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Anniversary song tells of chorus's ability
When the Orange County Women's Chorus commissioned Kirke Mechem to compose a piece to celebrate their 15th anniversary, he gave them "We Can Sing That" — a song about how the choir can perform any kind of music effortlessly. If Mechem had titled...
Tags: Ceremonies, Opera (genre), Music Industry, Christianity, Religion and Belief
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In up-close 'The Mother,' subtlety is beside the point
"The Mother" Take heart, ye sons and daughters of the revolution — "The Mother" hears you, loud and clear. Director Max Truax's stark but soaring take on Bertolt Brecht's tale of awakening class consciousness in Mother Russia before the...
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Friends of the Libraries: Support 'the heart of a city'
"A library should be the heart of a city." Steven S. Choi, mayor of Irvine, said this in his Jan. 29 article in the Orange County Register. This is a theme that has been repeated many times by those who know the benefits of libraries, who know that even...Tags: Photography and Video, Libraries, Landforms, Orange County Register, LEGO Group
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Counting down to Lit Fest
(This selection is edited for clarity and length.) Tom Acitelli What do you think of when you think of Chicago? Oddly enough, the 1860 Republican convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln. Who is an author you'd like to meet, dead or alive?...
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Mothers in literature
Should we condemn Mrs. Bennet, the hilariously inept matchmaker in Jane Austen's “Pride and Prejudice,” for repeatedly sabotaging her daughters' prospects with her own uncouth behavior and transparent gold-digging? Or should we commend her...
Tags: Family, Mother's Day, Human Interest, Prescription Drugs, Arts and Culture
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What are the best movies based on books?
Less than a year after “The Great Gatsby” was published in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald was paid $16,666 for the film rights. “Come and see it all!” beckons the trailer for the silent film. “And enjoy the entertainment thrill of...
Tags: Authors, Tom Tykwer, Celebrities, Services and Shopping, Paul Thomas Anderson
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Summer Movie Sneaks complete list
The 2013 Summer Movie Preview is a snapshot of films opening through the end of August. Release dates (for Los Angeles) and other details, as compiled by Oliver Gettell, are subject to change. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Sneaks list: In the...Tags: Susanne Bier, Angus Macfadyen, James Badge Dale, Noomi Rapace, China Earthquake (2010)
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‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ seeks new life with Lily Collins
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesLily Collins is about to add a new leading role to her résumé: The “Mirror Mirror” actress is in negotiations ...... -
Friends of the Libraries: Future begins at Technology Library
The Costa Mesa Technology Library is set to re-open in its new location on the northwest corner of Fairview Road and Wilson Street, next to the Subway sandwich shop, on April 30. The "Open House" will be from 1 to 4 p.m., complete with prizes. Check it...Tags: Landforms, Libraries, Arts and Culture, Mountains
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div.article div.byline p.date {display:none;} 826CHI 826CHI is a nonprofit writing and tutoring center dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students....Tags: Newspapers, Frontera Grill, Libraries, DePaul University, Shanghai (China)
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Biblioracle: Tom Sawyer economy
Amazon has purchased the book-oriented social networking site Goodreads for an undisclosed sum. Speculation from Bloomberg Businessweek based on other social media properties (like Instagram and LinkedIn) puts the market price close to $1 billion. Other...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Media Industry, Jeff Bezos, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., LinkedIn Corp.
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Broad Stage announces 2013-14 season, jazz initiative, fundraising
For its 2013-14 season, the Broad Stage in Santa Monica will present appearances by actress Patti LuPone, opera singer Bryn Terfel, violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the Los Angeles dance group Bodytraffic. Members of the Simon Bolivar Symphony...
Tags: Patti LuPone, Arts and Culture, Culture, Entertainment, Denis O'Hare
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