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Worth a trip: Berkshire diary
July 25, 2011Berkshire County is a storied vacation spot year-round, but especially in this season; the summer home of the Boston Symphony is here at Tanglewood; nearby is Jacob's Pillow, a seasonal dance festival.
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Song and struggle: “There is Power in a Union”
July 1, 2011"There is Power in a Union" is typical Hill - set to a religious tune, mocking religion, and urging workers to organize in the Big Union.
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Werner Herzog goes deep in 3-D “Cave of Forgotten Dreams”
June 6, 2011An exclusive visit to see the paintings deep inside the Chauvet caves of southern France, arranged by permission of the French government. Very few people will ever see these paintings with their own eyes.
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Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron
May 31, 2011A tribute to a singular musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron.
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Song and struggle: “Hold the Fort”
May 5, 2011With its pro-union and military themes and its emphasis on solidarity, the song reflected the experience of the embattled working class.
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