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Laura Cococcia

Beyond Imagination: FIGMENT Unites Local Artists for Community Impact

Laura Cococcia | Posted 07.22.2011 | New York
Read More: Creativity, Figment, Local-Art, Jackson, Boston, David Koren, Burning Man, Laura Cococcia, Governor's Island, New York City Art, Figment Festival, New York City, Culture, Detroit, New York News
Laura Cococcia

What do you get when you combine art and imagination and use its power to cultivate community and impact society?

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Feminist Summer Camp: The Next Wave of Real-Time Activism

Laura Cococcia | Posted 07.09.2011 | Impact
Read More: Soapbox, Women's Empowerment, Amy Richards, Manifesta, Feminist Summer Camp, Real-Time Feminism, Ny Impact, Laura Cococcia, Feminism, New York City, Jennifer Baumgardner, Impact News
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner, two inspiring feminist activists whose words have change the world in stunning ways.

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The Book of (Even More) Awesome Celebrates the Simplicity of Living Well

Laura Cococcia | Posted 06.04.2011 | Books
Read More: Book Review, Positive Thinking, The Book of (Even More) Awesome, Books, Neil Pasricha, Book Reviews, The Book of Awesome, Laura Cococcia, New Books, Books News
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I spent a week with the book, opening it once a day to a random page and reading from there. 350 entries later, I have a dog-eared tome of favorites that I know will serve me well.

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Worth Kitchen Brings Back the Art of the Dinner Party

Laura Cococcia | Posted 05.28.2011 | New York
Read More: Supper Clubs, Food, Laura Cococcia, Dining in New York City, Nyc, Worth Kitchen, New York City Culture, New York City, Soho Dining, Thursdays at Worth Street, New York News
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Worth Kitchen invites small intimate groups of strangers on Thursday evenings to dine, chat, and enjoy the experience of unique community in that equalizing way that only food can create.

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Afghan Women's Writing Project Gives Voice Without Censorship

Laura Cococcia | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact
Read More: Women's Empowerment, Afghanistan Women's Rights, Women's Rights, Masha Hamilton, Volunteering, Writing, Laura Cococcia, Afghan Women, Afghan Women's Writing Project, Service, Afghanistan, Impact News
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Volunteer teachers staff the project and instruct Afghan women online. A few months ago, I joined as a writing tutor and had the opportunity to hear powerful stories while working with program participants on new pieces.

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The Soulful Pop Songstress: Interview With Jen Hirsh

Laura Cococcia | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Pop Music, Laura Cococcia, Jen Hirsh, Interviews, Songwriting, Music, Myself in Two, Entertainment News
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As I listened to Jen Hirsh's newly released album, I heard the influences of Natalie Merchant and a sprinkle of Sarah McLachlan, with some Sufjan Stevens and a splash of Bob Dylan.

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Lies My Mother Never Told Me: Interview with Kaylie Jones

Laura Cococcia | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Read More: From Here to Eternity, Writing, Books, James Jones, Kaylie Jones, Laura Cococcia, Author Interviews, Writing a Novel, Writing Advice, Books News
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Kaylie Jones' most recent novel, Lies My Mother Never Told Me, is a memoir that candidly and gracefully discusses her story to find her own voice.

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