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Theatre AUG’s surreal take on ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ coming to the Maxwell Theatre
Imagine a play inspired by the fantasyland created by English author Lewis Carroll in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, as seen through the eyes of the avant-garde master of surrealism, Salvador Dalí. Theatre AUG is presenting this original adaptation of Carroll’s classic tale by Melanie Kitchens O’Meara, PhD, and Augusta University students Amber Jordan and Shiloh…
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Why we need to bring stellar astrophysics into the real world
Science Photo Library/Alamy RECENTLY, I was giving a tour of the University of New Hampshire’s department of physics and astronomy to a guest who isn’t a scientist. Among the many questions he asked was: “How does this stuff show up in the real world?” The kind of stuff I do, I explained, is mostly just…
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Are oats nutritional rocket fuel or terrible for your body?
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size It’s the favourite food of the greatest marathon runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge, who ate it for breakfast the morning he became the first man to run 42.2 kilometres in less than two hours. Kipchoge is not the only elite athlete who uses oats to help…
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Allie Kuppenbender has hints of fashion on the farm
‘Style’ and ‘farmstead’ aren’t words you often hear used in parallel, but Allie Kuppenbender marries the two well. She and her husband operate 4 acres south of Mazeppa, Minnesota, under the moniker Bleed Heart Floral Farm & Design, where they cultivate seasonally available cut flowers for the Twin Cities and Rochester. “On most days, even…
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Artisan Market bringing ‘something for everyone’
ANDOVER — Local artists making anything from ceramics to sweaters will be selling their treasures at a holiday market this month at Old Town Hall. The event will be held at 20 Main St., on Friday, Nov. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pieces…
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The best and most glamorous looks celebrities wore to Kim Kardashian’s Skims launch party
Celebrities attended the launch party for Skims’ collaboration with Swarovski on Tuesday. Skims founder Kim Kardashian wore a custom crystal crop top and skirt to the event. Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Graham were in attendance. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re…
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Governor Hochul Announces $3.7 Million Available for Smart Growth Grants for Adirondack and Catskill Park Communities
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $3.7 million in Smart Growth Grants is available for communities and not-for-profit organizations in the Adirondack and Catskill parks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in partnership with the Department of State and the Adirondack Park Agency, is soliciting applications for projects that will link environmental protection,…
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NWPA PennDOT employees honored for their innovation, time-saving projects
Erie, Pennsylvania (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Some Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) employees are getting special recognition for their accomplishments this year in improving workplace practices and efficiencies. PennDOT announced in a release that they’ve acknowledged many employees with Innovation Awards for their work, including tour team members from District 1 — Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and…
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Barton Performing Arts Department presents ‘A Hometown Holiday’ concert
The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy nostalgic, holiday themed entertainment at its annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The concert will feature holiday selections by the Barton Jazz Ensemble, Chorus, Hilltop Singers, and Barton Dance Theatre. Director of Instrumental Activities Jamie Minneman is…
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Alumna receives U.S. Public Health Service’s Excellence in Public Health Award
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumna Ella Rak ’17, DVM ’23, MPH ’23, has won the 2023 Excellence in Public Health Award. This award, issued by the U.S. Public Health Service, recognizes outstanding work done during veterinary school. Rak graduated this spring with both a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health. “Ella is…
