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.
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Deli-Owner-Turned-Santa-Claus
Credit: Best Life Many business owners make it a point to give back to their communities. Sometimes this is through volunteering at a shelter, or simply donating money and resources to organizations who need them. One deli owner in San Antonio, however, takes a...
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Are We Happier During the Holidays?
Credit: Checkup Newsroom For many people, the final months of the year are the most magical time all year. Streets are lined with tinsel and bright lights, illuminated trees make homes radiant, and in spite of the cold, the music, comforting food, and drinks make us...
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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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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Miami City Ballet
Photo Credits: MCB dancers Chase Swatosh and Jennifer Lauren as Lysander and Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo © Alberto Oviedo. Many things may cross our minds when we make our way to the ballet, the symphony or the opera. While sitting in the dark in the...
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Review: Monumental Journey, the Daguerrotypes of Girault de Prangey at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Both a journey back in time and an exquisite taste of antiquarian photography's delights, the daguerrotypes of Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892) represent a monumental artistic achievement that contributes as much to the history of art as it does...
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Review: Pulse by Ballet Florida at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
It can sometimes be a stretch to call certain dance performances "ballet." In the case of Ballet Florida recent program of works called "Pulse" performed at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, the confines of genre were pressure tested, expanded, and even...
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