100 years of Alberta University of Arts work showcased in new exhibit
The school is partnering with the Art Gallery of Alberta to display nearly a century of work created by former and current students and faculty.
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VarietyJoan Plowright, Acting Legend of Stage and Screen and Laurence Olivier’s Widow, Dies at 95
Joan Plowright, perhaps the greatest Anglophone actor of the 20th century and the widow of Laurence Oliver, died on Thursday. She was 95. Plowright was a prominent actress of stage and screen in her own right, especially in her native England, and was a Tony winner for “A Taste of Honey.” The actress had retired in …
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David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’, dead at 78
David Lynch, an influential director known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows including “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
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What made David Lynch one of the most special creators of our time
The prolific filmmaker has died aged 78, and he leaves behind an incredible body of work that changed Hollywood forever.
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Teachers Are Opening Up About Their Worst Encounters With Wildly Entitled Parents, And YIKES
"They immediately jumped to the conclusion that I sucked as a teacher..."
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Princess Kate's children could face a major change with an important decision to be made
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could soon move to a prestigious boarding school, with key decisions on their education looming.
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Sotheby's latest Visions of America exhibition opens in New York
Sotheby's Visions of America exhibition opened in New York on Friday, once again featuring a selection of American art, objects and innovation, including a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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Tony Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the U.K.'s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II, has died. In a statement Friday, her family said Plowright died the previous day at Denville Hall, a retirement home for actors in southern England, surrounded by her loved ones. “She enjoyed a long and illustrious career across theatre, film and TV over seven decades until blindness made her retire,” the family said.
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Director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71 on birthday of her husband Mark Rylance
She died in the German town of Kassel surrounded by her family on Saturday morning, a statement on behalf of Sir Mark and her daughter Juliet said.
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Massachusetts governor plans graduation requirement council after voters ditched testing
The governor of Massachusetts plans to convene a statewide graduation requirement council after voters in November decided to ditch the state’s standardized tests as a high school graduation requirement. Democratic Gov. Maura Healey announced the creation of the council in her state of the Commonwealth address on Thursday night. Massachusetts students had been required to pass comprehensive tests to receive a high school diploma.
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Supreme Court will hear case of Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in their kids' classes
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal from parents in suburban Washington who want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters. The justices will review an appeals court decision that went against parents in Montgomery County, Maryland. The parents claim that the policy violates their constitutional religious rights by not allowing them to opt out of lessons that include the storybooks.
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Former Olathe choir teacher pleads guilty to sexual misconduct: Court documents
Micah Horton, 36, pursued a sexual relationship with a student and solicited multiple students via Snapchat while serving as the vocal music director at Olathe North High School.
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Virginia attorney general drops case that accused ex-superintendent of firing teacher in retaliation
Virginia's attorney general has dropped a case against a former school superintendent who was accused of firing a teacher because she spoke out about a student inappropriately touching her.
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Mark Rylance's wife Claire van Kampen dies on his birthday
Mark Rylance's wife, Claire van Kampen, has sadly died with the star's death coinciding with her husband's birthday
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If Kansas City Chiefs achieve Super Bowl ‘three-peat,’ this artist’s mural will rise
“When the inevitable-we-feel-like-it-could-happen happens, then there will be a giant mural for that,” said Kansas City muralist Phillip “Sike Style” Shafer
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Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.
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Housing, cost of living among top concerns UPEI students tell government officials
As UPEI students work to complete their post-secondary education, they are also having to navigate the ongoing housing crisis, changing political climates and a high cost of living.Those issues were top of mind on Thursday evening at a student union-led event meant to bring students and government officials together. It was called Bridging Voices: A Student-Politician Dialogue."This event not only provides a chance for politicians to understand the true student perspective when making their deci
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Eggs in B.C., Ont., Man., recalled over salmonella concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to a possible salmonella contamination of certain brands of eggs in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and other possible provinces and territories.
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I Went To A Nudist Swingers Resort Without My Girlfriend. Here's What Happened.
"What awaits a monogamous lesbian on vacation by herself with mostly heterosexual couples looking to play? A lot of fun."
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4 Things the Middle Class Likely Won’t Be Able To Afford Once Trump Takes Office
President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office for a second time on Jan. 20, and big changes are expected due to his proposed policies. While he has promised the country a shift in the economy, it...
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"Barack Can’t Convince His Wife She Has To Do Her Duty?": The Internet Is Firing Back After A Fox News Host Questioned Why Michelle Obama Won't Attend Trump's Inauguration
"Michelle Obama doesn't have to do a thing except remain true to Michelle Obama."