Arts
Arts Council Makes Push For "City of Arts and Innovation" Slogan
Will Winston-Salem's unofficial “City of Arts and Innovation” slogan finally become official? The Arts Council hopes so.
The Harlem Hellfighters: Fighting Racism In The Trenches Of WWI
The Harlem Hellfighters broke barriers as the first African-American infantry unit to fight in World War I. Their story is retold in a new graphic novel written by Max Brooks, author of World War Z.
This Tightly Choreographed Tale Of Ambition And Ballet Will 'Astonish'
Maggie Shipstead tells the story of a disciplined dancer who can't make it into the spotlight. Critic Maureen Corrigan says Shipstead is "Edith Wharton with a millennial generation edge."
Son Of A Secret Smuggler Digs Up The Truth About His Dad
Tony Dokoupil's father was once busted for distributing enough marijuana "to roll a joint for every college-age person in America." In The Last Pirate, Dokoupil reflects on his dad's time as a dealer.
Cesar Millan's Long Walk To Becoming The 'Dog Whisperer'
Millan is one of the world's most famous dog trainers, with TV shows and best-selling books. But his journey was arduous: He came to the U.S. illegally and was homeless before he got his big break.
'Lovesongs' Examines What It Means To Come Home
A new novel, Shotgun Lovesongs, interlaces the stories of friends who keep returning to each other, to grasp hold of where they are in the world. NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Nickolas Butler.
Send Out The Doves: 'Noah' Lands On Solid Ground
Critic Bob Mondello says Darren Aronofsky's take on the story of Noah and the flood mixes wild invention and digital magic to create a surprisingly credible biblical epic.