Aug 12 Watch Out-of-this-world wit: Famed performer Robin Williams dies at 63 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 12 Artist saves old books by cutting them to pieces By Amy Melin, Twin Cities Public Television Julia Strand makes art out of old books. She carves into old cookbooks and science books, reference books, dictionaries and books of topographical maps, removing most of the pages "so you can just see the pictures.”… Continue reading
Aug 12 Robin Williams’ death rekindles questions about creativity and depression By Colleen Shalby Williams is not the only creative genius to have suffered from depression. That much is clear from history. Continue reading
Aug 12 Robin Williams’ impressive filmography made him a legend in his time By Margaret Myers, Victoria Fleischer Robin Williams' illustrious career touched five decades. Survey any group of people and they will each give you a top 10 list of their favorite Williams performances as diverse as the comedy industry itself. We looked to IMDb -- a… Continue reading
Aug 11 Comedian-actor Robin Williams dies at 63 By Larisa Epatko Comedian and actor Robin Williams was found dead Monday morning at his Northern California home from an apparent suicide, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office. He was 63. Continue reading
Aug 11 Weekly Poem: Alison Powell dissects myths to uncover human complexity By Victoria Fleischer Poet Alison Powell has always been a fan of the underdog. In her debut collection, “On the Desire to Levitate,” the writer takes that attraction as inspiration for her work. Continue reading
Aug 10 Islam a German secret weapon? New book uncovers forgotten POW camp By Tracy Wholf In author Eugene Rogan’s forthcoming book, The Fall of the Ottomans, Rogan writes about a small and relatively unknown prisoner-of-war camp called Halbmondlager, or ‘Half Moon Camp’ that was specifically designed for Muslim captives. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch From JFK to Warhol, contemporary artist Jamie Wyeth paints what he knows By PBS News Hour Painter Jamie Wyeth, a descendant of one of the country's most famous artist families, recounts the rich details of 60-year career, spanning from the rugged coast of Maine to painting President John F. Kennedy to befriending Andy Warhol. WGBH's Jared… Continue watching
Aug 09 Study: Learning a musical instrument boosts language, reading skills By samantha abramowitz Learning to sing or play a musical instrument can improve language and reading skills of disadvantaged children, according to a new study released Friday. Continue reading