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Common, Cats & Conspiracies: Highlights This Week

Posted 07.20.2011

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It's been yet another bizarre, controversy-filled week on the Arts page. We've featured everything from a cute cat photographer to controversy at Cann...

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Lost in the Common Controversy: The White House Celebrates Poetry

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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The decision to invite hip-hop artist and actor Common to read poetry drew a surprising amount of furor from the right, which tarnished what was otherwise a great day for poetry.

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Poetry Jam At The White House

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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John Lundberg

President Obama described the first ever White House Poetry Jam as a chance to "celebrate the power of words and music to help us appreciate beauty, but also to understand pain."

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Asymmetrical Shine: Michelle Obama At Poetry Jam (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michelle Obama had her long-awaited poetry jam at the White House Tuesday night. Read about the event here. Dressed for spring, the First Lady wore a...

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Obamas Host Poetry Jam: "Enjoy, Have Fun And Be Loose" (SLIDESHOW)

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 11.17.2011

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The president and first lady hosted an evening of music and poetry in the East Room of the White House Tuesday evening. "We're here tonight not just ...

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Obama Poetry Slam Being Held Tuesday Night

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama continues the theme of affordable health care today, a day after enlisting the help of the health industry i...

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