The quiz is cheeky but smart – for instance: “‘A civilisation that conserves is one that will decay’ said which composer, whose life and music nonetheless were celebrated throughout the year?”
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Alone For The Holidays? Here’s Some Bibliotherapy, Or Just Some Good Books, For Your Free Time
Truer words were never written: “The important thing is deciding which book you’d like to spend those long empty days with.”
The Arts Buzzword Of 2016: Immersive
The list of “immersive” events on any given day is extensive. Why? “Immersive events carry the promise of intimacy and interactivity, of a unique experience, of relevance with youthful audiences who increasingly yearn to participate in their art experience rather than view it from afar. “
Ballerinas Take Back The Streets Of Cairo For Women [VIDEO]
In a smart, arts-focused campaign that’s gone viral, the ballerinas use photos and video to show off the ancient city in a new way.
NPR Mainstay Diane Rehm Signs Off The Radio For Good
The host, whose style was to hold guests – especially politicians – to account in a polite and steady way, has to get Botox injections into her vocal chords several times a year.
A Dancer’s Journey From The Syrian Civil War To The Dutch National Ballet
He took dance lessons in secret, was beaten by his father when he was discovered, and persisted – dancing among ruins in Damascus, practicing on the roof of his building while gun battles erupted nearby, letting a Dutch team film him. Now Ahmad Joudeh is about to make his debut in Coppelia with the Dutch National Ballet.
The Story Behind That Huge New York Times Crossword Puzzle
It’s all fun and game, of course, but the point is larger: “The goal of these special sections is to reimagine the possibilities of print.”
The Battle For The Heart And Soul Of The Bay Area
The basics: “While one group of recyclers is valorized and financially rewarded for their efforts, another constituency is criminalized and harassed for simply trying to live. Where do we draw the line between art and trash, between good recycling and bad? The answer to this question is at the core of the battle being fought for the soul of the region.”
Wacky Ideas For Finding More Money In Order To Pay Theatre People Something Half-Decent
How can theatres find money to pay people more than an entry-level salary for high-level work? One idea: Put a salary cap for Hollywood actors appearing on stage.
The Harpsichordist Who Survived Three Concentration Camps And Communist Persecution
Zuzana Ruzickova fell in love with piano and harpsichord early – and then the Nazis took her family to Terezin (Theresienstadt). “She insists music helped her survive. She remembers writing down a small section of Bach’s English Suite No 5 in E minor on a scrap of paper when she left Terezin in a cattle truck bound for Auschwitz.”