Books
Apollo’s Angels
BENEATH THE PATINA of ballet lies a deeper story that you usually don’t think about when you watch a performance of La Bayadère or Swan Lake or Romeo and Juliet. This new history of ballet, written by a former ballerina, provides unique insight into a multilayered world of choreographers, composers, dancers, and impresarios. But what... Read »
The Cell Phone Concern
THIS IS a strong recommendation to read the book Disconnect by Dr. Devra Davis. There are simply too many disconcerting facts to ignore. For example, that most cell phones come with a notice (in tiny print) that reads: “Do not hold closer than one inch from your body” (how many people do you know... Read »
Risky Business
“We dance around in a circle and suppose, while the secret sits in the middle and knows.” ~ Robert Frost I recently read a book whose titled grabbed me, The Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life written by Mark Nepo, who recently came to Charleston on the invitation of the Sophia Institute.... Read »
The churches of Charleston
are unique in their variety, grandeur, and architecture. We give you an in-depth view.~> Read more