Artists and public clash over federal arts funding
Bob Greene argues that NEA funding, once tolerated, sparks a divide as the public questions tax dollars spent on art. He notes artists’ fear of censorship claims, the rise of the "arts community" label, and growing stereotypes. He predicts harsher scrutiny amid economic strain.
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National Endowment For the Arts
NEA
Lyndon B. Johnson
Baloney
Jon Margolis
Norman Rockwell
Norman
New York
SoHo
Arts and events fill Cedar Rapids Iowa schedule
A dense listing in the Ga zette covers fund raisers concerts stage shows parades and multimedia events across Eastern Iowa. Highlights include Sankai Juku Unetsu at Hancher University of Iowa and Annie at Theatre Cedar Rapids with other performances around Amana Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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Salem United Methodist Church
First Avenue
S. W
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hancher
University of Iowa
Dudley Andrew
U of I
Aaron Gerow
Annie
Old Creamery
Amana Colonies
Canannie
Alice
Lisbon High School
Largo Desolate
Dows
Coe College
Storre
Luther College
Cityline
Iowa City
Parent teacher dialogue tips for balancing home and school
Advice from 60 National Distinguished Principals on handling a child who hates a teacher living apart from children. It covers listening, observing, and involving both parents in communications, plus questions on grade retention, homework expectations, and limiting television to support learning at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
National Association of Elementary School Principals
U.S. Department of Education
Cedar Rapids Christmas Parade Launches Holiday Season
The seventh annual downtown Christmas Parade departs at 9 30 a m with ALF as grand marshal along Second and Third avenues SE between Second and Sixth streets. Awards at 12 30 p m at the Five Seasons Hotel. Also free art museum day, Hansen and Gretel performances at Beems Auditorium, and Lovey Bear at Smulekoff's until 12 30 p m.
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Cedar Rapids
Alf
Second
Third Avenues
Sixth
Five Seasons Hotel
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Hansen
Gretel
University of Iowa Theatre
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Lovey Bear
Smulekoff’s
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Blairstown Legion Hall
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Linn-Mar High School
Santa Claus
Westdale Mall
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Drawing Legion
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