Dec 15 This sound sculpture will surround you with 40-part harmonies By Lori Halloran, KQED Canadian artist Janet Cardiff’s “The Forty Part Motet” is deceptively simple in appearance: a spare room occupied by a ring of black speakers on stands. Continue reading
Dec 14 What gun violence looks like, in one powerful poem By Corinne Segal Gun violence "can't be solved with political correctness," poet Aziza Barnes says. Continue reading
Dec 12 8 things you didn't know about Frank Sinatra By Andrew Mach Saturday marks what would've been legendary crooner Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday. Even though he never formally learned to read music, Sinatra's career spanning half a century earned him the nicknames "The Voice" and "The Sultan of Swoon," as he left… Continue reading
Dec 11 New Banksy mural portrays Steve Jobs as a refugee By Gretchen Frazee The British street artist known as Banksy has struck again, with a piece portraying Steve Jobs as a refugee in Calais, France. Continue reading
Dec 11 Journalist live-broadcasts from inside Syria in #AleppoLive chat By Corinne Segal Syrian activist and journalist Rami Jarrah appeared on a live stream on Friday, answering questions about daily life in Aleppo, Syria, and how civilians are affected by the Syrian government and the Islamic State. Continue reading
Dec 11 10 children's books that feature diverse characters By Corinne Segal Diversity in children's and young adult literature is important, book publishers and librarians say. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 4:36 Rita Moreno has the time of her life on stage and screen By PBS News Hour Actress and singer Rita Moreno fought typecasting and industry pressure to go on to be the first Latino to win an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and a Grammy. Moreno gives her Brief But Spectacular take on a lifetime in show business. Continue watching
Dec 10 1,300 people join marathon reading of 'War and Peace' live on Russian TV By Corinne Segal A massive public reading of Leo Tolstoy's iconic novel "War and Peace" is now in its third day, with more than 1,300 people participating from more than 30 cities. Continue reading
Dec 10 'Carol' leads the Golden Globe nominations By Corinne Segal Streaming services and "Carol" were top contenders at the 73rd annual Golden Globe nominations this morning. Continue reading
Dec 10 Second season of 'Serial' is released, tells Bowe Bergdahl's story By Corinne Segal The second season of "Serial" is here, and its first episode confirms it: the team will address the story of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Continue reading