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Spreading Shakespeare's Sonnets
Taking Shakespeare to the Streets of New York
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/taking-shakespeares-sonnets-to-the-streets-of-new-york/?ref=williamshakespeare
“Our goal is to try to figure out how to make Shakespeare a part of contemporary culture in more than a pull-it-off-the-shelf-and-blow-the-dust-off way,” he said.
This article addresses the desires that the New York Shakespeare Exchange holds to spread the beauty of Shakespeare's 154 sonnets to a worldwide audience. Next year marks the 450th birthday of the playwright and the group has high hopes to reach one million people with videos of his sonnets.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/taking-shakespeares-sonnets-to-the-streets-of-new-york/?ref=williamshakespeare
“Our goal is to try to figure out how to make Shakespeare a part of contemporary culture in more than a pull-it-off-the-shelf-and-blow-the-dust-off way,” he said.
This article addresses the desires that the New York Shakespeare Exchange holds to spread the beauty of Shakespeare's 154 sonnets to a worldwide audience. Next year marks the 450th birthday of the playwright and the group has high hopes to reach one million people with videos of his sonnets.
Chicago's Own Black Renaissance
Chicago Had its Own Black Renaissance
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-27/news/ct-met-trice-renaissance-0827-20120827_1_black-arts-chicago-artists-harlem-renaissance
"Bontemps was saying that Chicago had a major black arts movement without finger bowls and highfalutin intellectuals. Most of Chicago's artists were hardworking, working-class people creating the people's art."
This article looks at the not as well known Renaissance that occured in Chicago shortly after the famous Harlem Renaissance. The city had its own music blends brought about with a southern flair and artists that conveyed the ideas of politics and civil rights within their works. The author looks at this less known revival of the arts and its important contributions to arts and culture.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-27/news/ct-met-trice-renaissance-0827-20120827_1_black-arts-chicago-artists-harlem-renaissance
"Bontemps was saying that Chicago had a major black arts movement without finger bowls and highfalutin intellectuals. Most of Chicago's artists were hardworking, working-class people creating the people's art."
This article looks at the not as well known Renaissance that occured in Chicago shortly after the famous Harlem Renaissance. The city had its own music blends brought about with a southern flair and artists that conveyed the ideas of politics and civil rights within their works. The author looks at this less known revival of the arts and its important contributions to arts and culture.
Jackie Robinson Remembered on a Difficult Day
Ian Desmond Reflects on Jackie Robinson's Importance and Diversity in MLB on a Difficult Day
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2013/apr/16/ian-desmond-reflects-jackie-robinson-importance-a/
"In a certain way, maybe the two were linked in the larger sense, too. Maybe, as some searched for answers to a question of evil, the remembrance of what Robinson did to change baseball, and the country, was there to provide a reminder that good can prevail."
This story reflects on the remembrance of the contributions of Jackie Robinson in helping to bring in diversity to the world of baseball. It occured on the same day as the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing. Despite all the tragedy that is out there, good things are still happening. The MLB hopes to keep the diversity that was created by Robinson alive. Baseball is something that connects all walks of life.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2013/apr/16/ian-desmond-reflects-jackie-robinson-importance-a/
"In a certain way, maybe the two were linked in the larger sense, too. Maybe, as some searched for answers to a question of evil, the remembrance of what Robinson did to change baseball, and the country, was there to provide a reminder that good can prevail."
This story reflects on the remembrance of the contributions of Jackie Robinson in helping to bring in diversity to the world of baseball. It occured on the same day as the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing. Despite all the tragedy that is out there, good things are still happening. The MLB hopes to keep the diversity that was created by Robinson alive. Baseball is something that connects all walks of life.
A Beautiful Reunion...
War Torn Reunion 40 Years in the Making
http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/war-torn-reunion-40-years-in-the-making
"Bao took the baby, named her and made sure she made it to the orphanage where she would have a fighting chance."
This story details the reunion of a vietnamese baby who was lying in her dead mother's arms in the streets and the south Vietnamese soldier who rescued her all those years ago. The baby grew up to be a luitenant commander in the U.S. navy and in March got the chance to thank the man that gave her the opportunity to live.
http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/war-torn-reunion-40-years-in-the-making
"Bao took the baby, named her and made sure she made it to the orphanage where she would have a fighting chance."
This story details the reunion of a vietnamese baby who was lying in her dead mother's arms in the streets and the south Vietnamese soldier who rescued her all those years ago. The baby grew up to be a luitenant commander in the U.S. navy and in March got the chance to thank the man that gave her the opportunity to live.