Fall Arts Preview: Classical Music

Jarvi bids CSO farewell, plus tons of chamber music Orchestras all over the world are still playing music from the 16th century; if The Beatles are being cited as an influence in 2310, that will be a good indication of Rock’s timelessness. In the meantime, there’s plenty of centuries-old (and newer) music coming this fall, starting with the world-renowned Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, in its …

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Haiti grabs hold of Detroiters

This is Haiti; it beckons you, then it tests you. It heats you up then tries to melt you down, and this group of sweaty, dirt-caked volunteers persevered for one reason: Children.

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Haiti: UN Mission Launches Community Projects

The United Nations peacekeeping force in Haiti has unveiled three drainage and canal rehabilitation projects that it hopes will boost employment and reduce violence in troubled neighbourhoods of a major city.

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Haiti Baby Gets Second Chance In Philly

He was just a month old when a devastating earthquake hit Haiti last January. Worse—the child was born with a life threatening heart condition.

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Haiti giving reflects donor differences

The outpouring of charitable giving in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti reinforced the fact that people who give for emergency relief differ from everyday donors, a new study says.

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Haiti’s presidential candidates are spending big where money is scarce

Even before being deemed qualified to run, presidential hopefuls in impoverished Haiti faced a hefty bill: a $12,500 nonrefundable filing fee.

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Haiti dance troupe rebounds from earthquake to continue performing

NEW BERN — The Resurrection Dance Theater from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, will be making a stop in Kinston Sept. 13 to perform for students at Arendell Parrott Academy. The performance begins at 9 a.m.; all students in grades 3-12 will attend. This…

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In Haiti, where money is scarce, campaigns a costly endeavor

Even before being deemed qualified to run, presidential hopefuls in impoverished Haiti faced a hefty bill: a $12,500 nonrefundable filing fee. Now they are finding that the amount will only get steeper as campaign season begins to sizzle this month.

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Haiti dance troupe to perform for students, public

The Resurrection Dance Theater from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, will be making a stop in New Bern from Sept. 13 to 15, including performances for 2,500 school children and a public performance at Garber United Methodist Church.

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UA graduate uses music to mend wounds in Haiti

For Jordan King, music is more than just a career: it’s a way to heal.

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