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- New Willow Glen library twice as big as old (San Jose Mercury News)
Michael Nacey didn't care a whit about the $8.8 million in renovations, the 54 hand-cast panes of borosilicate art glass, the architectural aesthetic nodding to the surrounding residential neighborhood or the latest information science used to create Willow Glen's newly renovated library.
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- Night life focus of bill - Baltimore Sun
Baltimore's night scene, from dance clubs and karaoke bars to stand-up comedy and poetry slams, could get a boost under a bill expected to be introduced today in the City Council. The proposal, sponsored by City Council President Stephanie C ...
- James Reaney, 81: Canadian playwright - Toronto Star
CKCOJames Reaney, 81: Canadian playwrightToronto Star, Canada - 1 hour agoHe won three Governor General's Awards for poetry and drama, the first in 1949 for a collection of poetry, "The Red Heart." In 1960, he began teaching at ...James Reaney: 'artistic giant' dies London Free Pressall 6 news articles
- The world's oldest jokes revealed - Newindpress
The world's oldest jokes revealedNewindpress, India - Aug 1, 2008They found the wry observation in the Codex Exoniensis, a 10th century book of Anglo-Saxon poetry held at Exeter Cathedral. It reads: “What hangs at a man’s ...
- Who Knew Tip O’Neill Could Sing & Dance? - Canada Free Press
During his two terms in the White House Ronald Reagan’s most formidable political rival was Tip O’Neill, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for seven of the Gipper’s eight years in office. But who knew Tip could sing and ...
- A Feast For Book Lovers - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
A Feast For Book LoversSanta Rosa Press Democrat, CA - 7 hours agoIndeed, at youth poetry slams, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is one of his favorite prizes to hand out. "When Atticus shoots the rabid dog, the author's metaphor ...
- What a novel way to book in for a pub lunch - Belfast Telegraph
The Cloth Ear, Belfast The Cloth Ear is the public bar of the popular Merchant Hotel. It has a spacious, comfortable dining area which is full of character. The bar runs along one wall with most of the tables situated opposite, beside the large ...
- Book of Poetry Brings Comfort to Grieving Family - BigNews.biz (press release)
BigNews.biz (press release)Book of Poetry Brings Comfort to Grieving FamilyBigNews.biz (press release), MA - 18 minutes agoHer son’s reflections on love, pain, addiction and God are revealed in Breaking Down the Wall of Silence. Apart from being a collection of Rivera’s poems, ...
- One choreographer stands out in Chelonia Dance's Chicago debut - Chicago Sun-Times
For modern dance choreographers, a college teaching job is about as good as it gets. Unlike writers, painters and composers, choreographers need two hard-to-come-by resources: A studio in which to create work, and a sure supply of dancers on which to ...
- Mary -- just Mary, thanks -- goes pop-rock with new project, in ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Before she became a bright light on Northeast Ohio's music scene, vocalist Mary Cushman grew up in Paris. No, not the French metropolis. We're talking about the small town of Paris, Ohio, east of Canton. "I used to walk around in the woods, just ...
- Kansas City Author Pledges Support to National Fibromyalgia ... - PR-CANADA.net (press release)
Kansas City Author Pledges Support to National Fibromyalgia ...PR-CANADA.net (press release), Montenegro - Jun 10, 2008Mr. Summers was quoted as saying, ”I’ve loved writing all my life and have written poetry since I was a kid, but after meeting someone who actually does ...
- Andrew Sean Greer Chronicles a 'Marriage' - NPR
Andrew Sean Greer Chronicles a 'Marriage'NPR - 4 hours agoPearlie who'd read poetry to you, who'd taken piano lessons from your mother; that was the second time we met. A sudden memory of home, opening like a ...
- Leslie Anne Mcilroy's Liquid Like This is passionate, well-crafted verse. (Pittsburgh City Paper)
In "Dismember," early lines thump with uds and ams, while latter lines hiss with esses and prick us with ocks and its, as we suffer punches then incisions. By Bill O'Driscoll.
- Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders playing Beans in the Belfry - Frederick News-Post
Andrew McKnight left his job as an environmental engineer more than a decade ago to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter, what he now does full time. "I'd love to say there's a big, romantic story," he said over the phone, "but anyone who knows ...
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