|
|
|
John von Rhein Classical music critic Over the last several decades, the landmark operas of Leos Janacek have been emerging from the fringes of the repertory and winning deserved favor with mainstream audiences. Beginning this...
By Yvonne Beltzer, Frank Snepp Los Angeles has long played a central role in crime fiction. Raymond Chandler used it as a backdrop in his 1940's novels. Dragnet brought it to early television. This weekend, some of the nation's...
Near Chicago, the Holocaust's lessons resonate A wall in the Room of Remembrance lists victims' first names only. The Skokie, Ill., museum explores the past and honors survivors. (Illinois Holocaust Museum And Education Center)...
This holiday season, there is no escape (from Santa) clause. By Dec. 1, nearly three-quarters of all Colorado theater companies will be presenting holiday or religious titles — 40 in all. While some will be serious and others...
Today's updates to the list of online "best of 2009" book lists: Live Oak Public Libraries (best books for children) Minneapolis Star Tribune (art books) Minneapolis Star Tribune (biographies) Minneapolis Star Tribune (graphic...
I have the distinct honor this year to serve as Artist In Residence at O’More College of Design in Franklin. It has proven a stimulating experience to meet so many students who are so extraordinarily gifted. One such student is...
The portfolio site of Steven Kovar, a freelance interactive designer residing in Berlin. Steven specializes in interface design, digital signage, interactive products and web design including ExpressionEngine websites.
CLOUDS have always interested Ahmad Nazri Abdullah, but it was only when he captured a photograph of a landscape with a big billowing cloud in it which reflected the beautiful colours of sunset, that they became a subject to...
NEW YORK - Director Tim Burton has become a household name thanks to his highly stylized and hugely popular movies such as “Batman” and “Beetlejuice.” While fans may say his films are works of art, few would expect to see...
Not Just Another Puzzle Book - This 2006 documentary follows New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz as he talks about his job and personal history and oversees a dramatic national crossword puzzle competition....
