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(Jan. 12-29) MAGICAL MELTING POT Dupont Circle's Studio Gallery spends its January marveling at the American melting pot in "The Magic of the Melting Pot". The exhibit showcases the diverse work of 14 diverse artists depicting what life is like as an immigrant in the United States. Veteran journalist Steve Roberts will be on hand Wednesday night to discuss his book, "From Every End of This Earth", a study of 13 immigrant families making lives in America.
(Jan. 13) THERE IS NO RALPH'S AROUND HERE "The Big Lebowski" screens Thursday night at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse. The commercial failure turned cult favorite follows "The Dude" and his bowling buddies through misadventure in Los Angeles and there will be prizes for those who show up in costume.
(Jan. 15) PETER MAYER Singer-songwriter Peter Mayer brings his Midwestern folk to the Rockville United Church in Maryland Saturday night. Mayer mostly tells stories with words, but has been known to let his guitar do some of the talking, too.
Music: "Lujon" by Henry Mancini
Cannes Film Festival Keeps Kenneth Turan Coming Back
David Greene talks with Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan about some of the movies at this year's Cannes Film Festival in France. They include a standout from American director Alexander Payne called Nebraska. Turan first covered the movie festival 42 years ago.In Raw Milk Case, Activists See Food Freedom On Trial
Activists say the case against Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger is about raw milk — and much more. His supporters have turned the case into a rallying cry for personal food freedom and the rights of farmers and consumers to enter into private contracts without government intervention.IRS Official's Silence Riles House Committee Members
On Wednesday, Lois Lerner, the IRS official overseeing the tax-exempt organizations office, refused to testify during a hearing on Capitol Hill, and was attacked by some Republicans on the House committee. Her brief appearance was the beginning of a five-hour session marked by angry outbursts and allegations of political motives.How That 'Nigerian Email Scam' Got Started
You've probably seen it in your inbox before: Someone who claims to have come into a fortune needs your help. You can share in the profits — if you send along a deposit or your bank account number. Boston Globe correspondent Finn Brunton talks about the history of the "Nigerian prince" or "419" scam, which actually got its start long before email.Leave a Comment
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