Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that are part and parcel of Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration that’s as comforting as a favorite carol and a slice of Christmas cake.
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AN ARTIST REMEMBERS: HANUKKAH LAMPS SELECTED BY MAURICE SENDAK | Opens at The Jewish Museum on December 2
New York, NY – The Jewish Museum will present An Artist Remembers: Hanukkah Lamps Selected by Maurice Sendak from December 2, 2011 through January 29, 2012.
Beautiful Teeth Are Crooked in Japan
Women in Japan are shelling out their hard earned dough to make their teeth crooked. Shocking to Americans, who think that straight, gleaming white teeth are the epitome of perfection.
The 12 Days of Christmas – Holiday Gifts On A Budget
It’s my favorite time of year and like everyone else I want to give gifts that are thoughtful, fashionable and that are not going to break the bank or still be paying for in March 2012.
Mother and daughter hidden without social media
In a region of Afghanistan where cyberculture and mobile phones have been permanently banned, two women were brutally murdered outside the family’s home. No one made an effort to come to their aid or report the incident to local police.
Kinyarwanda | Film
Kinyarwanda is a feature length film spawned from the very real stories of Rwandans who survived the 1994 Genocide, many of whom lost family and friends. These stories and the research of Executive Producer Ishmael Ntihabose resulted in this very unique way of telling a part of Rwandan history yet unknown to most of the world. Ishmael’s research focused on the how many Hutu and Tutsi Muslims in Rwanda worked with Christian Hutus and Tutsis to protect and save lives.