| 单词 | excellence |
| 例句 | My eyes couldn’t get past words like excellence, distinction, gifted, and especially Donovan Curtis. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were expected to make peace with mediocrity. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z John Joyce worked for Swift & Company, named after its founder, Gustavus Franklin Swift, a man who demanded and respected excellence. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But to be confronted with the prejudice so blatantly, there in that temple to intellectual excellence and rational thought, by something so mundane, so ridiculous, so universal as having to go to the bathroom... Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I was looking for people with positive energy and a track record of excellence. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Over and over we hear in voiceover or see in graphic display the “three principles,” which are maddeningly, even defiantly, nonparallel: “respect for the individual, exceeding customers’ expectations, strive for excellence.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z For my final round of commencements as First Lady, I spoke at Jackson State University in Mississippi, another historically black school, using the opportunity to talk about striving for excellence. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Yutar finished by saying that the case was not only one of high treason “par excellence,” but of murder and attempted murder — neither of which was mentioned in the indictment. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They demanded excellence, but they created a life for us where we could focus 100 percent on our studies and sports. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The idea that excellence at performing a complex task requires a critical minimum level of practice surfaces again and again in studies of expertise. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z “Preferably an arcanist. Their letter tells us what you know. Your areas of excellence and weakness.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Washington was an indisputable American patriarch, but more an actor than a leader, brilliant at striking poses “in a strain of Shakespearean...excellence at dramatic exhibitions.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z His team wasn’t up to the usual Granger standards of excellence. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He wanted, through his purity and excellence, to be able to perform some ordinary miracle—to heal a blind man or something like that, for instance. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally there were the revolted elements of his own character—his strange desire for purity and honour and spiritual excellence. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Volpe never doubts that his kids can grasp the complexities that he sees in their roles and deliver performances worthy of the program’s high ambition and its legacy of excellence. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z We passed a manse where two white women, dressed in brilliant sacques, walked arm-in-arm among the blooms, commenting upon the excellence of the sweet peas. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Prescriptivists uphold standards of excellence and a respect for the best of our civilization, and are a bulwark against relativism, vulgar populism, and the dumbing down of literate culture. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Volpe does not demand decorum in any traditional way, just excellence. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Amos won the medal for overall excellence in sports, which I was really happy about because, ever since the nature retreat, I considered Amos to be like one of my best friends in school. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “No, I’m here to maintain standards of excellence,” he came back. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z “Every student here today was handpicked for both academic and political excellence. You will represent all the teachers and students of our school when we celebrate the Communist Party Birthday on July first....” Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He and his command Sergeant Major Harry Harris demanded excellence from every unit, every platoon, and every cadet. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were expected to make peace with mediocrity. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z Then Mr. Tushman came back to the podium to present the medals for academic excellence, and Jack was right: Ximena Chin won the gold medal for “overall academic excellence in the fifth grade.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z They set the standard for excellence in municipal swimming pools. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Trefusis, I could tell, quickened them all with his ardor in promoting the excellence of the Royal Ethiopians, our willingness to fight, our profound interest in our success in this contest. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The girl laughed delightedly, evidently taking this as a tribute to the excellence of her disguise. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “The year From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler won the Newbery Medal for excellence in children’s literature. Another clue you completely missed, Charles.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z But I didn’t want to write these reminders of my excellence every two weeks. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z She also taught penmanship, which was the one subject in which I did not attain excellence, because Writing Mistress issued no orders. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She demanded excellence from every kid who sat on her piano bench. