The American Festival Of Microtonal Music Comes To Winston-Salem
The American Festival of Microtonal Music is coming to Winston-Salem for the first MicroFest ever presented in the South, September 24th-26th.
Arts
The Jewish Fruitcake: Honey Cake Is A Sweet And Stodgy Tradition
In symbolic hope for a sweet new year, many Jews will mark the start of Rosh Hashanah with honey cake. The cake is sentimental, but not always beloved. Here, a delectable update to the ancient recipe.
A Marriage, Warts And All, Is At The Heart Of 'Fates And Furies'
In Lauren Groff's new book, Fates and Furies, a marriage unfolds over many decades, from the husband's perspective, then the wife's. Groff talks about a marriage under the microscope.
A Philosophical Posse Hunts For The Self In Nathaniel Mackey's Poems
Nathaniel Mackey's book Blue Fasa has been described as metaphysical and mythological. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with poet Douglas Kearney about the lure of Mackey's words.
In This Collection Of Animal Stories, The Only Winner Is The Parrot
Each of the ten narrators in Ceridwen Dovey's new book is an animal affected by human warfare. Critic Michael Schaub says the book lacks the imagination it would need to pull off its high concept.
In New Memoir, Mindy Kaling Has More To Say On Life, Love And Showbiz
Five years after her popular debut book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, the actress, producer and writer is back with more essays — and a reminder that she's not the same Mindy she plays on TV.
Not My Job: We Quiz Frank Oz On L. Frank Baum, Author Of 'Wizard Of Oz'
Director Frank Oz is one of the most familiar voices in the world — in fact, he's dozens of them. As a founder of the Muppets, he was Bert, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Cookie Monster, Yoda, and more.
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Are Our Devices Turning Us Into A New Kind Of Human?
Anthropologist Amber Case says our technology is changing us into cyborgs. She argues we have become a screen-staring, button-clicking new version of Homo sapiens.
Will Our Screens Soon Be Able To Read Our Emotions?
Despite their powerful computing capability, our screens have no way of knowing how we feel. Computer scientist Rana el Kaliouby says that's about to change.
What Happens When We Step Inside The Screen?
Filmmaker Chris Milk uses cutting-edge technology to create a film experience that immerses the viewer. He explains how virtual reality has allowed him to create the "ultimate empathy machine."