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In today's episode, we present a conversation between Conor O'Keeffe and Dr. Cary Woodruff in our segment, DINO DNA! Today, Conor and his incredible guest discuss Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch, along with how they relate to the versions we see in the Jurassic franchise. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.
In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers is joined by Jennifer Barnwell from Curator Hotel Collection. They discuss the unique perks of operating an independent hotel versus being part of a major brand like Marriott or Hilton. Jennifer shares her journey in the hospitality industry, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, creativity, and community within the independent boutique hotel space. They explore Curator's role in supporting independent hotels through vendor partnerships, cost-saving initiatives, and marketing efforts. Jennifer also provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for independent hotels, particularly in secondary markets and resort areas. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with industry insights and practical advice for hoteliers. Connect with Jennifer: LinkedIn Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Connect with Wil: LinkedIn Instagram This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Hostfully – $500 off onboarding fee using code SLICK500 - Connect with Frank here! Send Squared, the Hubspot for Hospitality Brands & Professionals! Get your business and leads organized and automated with Send Squared, the industry's best CRM! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we discuss the industry in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Thursday and Friday, April 17 and 18, EMPAC at RPI in Troy, New York presents the Ephemeral Organ Festival. The presentations this week feature a series of residencies, performances, and talks by artists whose works explore dance and movement as a means of experiencing memory, history, and Black lived experience. Tara Aisha Willis is Curator of Theater & Dance at EMPAC and she joins us to tell us more.
Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, Emily features an interview with curator Ciara Ennis, director of the De Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University. Ciara discusses her evolution from painter to curator, her efforts to challenge traditional museum practices, and her initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and dialogue within the art community. Key programs highlighted include the Flat Files of Curiosity Initiative and the Project Room for South Bay artists. She shares insights into her curatorial philosophy, influenced by her studies and experiences, including her impactful first exhibition in London and admiration for artist Joseph Beuys. The episode underscores Ciara's commitment to making museums more accessible and dynamic spaces for diverse audiences.About Curator Ciara Ennis:As Director Professor of Practice in the Department of Art and Art History, Dr. Ennis is responsible for developing the vision, artistic direction, and strategic leadership for the museum including exhibitions, programming, permanent collection, academic integration, and public profile. Ennis oversees museum operations, staffing, finances, and fundraising, and serves as the primary liaison between the museum and Santa Clara University.Prior to directing the de Saisset Museum, Ennis served as Director and Curator of Pitzer College Art Galleries, transforming it into a significant center for contemporary art and discourse through intellectually provocative initiatives focused on diverse communities of artists exploring issues that define our times. A Museum Studies scholar, Ennis' research explores the appropriation of Wunderkammer strategies as a means for rethinking contemporary curatorial practice. Ennis has been a panelist and guest speaker for the College Arts Association, American Studies Association, the International Sculpture Conference, the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, the California Community Foundation, the Rijksakademie Amsterdam, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Ennis is a member of Prospect Art's Advisory Board and X-TRA Contemporary Art Quarterly's Advisory Council. She has an MA (RCA) in Contemporary Curatorial Practice from the Royal College of Art, and a PhD in Cultural Studies/Museum Studies from Claremont Graduate University.For more on the exhibit, Maya Gurantz: The Plague Archives CLICK HERE. Follow Ciara on Instagram: @CiaraEnnis5--About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com
Michael Rooks, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, details "Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan," which opens at the High Museum of Art on April 11. Plus, "How Do You Atlanta's" Mike Jordan gets you ready for record store day and we hear about Atlanta's many listening rooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zack Lemann, Curator of Animal Collections at the Audubon Insectarium, joins Ian Hoch to talk about buck moths and buck moth caterpillars, what to know about them, and what you should do if you were to get stung by one.
This hour, Ian Hoch speaks with Zack Lemann, Curator of Animal Collections at the Audubon Insectarium, about buck moths and buck moth caterpillars. Then, Ian takes some suggestions of what to replace Bourbon St. T-shirt shops with.
On today's show, Ian Hoch speaks with Zack Lemann, Curator of Animal Collections at the Audubon Insectarium, about buck moths and buck moth caterpillars. Then, Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'clock News Bomb and delves into experiencing the sublime. Also, Andrew Schwarz, Professor of IT in the E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU, joins the show to discuss the current state of AI.
Just down the road from Washington, DC, is the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia Triangle. Here, they tell the story of The Corps, from its founding to its future. Dr Larry Burke is the aviation curator, and he showed us what goes into telling the tale of Marine Corps aviation before handing off to the arms and armor curator, my buddy Jon Bernstein, to show us the gems in the rest of the museum.
Had the pleasure of sitting down with Tina Siemens from the Western Living Heritage Museum to talk about her powerful new book POST Oak. This book dives deep into the life of Quanah Parker—his legacy, leadership, and unique relationship with the southwestern United States. Tina brings history to life in a way that connects the past to our present, and her passion for preserving Western heritage is truly inspiring. You won't want to miss this conversation! Catch the full discussion on the Western Ag Life podcast—available on YouTube and all major platforms. Order on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/0zxFVLw #QuanahParker #WesternHeritage #POSTOak #WesternAgLife #HistoryMatters #SouthwestStorie
