Each year, the Librarian of Congress names 25 American films to the National Film Registry. The movies are considered to be “culturally, historically or aesthetically” important, to be preserved for all time. They are not selected as the “best” movies, but rather as works of enduring cultural significance. This year’s movies run the gamut of genres, [...]
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is marking what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday with a weekend celebration next month. From October 8th through 10th, the Hall of Fame will present a series of events in honor of the former Beatles member, song writer, and solo musical artist. Events include a [...]
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
At New York’s Polo Grounds on Oct. 3, 1951, outfielder Bobby Thomson of the Giants hit a game-winning home run off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca for the National League championship. The home run was immortalized as “the shot heard ‘round the world.” Thomson died yesterday in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 86. His [...]
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Harvey Pekar, who chronicled his depressive, obsessive-compulsive life in the comic book series “American Splendor,” died yesterday in Cleveland at age 70. A retired VA hospital file clerk, Pekar began writing strips in 1972, his first being illustrated by underground comic book artist R. Crumb, whom he cited as a strong influence. Pekar, who also [...]
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sir Paul McCartney, co-writer with John Lennon of some of the most iconic music of the rock era, has been named as the third recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Beatles vocalist and guitarist will perform at the award ceremony in the White House on June 2nd. The Gershwin Prize [...]
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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