Journalist Luke Harding Speaks of 'Self-Deletion' When Writing THE SNOWDEN FILESMarch 3, 2014Journalist Luke Harding encountered strange activity while writing his book on Edward Snowden. He writes in the Guardian that when writing the “The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man,” some paragraphs seemed to 'self-delete' themselves, as if there was someone watching and participating in his writing.
Ballet San Jose Opens 2014 Season with NEOCLASSICAL TO NOW TonightFebruary 14, 2014Following its tremendously successful gala in November-which featured some of the world's top ballet stars from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Boston Ballet-and annual Nutcracker performances, Ballet San Jose will open its first repertory season planned by new Artistic Director José Manuel Carreño tonight, February 14-16 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.
THE ART OF MEMBERSHIP by Sheri Jacobs is Available NowJanuary 31, 2014If your organization is struggling to recruit or retain members, you are not alone. It is difficult to overcome the obstacles we face - from increased scrutiny about how we spend money to readily available alternatives to the benefits offered by associations. Some organizations have found success - and their stories, and an abundance of research data to support the basic principles they follow - have been compiled in the new book, The Art of Membership.
Vancouver Opera Unveils Bold, New Look and FeelJanuary 31, 2014Vancouver Opera unveils its bold, new look and feel - the first major rebranding of the company since 1985. The fresh contemporary look is part of the company's new long-term strategy aimed at broadening and deepening its connection with the communities it serves, while building a new generation of operagoers.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Minnesota Opera's Production of MACBETH with Greer Grimsley and Brenda HarrisJanuary 27, 2014Minnesota Opera is pleased to announce its first production of 2014. Verdi's dark-hued Macbeth examines the corrosive consequences of tyranny. At the urging of his wife, Macbeth murders the king to claim the crown. His desperate and deadly reign of terror devastates his country and hastens his doom in this masterwork based upon Shakespeare's classic thriller. The Show Premieres Saturday, January 25th, and runs through February 2nd at Ordway, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The show is sung in Italian with English surtitles projected above the stage.
This Week at Bookworks Includes Amistead Maupin, Marilyn O'Leary and MoreJanuary 23, 2014Saturday, January 25
1pm • Sharon Rhutasel • Living by Ear
Kids share part of their lives with a wayward teacher. More »
3pm • Armistead Maupin • The Days of Anna Madrigal
Suspenseful, comical & profoundly moving. 92 year old Mrs. Madrigal has seemingly found peace with her 'logical family' in San Francisco. More »
Houston Ballet Academy to Participate in Two European ConferencesJanuary 21, 2014Houston Ballet Academy has been invited to participate in two prestigious European conferences in January and February 2014, while Houston Ballet II, Houston Ballet's second company of gifted young international artists, will make appearances in Arkansas and Georgia in March 2014.
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Selects Oakland Reads 2020 as a 2013 Community PacesetterJanuary 15, 2014 The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading has selected Oakland Reads 2020 as a 2013 Community Pacesetter, an honor bestowed upon select communities nationwide that have set the pace in improving reading proficiency among its youngest students. This honor reflects the energy, mobilization and creativity the Oakland community has incorporated in its collaborative efforts. Thirty-seven communities across the U.S. were selected for this honor for 2013.
Ballet San Jose Opens 2014 Season with NEOCLASSICAL TO NOW, 2/14-16January 7, 2014Following its tremendously successful gala in November—which featured some of the world's top ballet stars from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Boston Ballet—and annual Nutcracker performances, Ballet San Jose will open its first repertory season planned by new Artistic Director José Manuel Carreño February 14-16 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. The program will feature the Company premiere of Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin's inventive and popular Minus 16, the return of Balanchine's sublimely neo-classical Serenade—the first ballet he choreographed in the U.S.—and Jorma Elo's Glow-Stop, which was a hit of Ballet San Jose's 2013 season. Performances will be given Friday, February 14, at 8 pm; Saturday, February 15, at 1:30 and 8 pm; and Sunday, February 16, at 1:30 pm.