Articles related to "Midsummer"



The Midsummer Blues
The true blue flowers of borage brighten the midsummer garden adding contrast to hot yellows and soft pinks.
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Fairies in Opera, Part 2 - Ill Met by Moonlight
Nearly three hundred years apart, two English composers took on an operatic telling of Shakespeare’s <I>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</I>. But how different the two works are!
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Were the World Mine Movie Review
This movie will appeal to the gay audiences, but it will also be interesting and fun to anyone who likes a good musical, or some Shakespeare.
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The Pooka
What's a Pooka? I'll give you a hint: There was a rather famous one named Harvey!
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Fantasy Trilogy: Ill Met by Moonlight
William Shakespeare discovers that his wife and daughter are kidnapped by the Fairy King, he finds an unexpected ally in Quicksilver, the king's exiled brother.
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Litha
Ideas for ways in which you, your family and friends can celebrate the Sabbat of Litha, also known as Midsummer and Summer Solstice.
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Summer Solstice
A brief history of Litha, ways in which it is celebrated and a correspondence list of herbs, incense and deities and gemstones.
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Felix Mendelssohn Biography
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
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Book Review: Gregory Rogers Picture Books
Two picture books by Australian author and illustrator Gregory Rogers follow the adventures of a young boy and a bear in Elizabethan England and a mystical fairy grotto.
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The Harlequinade Clowns
The clown of circus and pantomime in his baggy costume, whitened face, grotesque red lips and odd little tuft of black hair is probably a relic of the Devil...
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Disney's Upcoming Cartoons
What animated movies will the Mouse House make in 2011 and 2012? Click the link and find out. Part #3 of 3.
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Felix Mendelssohn's Early Life
A brief look at the early life and career of German composer Felix Mendelssohn and his first compositions.
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How to Grow Bourbon Roses Reblooming Antiques
Bourbon roses were the first of the Old Garden Roses to have a repeating bloom period. These antique roses range in color and form but were very popular and fragrant...
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Iceland's Mystical Beings
With Iceland's contrasting and extreme landscapes even a skeptic will wonder about the possibilities of another world's existence
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Stonehenge
The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of the continued importance of a site to different historical groups of people.
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Summer for free in New York City
New York City is expensive enough to visit, so try out some of these free summer events located throughout the city.
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Bulbs to Plant in the Spring
While many of the most familiar bulbs are planted in the fall there are several varities of bulbs, corms and tubers which can be planted in the spring.
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William Shakespeare Biography
Brief biography of William Shakespeare, best known for Sonnet collections, tragedy, comedy and historical plays; and for his imagery and characters.
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Externsteine, Teutoburger Wald
These natural rock outcrops are a remarkable sight. in Northwestern Germany near Detmold. The sandstone pillars rise from an otherwise unrocky landscape.
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St. John's wort and the Solstice
Over-hyped or maligned, St John's wort has certainly grabbed the headlines!
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The Films of Joe E. Brown
Two of the comedic films of Joe E. Brown were oscar-nominated. Around the World in 80 Days (1956) won Oscar, and A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) was considered.
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A Workshop from Shakespeare!
Many Community Drama groups avoid the great works of such playwrights feeling the material beyond their ability or outside their scope. But there is no better way to introduce your drama members to the work of the playwrights than to provide them with the opportunity to explore......
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Plant Successively For Fall
There's still time to plant those cool weather crops for fall.
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Shakespeare Stories for Children - A Review
The series of Shakespeare Stories from Orchard Children's Books introduce young children to Shakespearean plays in a humorous, accessible way.
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Plant A Fall and Winter Garden
How to plant a fall and winter vegetable garden to have fresh vegetables even in snow. A list of cool season vegetables. Plan today for your fall and winter harvest.
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All those words!
The influence of William Shakespeare on the field of music; opera, film, orchestral, ballet, etc.
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6th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.
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Backyard Conservation: where food security begins
Your backyard can provide you, your family and a myriad of other creatures with food.
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Barnyard clings to top 10
Barnyard hangs on to the 10 spot for dear life as we run down the animated box office.
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Blue Annual Flowers
Flower gardeners are always looking for more blue flowers. Grow these blue flowered annuals in your garden either in a blue themed planting or mixed with other colors.
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Felix Mendelssohn
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
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Flowers for Summer Color
Plant these summer flowers to keep your garden looking fresh and blooming all season: choose from annuals, perennials, shrubs, bulbs, vines and tropical plants.
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Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard is an invasive species native to Europe, but its superabundance makes it ideal as the main ingredient in pesto, which requires large quantities of greens.
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Growing Cannas
How to grow beautiful cannas (Canna generalis). The most common is the red canna, but others can be found with burgundy leaves and hot orange flowers.
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Lovely Camassias
Camassias are very showy North American bulbs, as easily grown as tulips. Edible yet deer resistant, the flowers offer reliable spring color.
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Naked Ladies - Planting Belladona Lilies in Your Garden
How to grow belladonna lilies, also known as "naked ladies"
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New Year's Eve in Thailand
New Year's Eve in Thailand is the highlight of the year, the Dusit Resort in Hua Hin is the top place to be and Ritirong Jiwakanon is once again the man of the moment.
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Over Here To Play Toronto
A hit back in 1974 when it opened on Broadway, Over Here! will get a new life in Toronto this summer prior to heading to London.
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Profile of Brian Tree
Brian Tree, now in his 16th season at The Stratford Festival, never reads his play reviews.
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A Solstice Meadow
A Solstice look at a Summer Meadow where no one is a weed
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Beltane, Pagan Spring Celebration
It's a Sabbat of fertility and renewal, a joyful celebration on May First with dancing, feasting and the traditional Maypole.
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Cabaret A Tough Pill To Swallow
The idea of having a theatre company devoted to working with young people is fantastic - truly. But what happens when you do a show that is over the heads of it's cast?
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CanStage Announces New Season
Featuring three Toronto premieres and one Canadian premiere along with two popular musicals, CanStage aims to celebrate their birthday with a bang.
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Dill-icious! And Good For You....
Most only know Dill from pickles. Find out how one of the most ancient herbs can also help your health, wealth and love life!
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Eastern Redbud Trees in Landscapes
Eastern redbud trees and cultivars enrich landscape gardens with varieties of form, silhouettes and unusual seasonal color. Site selection is essential for good display.
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Fireworks in the Garden!
Ornamental grasses in northern gardens are being used more now that good research on winter hardiness can help us with what to plant.
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Growing Vegetables Part 3
Part 3 of series, Growing Vegetables. This article covers: planting peas, peppers, squash, pumpkin, and sweet potato. Gardening tips and gardening ideas throughout...
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Honfleur, France
The pretty coastal town of Honfleur, close to the ferry ports of Le Havre and Caen, is ideal for a short trip from the UK.
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How to Grow and Care for Clematis
Is your Clematis Wilting? Fading? Dieing? Find out how to rescue it.
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Kinds of Shade Redux - Illustrated
What kinds of shade are there? Find out here and see what I'm talking about.
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