Monthly Archives: March 2014

Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

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First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at Peking University

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

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Saturday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Pas de Duke is Alvin Ailey’s spirited modern dance translation of a classical pas de deux, originally created in 1976 as a showcase for Judith Jamison and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was a reigning star of modern dance; he was one … Continue reading

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First Lady Michelle Obama Tours China – Day 2

Michelle Obama visits China

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First Lady Michelle Obama tours Beijing’s Forbidden City

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Friday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

One of the most popular works in the Ailey repertory, Ronald K. Brown’s spellbinding Grace is a fervent tour-de-force depicting individuals on a journey to the promised land.  Described by The New York Times as “astounding, something to be sensed … Continue reading

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Daughters arrive in Beijing

Raw: First Lady Arrives in Beijing

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Thursday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

This propulsive world premiere by in-demand choreographer Aszure Barton accentuates the vitality and physical prowess of the Ailey company. Driven by the dancers’ passion, skill and collective power, the work was created over a 5-week developmental process with the entire … Continue reading

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Angela Corey sends email to lawmakers on Marissa Alexander case

WTFF is Angela Corey up to? Is she trying to influence pending state legislation on SYG?  Is she trying to taint the jury pool for Marissa’ upcoming trial? State Attorney Angela Corey’s office emailed Florida lawmakers Wednesday with an attachment … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

In Ronald K. Brown’s Four Corners, 11 dancers depict spiritual seekers amid four angels standing on the corners of the earth, holding the four winds. In creating his fifth commission for the Ailey company since 1999, the celebrated choreographer turned … Continue reading

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