- John Lennon Sang It: ‘Imagine there’s no borders …’
Posted at Stop the War coalition:For the first time in the post-World War II era, more than 50 million people are on the move — as refugees, asylum-seekers or internally displaced. They are mostly fleeing… … read more
- Molé and Tequila
A few months ago, I was supposed to be in Italy this week for a totalism festival at Bari Conservatory. That got canceled or postponed due to massive administrative changes at the Conservatory, so maybe… … read more
- The Willis Conover Archive Is Online
The music program at the University of North Texas has graduated hundreds of jazz artists who went on to successful careers as professionals. Woody Herman populated virtually an entire edition of his Thundering Herd of… …read more
- Other Matters: Plain English
In the English language, the word “that” used as a conjunction can illuminate meaning and make for easier comprehension. Yet, today more and more editors and speakers eliminate the word, and clarity suffers. Here are… …read more
- Newcomers in Grahamland
The Martha Graham Dance Company presents new, recent, and classic works at Jacob’s Pillow. Ben Schultz and PeiJu Chien-Pott of the Martha Graham Dance Company in Mats Ek’s Axe. Photo: Christopher Duggan The last week… … read more
- Trumpeting a Strumpet; Slammer to Glamor: Modigiliani & Taubman Faceoff in Auction Wars
I had a did-he-really-say-that moment early last month, when listening to Sotheby’s CEO Tad Smith woo stock analysts during the auction house’ssecond-quarter conference call: Smith, new to Sotheby’s, glowingly cited the late A. Alfred… … read more
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