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Stage Door: A Streetcar Named Desire

Fern Siegel | Posted 12.07.2009 | New York


Fern Siegel

Cate Blanchett's bravura performance of the fragile, overdramatic Southern belle Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams' masterpiece is the real deal.

How Helpful Is Cultural Diplomacy? Very Helpful!

Margaret Ayers | Posted 10.20.2009 | New York


Margaret Ayers

Muslim Voices: Arts and Ideas exemplifies how cultural exchange can promote dialogue that elevates discussion and understanding of our shared aspirations.

Respect for the Arts--Please New NEA Chair

Karen Brooks Hopkins | Posted 08.27.2009 | New York


Karen Brooks Hopkins

The fact that our field has to endure an ongoing barrage of disrespect and marginalization is simply outrageous and unacceptable in this day and age.

Qawwali Gospel: Where Muslims and Christians Worship As One

Derek Beres | Posted 07.18.2009 | Entertainment


Derek Beres

Faiz Ali Faiz and Craig Adams for Qawwali Gospel wove two seemingly disparate musical styles together to pay homage to the divine. Through them, Allah and Jesus met and danced.

"Double Trouble" for Bones This Week: Two New Episodes

Jamie Frevele | Posted 02.21.2009 | Entertainment


Jamie Frevele

Bones is in no way typical. It's a bit off the beaten path and features a family of accessible characters with good stories, blood and guts, comedy and drama.