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Sweet dreams are made of this: The lengths we go to — and things we ... Sweet dreams are made of this: The lengths we go to — and things we avoid — for a good night's sleep By Chris Becker

6.26.12 | 10:40 am

One of my favorite comic book writers, Cleveland-born Harvey Pekar, who passed away in July 2010, lifts a direct quote ...

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A rare bird: Idol snubbed Kat Edmonson reveals all in an exclusive interview A rare bird: Idol snubbed Kat Edmonson reveals all in an exclusive interview By Chris Becker

4.30.12 | 6:00 pm

I've been really digging this track by Texas-born singer Kat Edmonson, "Lucky," from her new album Way Down Low ...

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Learn a little about a legacy: Jimmy Brosch takes us on a video tour ... Learn a little about a legacy: Jimmy Brosch takes us on a video tour of 20 legendary Czech polka bands By Chris Becker

3.29.12 | 1:04 pm

On a day trip with friends to Schulenberg to visit its painted churches, I stumbled across the Texas Polka Music ...

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The awkward, sometimes pious, mostly hilarious & occasionally arousing holiday CD ever: It's A ... The awkward, sometimes pious, mostly hilarious & occasionally arousing holiday CD ever: It's A John Waters Christmas By Chris Becker

12.19.11 | 1:30 pm

Last week I shared with you my favorite holiday read. This week, I want to hip you to my favorite ...

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A Holden Caulfield Christmas: Why The Catcher In The Rye is the best holiday ... A Holden Caulfield Christmas: Why The Catcher In The Rye is the best holiday book ever By Chris Becker

12.12.11 | 1:10 pm

I have never presumed that what I write has any influence on any single person whatsoever beyond a much-appreciated Facebook ...

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John Cage turns 100: Unearthed reviews of 4'33" shed light on controversial composition John Cage turns 100: Unearthed reviews of 4'33" shed light on controversial composition By Chris Becker

11.21.11 | 11:00 am

Composer, painter, writer, self-described anarchist and mushroom connoisseur John Cage turns 100 in 2012 and all sorts of events are ...

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This is an album cover: In the digital age, it's nice to own ... This is an album cover: In the digital age, it's nice to own a CD or vinyl you can hold By Chris Becker

11.5.11 | 2:00 pm

“Physical objects engage our reality; you have to pick them up and manipulate them if you want to utilize their ...

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Here come the drums: Occupy Wall Street's soundtrack of choice is pure protest ... Here come the drums: Occupy Wall Street's soundtrack of choice is pure protest tradition By Chris Becker

10.10.11 | 8:30 pm

A friend of mine in New York City who lives relatively close to where the Occupy Wall Street protest is ...

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Artists behaving badly: In today's Internet world, do you have to be nice ... Artists behaving badly: In today's Internet world, do you have to be nice to get your work recognized? By Chris Becker

10.2.11 | 6:54 pm

“…all the bad ones got ahead. All the apple-for-the-teacher lightweights. The ones who are really great have a sense of ...

Arts in the Classroom

An experiment in teaching the Arts: A new way to improve student behavior An experiment in teaching the Arts: A new way to improve student behavior By Chris Becker

8.28.11 | 3:34 pm

Educator Rickey Polidore knew arts in the classroom would not only compel students to improve their behavior and show up ...

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