Arts
“15 and a Union, Someday,” a villanelle
July 7, 2015This poem is a villanelle, a form of poetry that traces its humble roots to the Italian countryside and peasants singing rounds during the harvest.
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Today in history: Ringo Starr turns 75, asks for peace and love
July 7, 2015Ringo Starr, legendary drummer for the Beatles, and a world-renowned advocate for peace, was born as Richard Starkey in Liverpool, England, on this date in 1940.
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“JFK and the Unspeakable” is “convincing portrait” of Kennedy
July 6, 2015This is the only book on the assassination recommended by the Kennedy family.
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Today in history: Earl Robinson, composer of “Joe Hill,” born
July 2, 2015On this date in 1910, composer Earl Robinson was born in Seattle.
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Misty Copeland named first black female principal dancer at ABT
July 1, 2015Ms. Copeland, the dancer who has become a forceful voice for diversity in ballet, was named a principal dancer on Tuesday.
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