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Today I progressed from my traditional excellence to something altogether more interesting. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Many parents liked what they saw in their children: the discipline, physical fitness, diligence, pursuit of excellence, pride in national heritage, and a sense of purpose. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I would prove the superior excellence of my faculties. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And there were three framed nature pictures, each one urging excellence with a word: Challenge, Determination, and Success. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z In the 1660s, Cambridge was far from being a centre of academic excellence. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “But who wouldn’t be stupefied by such charms and excellences?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Like many parents, especially those in the Muslim community, my parents demanded academic excellence from their children. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Eva would accept nothing less than excellence in school, because she saw education as the only antidote to their poverty. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I greeted Private Olakunde and praised him for the excellence of his performances upon his drum, for which he thanked me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The scholarships were in recognition of our academic excellence in the three years we’d been at the secondary school, and were to help us on to matriculation—paying for everything: books, school fees and uniform. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z So did Dorothy Fowler, who fumed to a visitor one day, “This community doesn’t want academic excellence. It wants a gladiatorial spectacle on a Friday night.” Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Alexander, says Arrian, “was at once struck by the excellence of the site, and convinced that if a city were built upon it, it would prosper.” Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z Dr. Trefusis had chosen Latin for the day, the better to show my excellence in the subject. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The sons of Bull Meecham lived with the awareness that they would never match the excellence of their father in athletics. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Word’s spread all over Manifest and beyond that you’re a con man par excellence,” Shady observed. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “If what everyone has told me is true, if only real excellence can win the pipes, then one of those women will know Aloine’s part.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z These were women who, like me, understood the level of intensity and sacrifice required to reach athletic excellence. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The significance of these competitions is that they prompted the emergence of a new class of elite musicians - individuals and groups striving for musical excellence who could earn money and prizes for their endeavours. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Certificates of excellence had been hung on the stairwell wall, alongside mottos that my father had found important enough to frame. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “Right, I know. I mean, just look where academic excellence got you.” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Miss Brace ordered up three, not more than a pound and a half, she said, and that night their excellence was demonstrated beyond a doubt. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The test of intellectual excellence, however, had been reduced by tradition and unvoiced unanimity to a single area of study: Talmud. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “But now you can all see it’s quite golden. So strive for excellence. Now, without further ado, let us proceed to the badge presentations and talent enhancements.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z All this spoken extremely fast obliged Miss Bates to stop for breath; and Emma said something very civil about the excellence of Miss Fairfax’s handwriting. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Ravenel, South Carolina, was so far removed from the proving grounds of American basketball that it seemed impossible to Ben that excellence could be found among the homegrown boys. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There might be a hidden excellence lurking somewhere, as had happened before. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “The quality of a man’s life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor.” The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z The opening words of Antony’s funeral oration in Julius Caesar are, covertly, an ethos appeal par excellence: a positioning of the speaker with relation to the crowd. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z When I think upon their excellence of parts, their facility in the vaguaries of our Anglo-Saxon cant, I am ashamed at the pride with which my masters regarded my own slender accomplishments. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z What did being born black have to do with excellence? Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Initially, its work was well received; in 1979 the theater won a Tony Award for theatrical achievement and excellence in repertory performance. 2010-01-31T03:59:00Z “I see it as the establishment of an alliance in excellence; like horse and carriage, a perfect team,” Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director of Hermès, said in a statement. Apple Plus Hermès: Smartwatch Dream Team or Weird Mash-Up? 