Arts

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Heart-Stopping Production Numbers Make Up For A Thin Plot In 'An American In Paris'

2:54pm November 28, 2016

by Lloyd Schwartz

The new Broadway musical was inspired by the hit 1951 Hollywood musical starring Gene Kelly, with music by George Gershwin. Critic Lloyd Schwartz explains why he hopes a lot of people see the show.

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Big companies, like The Kolache Factory, which is headquartered in Texas, have started to build franchises in other states.

The Czech Pastry That Took Texas By Storm, And Keeps Gaining Strength

1:00pm November 28, 2016

by Wynne Davis

Kolaches have been a Lone Star staple for a long time, and some have even taken on a sausage-and-jalapeño twist. Now their popularity is expanding, with both big and small companies getting onboard.

Arts

For Those With Darker Skin, Finding The Right Tattoo Artist Can Be A Struggle

5:24pm November 27, 2016

by Parth Shah

Different skin tones call for different tattooing approaches. That can make things difficult on tattoo artists and their customers alike.

Get To Know A Cuba Without Castro: Recommended Books, Movies And Music

4:06pm November 27, 2016

by NPR Staff

With the death of longtime dictator Fidel Castro, interest in the island nation has again spiked among Americans. For those looking to learn more about the country, expert Tom Miller has some picks.

Do 'Hipster Cooking Gadgets' Spoil Comfort Of Cooking?

9:38am November 27, 2016

Keith Blanchard wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal entitled "Why Hipster Cooking Gizmos Are Killing Cooking." He talks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about why they bother him so much.

Arts

Actor Ron Glass Dies At Age 71

9:38am November 27, 2016

Actor Ron Glass died Friday evening. He was 71. In a career spanning more than four decades, Glass is best remembered for his role as detective Ron Harris on the sitcom "Barney Miller."

Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities

8:39am November 27, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

A play based on the experiences of one of the few journalists to have reported from behind ISIS lines is causing controversy. Critics are wary of how students will receive the sensitive themes.

Books
Arts

Julia Baird Paints A Stronger, More Likable 'Victoria The Queen'

8:39am November 27, 2016

NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Julia Baird about her new book "Victoria the Queen." Baird says that contrary to how she is usually remembered, Queen Victoria was a lively and dedicated ruler.

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Arts

Long Unseen By Readers, H.G. Wells Ghost Story Finally Debuts In Print

7:19am November 27, 2016

by NPR Staff

The Strand Magazine is publishing the story, which languished unread for decades. The magazine's managing editor says it was Wells' "indecipherable" handwriting that gave the story away.

Arts

'Belle' Of The Big Screen: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Stays Busy In Film

5:20pm November 26, 2016

British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw made an impression two years ago with her starring role in Belle. Now, she discusses her new movie Miss Sloane.