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Edward Lear Art on Sale

The Fine Art Society, London, will be exhibiting and selling Lear art from 3 to 22 July. There are four watercolours online.

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Martha Graham's The Owl and the Pussy-cat

The Best of Modern Dance Because [Martha] Graham saw dance as expressive rather than merely decorative, it freed generations of young dancers to explore a range of emotional and psychological themes that weren’t available in traditional ballet. From April 14 … Continue reading

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Dr. Seuss and the British

The lord of misrule By Nicola Shulman The British response to Dr Seuss has not, so far, been suitable reading for Ms Dimond-Cates. It may be that we have an embarrassment of excellent children’s writers of our own, whom we … Continue reading

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A reason for every rhyme

At Staten Island Academy, a reason for every rhyme Seventy students took their turn in the spotlight yesterday at Staten Island Academy’s annual poetry recital, sharing the rhymes of their favorite poets…First-place eighth-grade winners were Carey Shuffman, reciting “Host House” … Continue reading

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Music by women, but not for women only

Music by women, but not for women only In addition, the concert will include the works of Margaret Ruthven Lang whose life spanned the years 1867-1972. ‘Her “Nonsense Rhymes and Pictures” are short and easy, a perfect complement to the … Continue reading

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Start with rhymes

Start with rhymes By DAphne LeeAside from being easy on the ear, rhyming stories are also easy on the tongue although anyone who has grappled with Dr Seuss or Edward Lear’s deliciously madcap nonsense may beg to differ. My husband … Continue reading

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Neil Ardley

Neil Ardley Neil Ardley, who died on February 23 aged 66, achieved distinction in two entirely separate professions, as a jazz composer and an author of informative books for young people; in the former role he wrote and recorded such … Continue reading

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See Heaven in a wild flower

A review of Tate Britain’s Pre-Raphaelite Vision: Truth to Nature, until 3 May, by Rachel Campbell-Johnston. Continue reading

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Wisdom of David Brent 'more memorable than Shakespeare'

Wisdom of David Brent ‘more memorable than Shakespeare’Shakespeare’s most famous quotations are less well known than the cringeworthy sayings of David Brent, the fictional middle-manager from The Office, a survey claimed yesterday…Classic literature proved more recognisable than contemporary in only … Continue reading

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Pre-Raphaelite Vision: Truth to Nature

Pre-Raphaelite Vision: Truth to NaturePre-Raphaelite Vision is the first exhibition to focus solely on the deep fascination the Pre-Raphaelites had for the natural world and enables visitors to explore a whole new dimension of their work. The exhibition brings together … Continue reading

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