In which the Curator of worlds messed up the first 30 minutes of audio, the boys arrive back at coopers cabin and there is something going on with Raymond. Will John and Cooper find out what it is before it's too late? Will Raymond ever be the same again, and what exactly is Cooper O' Barrets sexual preference? Find out this time on THE EDGE OF MADNESS!!! !!!!!Trigger Warning!!!!!! Use of Profanity Generally Sexist Comments (made by Ray) Scary Situations Sexual Humor Descriptions of Body Horror For questions or concerns please email us at contactalteredmedia@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @edgeofmadnesspod Spotify @edgeofmadnesspod Apple Podcasts @edgeofmadnesspod Twitch @edgeofmadnesspod Youtube @lastnameOak Edge of Madness Pod © 2024 by Brendan Borowski is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Curator's Dilemma: Balancing Heart and Caution in Easter Exhibit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol primaveral se colaba por las grandes ventanas del Museo Nacional de Antropología en la Ciudad de México, llenando las salas con una luz cálida y brillante.En: The spring sun streamed through the large windows of the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Ciudad de México, filling the rooms with a warm and bright light.Es: Los visitantes paseaban lentamente por los pasillos, admirando las piezas antiguas, los tejidos vibrantes y las esculturas intrincadas que contaban historias del pasado mesoamericano.En: Visitors strolled slowly through the corridors, admiring the ancient pieces, the vibrant textiles, and the intricate sculptures that told stories of the Mesoamerican past.Es: Lucía, una apasionada curadora de museo, caminaba con energía entre las vitrinas.En: Lucía, a passionate museum curator, walked energetically among the display cases.Es: Su cabello oscuro se movía con cada paso, reflejando su entusiasmo por la nueva exhibición que estaba planeando para la Pascua.En: Her dark hair moved with each step, reflecting her enthusiasm for the new Easter exhibition she was planning.Es: Quería que fuera una experiencia inmersiva, que capturara la atención de todos los visitantes, especialmente durante la concurrida semana.En: She wanted it to be an immersive experience that would capture the attention of all visitors, especially during the busy week.Es: A su lado, Tomás, un conservador meticuloso, revisaba listas y documentos que describían cada pieza del museo.En: Beside her, Tomás, a meticulous conservator, reviewed lists and documents describing each piece in the museum.Es: Sus gafas brillaban bajo la luz, y su expresión era seria.En: His glasses gleamed under the light, and his expression was serious.Es: Le preocupaba la posible acumulación de público alrededor de las obras delicadas, especialmente durante el ajetreo de las vacaciones de Pascua.En: He was concerned about the possible crowding around the delicate works, especially during the hustle and bustle of the Easter holidays.Es: “Lucía,” comenzó Tomás, su voz calmada pero firme, “debemos ser cuidadosos con cómo exponemos estas piezas.En: "Lucía," Tomás began, his voice calm but firm, "we must be careful with how we display these pieces.Es: No podemos correr riesgos.En: We can't take risks."Es: ”Lucía comprendía las preocupaciones de Tomás, pero su deseo de crear una experiencia mágica para los visitantes era fuerte.En: Lucía understood Tomás's concerns, but her desire to create a magical experience for the visitors was strong.Es: Decidió reorganizar algunas de las exhibiciones.En: She decided to reorganize some of the exhibits.Es: Crearías un sendero que guiara a las personas cerca de las reliquias sin exponerse demasiado.En: She would create a path that would guide people near the relics without overly exposing them.Es: Era una apuesta audaz.En: It was a bold move.Es: El museo se preparaba para la gran apertura de la exhibición de Pascua.En: The museum was preparing for the grand opening of the Easter exhibition.Es: La fragancia de las flores de primavera llenaba el aire mientras las familias comenzaban a llegar.En: The fragrance of spring flowers filled the air as families began to arrive.Es: De repente, mientras Lucía ajustaba la posición de una pieza especialmente frágil, una mano accidentalmente se movió hacia una de las vitrinas más delicadas.En: Suddenly, as Lucía adjusted the position of an especially fragile piece, a hand accidentally moved toward one of the most delicate display cases.Es: Hubo un momento de pánico cuando el artefacto tambaleó.En: There was a moment of panic as the artifact wobbled.Es: Justo en ese instante, Tomás, con rápidos reflejos, sostuvo la vitrina, evitando que la pieza se cayera.En: Just then, Tomás, with quick reflexes, held the display case, preventing the piece from falling.Es: Sus ojos se encontraron, y un entendimiento silencioso pasó entre ellos.En: Their eyes met, and a silent understanding passed between them.Es: “Gracias, Tomás,” dijo Lucía con sinceridad.En: "Thank you, Tomás," said Lucía sincerely.Es: “Creo que tu idea enriquece la experiencia, solo necesitamos más medidas de seguridad,” respondió Tomás, aún con una expresión tranquila.En: "I think your idea enriches the experience, we just need more security measures," Tomás replied, still with a calm expression.Es: Juntos, Lucía y Tomás encontraron la manera de ajustar la exhibición, añadiendo barreras discretas y organizando flujos de visitantes más seguros.En: Together, Lucía and Tomás found a way to adjust the exhibition, adding discreet barriers and organizing safer visitor flows.Es: La exhibición resultó ser un éxito, encantando a todos los que la visitaron.En: The exhibition turned out to be a success, delighting everyone who visited.Es: Lucía aprendió la importancia de escuchar la experiencia de los demás, mientras Tomás llegó a valorar el poder de una exhibición emotiva y envolvente.En: Lucía learned the importance of listening to others' expertise, while Tomás came to appreciate the power of an emotional and immersive exhibition.Es: El museo, en toda su gloria primaveral, continuó narrando las historias ancestrales a través de un delicado equilibrio entre el corazón y la cautela.En: The museum, in all its spring glory, continued narrating ancestral stories through a delicate balance between heart and caution. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaverasun: el solwindows: las ventanastextiles: los tejidossculptures: las esculturasdisplay cases: las vitrinascurator: la curadoraenthusiasm: el entusiasmoexhibition: la exhibicióncrowding: la acumulaciónconservator: el conservadorglasses: las gafasexpression: la expresiónrisk: el riesgorelics: las reliquiasfragrance: la fraganciaartifact: el artefactobarriers: las barrerasancestral: ancestralbalance: el equilibriocorridors: los pasillosdocuments: los documentosconcerns: las preocupacionespath: el senderoopening: la aperturareflexes: los reflejosunderstanding: el entendimientosecurity: la seguridadsuccess: el éxitocaution: la cautela
The St. Louis Zoo's youngest residents are (almost) ready for the spotlight. Jet, a four-month-old Asian elephant calf, is weeks away from making his public debut. Katie Pilgram-Kloppe, zoological manager at the St. Louis Zoo's River's Edge, shares her insights into Jet's development and family dynamic with his mother, Jade. We also talk with Curator of Carnivores Julie Hartell DeNardo about the details behind the zoo's recent swap of polar bear Kali, who came to St. Louis in 2015, for twin polar bear cubs Kallik and Kallu.
