| Dance Across the City Sweeps Bostonians Off Their Feet
The northeastern U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, is a city rich in culture – from its prominent professional theater companies to its world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra. Less well known are the city's many talented dance companies. In order to change that, the city recently hosted the fourth annual Dance Across the City, a chance to spotlight the city's wealth of talented dancers. Yi Suli reports the event was not only a chance to watch, but also a chance to learn how to dance. Elaine Lu narrates the video. .
DS plays guitar
Ubisoft officially announced Jam Sessions today. It's a new DS take on the Guitar Hero phenomenon, in which players twang along to a variety of hit tunes via the touchscreen. As the press release expounds: "Players will rock out, or smoothly strum, on the lower screen of the Nintendo DS system, producing an authentic sound digitally remastered from an actual acoustic guitar. The simple interface will guide players into the various easy-to-play modes which include: Performance Mode, allowing users to sing and play along both yesterday and today's hottest artists; Free-Play Mode, where people can play anything they chose; and Tutorial Mode where novice musicians will learn to play guitar without paying for lessons." I've spoken to a few people who've played this and they assure me it's a nice, natural system, the free play mode offering a more open, creative experience than the rigidly didactic Guitar Hero.
Cruise Lines Continue To Expand Itinerary Options Around The World
Just imagine: the Middle East, Egypt and Europe - all in one itinerary. Greenland, on a ship custom-designed to ply its ice-laden waters. The French Riviera, from the vantage point of its most intimate and exclusive yachting harbors. Australia and New Zealand, with visits to cosmopolitan cities, coral reefs, verdant jungles and majestic fjords. There's no need to simply imagine. The 21 members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) bring these destinations to life with new 2007 itineraries that provide up-close-and-personal experiential vacations around the globe - coupled with onboard features and amenities that pamper travelers en route. In Europe, new offerings include an itinerary that enables travelers to experience the excitement and glamour of the America's Cup race in Valencia, Spain, on a cruise aboard a diminutive ship carrying less than 400 guests.
everything connected
Yeah, I love Galway, especially that pub on the corner, Neachtain's. I like the little cubbyholes. It's like being on a ship.What makes for the most memorable concerts?The best concerts are when you feel like you're around some sort of huge communal bonfire, singing and talking to people who feel the same as you do. Do you enjoy meeting all your fans?The fans keep it alive; without them I couldn't do what I do. They're the reason that I'm travelling all the time.Do you ever get people telling you how much your songs mean to them?Yeah, I get letters from people and stuff like that. It's lovely. When I play the songs myself they make me feel a certain way. It's like there's a slide show of images in my head of people I've known and journeys I've been on. It seems like the songs have this effect on others too; they're like instant films that open a doorway and you step into a new space.Did you realise early on that you wanted to be a creative person?I was very fortunate because I grew up in a very artistic and creative household.
Islanders carve up a pile of products
By Evelyn von Almassy-Salmon boxes by Elin Price, gift boxes for wine by Charley Robertson, a coffee table and boxes by Ronda Bell, little houses by John Broadhead and clocks by Roly Thompson. A burl clock and round bowl by Ryan Stevenson, who has just turned 15 and never done woodwork before. These are some of the diverse offerings that are part of the Haida Gwaii by Design show, on display until April 22 at On the Rock in Queen Charlotte.
I attended the opening and interviewed some of the participants that evening. Roly Thompson, the organizer of the course and the show, said the course included a slide show and discussion of design history, from the Parthenon to the present of Frank Gehry, all in one evening! The three-hour classes were held twice each week, beginning Sept. 8 and ending March 15.
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