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z There’s a contradiction between the steady level of excellence that is expected of top-level performers and the grind of the international artist’s lifestyle, appearing in the same programs in one city after another. A sabbatical for masterful Evgeny Kissin may be coming at the right time 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z And sports — or fitness/health/wellness, however you want to describe it — became a metaphor for independence and excellence. How Nike Won the Cultural Marathon 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Within a year, its name was a metonym for excellence in the art of raw fish. At Sushi Nakazawa, Only the Price Remains the Same 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Works of artistic and architectural excellence abound on the coastline – but maybe the greatest work of art is the shore itself. Art and culture at the British seaside 2011-08-03T11:25:26Z The printed book – the work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction par excellence – is astonishingly stable over time, place and reader. Why ebooks are a different genre from print 2013-03-26T08:21:56Z “I hope to continue the excellence but also refresh it with new talent.” A New Publisher for Farrar, Straus & Giroux 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z Ms. Borda thanked Mr. Bohnett for the gift, saying that “it positions us to continue as leaders in innovation and in excellence,” adding that she was honored to hold a position bearing his name. $20 Million Gift to Los Angeles Philharmonic 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z It's no wonder that France is often held up as the bastion of cheese excellence. 7 common French cheese myths, busted 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The shock rocker was honoured alongside singers Neil Diamond and Tom Waits as well as songwriter Leon Russell, who was awarded for recording excellence. VIDEO: Alice brings snake to Hall of Fame 2011-03-15T13:20:25Z Las Vegas does excess par excellence, and its restaurants are no exception. Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Las Vegas 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z Along with a 150-year history of musical excellence, it has a reputation for old-fashioned stagings. It’s ‘Salome.’ But With Puppets. 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z When taught by professionals, music education is inspiring and accessible, as well as promoting progression and excellence. Letters: Music for all 2010-08-27T23:06:00Z A novel such as The Worms Can Carry Me To Heaven seemed to me, to use Walter Scott's wonderful phrase about the novels of Tobias Smollett, "sedulously laboured into excellence". The Deadman's Pedal by Alan Warner – review 2012-06-01T07:00:03Z Of course, the sheer number of exhibitors — more than 2,000 in the main fairgrounds alone, plus some 700 more in the Salone Satellite show of emerging talent — guaranteed more than a smattering of excellence. The Details: Making the Best of It at the Milan Furniture Fair 2013-04-17T22:33:36Z The team was valued at $305 million—a dramatic explosion of value since 1981—but not because of any particular excellence, particularly on the part of Sterling. Donald Sterling’s disgusting 1 percent ramblings: Let’s pity the racist billionaire 2014-04-28T12:05:00Z As with all NEA awards, this grant was made on the basis of artistic excellence and artistic merit as described on the NEA website. Most foul: Senator singles out Synetic’s ‘silent’ Shakespeare 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z The Peabodys -- awarded by the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication -- honor excellence in broadcasting and online entertainment and journalism. Peabody Awards go to John Oliver, Amy Schumer, 'Jane the Virgin' 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z The German-born architect was a progressive, an advocate for light and air in public spaces, and his schools won the city of Washington international acclaim for the excellence of their design. New mayor’s killing of D.C. cultural project shows only money matters 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z In 2013, Mr. Kelly received the National Medal of Arts, considered the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence, from President Obama. Ellsworth Kelly, an Artist Who Mixed Abstract With Simplicity, Dies at 92 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z “The image of human excellence I would like to offer as a counterweight to freedom thus understood,” he writes, “is that of a powerful, independent mind working at full song.” A New Theory of Distraction 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z The council, which is to be axed by the government as part of spending cuts, said it was another "powerful example" of a "decade-long strategy of championing exciting film projects and investing in creative excellence". King's Speech leads Bafta field 2011-01-18T11:06:30Z Larger than the excellence of any one work here, which is saying much, was the stylistic diversity of the program. Dance Review: An Accomplished Premiere, Served Along With Other Flourishes 2011-05-15T22:27:01Z “We are grateful to those who helped to start this conversation in recent years and we are thrilled that the Gotham Awards will continue to support artistic excellence in a more inclusive and equitable way.” Gotham Awards to shift to gender-neutral acting awards 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z But only a few regularly cross the threshold of mere excellence to transporting brilliance. Music Review: Intense Communication, via the Piano 2011-02-14T04:43:16Z The book critic Michelle Dean, whose work appears in The Guardian, The New Republic and elsewhere, will receive a citation for excellence in reviewing. Zadie Smith and Michael Chabon Among National Book Critics Circle Finalists 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z “All this brilliance and excellence... It’s extremely important. Especially for our young people,” she said. Bold, black and beautiful, 'Black Panther' hopes for cultural shift 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z But I can’t do much more cheerleading for Mr. Kern’s play, aside from noting the excellence and commitment of its young cast and its reasonably ample array of well-turned zingers. Theater Review: ‘Modern Terrorism,’ by Jon Kern, at the Second Stage Theater 2012-10-18T21:50:45Z It wants to maintain the Oscar as an image of excellence in motion picture making. Meet the lawyer who guards the door at the Oscars 2010-03-03T07:12:00Z Even then, he was the kind of guy who found a way to make a name for himself--through excellence. Was my grandfather Batman? 