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
Is Tom Hanks the Kindest Man in the World?
Credit: bestfunforall What exactly does it mean to be an “Everyman?” In literature, the “everyman” is an ordinary character that the audience is supposed to easily identify with despite the character’s extraordinary circumstances. With that baseline definition, it’s...
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Power Philanthropist Profile: Joshua Williams
Credit: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania You don't have to be a billionaire businessman to be a philanthropist. You don't have to be a politician, and you don't have to be born into wealth. Philanthropy is born from the desire to make a difference,...
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YouTube Star Vows to Plant 20 Million Trees
Credit: The Loadout Jimmy Donaldson-- or MrBeast, as he is known on YouTube-- is known for taking on massive and often peculiar projects. To get an idea of his odd antics, his most viewed videos include, "I Put 100 Million Orbeez in My Friend's Backyard," "Spending 24...
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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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