The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, more familiarly NATO, has commanded our attention since February when Russia launched an unprovoked attack on its neighbor. Though analysts predicted that Ukraine would collapse in a matter of days, that nation's military, showing uncommon heroism and military skill, has staved off the aggressors, to the point that some feel Russia may … [Read more...]
School Update: Lake Nona High School
Lake Nona High School’s Theatre department, Troupe 7434, recently swept the stage at their annual District Festival! Students Milan Borges and Jackson Chase both won “Best in Show” for their incredible solo musical pieces. Brooke Ramlakhan and Kiara Cabezudo, Simone Fowler, and Ciara McCurdy all won the “Top Honors” award for their respective pieces. All of these … [Read more...]
Local Superstar Chase Padgett Adds A New Look And Full Band To Acclaimed “6 Guitars”
1 Guy… 6 Characters… Full Band…an All-New Look... Chase Padgett Brings His Performance Masterclass to the Ren, Playing Six Different Characters While Playing His Guitar Renaissance Theatre Company proudly presents local superstar Chase Padgett’s fresh “6 Guitars” at the Ren in Orlando January 6-29, 2023 with a new look and full band. Seen nearly 700 times for … [Read more...]
Noble Notable of Laureate Park: Halldór Laxness, Iceland’s Ironist
Many years ago, as I rambled alone on a July evening through the empty streets of Reykjavik, a single pedestrian, a drunk staggering helplessly on inebriated limbs, crossed my path. We smiled at one another. Gazing upon the coldly brilliant sun setting behind a crest of nearby mountains, I resumed my stroll and asked myself, “Where the heck is everyone?” This is Reykjavik, the … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: Ivo Andrić, Bosniak Chronicler
One cloudless day in 1915, a load of dynamite destroyed the central piers of a stone bridge that had stood untouched for centuries next to the mainly Muslim town of Višegrad in Bosnia. The bridge, named for Mehmed Paša Sokolović, the Ottoman Grand Vizier who had ordered its construction, spanned the River Drina not far from Bosnia's current border with Serbia. The previous … [Read more...]
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