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Poetry, opera combine in musical monodrama

A musical "monodrama" created by Dunedin composer Prof Anthony Ritchie, in collaboration with author Fiona Farrell, will be performed next week for NZ Music Month. Entitled You! Who?, the song cycle will be given its premiere performance by …

Jane Gardam, witty novelist of a waning British Empire, dies at 96

“The Queen of the Tambourine” (1991), an uproarious and surprising tale about a serious subject -- a woman’s descent into psychosis -- contains almost all of the ingredients above. It won Britain’s Whitbread novel prize (now known as the Costa award). In …

Turning pages and stirring souls: A celebration of books and poetry

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - It’s said that as you dive into a book, you’ll explore a world unknown. This week’s episode of Upper Michigan Today brought literature to life as Beverly Matherne, poet laureate of the U.P., talks about her journey in her craft. …

5 past winners share writing tips for entering the CBC Poetry Prize Daphné Santos-Vieira Books -CBC Literary Prizes |22 ...

The 2025 CBC Poetry Prize is open for submissions and the winner will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and their work will be published on CBC Books. You can submit an …

Poetry bears testimony in denial-fed lack of redress for Mother and Baby Home victims

It was with sadness that I read Arthur Breesley’s article in the Irish Times entitled “Just one religious order has made ‘serious offer’ of cash redress to mother-and-baby home survivors.” Reluctance to atone mystifies. When the Irish Government’s …

Playing with words: why novelists are becoming video game writers – and vice-versa

I’ve been working in games for a little more than 15 years, and the main thing I’d say about it at this point is that it’s a pretty annoying job to explain at parties. People often say something like, “Oh, I don’t really play games,” which is surely an odd …

Ekphrasis: An evening of poetry inspired by Greek and Roman sculpture to take place at the Museum of Classical ...

A free evening of poetry inspired by Greek and Roman sculpture is to take place at the Museum of Classical Archaeology in Cambridge this Friday (2 May), from 6-7.30pm. Gabriele Tinti, Rome, 2019. Picture: Mauro MaglioneThe museum is partnering with poet …

Focal Points Jasper Johns Robert Storr – Book Review

Few critics have engaged with Jasper Johns’ work as deeply or as persistently as Robert Storr. Focal Points, a new collection of essays, articles, and reviews, brings together decades of Storr’s incisive writing on the American painter, offering readers a …

KUNC closes out National Poetry Month by spotlighting YOUR poems

KUNC invited you, the audience, to join us in celebrating National Poetry Month, and you did NOT disappoint! We received haikus, limericks and couplets from KUNC listeners across northern Colorado, including three members of the Loveland Poet Laureate …

North Fayette students win poetry contest

North Fayette Elementary students Kendall Knox and Zanzillus McBride were winners in the Inspirational Messages of Peace Contest. Knox, a 3rd grader, won for “The Dream,” and McBride, a 4th grader, won for “I Too Have a Dream.” Hosted by the Martin Luther …

Offaly poet and songwriter to read at Poetry Day 2025 event at in Tullamore

With Poetry Day 2025 just around the corner, Anthony Sullivan will be among the writers taking part in the May 1 event at Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore. The Lusmagh native will read some of the pieces set to feature in his third collection - 'The …

Successful Treatment of Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis with Secondary Follicular Mucin Deposition Using Indomethacin:...

1Department of Cosmetic Dermatology, The Fifth People’s Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, The Fifth People’s Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, People’s Republic of …

Book Review: Once and for All

Once and for All by Daniel Benedon & Daniel Reed Genre: Fantasy / Superhero ISBN: 9798218606404 Print Length: 46 pages Reviewed by Timothy Thomas Can heroes be made? What does it to take to make one? Can we ever truly save ourselves, or will our …

Portland graphic novelist graduates from animals to people in his new book about middle school, art and anxiety

As a kid in Camas in the 1980s and ’90s, Aron Nels Steinke felt like an outsider. “I lived in the country, surrounded by people that I was afraid of,” Steinke said, from across the table at a bustling coffee shop in Southeast Portland near the end of April …

Janapada academy invites entries for book awards for folk literature

The Karnataka Janapada Academy (KJA) has invited entries for the 2024 book awards under the folk literature category. The awards will be given to outstanding books published for the first time between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. Eligible works …

Camões presents poetry and music recital “Sinédoque” in Luanda

According to Camões, the show "Sinédoque" is a concert created entirely with unpublished works for piano and reciter, with Portuguese poetry and music, performed by the actor Ivo Canelas (reciter) and João Vasco (piano). Evoking the figure of …

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Chinua Achebe, Nobel Prize And African Literature

March 21 was here again recently. On this particular day in 2013, Professor Chinua Achebe, one of the world’s most distinguished writers and intellectuals took his last breath in Boston, Massachusetts, mourned and celebrated by his teeming readers, critics …

