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FILM REVIEW: David Byrne And Spike Lee Conjure Up A Joyous Vision Of ‘American Utopia’
Lee’s new film for HBO captures a live performance of Byrne’s acclaimed Broadway show. David Byrne’s American Utopia is a rousing blend of song, dance and revival meeting.
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 1: Dr. Lawrence Pintak On The Muslim World And American Exceptionalism
Dr. Lawrence Pintak joins this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella” to discuss what you can do to understand the Muslim world, how to check your news sources and give a history lesson on American exceptionalism. Pintak is a former CBS News Middle East correspondent, founding dean of the WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, and author of “American & Islam: Soundbites, Suicide Bombs and the Road to Donald Trump” and “The New Arab Journalist.”
Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance
The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation.
New Children’s Book Exploring Native Identities Launches For Indigenous Peoples Day
The book is called “Journey of the Freckled Indian.” It tells the story of a young girl called Freckles who gets bullied by her classmates after sharing that she’s Native American. Author Alyssa London says it’s loosely based on her experience growing up in Bothell and sharing her Tlingit heritage in a show and tell.
With ‘Deaf U,’ Nyle DiMarco Strives To Show ‘There Is No One Right Way To Be Deaf’
The model and activist, who himself is deaf, says his new Netflix reality show offers “an entrance into our world, which is so rich in culture and so layered and diverse.”
What It’s Like As A Black Woman Playing Shakespeare’s Othello In America Today
When Jessika D. Williams takes the stage as Othello, she sometimes doesn’t know if she’s reacting as the character or herself. Williams, 35, has never felt this way in a role. But playing Othello as a Black woman amid nationwide protests against systemic racism, she sees parallels between racism in the play and in real life.
BOOK REVIEW: In ‘Jack,’ Marilynne Robinson Shows Grace Is For Everyone
Robinson’s latest Gilead novel centers on prodigal son Jack, newly released from prison and in love with a Black woman — a crime in 1950s Missouri. But it’s not a pat tale of love overcoming racism.
Nobel Prize In Literature Awarded To U.S. Poet Louise Glück
The 2020 Nobel Prize in literature was awarded to U.S. poet Louise Glück “for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal.”
TV REVIEW: Hysterical And Historical ‘Comedy Store’ Takes You Inside The LA Stand-Up Scene
Showtime’s five-part documentary about the famed Los Angeles club contains plenty of laughs. But it also says a lot about fame, about the drive to succeed, competition and friendship.
‘Can I Make Sure That I’m Not The Only One?’ Artist Helps Museum Diversify Collection
Museums are facing mounting pressure to make their collections more representative. At the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, one artist created a fund to acquire other pieces by under-represented artists.
BOOK REVIEW: You Can’t Send Your Kids To Dance Class Now, But You Can Read Them ‘Bunheads’
Renowned ballerina Misty Copeland’s new kids’ book Bunheads draws on her own childhood experiences — if your kids love dance, it’s just the thing to keep them going until classes come back.
What Will The Future Of Theater Look Like Post-Pandemic? ‘Our Artists Are Going To Lead Us’
It’s hard to predict exactly how theater will come back after the pandemic, but here are a couple guesses: Fewer crowds, more collective imagination, and a focus on racial and environmental justice.
