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Jazz Appreciation Month Recalls Sinatra the Activist
Saturday, April 7th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
The act of a single person—even through music—can influence history. The Smithsonian We remember Frank Sinatra as perhaps the greatest singer who ever lived. Overlooked
The Loving Story: A Film About Love’s Journey
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
by Kate Craig on Playing Around
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) hosted a screening of The Loving Story, directed by Nancy Buirski, in the United States Capital Visitor’s Center on
Neil Young—Music Straight from the Heart
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Some artists are easy to peg down: Bob Dylan is a folk singer, Bruce Springsteen is a rock and roller, James Brown is the godfather
Reading Jackie
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
by Merry Sheils on Reading Around
Santa Claus brought me a special gift this year, special because it came from someone near and dear, and because it was thoughtfully selected with
Books to Buy for the Holidays: Non-Fiction
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
Whether you shop online or at the bookstore, there’s no better present for the holidays than the gift of a good book. Here are a
The Scottsboro Boys Is Brilliant, But Not Easy
Friday, November 5th, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
The year is 1931. A group of nine exuberant young African American men come up the aisles and bound onto the stage. Chairs and a
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