Donation
“The gift to KCAI is critical to increasing need-based and merit scholarship funds, Jones said. Six million dollars of the gift, in the form of a two-for-one challenge grant, will be used for student scholarships, endowed professorships and visiting professors.”
Sculptures By ‘Soviet Henry Moore’ Smashed By Orthodox Zealots For Being ‘Blasphemous’
“The exhibition, called ‘Sculptures that We Don’t See,’ showed works by Soviet sculptors that did not see the light of day during the Soviet period because they were non-conformist. The show … included some works with religious themes including a crucifixion bas-relief” by Vadim Sidur which was a target of the vandals.
Artist Lets Tiger Loose In Detroit’s Old Packard Plant
“British photographer David Yarrow booked a two-day photo shoot at [the famously ruined venue]. Only problem was, he apparently didn’t tell anyone at the plant that he was bringing a tiger, two wolves and a bobcat with him. … The animals, trainers and photographers were given the boot about an hour later. But not before the tiger got loose and holed itself up on a fourth-story staircase.” (includes video)
The Neuroscience Of Being A Selfish Jerk
A team of Hungarian researchers scanned the brains of people who got high scores on a test for Machiavellianism (yes, this is a clinical term for a personality trait) while they played a game of trust. “They found that Machiavellians’ brains went into overdrive when they encountered a partner who exhibited signs of being fair and cooperative. Why? … Because the Machiavellians are immediately figuring out how to exploit the situation for their own gain.”
Two Drunken Audience Members Come Backstage During Show, Asking For Ladies’ Room
And one of them walked onstage to get there. Said one cast member, “As soon as I got back offstage, I asked my crew member, ‘Did that really happen? Did someone really come back here and ask me where the bathroom was?'”
Ballet Life, Unfiltered And Uploaded To Instagram
“Ballet is, in many ways, a superhuman art form, but it’s important to remember that dancers are still human. … With Instagram, dancers have found a way to break through the tulle and tiaras by presenting backstage life on their terms.”
Best Groomsmen’s Dance Ever Goes Viral (The Happy Couple Are, Of Course, Ballet Dancers)
Richmond Ballet member Kirk Henning gave his company colleague and bride, Valerie Tellmann-Henning, a big, wonderful surprise – a surprise that’s been viewed more than 165,000 times. (includes video)
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Twyla Tharp Writes About First-Day Rehearsal For Her 50th Anniversary Tour
“This day has been in the planning for two years and we want it to run with no surprises, please. Like an athlete in training, you want to be ready, but not overtrain, leaving your race at the gate. The cosmetics are about showing control – at least to myself.”