Josh Weaver, curator for the Tampa Baseball MuseumJoe Maddon book signing event at museum - https://bit.ly/4iUXeYKThe New Trop or George Steinbrenner FieldRays rent to Yankees = medium level player for the YanksLicking the railings at Steinbrenner Field The CritchfieldsSteinbrenner Field feels like Spring Training New players have a familiar feel from their minor league experience – Carson Williams & Chandler SimpsonMagnum strong start with hit power – similarities to Cody BellingerNestor Cortes & the attack of the Yankees Torpedo Bats. Is Nestor pitching hurtWhere did the Torpedo Bats come from – equipment equivalent of PEDs?MLB changes on bases impact historical records - Rickey HendersonA win should be a team stat, not a pitcher statFWAR & BWAR Kiermaier defensive impact on the game raises him above his at plate performanceEovaldi recent 9 innining shutoutDrew Rasmussen has a similar story to Eovaldi as a player who came back after multiple surgeriesAtlanta Braves rough start to the seasonRonald Acuña Jr. & Ozzie Albies contract extensions2025 White Sox surprise leading the way in Central Rafael Devers expeiencing difficulty as Red Sox DHSeveral recent team extensions in MLB – Garret Crochet with Red SoxD-backs with Corbin Burnes decisionWhy haven't the Blue Jays signed Vladimer Guerrero JrJays spent $11 billion for NHL coverage in CanadaJust because the Rays extend a player it does not insure that they will keep them foreverErik Neander, Tampa Bay Rays GM, impact on the teams and initial unpopular decision to trade away Evan LongoriaWhat if . . . Kiermaier a coach for centerfielders and Evan Longoria as bench managerRay's games are more of an event in the new stadium – something watching baseball in an open air stadium at night September night. Cool Breeze watching baseball. No open air, no issuesTampa Bay Devil Rays & Rays 5 Managers display at the Tampa Baseball MuseumLarry Rothschild, Hal McRae, Lou Piniella, Joe Maddon & Kevin CashRothschild first manager of the Rays, played forTigers in '81 to '82, 2 World Series as a pitching coachHal McRae took over the Rays after the firing of Rothschild McRae as a player is in the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. Lou Piniella basically throws a grenade into the field & began building a new structure for the RaysJoe Maddon comes in and makes a difference to the RaysRothschild & Maddon believe that Piniella should be installed in HOFKevin Cash and Joe Maddon - multiple Manager of the Year awardsIdeal HOF induction would include Tino Francona & Kevin Cash togetherJoe Maddon & Rick Vaughn book signing event at the Tampa Baseball Museum tickets at https://bit.ly/4iUXeYKDurham Bulls win with Chandler Simpson hitting a triple and stealing a baseGet ready to support MiLB Minor League BaseballSpecial Thanks to Josh Weaver, Curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum for sharing stories on the Tampa Bay Rays Managers exhibit and the special event with World Series winning manager Joe Maddon at the museum on April 21st.Just a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,
"It's All About the Hair," a new book collaboration between Princess Diana's hairdresser Richard Dalton and Curator of the Princess Diana Museum Renae Plant, promises touching accounts of the beloved princess's life.
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche sits down with Jascin Finger, Deputy Director of the Maria Mitchell Association and Curator of the Mitchell House archives and special collections. Together, they explore Jascin's role at the MMA, recent developments on Vestal Street, and the ongoing renovations that are shaping the future of this historic institution. They also dive into the rich history of the MMA Observatory, which has been a cornerstone of Nantucket's scientific community since 1902 and much more. To learn more about the Maria Mitchell Association visit https://www.mariamitchell.org/.
As a longtime staff writer at The New Yorker, Hilton Als's essays and profiles of figures like Toni Morrison, Joan Didion, and Richard Pryor have redefined cultural criticism, blending autobiography with literary and social commentary. Als is also a curator. His latest gallery exhibition is The Writing's on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts, at the Hill Art Foundation in New York. The exhibit brings together the works of 32 artists across a range of media to examine how artists embrace silence. The show asked a powerful question: What do words — and their absence — look like? The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer spoke with Tonya Mosley. Also, Ken Tucker reviews new music from Lucy Dacus and Jeffrey Lewis.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
As a longtime staff writer at The New Yorker, Hilton Als's essays and profiles of figures like Toni Morrison, Joan Didion, and Richard Pryor have redefined cultural criticism, blending autobiography with literary and social commentary. Als is also a curator. His latest gallery exhibition is The Writing's on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts, at the Hill Art Foundation in New York. The exhibit brings together the works of 32 artists across a range of media to examine how artists embrace silence. The show asked a powerful question: What do words — and their absence — look like? The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer spoke with Tonya Mosley. Also, Ken Tucker reviews new music from Lucy Dacus and Jeffrey Lewis.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
Kristine Schuetze with the NEW Zoological Society joins the guys to talk about things to look forward to at the NEW Zoo. New projects and upgrades are on the way, and Kristine talks a bit about the need for community involvement to raise money for the upgrades and improvements. Kristine also brings Drew Dinehard, Curator of Animals at the NEW Zoo, to share information on one of the biggest stories to come out of the Zoo since its inception: The two otters that broke free and are currently on the lamb. The good news is that the animals are used to this type of weather and are likely thriving in the wild. (We also learn a lot about animals by John Maino, who, as one listener texted, "is no Marlin Perkins".) Then, Chad Janowski, Executive Director of the Brown County STEM Innovation Center, talks about the programs available at the center. He also promotes the STEM Family Day that's coming up on April 12th. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guest: Drew Dinehart
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography
Abu Bakr al-Suli was an Abbasid polymath and table companion, as well as a legendary chess player. He was perhaps best known for his work on poetry and chancery, which would have a long-lasting influence on Arabic literature. His decades of service at the court of at least three caliphs give him a unique perspective as an historian of his own time, although he is often valued as an observer rather than an interpreter of events for posterity. In History and Memory in the Abbasid Caliphate: Writing the Past in Medieval Arabic Literature (I. B. Tauris, 2024), Letizia Osti provides the first full-length English-language study devoted to al-Suli, illustrating how investigating the life, times and works of such a complex individual can serve as a fil rouge for tackling broader, contested concepts, such as biography, autobiography, court culture, and written culture. The result is an exploration of the ways in which the Abbasid court made sense of the past and, in general, of what 'historiography' means in a medieval Arabic context. Letizia Osti is Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Milan, where she has taught since 2007. She earned her PhD in Arabic Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and is a member of the School of Abbasid Studies and other scholarly societies. Her research has been published widely in journals such as the Journal of Abbasid Studies, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Literatures, and she is the co-author of the 2013 study Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Samuel Thrope is Curator of the Islam and Middle East Collection at the National Library of Israel. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He is the translator of Iranian author Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 1963 Israel travelogue The Israeli Republic (Restless Books, 2017) and, with Dr. Domenico Agostini, of the ancient Iranian Bundahišn: The Zoroastrian Book of Creation (Oxford University Press, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 69 we spotlight the PBS Masterpiece series WOLF HALL: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT with a behind-the-scenes visit to the Folger Shakespeare Library exhibition, “How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition” with the curator Dr. Heather Wolfe Curator of Manuscripts for the Folger (in Washington, DC), which holds the world's largest Shakespeare collection. WOLF HALL: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT traces the final four years of Thomas Cromwell's life, completing his journey from self-made man to the most feared, influential figure of his time as a principal advisory to England's King Henry VIII. The series is based on the final novel by Hilary Mantel in the Thomas Cromwell trilogy. As an added bonus, Heather Wolfe shared documents from the Folger collection for the real-life Thomas Cromwell, Henry the VIII, and Henry's 4th wife, Anne of Cleves,. Go to the podcast website (for Ep. 69) to see images of these artifacts and for more information about the Foger Shakespeare Library's exhibit "How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition" on display through July 2025.------TIMESTAMPS0:19 - A Visit to the Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington, DC)0:56 - Folger “How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Style” exhibit2:02 - “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” overview and cast3:18- Heather Wolfe, Curator of Manuscripts at Folger Shakespeare Library3:30 - Roles and Responsibilities of Curator of Manuscripts4:22 - Paleography, the study of handwriting5:14 - Inspiration behind “How To Be A Power Player: Tudor Style” and relevance to 20256:48 - Tudor power players' relationships, skills, and power dynamics7:38 - Tudor "playbooks" from Machiavelli and Castiglione 12:19 - Power dressing, fashion policing, and personal branding in Tudor times15:13 - Hospitality power plays: napkin folding and meat carving22:48 - Break23:32 - Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII, and Anne of Cleves artifacts and letters29:57 - Class status and social mobility in Tudor Times32:36 - Women's power and influence in the Tudor court36:09 - Visitor takeaways from “How to Be A Power Playe: Tudor Edition”r exhibit38:21 - Folger Shakespeare Library resources38:50 - How to watch “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” on PBS “Masterpiece”41:04 - DisclaimerSUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platformLISTEN to past past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!
