A Witty Musical Journey: Francis Poulenc, Sextet II. Divertissement: Andantino
By Rhea Mursalin The Bard College Conservatory of Music presents a warm and witty rendition of Francis Poulenc’s Sextet II: Divertissement, featuring an impressive lineup of talented performers: Monika Dziubelski on flute, Nathaniel Sanchez on oboe, Collin Lewis on clarinet, Chloe Brill on bassoon, Natalia Dziubelski on French horn, and Leonard Gurevich on piano. This accomplished ensemble captures Poulenc’s humor and whimsy,...
Friendship in Unlikely Places: A Review of Nico and Nickel
By Serena Wooten Directed by Sky O’Connell, Nico and Nickel is a short animated film that illustrates the notion that things are rarely as they seem. The visual style and direction are innovative, blending seamlessly to create empathy for the characters with minimal dialogue. From the first shot, the audience senses Nico’s loneliness purely from visual cues. The film opens on a sunny baseball field, where other children are...
Sustainable Farming in Desert Harvest
By Juan P. Voorduin Produced by Bradley Ross, Desert Harvest – Cultivating Sustainability offers an in-depth look at sustainable farming in the UAE, spotlighting Pure Harvest Smart Farms. This company is pioneering semi-automated, controlled-environment agriculture in the Middle East to combat the region’s agricultural challenges. Through captivating visuals and data, the film demonstrates how Pure Harvest’s high-tech...
The Global Search for Education: Unity Through Dance – The Story Behind Sisters: We Are Family
This month, audiences can screen Sisters: We Are Family on the Planet Classroom Network. This film is curated by Planet Classroom. Written and directed by Ying Chu, Sisters: We Are Family features The Chung Wah Dance Group, an ensemble with dancers from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius. Through interviews, the documentary reveals the dancers’ history, dedication, and unique motivations as...
The Global Search For Education: Water and Community: A Conversation with Natalie Sipes
This month, audiences can screen Un Futuro Vivo (A Living Future) on the Planet Classroom Network.
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