WindSync: 'Common Thread' (Candide)
WindSync performing Leonard Bernstein's ' Overture to Candide' from the album, Common Thread.
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Garrett Hudson, flute; Erin Tsai, oboe; Jack Marquardt, clarinet
Tracy Jacobson, bassoon; Anni Hochhalter, horn
Winner, 2012 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition
Winner, 2012 Sylvia Ann Hewlett Adventurous Artist Prize
Hailed by the Houston Chronicle as “revolutionary chamber musicians,” WindSync is a fresh and energetic wind quintet internationally recognized for dramatic and engaging interpretations of classical music. A winner of the 2012 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh International Competition, this dynamic ensemble focuses on building a connection with audiences through adventurous programming and charismatic stage presence. Critics and audiences alike rave about programs that expand the wind quintet repertoire with newly commissioned works written for WindSync as well as a wide array of original arrangements of classical masterworks. These five virtuoso players perform exclusively from memory and specialize in creative concerts that inspire and entertain audiences of all ages.
WindSync’s 2014-15 season features a cross-continental journey with more than sixty performances spread over thirty US States and Canada. Select highlights include: Holiday concerts in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts; a family concert for the Midland Symphony (MI); and combination concert/educational residency engagements for the University of Nevada/Reno, Virginia Arts Festival, Adelphi University (Garden City, NY), Joplin Pro Musica (MO), Pamlico Musical Society (NC) and a return to the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, KY. This season’s nationwide tour is called Common Thread, which is also the title of the group’s new CD featuring WindSync’s original arrangements, produced in conjunction with Houston Public Media.
Houston Public Radio’s “The Front Row” called WindSync “innovative…unconventional and exciting,” and other recent radio appearances include Performance Today of American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio and The McGraw Hill Financial’s Young Artists Showcase program on WQXR in New York. In 2014, Houston Public Media will release the group’s new CD, Play Different, which is comprised of the group’s unique arrangements, and a second new recording of standard wind quintet repertoire will be released by CAG Records during the 2014-15 season.
WindSync was selected by Concert Artists Guild for the 2012 Sylvia Ann Hewlett Adventurous Artist Prize, and also received numerous performance prizes from the CAG competition, including the ensemble’s November 2013 New York debut at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Other recent engagement highlights include: Shanghai Oriental Arts Center in China, the Grand Teton Music Festival, Chautauqua Institution, Washington Performing Arts Society, The Schubert Club’s Music in the Park Series (St. Paul, MN), and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, where the group has been based since its inception in 2009.
WindSync is strongly committed to educational enrichment and promoting arts engagement, featuring outreach performances specifically designed for various constituencies--including students, community audiences and people with disabilities. Set in diverse spaces including museums, outdoor venues, hospitals and schools, WindSync has been presented in educational performances by The Seattle Symphony, Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, KY, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Music for Autism, and the Canucks Autism Network in Canada. The group has also performed lecture recitals, workshops and master classes presented by Stanford University, CSU Long Beach, Drexel University, and the University of Minnesota. WindSync’s latest initiative is The Play Different Project, a campaign against bullying, launched in spring 2013, which teaches tolerance and friendship through music and poetry. In 2011-12, the group was selected as Ensemble in Residence for the Da Camera of Houston Young Artist Program and held the position of Ensemble in Residence with the Grand Teton Music Festival during the summers of 2012 and 2013.
Nineteen American Masterworks
The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in America were a “coming-of-age” period in American art. Art historian William Kloss explores this special installation of masterworks by Gilded Age, impressionist, and Ashcan school painters.
University Challenge S46E21
Original air date 5.12.2016
WLS Channel 7 - Good Morning America (Mostly Complete Broadcast, 8/17/1979) ????
Here's a mostly complete edition (with the first minute cut out) of Good Morning America as aired over WLS Channel 7. The hosts are usual news update anchor Steve Bell (filling in for David Hartman) and Pat Collins.
