Arts

The Lyrids (April): This shower typically peaks on the night of April 21 to 22. You can expect to see an average of 10 meteors per hour in dark, clear skies.
The Perseids (August): The Perseids are one of the best meteor showers to observe. They peak between August 11 and 13 and produce over 50 meteors per hour.
The Orionids (October): Featuring some of the brightest and fastest streaking stars, this shower peaks in the hours before dawn on October 22 and produces about 15 meteors per hour.
The Geminids (December): The Geminids are the biggest meteor shower of the year. They peak around December 13 to 14 with 75 meteors per hour. Since it gets dark early, you do not have to stay up until the early hours to see the show.
The Quadrantids (January): Peaking on January 4, this shower features an average of 25 meteors per hour. The peak is relatively short, lasting from about midnight to dawn, but the volume makes it worthwhile.

Twenty years after the former White House and 60 Minutes correspondent died from leukemia, a new mural is in the works to celebrate the native of Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, with an unobstructed view. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/honoring-ed-bradley-philadelp…
A mural of broadcasting legend Ed Bradley already exists in the city of Philadelphia, but new construction ended up blocking the vibrant tribute.

Joy is not a luxury. It is a necessity. It spreads through art and literature.
It is the small, stubborn light that remains when everything feels scorched.
I do not chase happiness. I prefer joy. It asks little and gives generously.
When I linger with what is good, my heart steadies.
When I offer joy to others, it multiplies, softening anxiety, easing pain, making spaces.
Hope, like a bird, that nestles in the soul and sings even in the storm.
I hold both light and darkness. I witness what happens. I allow myself to be transformed. And still, I choose to illuminate.
The importance of constant reading and continued education.

Art imitates life" is a concept where creative works reflect real-world experiences, emotions, and observations, with artists drawing inspiration from their surroundings and lived experiences. For example, literature often explores universal human themes like love and loss, and visual arts can depict historical events or real people. The idea that art mirrors reality was supported by ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who saw art as mimesis, or imitation. 

Reflection of reality:

The 1960s were a revolutionary time in many ways, from the political and social advancements that were made to the increased creative expression and experimentation found in all facets of art and culture. Fashion was becoming more playful and daring, music was getting louder and heavier, and cinema was developing into something different entirely.

The Florida International University Orchestra plays live from the Coral Way WDNA performance space Tuesday at 11:00 AM

LIVE on 88.9 FM Radio and our YouTube streaming platform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zf-ZycrL0s

Ensembles - Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts

My wife wants to buy a house and have a doghouse in the yard, and life is not so hard. So Snoopy comes to mind. He symbolizes determination, endurance, and imagination, and his actions teach us the true value of dreaming, evolving, and inspiring.