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How Movie Darling Mary Pickford Became The Most Powerful Woman In Hollywood
The producer, studio head and Oscar-winning actress would have been the envy of today’s industry women. How did she get all that power a century ago? It started with her popularity as a star. Continue Reading How Movie Darling Mary Pickford Became The Most Powerful Woman In Hollywood
Celebrate Handel With Good Works
Every year, when spring begins to consider the possibility of a return, eager singers gather to prepare their concerts of Handel’s inspiring music. Continue Reading Celebrate Handel With Good Works
50 Years On, Mister Rogers Still Lives In Your Neighborhood
Fifty years ago, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” made its television debut. Nearly 20 years after its final episode and 15 years after Fred Rogers’ death, his “neighbors” still look to him for comfort. Continue Reading 50 Years On, Mister Rogers Still Lives In Your Neighborhood
Attention Music Makers: Announcing The 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Contest
Send us a video of you or your band playing an original song behind a desk (any desk). You could win a chance to play your own Tiny Desk concert and tour the U.S. with NPR Music. Continue Reading Attention Music Makers: Announcing The 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Contest
National Portrait Gallery Unveils Portraits Of Barack and Michelle Obama
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. Continue Reading National Portrait Gallery Unveils Portraits Of Barack and Michelle Obama
Revisiting A Furry Favorite
SONY PICTURES/ In theatres from February 9 The title character in director Will Gluck’s new film adaptation of “Peter Rabbit” describes an unlikely plot twist… Continue Reading Revisiting A Furry Favorite
Schubert’s Birthday: Winter Rises To The Occasion
Makes sense that Franz Schubert’s birthday would be at the coldest time of year: January 31, 1797. The deepest chill runs through Schubert’s whisper-short lifetime.… Continue Reading Schubert’s Birthday: Winter Rises To The Occasion
Oregon Literary Legend Ursula K. Le Guin Dies
Writer Ursula K. Le Guin has died at age 88. Arguably Oregon’s greatest writer, she was a one-woman revolution in fiction and fantasy. Continue Reading Oregon Literary Legend Ursula K. Le Guin Dies
The Ugly Truth About Truth, According To Errol Morris
If your goal is to talk to another human being and hear the truth, Errol Morris says you’re going to be disappointed. The filmmaker explains… Continue Reading The Ugly Truth About Truth, According To Errol Morris
Music Helps People In Nursing Home Once Considered Unreachable
A California nursing home is using music therapy with residents suffering from dementia. In collaboration with inewsource news service in San Diego, Joanne Faryon reports on how music is reaching those once considered unreachable. Continue Reading Music Helps People In Nursing Home Once Considered Unreachable
PBS Newshour: Here Are 7 Of The Best Films Of 2017
For the year’s best in filmmaking, NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat down with Mike Sargent, chief film critic at WBAI Radio New York, and Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post. Continue Reading PBS Newshour: Here Are 7 Of The Best Films Of 2017
‘Tis the Season for Premieres
Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ has been a major soundtrack of the season since its premiere in 1892. gabrielsaldana / Flickr ‘Tis the season for all… Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season for Premieres