Includes (abbreviated due to character constraints):
News update with Lynn Sherr:
- UN Ambassador Andrew Young barred from Palestinian negotiations; interview by Sam Donaldson, and Special Ambassador Robert Strauss' visit to the region
- WPLG's (Miami, FL) Patricia Sagon report on arrest of Allah Roland Kagan on charges of hijacking a flight to Cuba
- Tony Sargent report on economic figures
- KABC's (LA) Ted Dawson report on shakeup in LA Rams; Steve Rosenbloom fired and Don Klosterman named his successor
John Coleman weather report, with local insert (voiceover by Fred Kasper?)
- Sandy Hill at Indiana State Fair, report on 10-year-old Susan Patton and her horse Louie
Jack Anderson with Inside Washington
Commercials for:
Kmart
Summer Fruits
Kleenex Huggies Diapers
George Blanda and Ernie Banks PSA for Governor's Council on Health & Fitness
Rev. Jesse Jackson interviewed on Young's resignation
Commercials for:
Esoterica Dry Skin Treatment
John M. Smyth Storewide Sale
International Hair Designing Schools - with president Leo Fassage
Zayre
More local news:
- RTA reopening railroad tracks after derailment between Joliet and New Lenox
- Hugh Hill report on Mayor Byrne at political fair in Springfield; includes banner for Ted Swinarski and 12th Ward Democrats
Commercial: Century 21
New 3:00 Movie promo for Hammerhead
Promo for Annie at Shubert Theatre
Sandy at Indiana State Fair, in steam engine that powered thrashing machines owned by Chester Starrett
Lynn Sherr news update, leading with capture of Melvin Guyon in connection with murder of FBI agent in Cleveland, also:
- WVEC's (Norfolk, VA) Dave Browde report on SCLC efforts to get Young back on diplomatic rounds; president Joseph Lowery speaks
Commercials for:
Serta Perfect Sleeper (with Susan Anton)
Canon AE-1 camera (with John Newcombe)
Florida Orange Juice (with Anita Bryant)
Valu-Rite Pharmacies
Geritol
Pat interviews Bill Cullen about his long career
Al Ubell on changing door locks
Commercials for:
Sambo's
Aladdin lunch box kits
Vanity Fair bathroom tissue
Steven's - The Sleep Specialists
Interviews about husbands and wives sharing housework, with UC-Santa Barbara sociologists Richard and Sara Berk, and Kathy and Ben Bycel
Commercials for:
Avon
100% Cotton denim jeans
Reach toothbrush
North West Federal Savings
Promo for ABC News Closeup: Battleground Washington
Commercials for:
Sabre Room
Land of Lincoln Savings & Loan
Grand Elm AMC Jeep
Station ID / Edge of Night promo
Morrie Williamson of Indiana State Fair introduces segment with dancing
Lynn Sherr news update, leading in with Robert Strauss visit to Mideast to see Begin in Israel (reported by Bill Seamans); also:
- Bettina Gregory report on President Carter and family on Delta Queen trip to Mississippi River
- Julie Eckhert report on Chrysler rebates to spur sales, with company executive Joseph Shady interviewed
Interview with John Cassavetes
Commercials for:
Osco Drug Stores
Nu Vinyl
Art Gallery Inn - Supermarket of Art Warehouse Clearance
Common Cause Senior VP Fred Wertheimer vs. lobbyist Charles Walker on lobbyists' influence in Washington
Commercials for:
Al Piemonte Ford
Ziploc Freezer and Storage Bags
Kmart
Naked Furniture
Eyewitness AM News with Bob Petty - stories include:
- Mayor Byrne lashing out at Park District and head Patrick O'Malley over tax hikes
- Acting Police Superintendent Joe DiLeonardi's drive to root out kinky cops (see: )
- Search for killer(s) of Bloomingdale woman Barbara Soo, found stabbed to death in her father's car in Elk Grove Village
Commercials for:
Drury Lane Theatre
Jet-Dri waterproofing service
Ethan Allen Furniture Sale at Carriage House
Condesa del Mar private parties
Sheep shearing at Indiana State Fair
Lynn Sherr news update, including:
- Octuplets born in Naples, Italy
- Richard Anderson report on flood in Morvi, India
- Bill Zimmerman report on outgoing Energy Secretary James Schlesinger speech at National Press club
Commercials for:
Listermint
Revlon Flex Balsam & Protein shampoo
Kool-Aid
Good Seasons Italian dressing
'Biggest boar in the world' at Indiana State Fair
Commercial: Johnson's Baby Powder
Pat reports on Laugh-In alumni Goldie Hawn, Judy Carne, Lily Tomlin, Henry Gibson - and interviews Henry
Mike Serry (?) on his day at an oil rig in Pecos, TX; roughnecks interviewed include Bruce Mills and Red Swainer
Commercials for:
V-8 vegetable juice
Mazola corn oil
Macco Liquid Nails
Sealy Posturepedic beds
Vidal Sassoon shampoo
Grease Relief
St. Elizabeth's Hospital CareUnit Program
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 17th 1979 during the 7:01am to 8:58am timeframe.
