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Words Without Borders, one of the few magazines in the world dedicated to literature in translation, is turning 20 at a fraught time: Around the world, wars are raging. Writers are being jailed, dissident voices silenced and books banned. As the magazine’s staff considered its anniversary celebrations — a virtual gala on Nov. 2, following […]
The name Courtney Bryan is not one that you’ll currently find on many recordings. Aside from two independently released, jazz-tilting albums from 2007 and 2010, precious little of this pianist and composer’s finely woven, adventurous music is available to hear widely. But you can expect that to change, beyond live performances including the premiere of […]
In August 2023, Nicola Foote, dean of Pitt’s David C. Frederick Honors College, announced the launch of the Experts-in-Residence Program, a partnership between the college and three distinguished leaders in their fields. Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, these experts —Damon Young, writer-in-residence; Morgan Overton, artist-in-residence; and Sherry Sykes, diplomat-in-residence — will offer . . .
The recent hire of 10 faculty members in UC Berkeley’s Division of Arts and Humanities is “the largest arts hire in recent years, and it shines a light on the important role that artists play at a public research university,” said Sara Guyer, dean of the division. These new scholars, welcomed to campus to continue […]
Timmia Hearn DeRoy: Theater and performing arts often, perhaps most frequently, uphold existing regimes because that’s where the money is. That’s where the power is. It takes a lot to create art. And so when we look at the most prominent forms of theater practice, they are so often the ones that are upholding the […]
Three variants, seven paint schemes, and an MSRP starting under $7,000. Oct 17, 2023 at 1:10pm ET 4 min read If you’re in the US or Canada and you’ve patiently been waiting for Royal Enfield to release the Super Meteor 650 in North America, we have good news for you. As of October 15, 2023, […]
Wampler has reached into the archive to reissue the Tweed ’57 and Black ’65 amp-in-a-box overdrive pedals. Hitherto out of production, they are back for a limited time only, and for anyone who wants some switchable Fender-inspired tube amp tones on their pedalboard, they best jump on them quick smart. The concept behind both is […]
Meaning “nourishing” in Latin, Alma warms the soul. Chef Anna Chen describes her comforting cuisine as “definitely Asian,” but diners sense her global upbringing throughout the menu. Guests can go from parmesan tapioca fritters to szechuan lamb belly to coconut flan all in one sitting. Alma’s Chinese char siu pork is grilled in the style […]
Bryan Williams at his peak with the All Blacks Photo: Courtesy of Sir Bryan Williams By Mary Afemata of Pacific Media Network When Tuifa’asisina Sir Bryan Williams watched Family Faith Footy – A Pasifika Rugby Story, it brought him to tears. Williams – who carries the name Tuifa’asisina as his Samoan chief title – saw […]
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin visited Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5 to read a book to 1st grade students as part of the school district’s Black Men Read initiative. “Reading opens up a whole world of possibilities. It allows us to learn new things and to envision ourselves as the characters and heroes of […]