Gershwin Concert Honors Van Vechten Centennials
Cedar Rapids Symphony presents An Evening with Gershwin led by Richard Williams at the Paramount Theatre Saturday at 8 p.m. Featured soloists include Michael Smartt and Diane Jacqueline Johnson as Porgy and Bess with William David on piano. Tickets are $10, $8 with a $2 student discount.
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Carl van Vechten
Cedar Rapids
Gershwin
Porgy and Bess
Bess
Paris
Porgy
Michael Smartt
Indiana Opera Theatre
Diane Jacqueline Johnson
Johnson
New York
Indiana University
Eileen Farrell
Dinah Shore
Smartt
Houston Grand
Beee
Rich
Baby falcon sprains ankle during early flight in Baltimore
A 4 week old male peregrine falcon, born in captivity, reportedly sprained its ankle after a premature first flight from the 33rd floor ledge of the U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co building in downtown Baltimore. Cornell ornithologist Steve Sherrod notes the bird is in good health overall. The falcon is one of six that live on the skyscraper ledge as part of an endangered species reintroduction program.
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Baltimore
UPS
Cornell University
U.S
Barbs Joke About Kids Tooth Fairy Money Braces
A satirical remark mockingly describes a harsh neighbor who deposits the children’s tooth fairy money in escrow for braces. The piece also notes the large yearly use of paper clips and comments on a colleague’s progress returning from a trip.
Origin of laughter studied by university expert
SEATTLE (UPI) A five year old boy at school mimics a banana as a telephone and draws giggles from peers while Dr. Lillian Canzler of Central Washington University studies laughter in children. She notes two humor types hostile and non hostile with boys showing more hostility. Remembered jokes like knock knock remain popular.
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Seattle
UPI
Lillian Canzler
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Wash
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Hancher Auditorium
Happy Chef
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33Rd Avenue S.W
Ladees
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Scott Landon
Dale Thomas
Collins Rd
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Illinois
Hardees
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