"Everyone has a right to be unique. Everyone has the right to love and take care of the cat and everyone has the right to die, but this is not an obligation."
That's part of the constitution of the Republic of Uzupis, and a new Athens-based professional theater company draws its inspiration from that bohemian community; read more here.
In some very exciting news, my friend Cameron Clark - possibly one of the hottest pregnant gals I've ever known - has invited me to contribute to a new birth-themed blog; you can read my first post right here.
Cameron is a fantastic photographer (we met when we worked at the same newspaper years ago), too - you can see her work here.
Thanks for the opportunity, Cameron!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Art, dance, rock. Salt & Pepper (go together).
Writing is always an opportunity to learn new things, and I've really enjoyed polishing up my manners while writing PR for the Etiquette & Leadership Institute. For instance, did you know that the pepper and salt shakers should always stay together on their little tray, and that you offer both at the same time? I do!
I spent last summer writing the entirety of the first magazine issue of the University of Georgia's College of Public Health. It came out just a few days ago, and a friend who works there tells me that it's a hit. I am pleased.
I recently dug up an old article of mine (it ran in in 2002), an article on the (sadly) now-deceased Hasil Adkins. I still remember that interview: he was such a sweetheart on the phone. I enjoyed re-reading that story and thought you might like it, too, so here it is.
The local comedy scene is growing, and so is Pete McBrayer's open mic night. My article ishere.
Not far from Athens, there's a new craft studio and studio; think of the Penland School of Crafts for a similar notion. Read the story here.
"A children's yoga class doesn't look or sound much like an adult yoga class. In place of silence, there is often a cheerful cacophony. Instead of long, measured poses, movements are quicker to suit shorter attention spans. Animal names replace Sanskrit names for poses - Mason Vaught's favorite is something he calls 'the turtle,' because 'you walk slow, and if you hear a noise, any noise, you get to hide in your shell.' " Children + yoga = cute. here's my story.
Two local churches collaborated to put on Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity." For more on the play, the music, and thoughts on whether to cast a real child or doll to play Baby Jesus, read here.
"Tango is different than any other dance. It either really speaks to you or it doesn't. You can't dance tango casually." An art show inspired by music has that same sort of passion; read more here.
"On a very cold day, Will Donaldson is standing in his dad's backyard in Bogart. He isn't sure exactly how big the land is, but figures it must be several acres. Green slopes stretch out all around as a tangle of dogs joyously chase and nip around his heels." Sounds pretty pastoral, right? There was a rock festival held there, and you can read all about it here.
Whew! As always, more to come!
I spent last summer writing the entirety of the first magazine issue of the University of Georgia's College of Public Health. It came out just a few days ago, and a friend who works there tells me that it's a hit. I am pleased.
I recently dug up an old article of mine (it ran in in 2002), an article on the (sadly) now-deceased Hasil Adkins. I still remember that interview: he was such a sweetheart on the phone. I enjoyed re-reading that story and thought you might like it, too, so here it is.
The local comedy scene is growing, and so is Pete McBrayer's open mic night. My article ishere.
Not far from Athens, there's a new craft studio and studio; think of the Penland School of Crafts for a similar notion. Read the story here.
"A children's yoga class doesn't look or sound much like an adult yoga class. In place of silence, there is often a cheerful cacophony. Instead of long, measured poses, movements are quicker to suit shorter attention spans. Animal names replace Sanskrit names for poses - Mason Vaught's favorite is something he calls 'the turtle,' because 'you walk slow, and if you hear a noise, any noise, you get to hide in your shell.' " Children + yoga = cute. here's my story.
Two local churches collaborated to put on Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity." For more on the play, the music, and thoughts on whether to cast a real child or doll to play Baby Jesus, read here.
"Tango is different than any other dance. It either really speaks to you or it doesn't. You can't dance tango casually." An art show inspired by music has that same sort of passion; read more here.
"On a very cold day, Will Donaldson is standing in his dad's backyard in Bogart. He isn't sure exactly how big the land is, but figures it must be several acres. Green slopes stretch out all around as a tangle of dogs joyously chase and nip around his heels." Sounds pretty pastoral, right? There was a rock festival held there, and you can read all about it here.
Whew! As always, more to come!
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