Arts
Comikaze: Not Just The Other Comic Convention
Dissatisfied with the scope and costs of the biggest fan convention in the country, one fan started a new gathering of her own, and she quickly brought some big names in to help out.
Novel Examines Afghanistan War From A Pakistani Perspective
Nadeem Aslam's The Blind Man's Garden explores the consequences of Sept. 11 through the story of two young brothers who go to Afghanistan in late 2001 to help wounded civilians. Aslam says he wrote the book over four and a half years, part of which was spent in total isolation.
MESDA: Winston-Salem's Hidden Treasure
Winston-Salem is home to a treasure that's perhaps more well-known to some constituencies outside the area than it is to those who live in the Triad.
What's Happened To Wonder? The Bliss Of Confusion
As children, we are allowed to be confused, lost, and full of wonder. As adults in the age of Google, we are expected to project confidence, knowledge and understanding. Ta-Nehisi Coates, senior editor for The Atlantic, talks about how learning a foreign language reignited his imagination.
International Intrigue in Charlie Lovett's The Bookman's Tale
Charlie Lovett is a former antiquarian book seller, current book collector, and published author.
From 'Groovy' To 'Slacks,' The Words That Date You
When Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich used the word "slacks" in a column, a reader commented: "Slacks? How old are you?" The reader's comment got Schmich thinking about the words we choose and how much those choices can reveal about our age. (Originally broadcast on October 22, 2012.)
Bringing Back Jazz: Matt Kendrick and Company
Over the last century, North Carolina produced some of the most influential artists in American jazz.
Three-Minute Fiction Readings: 'Compromise' And 'The F'
NPR's Bob Mondello and Susan Stamberg read excerpts of two of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. They read The Art of Compromise by Lindsey Appleford of Boerne, Texas, and Claudia Who Found the F by Sean Enfield of Denton, Texas.
The Movie Gillian Anderson Has 'Seen A Million Times'
Actor Gillian Anderson could watch the animated movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa a million times. "I cannot stop laughing when I see this film," she says.