Traveling outside of one’s own geographical region or to another country is often one of the best ways to learn about cultures that are different from one’s own. However, spending time away from home isn’t always feasible. Personal- and work schedules, not to mention insufficient funds for traveling, are among the many factors that can prevent people from being able to explore an unfamiliar place firsthand. This is why history museums are so important; they are often go-to institutions for residents and tourists alike when they decide to embark on a time of cultural exploration. However, visiting an ethnic museum, specifically one that focuses on ethnic art, could prove to…
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Tap Dancer Andrew Nemr Remembers Gregory Hines As A Patient, Sharp Mentor
Four months ago, the United States Postal Service issued the 42nd stamp in the Black Heritage series and honored Tony Award-winning entertainer Gregory Hines, who passed away in 2003 when he was 57 years old. Hines is best known for his work as a tap dancer and choreographer. However, he also made a name for himself as a singer and actor who secured work on Broadway, in movies and on television. During his life, Hines influenced countless tap dancers and was even seen as a mentor to some of them, including Andrew Nemr, with whom he co-founded Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc. And, I recently had a chance to get a…
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Unleash Your Inner Artist
I am a big fan of activities that allow individuals to be artistic. Why? Because it is through those expressions of artistry that we experience productivity, entertainment, and cultural enrichment, and possibly even have the opportunity to impact other people in a positive way. But, more importantly, studies show that individuals who allow art to have a place in their lives may be healthier and happier than those who don’t. This is why I felt compelled to make a post encouraging parents to identify activities that will permit them to unleash their inner artist. Do you regularly set aside time to be artistic? If you answered “yes” to this question,…
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Helpful Resources for Theatre Parents, Drama Teachers and Artistic Directors
If you are a theatre parent or teacher and always find yourself searching for ways to support the budding thespians in your life, you’ve come to the right place! I want this page to be a place where you can come to find ideas, tips and resources alike. For now, it will include information parents. teachers/directors, as well as artistic directors. However, in time, I will likely need to separate them and have a different page for each. If you have any tips, suggestions, etc., that you’d like to share with other families, please let me know! Just contact me through this site using the contact form. FOR PARENTS College…
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Concerts Can Keep You in Tune With Your Kids
My husband and I love listening to music and have exposed our children to our favorite genres since they were very young. Because of this, their musical interests are quite varied. In fact, it would not be unusual for us to listen to urban contemporary gospel, pop, jazz, and classical music all on the same day. And, since they’ve been performing in musicals for the past four years, we also like listening to show tunes together. Our willingness to support and foster our children’s appreciation for such a significant part of American culture is one of the reasons we did something when they were only seven and four years old…
