“The Past is never dead. It’s not even Past”-William Faulkner The past is often times considered to be a map of the future. The past determines where we have been as a people and where we are going. This statement can be partnered with the South African word “Sankofa” meaning “We must go back and ...
When one mentions the generic term “swing dancing,” what’s the first thing to come to mind? Possibly crowded dance floors with many people moving to the music of big bands from “back in the day,” featuring huge horn sections playing songs with many beats per minute. Possibly the infamous Gap TV commercial from the late ...
Since Portland abandoned its citywide New Year’s Eve observance last year, events in Maine that celebrate the New Year tend to be small, decentralized and sometimes offbeat. Last December, the City of Portland, decided to cancel its First Night event because of the lack of support from the business community, who had always footed the ...
“Organic Food Sales Grew 22% in 2006,” according to a May 2007 post of the same title, in Supermarket News. This is evidence of a growing trend towards seeking out a healthier lifestyle. We’re seeking out meal replacement bars to balance out our trips through the fast food drive-thru. There are many options out there, ...
A few weeks ago I dislocated my thumb. Lost my balance (I’m a klutz), went to reach out to grab hold of a table, and managed to slam my thumb down on the pad of my finger – and my finger kept going. In looking at it, my thumb was probably 20 degrees beyond where ...
Swing dancing is an upbeat, high energy dance form. The term swing dancing actually refers to more than one kind of dancing, and can include Charleston, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Balboa and more. One of the best parts of the swing dance movement is the music. If you attend a social ...
Swing Dancing, that exuberant celebration of jazz and life, so uniquely American, has made a comeback since the days of Zoot Suits and Sock Hops. Most medium to large cities have a vibrant swing scene and Atlanta is no exception. If you are looking for some of the hottest swing dance venues in the southeast, ...
