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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World War II Soldier’s Letter Delivered 76 Years Later
Artifacts from history are greatly treasured by all who find them—especially those who thought the particular piece was missing. 76 years ago, John Gonsalves was a 22-year-old Army sergeant stationed in Germany at the end of World War II. He and his mother in Woburn,...
Minor League Team Owner Shocks Workers with “Life-Changing Gesture”
For quite some time, the purchase of the Iowa Cubs by Diamond Baseball Holdings, a global sports and entertainment company, has been in the works. When the deal finally went through, now-former team owner Michael Gartner, called his employees to the stadium at...
11-Year-Old Saves Two Lives in One Day
Much of the time, when a tragedy strikes, those who bare witness to it freeze. This is a common response referred to as the “bystander effect.” It could be spurred from any number of things: fear of making something worse, uncertainty as to what to do, or certainty...
Review: Nathan Oliveira at John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Nathan Oliveira was a painter and artist of spirit and whimsy with breath-taking courage and skillful temporal presence. I call his presence temporal not because he is no longer with us among the living or because his work has been in or out of fashion. No, I utilize...
Review: L. A. Philharmonic Performs All-Russian Chamber Music
Los Angeles The Los Angeles Philharmonic (known affectionately as "LA Phil") is now celebrating its 100th anniversary in grand style. With a series of special performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Hollywood Bowl, this season is not to be missed. I witnessed...
Review: San Francisco Symphony’s Stravinsky Celebration Featuring Leonidas Kavakos
Violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs the Stravinsky Violin Concerto with the San, Francisco Symphony,, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas; Photo by Corey Weaver In a recent vigorous performance of Petrushka, the Violin Concerto from 1931, and The Rite of Spring by Igor...