The Jackson Home, originally in Selma, Alabama was a crucial place in the fight for true freedom for African-Americans. It's been moved here to Metro Detroit at Greenfield Village in The Henry Ford, so that it can be preserved, celebrated, and the story told. So I went to Dearborn and talked with the Curator of Black History at The Henry Ford, Amber Mitchell. Dr. Sullivan Jackson and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson offered their home as a sanctuary and strategic hub for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Civil Rights leaders as they planned the marches that ultimately changed America. From the Jackson's living room, Dr. King and others watched the “We Shall Overcome” speech by President Lyndon B Johnson… publicly backed voting rights. The Selma to Montogomery March was planned there, and all of this culminated with the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. So get all the details. Why it's here. What's happening with the progress. What kinds of programming are they thinking, and of course, the importance of this work being done today. More at the Henry Ford: https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/jackson-home/ And you can find a full transcript on our website, Daily Detroit. Thanks to our members on Patreon… who got this conversation yesterday. Local media requires local support, and thanks to Kate and Jade for supporting us recently. You can join them.. Get early access to episodes, our off the record, off the rails podcast, swag and more at patreon.com/dailydetroit. We even have an easy, one-time annual option now. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
We're taking a deep dive into the exciting world of 2025 USPS stamps! Join special guests Lisa Bobb-Semple, USPS Stamp Services Director, and Daniel Piazza, Curator of Philately at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, as we explore how new stamps are selected, the artistry behind them, and what it takes to bring them to life. Plus, with the Postal Service's 250th anniversary on the horizon, we'll discuss how stamps will play a role in celebrating this historic milestone. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about history, design, and the stories behind the stamps in your collection!
Sarah Harrelson, founder and editor-in-chief of CULTURED magazine, joins us to discuss what it means to engage the culture rather than simply cover it. From her early training as a competitive equestrian to her unexpected pivot from politics to publishing, Harrelson shares how discipline, curiosity, and an eye for the underdog have informed her editorial approach. We talk about the magazine's evolution—from its roots in print to its growing influence across art, fashion, and design—and why events were always central to the brand's DNA. She reflects on building access without elitism, maintaining integrity in a metrics-driven world, and what feels truly contemporary now. “People think I'm very social, but I'm actually most comfortable standing quietly in a room, observing. That's how I learned—watching how people move, how power shifts, how conversations unfold. I think that shaped my sense of how to tell stories.” - Sarah Harrelson Episode Highlights: The Discipline of Beauty - Sarah's early life as a competitive equestrian instilled a love of visual precision, self-discipline, and independence—elements that continue to shape her editorial eye. From Politics to Publishing - With a college focus on the politics of poverty, Sarah originally envisioned a career in public service. That political awareness now informs her coverage of art, fashion, and the underdog stories that drive CULTURED. Shyness as Superpower - Once a shy child, Sarah reveals how observing from the sidelines helped her understand power dynamics, refine her instincts, and eventually find her editorial voice. Why She Built CULTURED Around Events - Events have been a core pillar of CULTURED since its inception—intimate, thoughtful gatherings that bring creative disciplines together and foster unexpected connections. The Anti-Algorithmic Editorial Approach - Sarah is unapologetic about choosing stories based on meaning rather than metrics, spotlighting talent before the industry catches on—even if it means fewer clicks. The Art of Cross-Pollination - Long before it became standard, Sarah was curating spaces where fashion designers, artists, architects, and tech figures could genuinely connect—not network, but engage. Rejecting Editorial Rigidity - In response to legacy media's narrow guidelines, Sarah launched CULTURED with a rebellious spirit—including two blank pages in the first issue to make a statement about creative freedom. The Power of Staying Grounded - With three kids and a close-knit personal circle, Sarah prioritizes time, presence, and humility. “I don't like cliques,” she says. “I'm interested in being inclusive.” Cultured VIP & Democratizing Access - Through the CULTURED VIP program, she's opening doors to readers who don't always have access—offering things like museum tours, studio visits, and meaningful cultural experiences. What's Contemporary Now? - For Sarah, contemporaneity isn't about what's trending—it's about authenticity, curiosity, and kindness. A genuine lens, she says, is the most powerful tool any cultural voice can have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joshua Green discusses his involvement with the Curator's Circle at LACMA, which provides opportunities to visit artist studios and attend special curator-led tours of exhibits. He mentions having lunch with the head of the photography department at LACMA who expressed interest in meeting Paris Chong. The Curator's Circle events offer insights into artists' processes and curators' decision-making when organizing exhibitions, providing a deeper understanding of art. Green mentions visiting Tristan Duke's studio and a curator trip to the Cheech Museum in Riverside, highlighting the value of gaining extra knowledge beyond simply viewing art on the wall. He's been involved with the Curator's Circle for about two years and enjoys learning about art through these experiences.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Greenhttps://youtu.be/TWzl7Ya_hfshttps://www.theparischongshow.com
Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Historian and Curator at the International Spy Museum. Dr. Andrew Hammond, shares how he came to share the history of espionage and intelligence as a career. Starting out in the Royal Air Force when 9/11 happened, Andrew found himself trying to understand what was going on in the world. Studying history and international relations gave him some perspective and led him on his career path which included an introduction to museum industry at the 9/11 Museum. After a stint in academia in the UK, Andrew found his way back to the US and eventually ended up at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. He said one of the "greatest parts of the job being able to engage with the artifacts" and share their stories. We thank Andrew for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Historian and Curator at the International Spy Museum. Dr. Andrew Hammond, shares how he came to share the history of espionage and intelligence as a career. Starting out in the Royal Air Force when 9/11 happened, Andrew found himself trying to understand what was going on in the world. Studying history and international relations gave him some perspective and led him on his career path which included an introduction to museum industry at the 9/11 Museum. After a stint in academia in the UK, Andrew found his way back to