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WATCH: Missouri Penguins Enjoy ‘Morning Of Fine Art’ At Local Museum
The birds were allowed to waddle through the galleries of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Both the museum and the Kansas City Zoo, which is home to the penguins, have been closed due to pandemic.
‘She’s Challenging You’: Alison Saar’s Sculptures Speak To Race, Beauty, Power
Saar says the nude in her 2019 sculpture Set to Simmer has a message for the viewer: “If you want to look at me, don’t just give me a sideways glance. Sit down in this chair and know me.”
‘Hamilton’ Coming To Disney+ On July 3, Bypassing 2021 Theatrical Release
A film of the original Broadway cast performing Hamilton was scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. Now, it’s coming to Disney+ 15 months ahead of schedule.
FILM REVIEW: Brian Dennehy’s ‘Driveways’ Performance Is Gruff, Graceful — And A Goodbye
Dennehy, who died April 15, plays a suburban widower who befriends a mother and her son in one of his last films. It’s the kind of deeply lived-in performance that Dennehy was known for.
Gardening During The Pandemic: It’s A Win-Win-Win
The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone looking for ways to entertain and calm themselves at home and find joy in the stay-home-stay-safe pattern of life. Gardening provides entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction every day. It’s prime gardening time right now, so use this article as your motivation to get gardening – it’s not too late to start!
‘Twilight’ Author Says She’ll Release Prequel, And Fans Prepare Their Forks To Eat It Up
“Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer announced Monday that she will release “Midnight Sun,” the prequel to the popular series, after originally calling off the book’s release more than 10 years ago.
2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners Include ‘This American Life’ With Inaugural Audio Award. See The Full List
This year’s Pulitzer Prize Board awarded its first Audio Reporting award to the staff of This American Life, for a piece on the Trump administration’s “remain in Mexico” policy.
BOOK REVIEW: Love Of Literature — And Algeria — Illuminates ‘Our Riches’
Kaouther Adimi’s novel tells the real-life story of Edmond Charlot, the Algerian bookseller and publisher who witnessed his country’s independence struggle — and famously discovered Albert Camus.
Jerry Seinfeld On Staying Home: ‘At My Dinner Table, You’re Supposed To Be Funny’
The comedian says he’s doing well under quarantine. He talked with NPR about comedy during a pandemic and his new Netflix standup special, 23 Hours to Kill. “Humor is an essential survival quantity.”
‘If The Trees Can Keep Dancing, So Can I’: A Community Poem To Cope In Crisis
Kwame Alexander, NPR’s poet in residence, reads the latest crowdsourced poem, this one focused on how you’ve been affected by and coping during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Reporter’s Notebook: A Drive-In Movie Gives A Much-Needed Reminder That Life Indeed Goes On
We felt a stroke of luck two weeks ago, when our local theater chain in Tri-Cities handed out bags of popcorn over the weekend. But that night, as we chowed down and watched one of the many movies we’ve streamed recently, we realized we really missed seeing movies with our friends. Little did we know, the Milton-Freewater Drive-IN would fulfill our wish. And that of about 200 others.
In New Film About Gospel Pioneers The Clark Sisters, The Music Comes First
Director Christine Swanson’s new film is about the celebrated Detroit gospel group, The Clark Sisters. She talks to host Rachel Martin about being adamant about casting women who could actually sing.
