Linsenmeyer celebrates musical instruments of the world

Antonio Stradivari reportedly crafted some 1,100 stringed instruments in the northern Italian city of Cremona and died a celebrated artist whose creations are coveted by musicians and collectors the world over. Why has the Stradivarius continued to set the standard of musical perfection, commanding more than $3.5 million at a Christie’s auction in 2006? Chanot […]

Talented advocate Smith pushes to improve health care

When Carson Emmons Smith wasn’t working in her parents’ bicycle and fitness shop in Paducah, Ky., she was dribbling a soccer ball, whacking a softball, pirouetting in a dance studio or bouncing on her trampoline. “I love the outdoors,” says Smith, who also admits to growing up a bookworm. Naturally, it was under the spell […]

Edison Theatre announces 2009-10 line-up

Theater is challenging, educational and inspiring. It is also, lest we forget, fun! For its 2009-10 season, Washington University’s Edison Theatre will present more than a dozen events by nationally and internationally renowned performing artists. The flagship OVATIONS Series will range from provocative dance and multimedia rock opera to funk-infused klezmer (or is that klezmer-infused funk?) and whimsical twists on literary classics. Meanwhile the popular ovations for young people series will offer specially priced Saturday matinees for audiences of all ages.
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