the US and eventually ended up at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. He said one of the "greatest parts of the job being able to engage with the artifacts" and share their stories. We thank Andrew for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maggie discusses in depth, the release of Charlie Parker's "Bird in Kansas City" with Chuck Haddix, curator, Director of the Marr Sound Archives in Kansas City and Charlie Parker Biographer. Charlie Parker had a complicated relationship with his hometown of Kansas City, MO owing both to its history of racial segregation and to his strong ties to his family and friends there. This new set of rare recordings dating from between 1941-1951—most of them never having been heard before and some never even having been known to exist—chronicle Bird's evolution from a blossoming soloist with the Jay McShann Band into a brilliant improviser who dominated the jazz landscape for decades to come. In addition to two unreleased 78s with the McShann band, this set offers two sets of private recordings (at the home of Bird's friend Phil Baxter and at Vic Damon's studio) made with local musicians and a very relaxed-sounding Parker who has the room to really stretch out and show us the shape of jazz that was to come in his wake. This recording provides a fascinating look into Parker's development.Sources: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/charlie-parker-bird-in-kansas-city/Sources: https://www.kansascitypbs.org/local-shows/bird-not-out-of-nowhere/chuck-haddix/Sources: https://library.umkc.edu/bird/Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Send us a textSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique
Journey with us into the colorful and thought-provoking world of Native American art with our special guest, Laura J. Allen. As the Curator of Native American Art at the Montclair Art Museum, Laura shares her fascinating journey from the American Museum of Natural History to her current role, where she spearheads groundbreaking projects. She sheds light on the collaborative vision behind the reinstallation of MAM's Native American Art Collection, crafted in close consultation with a Native American Art Advisory Council. Laura's passion for an artist-focused curatorial approach shines through in her work on exhibitions like Meryl McMaster Chronologies and From My Home to Yours, where themes of time disruption and inclusivity take center stage.We unravel the layers of creativity and cultural dialogue in exhibitions that merge historical and contemporary Native art forms, challenging colonial narratives and celebrating Indigenous knowledge. The episode features the thoughtful works of artists such as Holly Wilson and Nicholas Galanin, who engage with historical collections to critique misattributions and colonial suppression. Through powerful site-specific installations and narratives of dispossession and reconnection, the exhibitions aim to transform the museum space, fostering a dialogue between the past and present. With insights from creatives like Sine Austro and Sebastian Aubin, we explore how weaving serves as both a metaphor and a tool for storytelling in these exhibitions.Looking forward, the conversation also highlights the ongoing evolution of Indigenous textiles and fashion at MAM, emphasizing cultural expression and sovereignty. Laura delves into the complex process of selecting works from a vast collection while adhering to NAGPRA guidelines and collaborating with Indigenous communities. Exciting upcoming projects, such as a 2026 exhibition on Northwest Coast dress and textiles, promise to continue the museum's commitment to highlighting the transformative power of contemporary Native American art. Through these vibrant discussions, we emphasize our dedication to deepening responsibilities to Native communities and exploring the potential of future exhibitions to promote justice and environmental stewardship.
Women's History is rich in Colorado Springs. Director of Communications Alexea Veneracion sat down with Leah Witherow, Curator of History at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to discuss notable women in our region's history. Listen in as they chat through change makers past and present, as well as some of their favorite women-owned businesses to patron! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to Media@VisitCOS.com.
We are living through prophetic times—what some call the metacrisis, others name as a rupture, others see as an opening. What does it mean to navigate this moment with wisdom? And what role does wealth play in this transition? This panel brings together cosmologists, system architects, scholars, and funder-activists to explore: How do we make sense of where we are and what is being asked of us in these times? What is the role of wealth holders and funders in this time of unraveling? How might wealth be liberated from extractive systems and reoriented toward life-affirming transitions? Moderated by Lynn Murphy. Bayo Akomolafe, PhD, rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is the father to Alethea Aanya and Kyah Jayden Abayomi, the grateful life-partner to EJ, son and brother. A widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, self-styled ‘trans-public' intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak (along with Professors Molefi Kete Asante and Augustine Nwoye). Pat McCabe (Woman Stands Shining) is of the Diné Nation (often known incorrectly as “Navajo), and was also adopted into the Lakota Spiritual way of Life. She is a mother, grandmother, activist, artist, and international speaker. She identifies as a “radical bridger” of worlds and paradigms, with a focus on sharing from her own deep inquiry into Thriving Life Paradigm. Matthew Monahan is the founder of Ma Earth (maearth.com), an emerging initiative to bring more funding into community-led nature protection and restoration. He is also a co-founder and steward at Biome Trust (biometrust.earth), a philanthropic foundation devoted to ecological health and education, and Mangaroa Farms (mangaroa.org), a regenerative farm and forest project in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Baljeet Sandhu is a Punjabi-British knowledge weaver, community organiser, and equity designer with more than 30 years of experience in social and economic justice, innovation, and systems change work. Baljeet founded the Centre for Knowledge Equity to serve as an ecosystem space for practitioners creating life-affirming alternatives for the future. Julian Corner has been CEO of the UK-based Lankelly Chase Foundation since 2011. Lankelly Chase is a 60 year old social justice foundation that was the first in UK philanthropy to test systems change approaches. It has since been in a process of deep inquiry and evolution which culminated in 2023 with the announcement that it would end its work within 5 years and redistribute its assets. Taj James is a father, poet, practitioner, strategist, designer, and philanthropic and capital advisor. He is the Founder and former Director of the Movement Strategy Center, Curator at Full Spectrum Labs and Principal at Full Spectrum Capital Partners. Taj thrives building community around the shared questions that matter most in our lives: how can we build the relationships and express the love needed to transform our world? Moderator Lynn Murphy Lynn is the co-director of Transition Resource Circle and co-author of Post Capitalist Philanthropy, Healing Wealth in the Time of Collapse. She is an educator, strategic advisor, and organizer among funders and activists, with a focus in the geopolitical South.