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z “I am in awe of this orchestra; I’m their biggest fan. I love their excellence, curiosity, and ability to play with abandon,” Dausgaard said in a phone conversation Tuesday morning from his home in Denmark. Seattle Symphony picks Thomas Dausgaard to succeed Ludovic Morlot as music director 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z I want to celebrate black excellence more than we celebrate black pain. ‘Through Art, I Hope That We Can Make One Tulsa’ 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z The idea that Hollywood functions by rewarding excellence is laughable on its face. Hollywood on the Brink 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Leonard Slatkin, his successor, was a skilled technician with a vision for a “National Symphony” concentrating on American music, but he was more interested in performing a wide variety of repertory than in honing excellence. The National Symphony Orchestra’s forte for falling flat 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z This inherent raising of the standard is intended by El Sistema's founder in "the notion on which Abreu always insisted, that your pursuit of excellence is also that of those who come after you". Simon Rattle: Abreu deserves the Nobel peace prize 2010-10-02T23:06:00Z The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle on Thursday announced its nominations for excellence in theater for Los Angeles and Orange counties in 2014. L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award nominations announced 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z I have an unrealistic fantasy of a music festival purely of excellence, with no responsibility toward any aesthetic or sound or region, only toward the principles of unity and purpose in sound. Critic’s Notebook: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in All Its Multiplicity 2013-06-17T22:06:12Z But Vacation is a startling new echelon of excellence. Download these: songs by Brooklyn-via-Tacoma band Vacation 2011-05-12T17:51:15Z “Cannes represents two amazing, sometimes incongruous elements, which is the high art of excellence in cinema, real genuine love of movies, and then circus,” he added. ArtsBeat: Doing the Flamenco on the Beach at Cannes 2011-05-12T15:15:37Z Those who hoped that Michelin’s second Guide would recognize more areas of excellence among Chicago’s restaurants will find this list anticlimactic. Alinea, Ria, Trotter's get Michelin stars 2011-11-15T18:17:00Z An archivist par excellence and excavator of the collective unconscious, Klahr creates striking, deeply personal assemblages using found images and objects, with jolts of sound and music. ‘Circumstantial Pleasures’ Review: The Lyrical Junkman Cometh 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Black Journal won an Emmy in 1970 for excellence in public affairs. US film-maker William Greaves dies 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z "It's a great honor to be given the chance to further our show's legacy on excellence," Pauley said. Jane Pauley replacing Osgood at 'Sunday Morning' 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z After two dinners, I was as convinced of the excellence of Mr. Seeger’s cooking as he seems to be. At Günter Seeger NY, a Star Chef Resurfaces, Confidence Intact 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Beyond the musical excellence and dramatic effectiveness of the production, it is inspiring to see a new generation of musicians so captivated by this seminal work, first produced in Venice in 1643. Music Review: Bad Guys Singing Of Love And Power 2010-11-19T05:30:00Z One reason to revisit “Control,” aside from its general excellence and a milestone anniversary, is to consider Ms. Jackson’s value as a pop artist, which doesn’t happen often enough. Sorry, Ms. Jackson: You’re Underrated. ‘Control’ at 30 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z Tobin Award for sustained excellence in theatrical design at a ceremony that will honor several colleagues as well. ArtsBeat: Robin Wagner, Set Designer for 'Producers,' 'Dreamgirls,' Gets Excellence Award 2011-02-22T19:53:03Z And the value South Korea places on education inspires a drive for excellence. ‘The Smartest Kids in the World’ Review: Putting School to the Test 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z William Deresiewicz, who writes for The Nation and The New Republic among others, will receive an honorary award for “excellence in reviewing.” Caro, Katherine Boo Nominated for Critics Prizes 2013-01-14T18:00:17Z Unlike previous years when Britain dominated the International Emmys which honor excellence in television production outside the U.S., the winners in the nine categories this year spanned six countries. Alda, Lear honored at 40th International Emmys 2012-11-20T12:54:13Z So the question of classical excellence keeps arising. Dance Review: Boston Ballet Offers ?Ultimate Balanchine? 