David Parker

Dance Review: Breaking it in with a Bang

The Bangs are masters in sending up the gelatinous sentimentality of popular culture, embracing it at the same time.

I wondered why the Elders Ensemble program so consistently portrayed the elders as somber and withdrawn.

Holly Reames October 25, 2021 at 11:34 pm on For the Love of the Cover: Nanci Griffith and Keeping Folk Songs Alive, at PassimThank you for sharing the details of this event, Daniel. I wish I'd been there. Maybe there will be a...
kygail October 25, 2021 at 3:26 pm on Arts Commentary: It’s OK to Like Board Games, Even the Bad OnesThis is a great article and I totally agree. I have recently purchased several "vintage" games from the 60s and...
Oliver October 24, 2021 at 4:37 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)One of my late stepfather's very favourite musicians. Among his vast vinyl and CD collection was Nanci's complete discography, from...
Mark Webster October 24, 2021 at 1:20 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)I like many sadly learned of Nanci Griffith upon her passing. I have been listening to her music ever since....
Lyn October 23, 2021 at 10:30 pm on Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas SentimentRobbie, I’m afraid they don’t sell them—or grow them—like this anymore. As a child in 1950’s Southern California, this was...