On this episode of Speaking of Travel, we're exploring the world of music, history, and innovation with the one and only Lara Downes, a pianist, storyteller, and cultural force redefining classical music in bold and unexpected ways.Lara doesn't just play music. She tells stories through it. She revives the voices of overlooked composers, blending classical traditions with jazz, folk, and contemporary influences to create something fresh, vibrant, and deeply personal. Her work is a bridge between the past and the future, proving that music is more than just sound. Lara's music is, in fact, a living, breathing force that connects us all.But her impact doesn't stop at the piano. Lara is a champion for inclusivity, using her platform to elevate underrepresented voices and spark conversations that go far beyond the concert hall. Through her work as a performer, activist, curator, and NPR host, she's opening doors, challenging conventions, and inspiring audiences around the world.Today, we'll dive into her journey and how she's reshaping the classical music landscape, the stories she's passionate about telling, and why she believes music has the power to heal, unite, and transform. So get ready for an inspiring conversation that will change the way you think about music, history, and the power of art. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let's explore the magic of music together!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Sarah Moeremans is theatermaker, curator, regisseur en sinds 2023 artistiek directeur bij Het Zuidelijk Toneel. Ze maakt visuele essays in het theater, met gebruik van taal, literatuur, kunstgeschiedenis, filosofie en satire. Voorbeelden hiervan zijn de succesvolle shows ‘Mission Molière' en ‘Crashtest Ibsen'. Haar nieuwste voorstelling ‘Reigen re-Erected' laat in tien scenes een portret zien van de seksuele moraal in eind 19e eeuw. De voorstelling is gebaseerd op de eerdere voorstelling ‘Rijgen', de Oerolhit van 2022. In deze versie belicht Moeremans samen met schrijver Joachim Robbrecht de mysterieuze en kwetsbare hoeken van lust en liefde in onze tijd. Atze de Vrieze gaat met Sarah Moeremans in gesprek. En Atze belt met redacteur Sarah van Binsbergen, zij doet kort verslag live vanaf het boekenbal.
Hello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess. On this our 274th episode our guest is Stephen Fagin, Curator of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and author of “Assassination and Commemoration.” Since joining the Museum in 2000, he has appeared in numerous documentaries and television programs and given hundreds of media interviews, including appearances on the Today Show and Good Morning America. Fagin, who holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and the University of Oklahoma, also serves as Associate Editor of Legacies Dallas History Journal. In many ways, this episode has been 12 years in the making. In early 2013, when I was Night Editor of the Kokomo Tribune, a reader came into the office carrying a stack of yellowing editions of the paper. She said she had found them in her parents' attic and wanted to see if we wanted them before they headed to the trash heap. In the stack were three copies concerning the assassination of President John F. Kennedy: the Nov. 23, 24 and 27, 1963 editions of the paper. A few months later, in November 2013, I wrote a story about these historical newspapers and also a column about the assassination itself. After I left the Kokomo Tribune in 2017, I packed these newspapers up in a box and mostly didn't look at them for the next few years. Then, a few months ago, I found out I would have the opportunity to travel to Dallas for a work conference. I contacted the museum to see if they might be interested in receiving these newspapers as a donation. I also asked if someone there might be available to be a guest on this podcast. Megan Bryant, director of collections and intellectual property, kindly responded and said they would be glad to accept this donation. She also put me in touch with Stephen, who also kindly agreed to be interviewed while I was there. So, this past week, I carefully packed the newspapers in my bag and headed off to Dallas. After my conference finished, I headed over to the museum. I met Megan and handed over the newspapers, which are now housed under the prestigious title, “Rob Burgess collection.” Stephen and I then made our way to their studio on the first floor of the former Texas School Book Depository, which was a surreal experience to say the least. I then took the elevator to the sixth floor to check out the museum itself. During my visit, I also had the opportunity to hear Stephen deliver one of his weekly gallery talks, in which he featured Lee Harvey Oswald's 14-karat gold wedding band. Thank you to Megan, Stephen and the rest of the museum staff for such a wonderful experience. I have included links to photos of the historical newspapers I donated along with photos I took while I was in Dallas of Dealey Plaza, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, the stockade fence behind the Grassy Knoll and the museum itself. I also have links to my 2013 story, column and a 2019 story I wrote when I was Editor of the Wabash Plain Dealer in which I had the opportunity to interview the late, great musician David Crosby, including about his long-held belief that Kennedy was murdered by a conspiracy featuring multiple shooters. Nov. 23, 24 and 27, 1963 - Kokomo Tribune: https://archive.org/details/1963-Kokomo-Tribune-Newspapers Close-up photos: https://archive.org/details/kokomo-tribune-jfk-coverage Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: https://archive.org/details/sixth-floor-museum-at-dealey-plaza The Stockade Fence Behind the Grassy Knoll: https://archive.org/details/stockade-fence-behind-grassy-knoll Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza: https://archive.org/details/Dealey-Plaza-and-John-F-Kennedy-Memorial-Plaza 2013-11-23 – Rob Burgess – KT – How the Kokomo Tribune covered the assassination: http://bit.ly/4ikauG6 2013-11-20 – Rob Burgess – KT – House of Burgess: Down the JFK rabbit hole: https://bit.ly/4iMCL8o 2019-08-03 – Rob Burgess - WPD - You will remember David Crosby's name: https://bit.ly/4bRyi1T
On episode 45, we welcomed scholar, community arts educator, curator, and artist Dr. Jillian Hernandez (@pastelitocookie), whose work challenges the ways racialized and working-class bodies, sexualities, and cultural practices are policed through gendered tropes of deviancy and respectability. We spoke to Jillian about her debut book “Aesthetics of Excess: The Art and Politics of Black and Latina Embodiment” (2020); the insurgent Miami-based art collective, Women on the Rise!, which she founded in 2004; her personal, lived journey into scrutinizing the cultural politics of style; and the radical possibilities of excess. Our intro (“Love is Love”) and outro (“My Ace”) are courtesy of KING VISION ULTRA, 2025.
