Arts & Culture

"Begin with art, because art tries to take us outside ourselves. It is a matter of trying to create an atmosphere and context so conversation can flow back and forth and we can be influenced by each other." - W.E.B. DuBois

On Writing the Play "Red Hot Patriot"

by Margaret Engel

Learning how to capture a complicated life on stage was only one of the lessons my twin sister and I received when we tackled our first play, Red Hot Patriot.   

[JAN 3 - FEB 12] RED HOT PATRIOT OPENS IN LOS ANGELES, CA

01/03/2012 - 6:00pm
02/12/2012 - 6:59pm
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IVOH Thought Leader Peggy Engel's play about Molly Ivins, Red Hot Patriot, is opening in Los Angeles, at the Geffen Playhouse, Jan. 3-Feb. 12. It stars Kathleen Turner and is directed by the brilliant David Esbjornson.

Life Is Like A Dance; Interview with Tom Shadyac

The historic Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami was recently buzzing with good vibrations when director Tom Shadyac came to screen his new film I Am.

[OCT 26] MARK NEPO FREE WEBINAR "AS FAR AS THE HEART CAN SEE'

10/26/2011 - 2:00pm
10/26/2011 - 3:00pm
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MARK NEPO WEBINAR, OCTOBER 26

A free webinar for anyone who seeks a deeper experience of being alive.
Hear from the man whose book has become Oprah's morning ritual.

Stories carry the seeds of our humanness. They help us, teach us, heal us, and connect us to what matters.

During this webinar, based upon his newest book, As Far As the Heart Can See, Mark Nepo will use stories to help you reach through your heart, bringing something fresh and new to your life by stimulating change through reflection of thoughts and feelings.

[NOV 1] DEADLINE: Application for IVOH Executive Director Position

11/01/2011 - 9:00am
11/01/2011 - 9:59am
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10 September 2011, Haines Falls, New York.

Seeking an Executive Director for a global media initiative.

 

Images & Voices of Hope Seeks Executive Director

10 September 2011, Haines Falls, New York.

Seeking an Executive Director for a global media initiative.

 

Interview with Mason Jar

As a member of the IVOH Youth at last year’s World Summit I sensed a lot of worry regarding my generation’s detachment from the analog world. Living in the information (or digital) age it is often assumed we can no longer appreciate content that isn’t displayed on a screen. As a young adult in New York City I have found the opposite. Many members of my generation are making it a point to start projects that preserve the beauty in real-world interactions and media. By utilizing social networks (specifically Kickstarter and Facebook) these projects are launched from the ground up.

A Web of Opportunity

New waves of technology crash onto the shore every few months and many professionals are forced to ask if they should embrace these new trends. The recent launch of Google+ has everyone asking in a frenzy: Should I take the plunge? Unfortunately switching to Google+ is unlike switching shampoo products. It could actually change your life. How many times have you passed an advertisement that places social media icons in the lower right-hand corner? These little graphics tell the viewer "Look! We are in the know.

[SEPT 12] IVOH LOCAL CONVERSATION: CHICAGO

09/12/2011 - 6:00pm
09/12/2011 - 9:39pm
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IVOH LOCAL CONVERSATION: CHICAGO

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