February is a happening month at the library for music lovers. We have the usual Story Times, with songs for the youngest listeners/singers. And at the Columbia Public Library, there’s the usual first Sunday Tunes at Two. In addition to …
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When I was growing up–a process that I refuse to finish–my favorite Christmas story was “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Why? Because I myself am a bit of a grinch. However, like the Grinch of Seussish fame, I have not …
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Like all members of Generation X, I was, in one way or another, affected by the grunge movement. When “Smells Like Teen Spirit” took to the air-waves in the autumn of 1991 (unbelievably, 21 years ago), one had to have …
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Film lovers rejoice! True/False is in full swing, showing a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking documentaries at venues throughout downtown Columbia. I try to see a handful of films every year, and without fail I am transformed by the experience. …
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In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to build upon the previous posts in this blog series (including an overview of Black History Month and a feature on African-American female authors and poets). Since the 2012 theme is “Black …
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A couple weeks ago my sister-in-law was raving about this new PBS series she had discovered called Downton Abbey. At first, it sounded like a BBC sitcom chronicling the humorous antics of some British clergymen. I was thinking something along …
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