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- Rock 'n' Roll | Melbourne Theatre Company - Australian Stage Online
Rock 'n' Roll | Melbourne Theatre CompanyAustralian Stage Online, Australia - 19 hours agoIdeological debate, family relationships and momentous political change are interspersed with motifs and ideas ranging from the fragile genius of Pink Floyd ...
- Poet 'paddling toward a revelation' - Springfield News Sun
Poet 'paddling toward a revelation'Springfield News Sun, OH - 2 hours agoThe poetry with which Billy Collins has made his name invariably begins with its feet firmly planted in the common American experience. ...
- Those Poor Superdelegates - Slate
The New York Times leads with uncommitted superdelegates fearing a prolonged battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Times says the Democratic heavies are "uncertain about who, if anyone, would step in to fill a leadership vacuum and ...
- 96-year-old Leap Day baby and former Salem barber turns 24 today
Eagle-Tribune - He walks on his own, can easily carry on a conversation about current events, lives independently, cooks and writes poetry. ... He left the Navy in 1939, after meeting the love of his life, Catherine.
- Eight years on, human rights crusader fights on (OneWorld South Asia)
On March 8, 2008, peace activist Irom Sharmila was arrested in Imphal, Manipur. She was scheduled to address a meeting at the Meira Shang (Women’s Shelter), Porompat, organised by the Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (Mothers’ Union to Save Manipur).
- California nature poet wins $100,000 U.S. poetry prize - CBC News
Gary Snyder, a poet known for his verse about nature and spirituality, has won the United States' richest poetry prize, the $100,000 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize. Snyder, 78, began writing in the 1950s as a member of the beat movement along with Allen ...
- Chinese frustration, expressed in poetry - Foreign Policy Passport
Chinese frustration, expressed in poetryForeign Policy Passport - 9 hours agoA poem that has been circulating on the Internet lately offers insight into the frustrations that many Chinese -- including those studying in the United ...
- Reed’s influence ripples across generations - Nashville City Paper
Reed’s influence ripples across generationsNashville City Paper, TN - 3 hours agoThe ambitious work blended spoken word excerpts, poetry readings, slashing gospel and edgy jazz, and had guest stints from Ornette Coleman, The Five Blind ...
- Cast of distinction - Chicago Tribune
A t the end of the second act of Tracy Letts' "August: Osage County," the character of Barbara decides she's over her addict of a mother. Barbara tells her fellow siblings to call the doctor, fetch black coffee and a towel and clean out all Mama's ...
- Artist stages fund-raiser to bring in 'da rent (New York Daily News)
Mo Beasley is facing eviction from his longtime Prospect Heights home. The poet, actor and former stage manager for "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk" said money owed to him by arts nonprofits has put him $6,000 behind in rent.
- 2 Springfield students win poetry awards (The Springfield News-Leader)
Two Springfield public school students were recently recognized in the Missouri State Poetry Society's 2008 Winter Poetry Contest, the Springfield school district announced in a news release. Reed Middle School student Rachael Dotson won first place in the middle school division for "Yesterday's Poem." Her poem will represent Missouri in the national Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest, ...
- Smart, sharp ?Boys? advance to head of class (Portland Tribune)
At the start of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed comedy/drama, “The History Boys,” which won a record six Tony Awards on Broadway, it’s as if the play is almost too smart — swirling and surging with scholarly intelligence, the literary canon always at its command. Its ...
- Tribeca Review: Bart Got a Room - Cinematical
Tribeca Review: Bart Got a RoomCinematical, CA - 7 hours agoLike the pretty, flirtatious blonde cheerleader he carpools with, or the reserved Asian classmate who writes exotic, pornographic poetry. ...
- Local Beat (Corsicana Daily Sun)
Barry Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited. Navarro County Relay for Life team captain’s meeting and bank night will be at 6 p.m. at the YMCA Optimist Room. Anyone interested is invited.
- A Packers legend gets Hollywood treatment in Clooney's 'Leatherheads' - Green Bay Press Gazette
A Packers legend gets Hollywood treatment in Clooney's 'Leatherheads'Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - 1 hour agoBut he also loved writing poetry and reciting Shakespeare, making him the perfect blend of burly athlete, social misfit and pensive Renaissance man. ...
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