In Beyoncé's 'Formation,' A Glorification Of 'Bama' Blackness
Beyoncé's latest song is for the black Southern woman, says National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, who's from Mississippi. It's a message she needed to hear.
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David Ford's Complete Interview With Steven Sapp Of Universes
On Saturday night, February 13th, Universes will perform Live From the Edge, a "Best Of" evening with excerpts from their award-winning plays, and their upcoming
Universes Fuses Poetry, Theatre, Jazz, And More In "Live From The Edge"
Universes Is A National / International Ensemble Company Of Multi-Disciplined Writers And Performers.
Birmingham Chefs Test Appetite For New Flavors With Supper Clubs
Pop-up dining experiences are cropping up across the country. While diners savor an exclusive meal, chefs get to try out recipes and gauge the local market for their food before opening a restaurant.
When Caravaggio Plays Quevedo In Tennis, The Court Becomes A Sonnet
"It's a little space, well-measured and precise, in which you have to keep the ball bouncing," says Álvaro Enrigue. His book, Sudden Death, pits the Italian painter against the Spanish poet.
Chess Wars: 20 Inmates, 5 Weeks, 1 Champion
Deep in the woods of New Hampshire, 20 inmates are engaged in a fierce chess tournament in a secluded prison. The prize may be just a paper certificate, but even then, winning means a lot.
'Luncheon In Fur': The Surrealist Teacup That Stirred The Art World
In 1936, the surrealist Meret Oppenheim wrapped a teacup, saucer and spoon in fur. In the age of Freud, a gastro-sexual interpretation was inescapable. Even today, the work triggers intense reactions.
Not Ready To Stop Obsessing Over Beyoncé And 'Formation'? We Got You
So you've watched the music video, and the halftime show, eleventy million times. Now, let these smart takes help you parse all the feels.
At 82, Broadway 'Master Of Ceremonies' Joel Grey Says, 'Life Seems Full'
Grey explains how he brought his decadent Cabaret character to life on both the stage and screen, and reflects on coming out as gay after years of living closeted. His memoir is Master Of Ceremonies.
'Morning Star' Brings 'Red Rising' Trilogy To An End ... Eventually
Pierce Brown finishes his trilogy with a lot of exposition, and a really satisfying bang.