Oct 29 Conversation: Sculptor Elizabeth Turk By Tom LeGro Elizabeth Turk is a sculptor who can seemingly turn marble into lace. She studied at Scripps College and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has appeared in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and she has been awarded one… Continue reading
Oct 29 Sowing the Seeds of Fear at Cox Farms Lucas Cox-Galhotra, director of operations at Cox Farms in northern Virginia, shared tips for putting on a good scare and gave us a tour as employees set up for Fields of Fear. Continue reading
Oct 29 Readers Express Doubt Over Boston Community Capital Paul Solman answers questions from NewsHour viewers and web users on business and economic news most days on his Making Sen$e page. Here's Friday's query: A trio of related emails to answer today. First: Name: James… Continue reading
Oct 29 What Zombies Can Teach Us About Braaain Science In George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead," the dead are reanimated, enraged and hungry. They stumble toward the living, arms outstretched, eating everyone in their path. They show no reason, no pain and no signs of slowing down. Continue reading
Oct 29 'Rusty Musicians' Rub Bows With the Pros Hundreds of musicians took part in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's "Rusty Musicians," a concert in which amateurs had the opportunity to share stands with professionals under the direction of BSO Music Director Marin Alsop. Continue reading
Oct 29 Friday's Art Notes By Tom LeGro In today's arts and culture headlines, Hobbit legislation passes in New Zealand. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch Esperanza Spalding Takes on Dual Role in Jazz Jeffrey Brown profiles Esperanza Spalding, the young jazz phenomenon who pulls double duty on stage by playing the bass and singing. The classically trained bassist has appeared at the White House and is currently on a world-wide tour. Continue watching
Oct 28 On Thursday's NewsHour: Esperanza Spalding By Tom LeGro, Anne Azzi Davenport In this extended interview, Jeffrey Brown talks to Esperanza Spalding about the inspiration to her song, "Little Fly."… Continue reading
Oct 28 Foreclosure Issues Elicit Strong Debate By Paul Solman Paul Solman answers questions from NewsHour viewers and web users on business and economic news most days on his Making Sen$e page. Here's Thursday's query: Name: John Magill Question: Regarding your Oct.14 article on foreclosures and specifically the… Continue reading
Oct 28 Thursday's Art Notes By Tom LeGro In today's arts and culture headlines, an American car enthusiast pays $4.1 million at auction to buy James Bond's most famous car and the New York Philharmonic renews its efforts to visit Cuba. Continue reading