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In 'Girlhood,' A Writer Examines Her Youth For Signs Of The Woman She Would Become

7:35am March 30, 2021

by Ilana Masad

Though author Melissa Febos' essays dip into her adult life, they keep trying to find the child and teenager that she was — how she learned to be, feel, believe, and react.

Some concert organizers are hoping to bring back festivals this year. Above, a shot of the crowd at Coachella 2019.

Are You Ready To Rock? Music Festivals Prepare For A 2021 Comeback

6:59am March 30, 2021

by Andrew Limbong

Some concert organizers are making plans to forge ahead cautiously this festival season, hoping that increased vaccination will make concerts safe and appealing.

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The Apollon Gallery at the Louvre museum in Paris on Jan. 14, 2020.

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Not Heading To Paris This Summer? The Louvre Has Digitized 482,000 Artworks

6:38am March 30, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

One of the world's mightiest museums has made much of its vast collection available online. The Louvre steers digital visitors well beyond marquee works like the Mona Lisa to reveal hidden treasures.

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The African American Art Museum in Los Angeles is a "micro museum" tucked away on the third floor of a Macy's in the city's Crenshaw district. The museum has been closed since March 2020.

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'Once A Museum Closes, It's Closed Forever': The Struggle To Keep Art Alive Right Now

7:24pm March 29, 2021

by Nina Kravinsky

For many small museums across the country, it's been over a year since their doors have been open to visitors, putting them in the same life-or-death situation as much of the rest of the arts sector.

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A golden arch marks the entrance to Nu Boyana Film Studios, nestled into the side of Vitosha Mountain in Sofia.

As COVID-19 Mostly Halted Filming In The U.S., Movie Magic Forged Ahead In Bulgaria

4:23pm March 29, 2021

by Meghan Collins Sullivan

Frequent COVID testing and other safety measures at Nu Boyana in Sofia has allowed the studio — home to 300: Rise of an Empire and Rambo: Last Blood — to continue filming during the pandemic.

Every Day Is a Gift: A Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Doesn't Pull Punches In Memoir 'Every Day Is A Gift'

3:59pm March 29, 2021

by Michel Martin

Duckworth was raised by a Thai-Chinese mom and American soldier dad before becoming a decorated veteran who lost both legs in combat; then she became the first senator to give birth while in office.

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George R. R. Martin, shown here in 2019, has entered into a major new agreement with HBO and HBO Max.

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George R.R. Martin Signs New Five Year Deal With HBO And HBO Max

2:53pm March 29, 2021

by Jeannette Muhammad

The best-selling fantasy author whose books were turned into the hit series Game of Thrones is attached to multiple projects in the pipeline for the media company and streaming service.

Naturalist Traces The 'Astounding' Flyways Of Migratory Birds

1:40pm March 29, 2021

by Dave Davies

Scott Weidensaul has spent decades studying bird migration. "There is a tremendous solace in watching these natural rhythms play out again and again," he says. His new book is A World On the Wing.

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NPR Poetry Month Kicks Off With TikTok Poems

5:05pm March 28, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with poet Ayanna Albertson, whose videos have gone viral on TikTok, about what inspires her work. She also shares an original poem she wrote for #NPRpoetry.

Science
Arts

A Cultural Triumph: Microbiology Student Makes A Petri Dish Masterpiece

9:23am March 28, 2021

by Sarah McCammon

Balaram Khamari has been spending a lot of time in his lab in Puttaparthi, India, culturing colorful bacteria and artfully arranging it on a jelly like substance called agar.

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