Contemplations
Thoughts and Theories by Sophia News Publisher George MagaliosContemplations is a column by Sophia News Publisher George Magalios that explores ideas, concepts and theories related to art, philanthropy and philosophy.
Generosity of Spirit
by George Magalios The purest form of generosity is to give without concern for a return on the gift. In such a phenomenon generosity is its own reward. Within the power dynamic of philanthropy, from the simplest act of giving to the gargantuan financial awards...
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Creativity as Philanthropy
by George Magalios One cannot speak of creativity, or art, without a parallel discussion on capital and its exchange. All art today is a tangible product destined for some sort of transactional exchange. In the not too-distant past, artworks were products of religious...
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Reviews, Power Philanthropists, Interviews and More
“Wine Fairies” Spreading Cheer Through their Community
Credit: Fox News In such difficult, trying times as these, sometimes a small gesture can make a world of difference. A small group of women in North Carolina have taken it upon themselves to put a fun twist on the classic game of "ding-dong-ditch" to hopefully put a...
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Power Philanthropist Profile: Peggy Rajski
Credit: IMDB Over the course of the last 50 years a new, more positive light has been cast on the LGBTQIA+ community. With education and better representation in the media, we are not only seeing most support for these people on an interpersonal level, but in the form...
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Nine-Year-Old and Friends Raise Thousands Selling Bracelets
Credit: Washington Post Like millions of children across the nation, Kamryn Johnson has been struck by boredom in recent months. With a global pandemic keeping families at home and school being off for summer break, many children are at a loss of what to do with their...
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Review: Miami City Ballet’s Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
"Slaughter" is not generally a term one might associate with contemporary dance or classical ballet. This violent word was however, at the forefront of the first set of performances of the Miami City Ballet's 2019-2020 season. The three-part program began with...
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Review: International Ballet Festival of Miami’s Modern and Contemporary Performances
The term "ballet" often means different things to different people. For most not familiar with the current state of this most sublime of art forms ballet means pirouettes, pas-de-deux and fluffy tu-tus. This notion of classical ballet is usually most attributed to a...
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Review: PBAU Dance Ensemble at Rinker Playhouse
University dance ensembles are a bit like college sports teams. They offer an array of talent on a full scale from varsity to walk-on. The performers are working their craft for love of their art. The audience experiences the joy in the purity of the intent. Nobody...
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