Downward Dog Hits the Dance Floor
Yoga enthusiasts seeking social outlets without smoke, drugs and (sometimes) alcohol are turning to parties that combine live music, raw food and chants.
Fundraiser set for boy battling cancer
He's already undergone two surgeries to remove tumors.
The Guest
By Fan Wu The bus had just closed its doors when the boy arrived at the station. He ran towards the near-empty bus as it pulled away from the curb and shouted in his slightly husky and unsteady voice, “Open the door! Please open the door!” In the gusty wind, his voice sounded like laughter. Instead of stopping, the bus accelerated. The driver, a twenty-five-year old woman with a round face ...
SOMMERFELD: The terror of the tango
Spec columnist steps out for a good cause.
...and Chuck Brown Made It Go-Go
This article was originally published August 14, 1994. Bygone days: There was a beat that stuck in the little boy's head. He carried it with him, around town, on the streetcar and in the shower back home in "the country" -- Fairmont Heights, just over the District line in Prince George's. The beat never changed: a gospel rhythm he heard Sunday mornings, the regular thud of the bass drum, a clash ...
Culver 6th-grader dances way into hearts of Irish kin
The universal language of dance knows no bounds. Neither does 11-year-old Patrick Holbrook, whose rapid footwork helped reunite his family in Niles with relatives an ocean away. For the past four years the sixth-grader at Culver Elementary School has studied competitive dancing at the Dillon-Gavin School of Irish Dance in Des Plaines. In November, Patrick’s solo performances at Mid-America ...
Sir Steve Redgrave: John Carlos reveals the personal pain that inspired his famous black power salute
Sir Steve Redgrave on the pain behind Carlos's black power salute.
Insider's look at very young, very talented ballet students
Forget all the ugly words, bad behavior, and cheesy dance competitions on TV's Dance Moms. Youth America Grand Prix is the real deal, with some of the most talented ballet students from around the world competing for awards, scholarships to top schools, and ballet company contracts.
Town calendar, May 18 edition
Live music - Casa Fajita’s on Broadway features live music every Friday night. There is no cover charge. Hip Hop Showcase is scheduled for Friday, May 18.
Modesto area entertainment (5/18/12)
Modesto area entertainment (5/18/12)