In his powerful solo show Phil Darius Wallace portrays multiple characters in Frederick Douglass's life and tells the abolitionist's story in Douglass's own words.
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Classroom Environment Is a Key Element for Student Success
It is up to educators to brighten up their spaces and make them relevant to the subject matter they teach with the goal being to highlight student achievement and maximize their learning potential.
Read More »Theater Review (Off Broadway): ‘The Velvet Oratorio’ by Edward Einhorn & Henry Akona
'The Velvet Oratorio' is a celebration of The Velvet Revolution that took place in Czechoslovakia brought to the world stage by Vaclav Havel, the Civic Forum, students and the Czech people. It is enjoyable and humorous reminder of Havel's playful wit incorporating the complex and haunting music of a time of revolution, hope and lasting change. There is nothing more revelatory for us at this time to inspire us.
Read More »New York Botanical Gardens: ‘Holiday Train Show’
Everyone loves the trains. There are over 20 large-scale model railway trains and trolleys-American steam engines and streetcars from the late 1800s to modern freight and high-speed passenger trains.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Ana Gasteyer and Seth Rudetsky at the Woodlawn
The historic theater debuts a new series that showcases top Broadway stars in an evening of music, humor and casual conversation.
Read More »Veteran’s Day – Make Time to Get to Know a Veteran
“Thank you” may not seem like enough, but it’s the least any civilian can do for the men and women who have made it possible for us to live life as we do here in this country.
Read More »Theater Review (Staten Island, NY): ‘West Side Story’ by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents at Harbor Lights Theater Company
With Broadway-class talent and Jerome Robbins's original choreography, this is a production to please newbies and old hands alike.
Read More »Jesus Wants to Go to Outer Space – A Child’s Game Becomes a Teachable Moment
There was a teachable moment in my house that day, but I think it was more for me than for my son.
Read More »Vigor at Every Age
Instead of continuing to look at the mind-body connection to understand how to control the body and produce health, an understanding of our relationship to the Divine Mind is in order.
Read More »Gadget Review: NuGreen LED Desk Lamp by NewerTech
The NuGreen LED Desk Lamp gives you beautiful cool light at a fraction of the wattage.
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