2010-05-10T22:08:00Z No compromise on aesthetic and curatorial excellence, but an equal commitment to ensuring that as many people as possible come to understand the importance and wonder of William Morris. Don't patronise urban communities – give them the William Morris Gallery 2013-06-06T08:00:01Z Both series benefit from the excellence of Lawton’s writing, but they offer different protagonists and locales. ‘The Unfortunate Englishman’: a stylish spy thriller set in postwar Berlin 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z Over the course of the conference’s first day, Alsop and her orchestra demonstrated to their colleagues what other concerns, apart from artistic excellence, might occupy an orchestra — and what diversity might look like. Desperately seeking relevance, orchestras grapple with existential questions 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z The concert footage and the supposedly candid rehearsal clips are designed to tell the same two stories about excellence and endurance. From the Band to Beyoncé: concert films to fill the live music black hole 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z That’s because the idea of excellence, and the fundamental view of the arts held by Kennedy himself, are a bit of an embarrassment in today’s democratically minded Johnsonian age of American arts. Perspective | John F. Kennedy became a hero to American art lovers — but he wasn’t one himself 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z “I want whatever he does to be done with all his heart, and I want him to chase excellence,” Cousins replied. Is Kirk Cousins capable of greatness? 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z It's a modern tragicomedy par excellence and should be read by everybody, immediately. World literature tour: France 2011-03-28T11:30:33Z A Tuskegee airplane hangs from the ceiling, Chuck Berry’s Cadillac gleams, and everywhere you turn are stories of excellence and achievement and a culture at the center of a nation. The artifacts and stories that brought the African American museum to life 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z These are signal achievements, but Vänskä’s time in charge has been about more than the pursuit of musical excellence. A Conductor’s Tumultuous, Invaluable Tenure Ends in Minnesota 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z That he did none of these things well was not the point -- or rather, it was part of the point, which was to understand excellence by failing to achieve it. TV Picks: 'Plimpton,' 'Day Job,' 'The System, with Joe Berlinger' 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z I think her contribution was her excellence of all levels. Reactions to Whitney Houston's death 2012-02-12T16:46:08Z It wasn’t long ago that a subset of media enthusiasts took the concept of “excellence in broadcasting” seriously. ‘Worst to First: The True Story of Z100 New York’ Review: An FM Radio Sensation 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The idea that technical excellence might prove insufficient — and possibly an impediment — was raised in more extreme form by Ms. Peck’s performance. Swans With Glittering Technique, Aching to Break Hearts 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Fitzgerald’s book has an enduring excellence, a hold on readers of every generation, that no movie version has yet been able to match. Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby: From Jazz Age to Baz Age 2013-05-09T18:30:54Z Jazz is a touchstone for people who care about musical excellence. To know Bowie, Kendrick and Gaga, you have to know your jazz: “There is an artisan movement going on in music now just as there is in food” 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z How long the company can continue at its current level of excellence without that creative vision remains a question that Mr. Mercy and Mr. Sturm acknowledge without defensiveness. Pina Bausch’s ‘Como el muguito’ at BAM 2012-10-07T05:10:06Z The prize honours literature of excellence, originality and imagination, it connects great writers with enthusiastic readers. My hero: Jeri Johnson by Kate Mosse 2010-06-11T23:05:00Z "She set a standard for excellence" with her work. Latina actress Lupe Ontiveros dies, age 69 2012-07-28T00:30:45Z We do everything with a spirit of excellence. The Next Great Image Makers 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z She describes the work of a director as one of “community care,” and compares it to a gardener choosing the seeds, planting them, and then nurturing them toward excellence. How Her Ancestors Reignited Her Return to Theater 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z It won last year’s Newbery Medal for excellence in children’s literature. Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo to talk books at The Washington Post 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes, which honor excellence in journalism and the arts. On Pulitzer’s 100th anniversary, winner shares some of his favorite images 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z For example, I never feel that I am learning as much about the mood and meaning of jazz than when I am reading Stanley Crouch, notwithstanding the excellence of Gary Giddins. James McBride’s ‘Kill ’Em and Leave’ 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z He told the BBC: "One's fear, which may be groundless, is that eventually we and our equivalent theatres will stop doing plays and they'll all be streamed live from these centres of excellence." Ayckbourn voices live theatre fears 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z The West has often shown initial resistance when it comes to acknowledging Asian excellence. The West can't keep up with the East in telling mainstream queer love stories in TV and movies 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z It’s all very rousing in the usual way, but “Turbo” leaves a slightly sour aftertaste, and not only because of its own brave choice of mediocrity over excellence. Movie Review: ‘Turbo,’ From DreamWorks, Shows One Way to the Finish Line 2013-07-16T22:28:39Z He played a pivotal role in establishing the centre as a benchmark of excellence in the field of bioarchaeology and in bringing to fruition the Wellcome-funded project. Bill White obituary 2010-12-06T18:08:00Z The Baltimore Museum of Art last week unveiled a new brand that, like the National Gallery’s, uses bold colors and a new logo to reinforce its commitment to “social justice, equity, reciprocity, and artistic excellence.” The National Gallery is back. And it’s done being subtle about its brand and mission. 