Steamship America - Full Documentary
Before high speed internet, telephones and even Highway 61, Minnesota's North Shore was connected by water--specifically a fleet of sailing vessels and steamers that hauled mail, fish, freight and passengers to communities up and down the remote coastline. The Steamer America was a star in the early 1900s, with her speed and relative luxury she became a vital lifeline and a friend to many. Her eventual sinking in 1928 was like losing a family member. WDSE's new historical documentary weaves oral histories, new & vintage photographs, newspaper accounts and dramatic images to capture life on the shore in the early days of the 20th Century--a time when the Steamer America became legend.
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Alexander String Quartet | Musicians at Google
The Alexander String Quartet stops by Google to discuss and perform some of their favorite works.
You can find more about the Alexander String Quartet, including their new albums, at . They are the ensemble-in-residence at San Francisco Performances, .
MOZART: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590
Allegro moderato
SCHUBERT: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, Death and the Maiden
Andante con moto
Scherzo Allegro molto
Minneapolis | Wikipedia audio article
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Minneapolis ( (listen)) is the county seat of Hennepin County and the larger of the Twin Cities, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. As of 2017, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and 45th-largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 422,331. The Twin Cities metropolitan area consists of Minneapolis, its neighbor Saint Paul, and suburbs which altogether contain about 3.6 million people, and is the third-largest economic center in the Midwest.Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. The city is abundantly rich in water, with 13 lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls; many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. It was once the world's flour milling capital and a hub for timber. The city and surrounding region is the primary business center between Chicago and Seattle. In 2011, Minneapolis proper was home to the fifth-highest number of Fortune 500 headquarters in the United States. As an integral link to the global economy, Minneapolis is categorized as a global city.Minneapolis has one of the largest LGBT populations in the U.S. proportional to its overall population. Noted for its strong music and performing arts scenes, Minneapolis is home to both the award-winning Guthrie Theater and the historic First Avenue nightclub. Reflecting the region's status as an epicenter of folk, funk, and alternative rock music, the city served as the launching pad for several of the 20th century's most influential musicians, including Bob Dylan and Prince. More recently, Minneapolis has become noted for its underground and independent hip-hop and rap scenes, producing artists such as Brother Ali, Atmosphere, and Dessa.The name Minneapolis is attributed to Charles Hoag, the city's first schoolmaster, who combined mni, a Dakota Sioux word for water, and polis, the Greek word for city.
Grand Rapids, Michigan | Wikipedia audio article
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00:01:37 1 History
00:01:46 1.1 Native American settlement
00:03:35 1.2 European-American settlement
00:13:12 1.3 Incorporation and growth
00:15:36 1.4 Economic history
00:15:45 1.4.1 Gypsum mining
00:16:51 1.4.2 Furniture City
00:19:19 2 Geography
00:19:29 2.1 Topography
00:21:25 2.2 Climate
00:25:21 3 Cityscape
00:28:40 4 Culture
00:34:07 4.1 Tourism
00:39:34 4.2 Entertainment and performing arts
00:44:00 4.3 Sports
00:46:19 4.4 Media
00:48:26 5 Economy
00:51:53 6 Demographics
00:52:02 6.1 2010 census
00:54:44 6.2 2000 census
00:57:00 6.3 Ethnicity
00:57:58 6.4 Religion
01:02:00 7 Government and politics
01:03:21 7.1 Mayor
01:04:40 7.2 Politics
01:06:03 8 Education
01:09:56 9 Notable people
01:10:06 10 Transportation
01:10:15 10.1 Transportation history
01:10:25 10.1.1 Roadways
01:10:58 10.1.2 Railroad
01:11:55 10.1.3 Air transportation
01:12:23 10.2 Major highways
01:13:53 10.3 Mass transit
01:14:02 10.3.1 Bus
01:15:36 10.3.2 Air
01:16:29 10.3.3 Rail
01:16:55 11 Sister cities
01:17:15 12 See also
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Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County.A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Other nicknames include River City and more recently, Beer City (the latter given by USA Today and adopted by the city as a brand). The city and surrounding communities are economically diverse, based in the health care, information technology, automotive, aviation, and consumer goods manufacturing industries, among others.
