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Illusionist Scott Silven Can Turn A Video Call Into A Magical ‘Journey’
The Journey is an ingenious use of a virtual performance space. Silven invites 30 audience members to travel to his childhood home in Scotland where they interact in amazing feats of magic. Continue Reading Illusionist Scott Silven Can Turn A Video Call Into A Magical ‘Journey’
BOOK REVIEW: Barack Obama Tells His Story His Way — And Makes His Case For History
Obama’s ascent thrilled millions but also stirred a countermovement that is still on the march. His new memoir, A Promised Land, covers his rise through the second year of his presidency. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: Barack Obama Tells His Story His Way — And Makes His Case For History
Struck With Memory Loss, A Dancer Remembers ‘Swan Lake.’ But Who Is She?
Viewers worldwide are responding to a moving video of Marta C. González, a former dancer afflicted with dementia. But critics are questioning whether González is who the clip makers claim she is. Continue Reading Struck With Memory Loss, A Dancer Remembers ‘Swan Lake.’ But Who Is She?
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Wintering,’ Encourages ‘The Active Acceptance Of Sadness’
The British author writes beautifully of her own recent bout with a personal winter, a period when she felt low and overwhelmed — and aims to help others to embrace their winters. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: ‘Wintering,’ Encourages ‘The Active Acceptance Of Sadness’
Behold The ‘Potato Head’ Of Palencia, Another Botched Art Restoration In Spain
The statue was once of a smiling woman in a pastoral scene. Now, it looks more like a melted candle with some gouged holes. Professional art restorers in Spain are calling for stricter oversight. Continue Reading Behold The ‘Potato Head’ Of Palencia, Another Botched Art Restoration In Spain
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 4: Carlos Gil On Mexican-American Assimilation, Identity And Immigration
In this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella,” author and University of Washington professor of Chicano studies Carlos Gil discusses his views of assimilation as a descendant of Mexican immigrants growing up in California Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 4: Carlos Gil On Mexican-American Assimilation, Identity And Immigration
FILM REVIEW: An Action-Packed Doc About Local Government? It’s All In Wiseman’s ‘City Hall’
Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, now 90, has a gift for making riveting cinema from the minutiae of the everyday. His latest is a four-and-a-half hour documentary starring Boston City Hall, pre-COVID-19. Continue Reading FILM REVIEW: An Action-Packed Doc About Local Government? It’s All In Wiseman’s ‘City Hall’
What Is The End Of An Era? ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Dies At 80
“I love spending time with bright people,” said the longtime game show host. Trebek began hosting the trivia show in 1984 and continued for nearly four decades, even through bouts of chemotherapy. Continue Reading What Is The End Of An Era? ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Dies At 80
60 Years Later, Ruby Bridges Tells Her Story In ‘This Is Your Time’
Bridges was the little girl depicted in that famous Norman Rockwell painting — the first Black student at her New Orleans elementary school. Now, she’s written a book to tell kids her story. Continue Reading 60 Years Later, Ruby Bridges Tells Her Story In ‘This Is Your Time’
In ‘Chicago 7,’ Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between ’68 Summer And Today
In 1968, several prominent anti-war activists were accused of conspiring to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sorkin’s new film captures their infamous trial. Continue Reading In ‘Chicago 7,’ Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between ’68 Summer And Today
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 3: Dawn Shaw On The Power Of Choice And Resilience
Public speaker Dawn Shaw shares how resilience, perspective and the power of choice, help people find inner beauty. The removal of a tumor at birth left Shaw with facial paralysis. She is an author of three books, including her memoir “Facing Up to It” and more recently an inspirational guide: “Facial Shift, Adjusting to an Altered Appearance.” Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 3: Dawn Shaw On The Power Of Choice And Resilience
Echoes Of Today’s Unrest Run Through ‘The Cold Millions,’ Set In Spokane’s Rough Past
Jess Walter’s new novel an adventure tale based on actual events in the early days of the last century’s labor movement — which was much wilder and bloodier than most people remember. Continue Reading Echoes Of Today’s Unrest Run Through ‘The Cold Millions,’ Set In Spokane’s Rough Past
