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FDL Book Salon Welcomes Stuart Weisberg, Barney Frank: The Story of America’s Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:00:33 GMT

I am here and ready to go. Happy to, Bev. FDL is one of my favorite spots on the web. I’ll go ahead and kick it off with a question for Stuart. Stuart, Barney is quite a personality. I know this was one heck of a project to undertake.
Source: Firedoglake

American patriots' trip through England worth taking

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:15:26 GMT

LONDON John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were American patriots, co-framers of the Declaration of Independence, the second and third U.S. presidents.
Source: Pittsburgh Entertainment

Annual LDS Christmas concert begins Friday

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:38:24 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Although Christmas is technically still a few weeks away, in downtown Salt Lake City it starts Friday night inside the Conference Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Source: ABC4.com (KTVX)

Mormon Tabernacle Choir program experience to remember for Natalie Cole, David McCullough

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:48:29 GMT

Thursday night, singer Natalie Cole and author/historian David McCullough had their final dress rehearsal with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square for "The Wondrous Gift of Christmas" at the LDS Conference Center — in front...
Source: Deseret News

Young singers will get their moments in the spotlight

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:09:03 GMT

Britton Tanner, 11, rehearses with the choir. American Fork » The American Fork Children's Choir is about to hit the big time.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune

'Adams' offers insight on founding fathers

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

If you think modern American politics are rough and tumble, you should read about the early days of our nation when party strife was more than mere words. Sometimes they led to violence and deadly duels. David McCullough's latest effort, "John Adams,"
Source: Longview News-Journal

Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Christmas: Big sounds

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:39:13 GMT

performers include the Orchestra at Temple Square, the Bells on Temple Square, more than 100 dancers and some surprise guests.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Holiday concerts: Natalie Cole with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir; lesser-known classics from Salt Lake Choral Artists

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:27 GMT

At this time of year, Utah is rich in carols, our concert halls filled with "The Messiah" and other hallelujah choruses. Here's our extensive calendar of holiday music to fill your ears - and hearts - with glad tidings.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Quoted in 'On Common Standards, Reading 'Quantity,' and Nonfiction'

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:41:11 GMT

said in Education Week:

Students should be reading whole biographies like David McCullough's John Adams and historical books like Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror as well as novels and plays.

Night Talk: Interview With David McCullough

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:50:34 GMT