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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Travel Agent Helps Veteran Pilots Fly One Last Time
You know what they say: “once a pilot, always a pilot.” This much is certainly true for 90-year-old Jack Henderson, who served as a Petty officer fist class and later became a civilian pilot. His buddies at his assisted living facility in Oregon, David Crawford (a...
Chef Drives Six Hours to Cook a Loyal Customer’s Favorite Meal One Last Time
Steve Chu, co-owner of Baltimore Asian-fusion restaurant, Ekiben, saw thousands of people across the two restaurant locations pre-pandemic. The business started small—six years ago, three college-friends opened a stand on the streets of Baltimore that gained a loyal...
Exclusive Interview: Craig Rogalski, Owner of Leading Talent Management Company
Craig Rogalski is the owner of CK Talent Management, one of the most esteemed talent management companies in the nation. Rogalski and his team work with athletes, influencers, models, and actors who have worked on diverse projects from the award-winning film...
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...