Paris sits down with the multi-talented Joshua Green, a man wearing many hats from real estate to photography and environmental activism. Joshua shares insights into his fascinating background, including his mother, Dorothy Green, the founder of Heal the Bay. They delve into critical issues facing California, particularly the water crisis, discussing mismanagement, outdated water rights, and the controversial Delta Conveyance Project. Joshua's organization, C-WIN.org, is actively working to address these problems through litigation and advocating for fair water distribution.Beyond environmental concerns, Joshua opens up about his spiritual journey as a Buddhist and his studies with Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche. He reflects on the concept of impermanence and how it shapes his perspective on material possessions and life's challenges, even during the recent fires. Joshua's calm demeanor and spiritual grounding offer a unique viewpoint on navigating difficult times. He also shares his passion for photography, revealing his history with darkroom development and his current digital work with a Leica M11P.Join Paris and Joshua for a thought-provoking conversation that covers a wide range of topics, from environmental activism to spirituality and the arts. Discover the hidden complexities of California's water issues, gain insight into Buddhist philosophy, and learn about Joshua's artistic pursuits. Plus, get a sneak peek into Joshua's involvement with LACMA's Curator's Circle and a potential future fundraiser for fire relief. Don't miss this engaging episode of the Paris Chong Show!Show Notes:www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/joshua-green-california-water-activist-buddhist-practitioner-photographer-and-art-enthusiastChapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:25) Joshua Green(00:00:35) Joshua Green(00:01:50) Very Famous Mother(00:05:48) CA's Water Problem(00:12:41) LA Wildfires Talk(00:16:49) Guru(00:20:11) Photography(00:23:34) Organizing Together(00:26:33) His Eminence(00:29:18) Water Conservation(00:32:58) Curator's Circle LACMA(00:37:27) Outro
As Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's novel The Leopard is dramatised for television, director Tom Shankland and film critic Peter Bradshaw discuss the power of this classic Italian novel.Natasha Brown's first novel, Assembly, saw her favourably compared to Virginia Woolf and won a Betty Trask award. Her eagerly-awaited second novel Universality has just been published and she discusses leaving her career in finance to write fiction.Low Kee Hong, the new Creative Director of Manchester International Festival, shares his vision for the festival and talks about the 2025 programme which has been revealed today. Ceramicist Elizabeth Fritsch is the subject of a major retrospective at the Hepworth Wakefield. Curator, writer, and editor Natalie Baerselman le Gros, who specialises in contemporary ceramics, reflects on the work of an artist who describes herself as a painter who makes pots.Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu
On today's show, we're chatting with Keesean Moore, who is a vintage dealer, writer and curator based in Philadelphia, where he is the founder of the Moore Vintage Archive on Philadelphia's historic Fabric Row. Keesean has been dealing vintage since high school when he got a job at a small vintage shop in Jersey City, and the rest is history. In this episode, we discuss his design library, as well as his museum-quality archive of historic pieces by Black designers. And, Moore Vintage Archive has a couple New York City markets coming up soon (Not a Normal Market and A Current Affair) so we got a little preview of some of the really special pieces you'll see there. It's a fun one, and I think you're really gonna love it – so let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [2:40] Discovering a love of vintage fashion, growing up in Jersey City and working in vintage shops as a teenager. [6:56] How Keesean's fashion career unfolded after years of crashing New York Fashion Week runway shows. [11:15] Moving to Philadelphia to open a brick-and-mortar vintage store. [16:39] Keesean is building out an archive of historic Black designers. [20:45] How to approach an “edit” for a vintage show. [26:41] Vintage buying in Paris [36:31] Favorites in Keesean's personal collection, including great vintage tees. EPISODE MENTIONS: @moorevintagearchive Moore Vintage Archive Another Man's Treasure Cathy Horyn What Goes Around Comes Around A Current Affair Brooklyn Flea Not a Normal Market Naomi Campbell walking for Patrick Kelley Via Davia Vintage Indigo Style Vintage Cave Canem poets The Watering Hole BLK MKT Vintage LET'S CONNECT:
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the architect Sir John Soane (1753 -1837), the son of a bricklayer. He rose up the ranks of his profession as an architect to see many of his designs realised to great acclaim, particularly the Bank of England and the Law Courts at Westminster Hall, although his work on both of those has been largely destroyed. He is now best known for his house in Lincoln's Inn Fields in London, which he remodelled and crammed with antiquities and artworks: he wanted visitors to experience the house as a dramatic grand tour of Europe in microcosm. He became professor of architecture at the Royal Academy, and in a series of influential lectures he set out his belief in the power of buildings to enlighten people about “the poetry of architecture”. Visitors to the museum and his other works can see his trademark architectural features such as his shallow dome, which went on to inspire Britain's red telephone boxes.With: Frances Sands, the Curator of Drawings and Books at Sir John Soane's MuseumFrank Salmon, Associate Professor of the History of Art at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Ax:son Johnson Centre for the Study of Classical ArchitectureAnd Gillian Darley, historian and author of Soane's biography.Producer: Eliane Glaser In Our time is a BBC Studios Audio production.Reading list:Barry Bergdoll, European Architecture 1750-1890 (Oxford University Press, 2000)Bruce Boucher, John Soane's Cabinet of Curiosities: Reflections on an Architect and His Collection (Yale University Press, 2024)Oliver Bradbury, Sir John Soane's Influence on Architecture from 1791: An Enduring Legacy (Routledge, 2015)Gillian Darley, John Soane: An Accidental Romantic (Yale University Press, 1999)Ptolemy Dean, Sir John Soane and the Country Estate (Ashgate, 1999)Ptolemy Dean, Sir John Soane and London (Lund Humphries, 2006)Helen Dorey, John Soane and J.M.W. Turner: Illuminating a Friendship (Sir John Soane's Museum, 2007)Tim Knox, Sir John Soane's Museum (Merrell, 2015)Brian Lukacher, Joseph Gandy: An Architectural Visionary in Georgian England (Thames and Hudson, 2006)Susan Palmer, At Home with the Soanes: Upstairs, Downstairs in 19th Century London (Pimpernel Press, 2015)Frances Sands, Architectural Drawings: Hidden Masterpieces at Sir John Soane's Museum (Batsford, 2021)Sir John Soane's Museum, A Complete Description (Sir John Soane's Museum, 2018)Mary Ann Stevens and Margaret Richardson (eds.), John Soane Architect: Master of Space and Light (Royal Academy Publications, 1999)John Summerson, Architecture in Britain 1530-1830 (9th edition, Yale University Press, 1993)A.A. Tait, Robert Adam: Drawings and Imagination (Cambridge University Press, 1993) John H. Taylor, Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure: The Sarcophagus of Seti I (Pimpernel Press, 2017)David Watkin, Sir John Soane: Enlightenment Thought and the Royal Academy Lectures (Cambridge University Press, 1996)David Watkin, Sir John Soane: The Royal Academy Lectures (Cambridge University Press, 2000)John Wilton-Ely, Piranesi, Paestum & Soane (Prestel, 2013)
