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- In Praise of Poetry (NPR)
Weekend Edition Sunday , April 20, 2008 · April is National Poetry Month, which celebrates, among other things, the power of poetry. E. Ethelbert Miller reads and discusses several of his poems with Liane Hansen. Miller is director of the African-American Resources Center at Howard University.
- Pizza and RAGU - Creative Loafing Atlanta
Pizza and RAGUCreative Loafing Atlanta, GA - 1 hour agoOf two current food-based plays, The Poetry of Pizza at least gives you a chance to slake your appetite. Theatre in the Square's next-door neighbor, ...
- Review: Reading the Bible as literature - Daily Sentinel
Leland Ryken & Philip Ryken, eds. (Crossway, 2016pgs, $50h) My conservative religious training taught me to view the Bible, especially the narrative parts, as history; inspired to be sure, but history, all the same. Period. So, when people would use ...
- Arts & Books Digest - Thecalifornian.com
Romance Writers of America has announced local author Kelly Parra's novel "Graffiti Girl" has been named as a finalist in the Best First Book and Young Adult Romance categories of the 2008 RITA awards. The RITA, the romance publishing industry's ...
- Writers to host event at Arts Center - NRToday.com
Writers to host event at Arts CenterNRToday.com, OR - 1 hour agoThe writers will be on hand to read selections from the anthology— a compilation of poetry and prose— and meet and greet the public. ...
- 2 men follow God's call to ministry (The Toledo Blade)
Two men who felt God's call on their lives will be ordained Catholic priests today by Bishop Leonard Blair at Rosary Cathedral.
- Ongoing Events (The World Online)
BARRE- Learning Linux. Class for middle & high school students. HUMC Teen Center , Washington St. , FREE, Tuesdays 5pm, thru 6/10. Strong Living Exercise Program. Aldrich Library, Milne Comm. Room, Mondays & Thursdays at 8am. Info. 433-1654.
- Anthony Westbury: 'The Gospel' truth about the local African-American publications (Fort Pierce Tribune)
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a new African-American magazine, "Blended," now available throughout the Treasure Coast.
- Umm Kulthum: The Voice of Egypt - NPR
Umm Kulthum: The Voice of EgyptNPR - 44 minutes agoDanielson also points to Kulthum's great appreciation of fine poetry. "She had an ability to link musical improvisation to the meaning of the words that she ...
- Black Dog Music Fest set for July 27 - Democrat and Chronicle
More than 20 acts will perform at the Black Dog Music Fest on July 27 to celebrate the life of the late Dennis Monroe. The show will feature local folk, alt-country, rock and poetry groups, including the Dady Brothers, Hunu?, Watkins & the Rapiers ...
- Black Culture Committee celebrates hip-hop culture - LSU The Reveille
Black Culture Committee celebrates hip-hop cultureLSU The Reveille, LA - 1 hour agoThe event featured poetry performances, hip hop music, free airbrushed T-shirts and a performance by the Hip-Hop Coalition, a breakdancing group. ...
- Pulitzer Prize Winner Hass Answered Your Questions on Modern Poetry (The Online NewsHour)
Robert Hass, author of numerous books, won a Pulitzer Prize this year for his new book "Time and Materials." A former U.S. Poet Laureate (1995-1997), Hass is known for his descriptive, meditative narrative. He answered your questions on all things poetry.
- Bad poetry from 1890s brings $12K at auction - Arizona Daily Star
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The vocabulary is poor and the rhyme excruciating, but a collector paid $12,840 Friday for original works by William Topaz McGonagall, internationally celebrated as the worst poet ever to assault the English language. Up for ...
- Culture is core part of Adach five-yr strategy (Khaleej Times)
ABU DHABI — Preservation of patrimony, revival of local customs and traditions and an overall promotion of all forms of national and international arts and literature are at the heart of the five-year strategy plan of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach).
- Successful authors reveal the keys to writing well! - Men's News Daily
Successful authors reveal the keys to writing well!Men's News Daily, CA - 45 minutes agoIn poetry I try to be clear but also to stimulate with poetic devices like distinctive words, implied and obvious metaphors, the use of rhythm. ...
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