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Chicago public schools using mariachi classes to connect with Hispanic communities
CHICAGO – Jose Torres smiles as he thinks about how his 12-year-old daughter has embraced learning the same mariachi music he plays at home during a new Chicago Public Schools program that teaches the Mexican songs, linking the family’s culture with the classroom.
Seth Rogen, James Franco and others react to restored release of ‘The Interview’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Celebrities and others react to Sony’s announcement Tuesday that it will release Seth Rogen and James Franco’s embattled North Korean satire, “The Interview,” in some theatres on Christmas:
Jazz clarinet great Buddy DeFranco dies in Panama City, Florida at age 91
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, who led the way on his instrument in the transition between the swing and bebop eras, has died at the age of 91, his family said Friday.
Among 2014’s notable deaths: 2 who reshaped lives after violence, and stars who died too soon
They each turned a moment of violence into a call to action. For James Brady, that moment came when he was shot and wounded by a would-be presidential assassin. For Chung Eun-yong, it was the killings of his two children during the Korean War.
Could a new wave of boutique coffee, beer and bao buns remake ‘Silver Sprung?’
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The tables are from Etsy. The music, obscure offerings from labels such as Electric Cowbell and 1432 R, comes in only one form: vinyl. The slickly packaged, whole-bean, single-origin coffee is local, of course. But, full disclosure on the bearded guy behind the espresso machine: He was sourced from Portland, Oregon.
Funeral to be held for Caroline Marshall-Hobbs, mother of Donald Marshall Jr.
SYDNEY, N.S. – A funeral will be held Tuesday for a Mi’kmaq woman known as a source of strength for her community when her son was wrongfully imprisoned and First Nations struggled for aboriginal rights.
California Craftsman love: Living in and decorating a 100-year-old bungalow
PASADENA, Calif. – My love of 100-year-old California Craftsman bungalows — those low-slung, early 20th century Arts and Crafts-era homes known for their clean, horizontal lines and sturdy woodwork — runs long and deep.
Champion Jon Jones, challenger Daniel Cormier calm ahead of UFC 182 storm
After months of invective, light-heavyweight champion Jon (Bones) Jones and challenger Daniel (DC) Cormier have gone calm ahead of their UFC 182 storm Saturday night.
Prolific Cape Breton-based abstract painter had international influence
HALIFAX – Jacques Hurtubise, a Cape Breton-based artist whose bold, abstract paintings gained an international following during a productive, 50-year career, has died.
Alaska heavyweight Jared Cannonier looks to make most of UFC debut
Making it to the UFC isn’t easy. And the road doesn’t necessarily become any smoother once you get there.
Grandson’s proposal for Oscar Hammerstein museum, theatre near Philly hits sour note for some
PHILADELPHIA – A plan to convert Broadway lyricist Oscar Hammerstein’s former home into a tourist attraction appears to be falling on deaf ears, but his grandson hopes public officials will soon start singing a different tune.
Daniel Cormier survives past adversity, looks to dethrone UFC champ Jon Jones
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – At six foot four with a reach of 84 inches, UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon (Bones) Jones is a nasty, bone-breaking mixed martial arts puzzle.
Dramatists Guild Fund announces $170,000 in theatre grants from coast to coast
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dramatists Guild Fund has awarded $170,000 to dozens of non-profittheatres across the country, from the firmly established Soho Repertory Theatre in New York City to the young Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company in San Diego.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu a family affair for globe-trotting Anthony Bourdain
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – If it’s Saturday, it must be Budapest for Anthony Bourdain.
Light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones ready to take his place in UFC pantheon
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The best fighter in mixed martial arts is about to get better.
Bill Cosby’s three Ontario shows set to go ahead despite opposition
Maureen Dragasevich still has fond memories of gathering with her family to listen to Bill Cosby’s jokes as a kid. When she heard the comedian would be performing in Ontario, she and her siblings bought tickets to a show as a birthday present for their father, all in an attempt to relive what was once a family tradition.
Students wanted formal complaint against Dalhousie dentistry students: prof
HALIFAX – A Dalhousie University faculty member who has filed a complaint with three other professors over male students who allegedly posted sexually hateful messages online about females says she was acting on behalf of other students who feel more needs to be done.
Irwin Steinberg, co-founder of Mercury Records and digital music innovator, dies at 94
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – A co-founder of Mercury Records and an innovator in the digital music industry has died. Irwin Steinberg was 94.
Longtime ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott dies at 49 after extended fight with cancer
Stuart Scott, the longtime “SportsCenter” anchor and ESPN personality known for his enthusiasm and ubiquity, died Sunday. He was 49.
US hip-hop artist Joey Bada$$ charged in Australia with assaulting security guard
CANBERRA, Australia – New York hip-hop artist Joey Bada$$ has been charged in an Australian court with assaulting a security guard before a performance last week, officials said Monday.
Bess Myerson, who parlayed win as 1st Jewish Miss America into celebrity, dies at 90
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Bess Myerson, the first Jewish Miss America and a New York political force until a series of scandals dubbed the “Bess Mess” forced her into obscurity, has died. She was 90.
Drama League to honour ‘The Good Wife’ for embracing stage stars like Alan Cumming, Nathan Lane
NEW YORK, N.Y. – One of best places to see Broadway talent on the small screen has always been on “The Good Wife.” Now the show is being honoured for it.
AC/DC, Drake, Jack White among performers at Coachella music festival in April
NEW YORK, N.Y. – AC/DC, Jack White and Drake will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.
Correction: Books-Mariel Hemingway story
NEW YORK, N.Y. – In a story Jan. 5 about Mariel Hemingway, The Associated Press erroneously described her upcoming young adult book. “Invisible Girl” is a work of nonfiction, not a novel.