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- Only the Privileged Need Apply - OpEdNews.com
In 2000, a majority of the citizens of the great state of California flexed their muscles, at least those who voted in the November elections. By way of the ballot box, these fine neighbors told certain members of society that they had no right to ...
- Win big with 'Poetry Out Loud' contest - Courier-Post
Teachers and students alike may want to think about this: Last year's state champion wrote a poem that ranked fifth in national judging, good enough to win a college scholarship, plus a stipend to her school's library. The annual "New Jersey Poetry ...
- 'His life was the theatre' - Globe and Mail
'His life was the theatre'Globe and Mail, Canada - 8 minutes agoMonette, as everyone who knew him would attest, was an oversized personality: flamboyant, outrageous, wickedly funny, usually gregarious, ...
- Ed Pavlic's requiem for Donny Hathaway (Vermont Cynic)
On Thursday Sep 25, Ed Pavlic drew a crowd to the John Dewey Memorial Lounge to enjoy his verbal renditions of his poetry. Pavlic has just released a new book, "Win¬ners Have Yet to Be Announced: A Song for Donny Hathaway," which is centered on the life, music, and character of the late soul singer, who met a tragic and mystifying end.
- Chalk Talk: San Mateo County teen poet makes anthology (San Mateo County Times)
Justine Drennan's parents often read stories to her as a young child."So it seemed natural to think of my own stories to write," said Drennan, 19, a graduate of Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough going into her second year at Princeton University.
- 'Mad Men' as Fashion Muse - AdAge.com (subscription)
AdAge.com (subscription)'Mad Men' as Fashion MuseAdAge.com (subscription) - 2 hours agoDon Draper is also responsible for sparking a revival in sales of Frank O'Hara's poetry. After a few moments of exposure on a recent episode, ...
- Easton calendar - Abington Mariner
Friday, Aug. 1 2008 Junior Duck Stamp Art Show exhibit opens. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lawrence Newcomb Visitor Center, Borderland State Park, 259Ă‚Â Massapoag Ave., Easton. The exhibit is open to all, free of charge and no preregisitration is required. The ...
- Pick of the day - guardian.co.uk
Pick of the dayguardian.co.uk, UK - 18 hours agoZephaniah and Johnson talk about those days, and the music and lyrics that sprang out of them, in Dread, Beat an' Blood: The Dub Poetry of Linton Kwesi ...
- Aaron Eckhart Tried To Portray Controversial 'Towelhead' Character ... - MTV.com
Aaron Eckhart Tried To Portray Controversial 'Towelhead' Character ...MTV.com - 2 hours agoI always flunked thematic poetry in school. [Laughs.] But I think the lesson is that we can get through it. MTV: No, you're going to pass with flying colors ...
- Luyolo Mkentane HERALD REPORTER - Herald South Africa
A GROUP of dedicated inmates from a maximum facility at St Albans Prison are set to fight the scourge of crime in Port Elizabeth even if behind bars. An awareness campaign, dubbed a “Friendly demonstration walk against crime”, was staged in the ...
- Entertainment Calendar: 08/22/2008 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com .
- Quran contest takes on reality shows - The National
Quran contest takes on reality showsThe National, United Arab Emirates - 11 minutes agoUnlike previous shows in the North African nation modelled on American Idol-style talent competitions, the new programme will see reciters compete against ...
- Pinoys bloggers bid for wider niche in blogging community - ABS CBN News
Pinoys bloggers bid for wider niche in blogging communityABS CBN News, Philippines - 4 hours agoPoetry is one way to put across a blogger’s thoughts. Sonido was one of the organizers of the Philippine Blog Awards (PBA) 2008 held last month. ...
- Multicultural Expo displays ETSU's organizations, clubs (East Tennessean)
Tuesday's Multicultural Expo drew in a large audience that was eager to learn about the many organizations and clubs that ETSU has to offer. Booths were set up all around the Culp Center Ballroom for the event that took place at 7 p.m. "The Multicultural Expo has been a tradition at ETSU for many years," said Steve Bader, vice provost for Student Affairs.
- Black Voice News Goes Back To School - Black Voice News
Black Voice News Goes Back To SchoolBlack Voice News, CA - 51 minutes agoI saw a bright, yet insecure young Black girl standing at the front of the class in her flip-flops and worn jeans nervous about reading her poetry aloud to ...
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