Philanthropy rebounds with 2013 top gifts led by Zuckerberg
The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports 2013 saw more $100 million plus gifts and total donations over 3.4 billion from the wealthiest donors. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan gave 18 million Facebook shares valued at over 990 million to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Nike founder Philip Knight and Penelope Knight pledged 500 million to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation. Michael Bloomberg donated 350 million to Johns Hopkins University.
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Top donors in 2013 gifts list from Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy lists ten major gifts for 2013. Notable donors include Mark Zuckerberg giving 992.2 million to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Phil Knight pledging 500 million to the Oregon Health and Science University Foundation.
Dr Dog at Liberty Hall March 10 21 50
Indie pop band Dr Dog tours to support B Room performing at Liberty Hall on March 10. Six members strip down live sound, no heavy overdubs, reflecting a room recording approach. Proceeds aid local talent heading to SXSW festival as Heart Local Music curates two day lineup.
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Oils' Pick Middle of the Map Fest 2014 Highlights
The festival runs April 4 to 6 around Westport with a 3 day pass for 45 dollars. It features local and national acts including Grizzly Bear Deerhoof Divine Fits Tennis and more.
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Forrester’s World is a Beautiful Place picks and Mardi Gras week
Forrester reviews The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die and notes their atmospheric emo style on the album Whenever If Ever. The piece compares them to Arcade Fire and highlights its cliff-diving cover metaphor and indie rock energy. It also highlights Cowboy Indian Bear member Martinez Hilliard’s solo rap side and Ebony Tusks’ spoken word leanings. SUNY’s Mardi Gras celebration in Lawrence, a funk jazz Afrobeat blend band formed in 2007, and Feel Good Bottleneck dance nights with multiple DJs are described alongside Marty Party’s February 20 show and purple music concept.
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Giant Marshmallow Treat At The Roost
A giant vanilla marshmallow floats in hot drinks at The Roost 920 Massachusetts St. Priced at $1, it pairs with vanilla carmella latte $3.50 and complements breakfast Benny eggs Benedict or maple bacon biscuit. The menu also lists pancakes biscuits omelettes and various mac and cheese dishes. Nadia Imafidon invites tips on offbeat local dishes.
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