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- Memorial Day observances this weekend - Waterbury Republican-American
BANTAM: Parade at 2 p.m., beginning at Doyle Road and Route 209 and proceeding to the All Wars Memorial for a ceremony held by American Legion Post 44. Parade marshal is Post 44 member Fred Maurer, a World War II veteran. The main speaker at the ...
- Arts Briefs 6/12 - Daily Herald
Arts Briefs 6/12Daily Herald, UT - 26 minutes agoBYU English professor Trent Hickman was recently declared the first-place winner of a national poetry contest. Winning in the adult division of the Borders ...
- Prose and poetry: Random thoughts on the Gratiaen award - Sri Lanka Sunday Times
For the first time since the inception of the Gratiaen award, not a single work of prose was short - listed. Poetry had a field day, five collections of poems being nominated. This was worrying and it prompted me to clarify my ideas on writing ...
- Angelou celebrating 80th birthday in Atlanta - Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Maya Angelou may be 80, but she doesn't party like it. The author-poet-dancer-singer-activist will celebrate her birthday in Atlanta Sunday with a star-studded gala including a red carpet and a celebrity guest list. The soiree will benefit a YMCA ...
- Writing his own story (The Salem News)
"Please, no doom and gloom," Christopher Reardon asks. "This isn't another kid in a wheelchair crying about his life." This is a kid in a wheelchair who says he's trying to tell the truth about his life. A kid, a man, really, who just turned 22 and wants his writings to challenge the way people think about cancer survivors, wheelchair drivers and maybe even the world.
- Latest related coverage - Sydney Morning Herald
Latest related coverageSydney Morning Herald, Australia - 25 minutes agoShe started her police career in Sydney, playing in the police band and also writing poems, one of which was published in an International Library of Poetry ...
- BC-EU-A&E-MUS--Germany-Holocaust Memorial Concert, 2nd Ld-Writethru ... - PR Inside
BERLIN (AP) - Berlin's Holocaust memorial played host to an open-air concert on Friday with musicians spread out across the field of concrete slabs and performing a modern experimental piece. The Kammersymphonie Berlin twice performed composer Harald ...
- Give Newark a (coffee) break - Bridgeton News
Starbucks built its business by recognizing that many people want more than a quick cup of coffee. Many want a coffeehouse experience, a place where they can gather to chat with friends, work on a laptop or even hear poetry. The Starbucks on Broad ...
- RockDocs Schedule - Athens Banner-Herald
Note: All screenings at Ciné. Athens Picture Show - A showcase of highlights and previews for new productions by Athens filmmakers followed by a colorful collection of vintage footage and rare performances from Athens' storied music past including ...
- News of Cherrytree - Titusville Herald
Happy June to all of you. A happy reminder that Friday will be the final day of the school year. It sure will be nice to be able to sleep in, and not have to worry about being up by 6:30 a.m. I am asking for anyone who has any family gathering ...
- Art, film and music abound - Whistler Question
Art, film and music aboundWhistler Question, Canada - 4 hours agoDon’t forget to bring some warm clothing, and remember — Whistler’s parks are alcohol-free. The movie will be moved to Village 8 Cinemas for a 9:30 pm ...
- New Milford auto repairman feels urge to compete in poetry slams (The News-Times)
DANBURY--There isn't a lot of money to be made on the competitive poetry circuit.Occasionally, you might win a small cash prize. More often, the rewards are far less tangible.That's one of the reasons that Craig Weidner is working as a service manager at a downtown auto repair shop rather than spinning his freestyle verse for appreciative audiences at poetry slams across the country.
- How I discovered that I had a wonderful father - Daily Telegraph
As Father's Day approaches, Jane Gordon recalls the way in which the death of her beloved mother finally allowed her to appreciate the parent who always took second place It is difficult, so soon after his death, to match the two pictures I hold in ...
- Framingham classmates remember Caique Souza (The Framingham Tab)
At a time when teens are supposed to be excited about summer vacation and growing up, tearful eighth-graders at Cameron Middle School gathered one last time to remember a slain classmate. Video: Students honor Caique
- ‘Persian Visions’ exhibition opens May 17 at Mulvane Art Museum - TK Magazine
‘Persian Visions’ exhibition opens May 17 at Mulvane Art MuseumTK Magazine, KA - 1 hour agoThe 60 photographs offer a glimpse into engaging aspects of existence ranging from family, history and place, to mortality, language and memory. ...
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