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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Brothers Walk From New Jersey to California to Raise Money
A journey across the continental United States by foot is not a decision one makes on a whim. It involves heavy gear, sleeping outside, and overcoming harsh terrain. One must be physically and mentally fit to withstand the trip. But Aiden and Louis Ardine were on a...
Hospice Workers Helps Couple Take Their Wedding Photos 77 Years Later
Before being shipped off to Europe to fight in World War II, Royce and Frankie King wanted to be married. It didn’t matter that he was in two-day leave. The couple rushed to the church without a wedding dress, a fancy suit, or even a photographer. Thankfully, Royce...
Dutch “Chat Checkout” Helps Fight Loneliness
More than half of people over 75 report feeling lonely. By that age, many have lost friends and family. The elderly are often isolated in their homes, stuck in a rut of their daily lives. Physical mobility can limit many from getting out and seeing people. After the...
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...