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
Spiderman Voice Actor Sends Voice Messages to Children in the Midst of COVID-19
Credit: Pinterest Spider-Man is one of the most popular heroes not only in Marvel, but across all franchises. Something about his dorky and witty sensibilities connect with children and adults alike, proving that no matter who you are, you can be a hero. Each...
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How Arts and Philanthropy Organizations are Dealing with the Coronavirus
Credit: New York Post No matter where you live, who you are, or what you do for a living, the dangerous COVID-19 (or coronavirus) will, and likely already has, affected your life. Perhaps you personally do not know anyone who has contracted the disease, but you've...
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Young Painter Raises Money for Animal Shelters
Credit: Positive Outlooks Blog Some children are born with a gift people spent years trying to master. The same can be said for one nine-year-old boy from Arzamas, Russia. Pavel Abramov was heartbroken when the family dog died a year and a half ago. When that...
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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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