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Bella Donna: Nina Simone
Nina Simone's first-remembered act of moral resistance occurred at one of her concerts when she was 12. Her proud parents, who were seated in the front row, were told to move to the back so that white attendees could have their seats. Nina, incensed, refused to continue playing until they were given back their rightful place.
Buzz Gift Guide: Grandpa
I've already given you holiday gift ideas for dad, mom, grandma, and now it's time to round out the group with suggestions for grandpa. What to get a patriarch who loves watching the tube, going to the movies, and listening to music? I have a few ideas, coming from my own grandfather, who loves Frank Sinatra (and will therefore be so jazzed about this CD and DVD box set), The Godfather, and updated versions of film classics.
Beardyman Beat Box Spectacular
This guy is such an amazing beat boxer that I'm not even going to make a joke about his name. When you drop beats like Beardyman, mutton chops and a corresponding moniker are your prerogative.
Sarah Palin, Improvisational Jazz Singer?
You know how Ella Fitzgerald was awesome at scatting to syncopated rhythms? Some genius with a piano decided to add some jazz piano to Sarah Palin's speech. I'm mesmerized by this video, and I can't explain why .
P.L.O.W - Jazz Up Your Holiday and Dance
Just about everyone has come up with their own version of all the popular holiday songs and here are some of my faves. I love the older jazzy holiday tunes as well - they really get me moving. Turn on this playlist to get you pumped to clean before all the relatives come.Noteworthy Nibbles — April 28-May 5, 2009
From the Indie Wine Festival to the Oscars night of the food world, May has signaled a slew of new and exciting food events. I can assure that you'll have a great time at Chicago's Toast of the Town or any of the Taste of the Nation events. Got any other food events to add?
The New Cube Farm: I-Beam's Bubble Sound Barrier
Here at Sugar HQ, we don't have the typical cube farm that you'd find in other office buildings, but we do get a lot of noise. Not only from the traffic in downtown San Francisco, but from the various street musicians that play outside. So these Bubble Sound Barriers from design firm I-Beam — which provide not only a barrier from outside noise, but keep your music inside your own parameter — would be really, really awesome.
Interview with Imagination Movers: Disney's Amazing Dad Band
Disney's hottest dad act, the Imagination Movers encourage friendship, creativity, and thinking while they get kids up off the couch. You may assume this is just another example of the Mouse's Midas touch, but it's more. The four friends (three of which are fathers to a combined nine children) have a back story beginning in New Orleans that will have parents pushing their tots in front of the television as the band's message is genuine.
Class Act: Nia
As part of my New Year's resolutions, I vowed to try new things, so there I was — barefoot and in a room full of happy, chatty ladies, about to take a Nia class for the first time. I was excited because I had heard it integrated some of my favorite movements: dance, martial arts, and yoga. Once the music started, the instructor began demonstrating some simple movements to open the body.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Mar. 3-9, 2009
Springtime is coming, as illustrated by the fact that the country is buzzing with fun food events this week. Whether you want to watch a coffee competition in Portland, OR, or attend a gastronomic gala in Charleston, SC, there's likely to be a fabulous food event near you.
Know of any goings-on that you see left off this list?
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