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...
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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Bringing a Community Together with Baseball
Baseball is hailed as “the great American pastime.” That can certainly be said for 74 year-old Frank Miller. Baseball was his sport of choice in school—he even played college ball—and after reading a book about pitching in early January, Miller found the itch to play...
The Rice ATM That Supports Indian Workers
People across the world have experienced a myriad of hardships thanks to the impact of COVID-19. Due to businesses shutting down for lockdown, hundreds of people in the Hyderabad region of India were left without the means they need to live comfortably. Ramu Dosapati,...
Preschool Director Donates Gifts to 50 Children
No matter who you are, you can agree that teachers are some of the most important professionals in the world. Teachers shape our next generation of doctors, politicians, firefighters, and more with their guidance, and often with little thanks. Many find they have to...
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...
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...
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...