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of AlzAuthors with the founding members and more. About Marianne Sciucco: Marianne Sciucco is a founder of AlzAuthors and the author of Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story. She's also co-producer and host of their podcast Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia. About Deb Bunt: Deb took early retirement from her role in the youth offending service in London and moved to Suffolk seven years ago. As well as acquiring four grandchildren since she's been in Suffolk, she has also built an enduring friendship with Peter. This friendship Peter has given Deb a new lens through which to view her life. Peter has enabled Deb to fulfil one of her life's ambitions – to be a published writer – and she now spends her time with Peter raising awareness of the condition or cycling insane distances around the county. Without question, Peter has enriched Deb's life. About Tanya Ward Goodman: Tanya Ward Goodman is the author of the award winning memoir, “Leaving Tinkertown.” Her essays and articles about travel, art, and the challenges and rewards of caregiving have appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Post, Orange County Register, Luxe, Premium Magazine, Atlas Obscura, and Variable West. About Vicki Tapia: Trained as an educator, Vicki Tapia has a proclivity for caring, spending over 30 years working as a Lactation Consultant teaching mothers and babies the art of breastfeeding. When both her parents were diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's-related) within a few months of each other, she took on the role of caregiver. As a coping mechanism, Vicki kept a journal detailing the many challenges her family faced along the way. Over time, her diary became a roadmap of sorts, morphing into the award-winning memoir Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. About Dorothy Horne: Dorothy Horne is an author, speaker, and a former award-winning blogger for the Longview News-Journal. She was honored to be named a “Star Over Longview” in 2016. Dorothy is a member of AlzAuthors, “a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others." She has served on the board of the East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance and facilitated several Alzheimer's support groups. Dorothy is a retired first grade teacher. One of her greatest delights is being "Dot-Dot" to her four grandsons. She lives in East Texas and enjoys photography and traveling. About Susan Landeis: Susan is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She became a featured author on the AlzAuthors website in 2020, and team member later the same year. Her roles include Graphic Designer, Curator of Custom Caregiver Collections, and LinkedIn Manager. Susan is the author of her memoir, In Search of Rainbows: A daughter's story of loss, hope, and redemption and she also penned Optimal Caregiving: A guide for managing senior health and well-being. About Jean Lee: Jean Lee wrote lesson plans for 22 years as an elementary school teacher. She had no aspirations to write a book, however when both parents were diagnosed on the same day with Alzheimer's, her journey as their caregiver poured out on paper through Alzheimer's Daughter. After the sadness of her parents decline, life brought her comfort and healing through the formation of AlzAuthors.com, cofounded with Marianne Sciucco and Vicki Tapia. What started as a one-month collaboration has now taken on a thriving life of its own for a decade. About Carol Bradley Bursack: Carol Bradley Bursack was a caregiver for an older neighbor and seven aging family members, all of whom are represented by first-person vignettes in Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. However, Carol wanted to do more than tell her own stories. She wanted to give other caregivers a chance to do the same. About Christy Byrne Yates: Christy is an expert in navigating the challenges and opportunities in life including living in the “Sandwich Generation” — that time period of raising children while also caring for an aging loved one. Her book, “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation” recounts her journey and learning as a working mother of two who also managed the care of her parents, both of whom had some form of dementia. She incorporates meditation, mindfulness and other evidence based mind/body practices into her work to support growth, resilience, and a pathway to living life fully.
I don't know friends, I know you're not supposed to have favorites- but there was something REALLY special about this conversation. Stop what you're doing and tune in, TRUST me. Mary Giuliani, a celebrated author and expert in NYC hospitality, shares her journey through the world of event planning and personal storytelling. From aspiring to be on SNL to hosting events for NYC ballet. To encouragement to those walking through infertility and conversation about gourmet mozzarella sticks, this is not a conversation you'll want to miss. Mary shares her story authentically and will make anyone listening feel deeply seen, inspired and a sense of belonging even through the screen. With a glimpse into life in NYC, and with a few new books to add to your reading list this year, I am ecstatic to bring you this conversation. Buy Mary's book Here! Learn more about her catering company here
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Ever wondered what it takes to bring a TED talk to life? In this episode, Michael Herold has a conversation with Dr. Alina Nikolaou, a passionate TED event curator, who shares her insights about the exciting world of organizing TED and TEDx events. They discuss the process of selecting speakers, the power of storytelling, and how to balance entertainment with information. Dr. Nikolaou offers valuable tips on public speaking, preparation rituals, and the experience of participating in TEDx. You'll also pick up tips on how to pitch a TEDx talk and ways to stay engaged with the TED community. Listen and Learn: The difference between TED and TEDx, and how these talks are bringing global ideas to local stages across the world What it is really like to attend or organize a TEDx event—on stage, behind the scenes, and beyond How are TEDx speakers chosen, coached, and prepared to deliver talks that leave a lasting impact? How TEDx organizers curate the perfect lineup and ensure each talk flows Even the weirdest ideas have a place at TEDx—how organizers craft the perfect lineup of talks What happens behind the curtain before a TEDx talk? How can speakers avoid awkwardness when transitioning from rehearsal to the stage? What's the secret to delivering a talk naturally—without memorizing every word like a script? How to enliven a slide deck to captivate any audience Tips for landing a TEDx talk Resources: TEDAI Vienna TED.com TEDx.com Alina on LinkedIn TEDAI on LinkedIn Alina's Website Jill's TEDx talk Michael's TEDx talk Ted Talks The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking About Dr. Alina Nikolaou Dr. Alina Nikolaou is Director and Curator of TEDAI Vienna, the first TED event in Europe dedicated to groundbreaking ideas on Artificial Intelligence. Born to Greek and Austrian parents, Alina grew up during the financial crisis in Athens, Greece. After school, she moved to Vienna, Austria to graduate with degrees in Communication Science and Political Science. After a short and rather disenchanting journey into the world of advertising, Alina returned to academia for her doctoral research where she explored how Virtual Reality can affect how we think and behave toward complex sociopolitical issues. Her co-authored study about the influence of deepfakes on media trust and credibility won the award for Best Student Paper at the annual conference of the International Communication Science Association in 2023. Alina has held several courses at the University of Vienna, ranging from empirical research methods in the Social Sciences to Media History. In October 2023 she presented her research at AWE EU, the leading industry conference on mixed reality. Constantly fascinated with the hypes, hopes and fears that surround new technologies, Alina has been a Curator at TEDxVienna since 2019. There she specialises on interdisciplinary ideas about tech, philosophy and power, and brings them to life in the form of TEDx Talks. To deal with how miraculous and ridiculous the world is she constantly experiments with different artforms: A regular on Vienna's storytelling stages, Alina is known for her criticisms on capitalism, her borderline anarchist stance and her absurdist humor. Her most recent appearance was at the Rote Bar at Volkstheater, Vienna. Alina is also the creator of the (so far unsuccessful) dadaist Bring Back Boredom movement and the far more successful event format “Poetry Society Vienna”. Alina holds a Bakk.phil, MSc and Dr.phil. in Communication Science as well as a BA in Political Science from the University of Vienna, Austria. Related Episodes 313. ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety with Brian Pilecki and Brian Thompson 188. Unwinding Anxiety with Judson Brewer 239. Edit Your Story, Change Your Life with Lori Gottlieb 294. Yes And: Improv in Psychology with Kelly Leonard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christopher Rothko never thought he would have a career in the art world but he has become the driving force behind preserving his father, painter Mark Rothko’s, legacy. Christopher along with his sister Kate are the copyright holders to their father’s work and oversee exhibitions of Mark Rothko paintings around the world. With a background in clinical psychology, Christopher is also known for his writing about his father's art, life, and legacy, as well as his own reflections on the emotional and philosophical aspects of Mark Rothko’s paintings. Through his books and public work, Christopher has enabled the art of Mark Rothko to continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.