Grand Rapids is the childhood home of U.S. President Gerald Ford, who is buried with his wife Betty on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in the city. The city's main airport and one of its freeways are also named after him.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue / Colloquy 4: The Joe Miller Joke Book / Report on the We-Uns
After Miller's death, John Mottley (1692--1750) brought out a book called Joe Miller's Jests, or the Wit's Vade-Mecum (1739), published under the pseudonym of Elijah Jenkins Esq. at the price of one shilling. This was a collection of contemporary and ancient coarse witticisms, only three of which are told of Miller. This first edition was a thin pamphlet of 247 numbered jokes. This ran to three editions in its first year.
Later (not wholly connected) versions were entitled with names such as Joe Miller's Joke Book, and The New Joe Miller to latch onto the popularity of both Joe Miller himself and the popularity of Mottley's first book. It should be noted that joke books of this format (i.e. Mr Smith's Jests) were common even before this date. It was common practice to learn one or two jokes for use at parties etc.
Owing to the quality of the jokes in Mottley's book, their number increasing with each of the many subsequent editions, any time-worn jest came to be called a Joe Miller, a Joe-Millerism, or simply a Millerism.
Joke 99 states:
A Lady's Age happening to be questioned, she affirmed she was but Forty, and called upon a Gentleman that was in Company for his Opinion; Cousin, said she, do you believe I am in the Right, when I say I am but Forty? I ought not to dispute it, Madam, reply'd he, for I have heard you say so these ten Years.
Joke 234 speaks of:
A famous teacher of Arithmetick, who had long been married without being able to get his Wife with Child. One said to her 'Madam, your Husband is an excellent Arithmetician'. 'Yes, replies she, only he can't multiply.'
Joe Miller was referred to in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1843), by the character Scrooge, who remarks Joe Miller never made such a joke as sending [the turkey] to Bob's will be!
Joe Miller was also referred to in James Joyce's Ulysses (1922) in the limerick that Lenehan whispers during the Aeolus episode to Stephen Dedalus, the last line of which is I can't see the Joe Miller. Can you?.
According to Leonard Feinberg, the 1734 edition contains one of the oldest examples of gallows humor.
The Hunger
Sensual vampire story stars rock legend David Bowie (The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Last Temptation of Christ) as an ailing centuries-old vampire whose fanged-lover, Catherine Deneuve (Indochine, Repulsion, Belle de Jour), seeks a new partner and seduces a mortal medical researcher (Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon -- Dead Man Walking, Stepmom, The Client). Directed by block-buster helmer Tony Scott (Top Gun, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State). With Dan Hedaya (Clueless, The First Wives' Club, Marvin's Room) and a cameo by Willem Dafoe (The English Patient, Platoon, The Last Temptation of Christ).
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Terrorism in the United States | Wikipedia audio article
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In the United States a common definition of terrorism is the systematic or threatened use of violence to create a general climate of fear to intimidate a population or government and thereby effect political, religious, or ideological change. This article serves as a list and compilation of acts of terrorism, attempts of terrorism, and other such items pertaining to terrorist activities within the domestic borders of the United States by non-state actors or spies acting in the interests of or persons acting without approval of state actors.
According to a study based on the Global Terrorism Database, in 2017, 37 of 65 terrorist attacks in the United States were tied to right wing extremism, 11 attacks were tied to left wing extremism and 7 attacks were tied to Islamic extremism.
19th century
The 19th century was the century marked by the collapse of the Spanish, First and Second French, Chinese, Holy Roman and Mughal empires. This paved the way for the growing influence of the British Empire, the Russian Empire, the United States, the German Empire, the Second French Colonial Empire and the Empire of Japan.
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