Denver Students' Poetry Anthology Revived for DPS STEAM Expo

Ready for a little good news about American education? About public schools, especially, beleaguered as they are by unfair attacks and radical underfunding? On Saturday, May 3, Denver Public Schools will deliver just that at the third annual DPS STEAM Expo …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

Beyond the Band-Aid: Alternative Answers Delivers Root-Cause Healing for Women’s Health

GRAND ISLAND, NE, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era when many women are left with unanswered questions and quick-fix prescriptions, Alternative Answers stands as a beacon of hope—offering comprehensive, patient-centered …

Stacey Hanke Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Top of the Table Annual Meeting

The Top of the Table Annual Meeting is MDRT’s most exclusive event, reserved for the top 4% of worldwide members. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table), The Premier Association of …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

Forever Young: Seniors Dance the Afternoon Away at Southfork Assisted Living Prom

Who says prom is just for teenagers? At Southfork Assisted Living and Memory Care in Winston-Salem, residents recently stepped back in time for a magical afte.. WINSTON-SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Who says prom is …

From Noise to Knowledge: SYNQ Unveils AI-Powered Voice Solutions Integrated with Microsoft AI Services

SYNQ, an enterprise software company that helps retailers streamline store operations, is excited to announce the launch of a suite of voice AI capabilities. VICTORIA, CANADA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SYNQ Technology, an enterprise …

PROSCAN IMAGING EXPANDS OPEN MRI AND CT SERVICES IN KENTUCKIANA

ProScan Imaging, a renowned leader in advanced medical imaging, offers a new outpatient MRI and CT center located in Southern Indiana. JEFFERSONVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProScan Imaging, a renowned leader in advanced …

Blue Sky Scrubs Introduces Sun-Kissed Style: A New Collection of Beach-Inspired Scrub Hats

Blue Sky Scrubs Unveils Sun-Kissed Style: A New Collection of Beach-Inspired Scrub Hats Celebrating 20+ Years of Handmade Luxury Medical Fashion AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Sky …

Monument Recovery Expands Treatment Options with New Evening Intensive Outpatient Program in Mesa, AZ

The IOP expands access to addiction treatment in the Greater Phoenix area. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Monument Recovery, a leading provider of substance use treatment in Mesa, today announced the launch of its new …

DEXA Plus Founder Tony Orlando Joins Elite Panel at NYC’s Longevity Circle

DEXA+ shared cutting-edge insights on the role of DEXA, RMR, & diagnostics and optimizing aging at this exclusive gathering of longevity thought leaders in NYC. ROMEO, MI, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Orlando, …

7 Digit Dental Marketing & Dental Protection Group Announce Partnership to Offer 5-Year Dental Warranty & Capital Access

7 Digit Dental Marketing and Dental Protection Group Announce Partnership to Offer 5-Year Dental Warranties With Access To Capital DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7 Digit Dental Marketing, a leading growth partner …

Texans Want Healthier Health Care Markets in Texas

Texas 2036 proposes a three-point agenda for encouraging competition and lower prices for care. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A wave of mergers and acquisitions among hospitals, insurers and private investors has …

Leading Azerbaijani Physician Presents Definitive COVID-19 Volume at Cambridge University

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The historic halls of St Catharine's College, Cambridge University, welcomed the official U.K. launch of COVID-19: Disease of the Century, the groundbreaking new book by Prof. Lala …

Excelsior University Renews National Nurses Week Partnership with CDPHP

Support from CDPHP will fund Excelsior nursing scholarships; CDPHP will also partner on an Excelsior panel discussion on mental health in the nursing field. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excelsior University is …

eVero Partners with the National Center for START Services® (NCSS) for Key Database Integration

eVero’s digitalAGENCY EHR platform is now linked with the START Information Reporting System (SIRS) MELVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eVero Corporation (“eVero’), a leading software solution provider for the Home and …

Gurnick Academy Wins CAPPS Award for Excellence in Community Service—Changing Lives One Backpack, Gift, & Meal at a Time

Gurnick Academy has been honored with the CAPPS Gold Award for Excellence in Community Service for 2024. CONCORD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imagine a child’s smile as they open a new backpack filled with school …

Urgent Care Northwest Becomes ExperCARE

Urgent Care Northwest announces that it has rebranded as ExperCARE and will continue to provide continuity and the same level of care to patients JASPER, AL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Urgent Care Northwest, a trusted …

Absolute Pain Relief Chiropractic Introduces Advanced Softwave Therapy to the Chandler Community

Softwave Therapy now available in Chandler, delivering non-invasive relief for pain, inflammation, and neuropathy using advanced soundwave technology. CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absolute Pain Relief, a trusted …

MedCenter Announces Official Rebrand to ExperCARE

MedCenter announces that it has rebranded as ExperCARE and will continue to provide continuity and the same level of care to patients TUSCALOOSA, AL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MedCenter, a longtime healthcare provider …

The Brookbush Institute Publishes NEW Course and Glossary Updates: 'Planes of Motion'

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with new courses, a modern glossary, an AI Tutor, and a client program generator. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excerpt from the glossary term: Planes of …