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Father And Son: Sheen Revisits 'Subject Was Roses'
In 1964, a young Martin Sheen played the role of a solider who returned from World War II only to confront the private war between his parents. Now, more than 40 years later, Sheen reappears in Frank Gilroy's Pulitzer Prize-winning play — but this time around, he's the dad.

Annette Bening, Playing 'The Female Of The Species'
In Joanna Murray-Smith's latest play, the actress stars as a feminist icon who has written such literary gems as Madame Ovary. It's a grown-up play with lots of ideas and lots of debate," Bening tells NPR.

Composer Robert Schumann And Sting: 'Twin Spirits'
2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Robert Schumann. One of the most interesting Schumann commemorative items is the DVD <em>Twin Spirits</em>, a British music-theater piece about the intense relationship between Schumann and his wife Clara, performed by Trudie Styler and Sting.

 

 

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5 Best Budget Kitchen Decorating Ideas
Great ideas for freshening your kitchen on a tight budget! Need some great ideas to freshen up that kitchen with a very limited budget? Your only limitations are your creativity and a little elbow grease! 1.Repaint those cabinets! Unless...
Cat Decor - Finding the Beauty in Cat Decorating
Interior Decorating for Cat Owners Part 3: The Beauty of Cat Decor For the most part cat décor is less about being beautiful and more about keeping your pet safe and comfortable. However there are so many manufacturers of cat ...
Creative Decorating Ideas Using Old Windows
A Room With A View Have you ever wished you had a great view right outside your bedroom window but all you see when you wake up in the morning is the wall of the next-door neighbor's house? Well then follow these easy steps to create your own...
Organize Your Seasonal Home Decorating
I don't spend a lot of money decorating my home. Many people don't want to spend the time or money to decorate with the seasons, but over the years I have learned some ways to creatively seasonally decorate that have cost little or next...
Putting PASSION back into home decorating
For most people, they can count the times they redecorate their homes in a lifetime on one hand. It's a shame because this is not because they don't have great ideas about how they want their homes to be, but that the thought of redecorating brings...
 

Schreiber, Johansson Build A 'Bridge' To A Classic
Liev Schreiber and Scarlett Johansson are starring in a widely praised revival of Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge. They tell reporter Jeff Lunden that as in all great tragedies, this one's clashes and catastrophes have something of the inevitable about them.
Stargazing At The Opera
The Hayden Planetarium in New York takes opera to the moon with a new production of <em>Il Mondo Della Luna.</em> Diane Paulus and Philip Bussmann talk about merging cosmos footage with music, how science can enhance the arts and the future of technology and theater.




decorating a comfort zone
Over the past decade, Western design trends have integrated what has been known for centuries among Asian cultures as part of the Feng Shui theories: the way we decorate our living spaces has a major influence on our emotions and moods. ...
Quick and Easy Autumn Decorating Ideas

* Fill a tall tumbler with candy corn. Be sure to have extra on hand, since some of the candy will likely disappear.

* Collect vibrantly colored fall leaves. Sandwich them between two sheets of clear contact paper for an instant placemat. Set the placemats on a solid autumn hued tablecloth.

* Put a pretty mum in a basket by your front door. Tie a seasonal plaid ribbon in a bow on the basket handle.

* Twist and twirl a fall garland around your dining room light fixture or chandelier.

* Simmer cinnamon sticks, dried orange peel and cloves


Stroke Victims Think, Robotic Arm Acts
Reporting in <em>Nature,</em> researchers write that two individuals, both paralyzed by stroke, made reach-and-grasp movements using a thought-controlled robotic arm. One participant was even able to a sip a drink by herself. Neuroengineer Dr. Leigh Hochberg discusses the paper and the ongoing trial.



Easy Kids Party Decorating
Decorating for a kids party can be cheap and easy, yet impressive, if you have the basics in place and use a little imagination and advance planning. Follow these simple guidelines for kids party decorations: GREETING SIGN: A greeting sign...




on the stove. Add water as needed to keep a few inches of water in your pan. Smells heavenly!

* Go on a walk and collect leaves, acorns, and other fall finds. Scatter them on the top of an entry way or dining room table.
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