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z "His career is a testament to the power of creative excellence," he added, "and his contributions as a philanthropist speak to the tenacity of the human spirit." Bruce Springsteen tribute gig attracts stellar array of performers 2013-01-03T11:01:10Z Really, its task is to award excellence in literature. Why Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize is the best thing that can happen to the book world 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z News & World Report’s annual college rankings, a longstanding and influential barometer of academic excellence with a mysterious methodology. On ‘Revisionist History,’ Malcolm Gladwell Unfiltered 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z His is an unforgettable story about the power of a great teacher, but also about resilience, excellence, and tough love. Book Excerpt: Strings Attached: One Tough Teacher and the Gift of Great Expectations 2013-10-01T16:54:05Z What’s more, “Whiplash” possesses an unexpected cultural resonance, engaging contemporary debates about education, coaching and the ways we nurture those ambiguous qualities called “excellence” or “genius.” “Whiplash” examines the line between education and abuse 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z With finance shrinking, this country can ill afford to neglect an area of such excellence that attracts the rest of the world to this country in such numbers. Letters: Economic impact of funding for the arts 2013-06-28T20:00:12Z The Tehran Symphony Orchestra used to be an exemplar of Iranian cultural excellence. 2010-02-03T21:58:00Z Although we now think of him as a religious painter par excellence, Cima’s illustrations of pagan legends also reveal his knowledge of the literary humanist scholarship of the age. Ode to Cima From Conegliano 2010-04-09T13:55:00Z Its combination of narrative excellence, surprising discoveries, and ethical rigor result in what may be the best podcast of the year. Why “In the Dark” May Be the Best Podcast of the Year 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Even though they are still supporting in the series, I wanted to feel their agency and their allyship and their excellence in their fields. How the ‘WandaVision’ Creator Brought Her Vision (and Wanda’s) to Life 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z The problem lies in the way the "American literature" bookshelf resists the reality of today's American society and fails to reward excellence in an equitable way. The real reason Latinos are overlooked during National Poetry Month 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z Instead, the sorority I'm referring to is defined by its excellence. Racist attacks on a Black girl earning a supposedly "white" role isn't about canon but excellence 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Perhaps it would be best to think of an Oscar as an award of of excellence that tells the world this is a performance, or film, that symbolizes the best in film. Oscars Show Growing Gap Between Moviegoers and Academy 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z We were hungry, and we weren’t going to settle for anything less than excellence. | Music to Your Mouth 2011-01-18T18:30:17Z My point is that all music education – across all genres – is never just about technical excellence as opposed to social responsibility. El Sistema: a Big Noise about nothing? 2010-06-22T13:55:00Z In his chronicle of Michelangelo’s life written about 50 years later, Giorgio Vasari described it as a work of “just proportion, beauty and excellence” that surpassed “all other statues, modern or ancient.” A High-Tech Twin for a Renaissance Masterpiece 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Near the Hub will be a wall reserved for Pulitzer Prize winners — with much of the wall empty, in deference to future excellence. Hello, new Washington Post, home to tiny offices but big new ambitions 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Three years earlier, the Caravan had received an Obie Award for “sustained excellence in the theater.” Marketa Kimbrell Dies at 82; Brought Theater to the Forgotten 2011-07-14T01:01:42Z David is good in almost everything he does, but the play might not be up to his usual standard of excellence. 'Seinfeld' Co-Creator Larry David Makes His Broadway Debut 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z Praising the show’s complexity, Lindelof said that he is bowled over by the consistent level of excellence ‘Game of Thrones’ achieves. Damon Lindelof defends “Game of Thrones”: “We live in a clickbait-y media culture that exists to pick things apart” 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z No doubt my demeanor betrayed that, so much so that one Globe reporter at the time anonymously described the newsroom atmosphere as the “joyless pursuit of excellence.” I’m in ‘Spotlight’, but it’s not really about me. It’s about the power of journalism. 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z She became an advocate, through her own artistic excellence, for the inherent dignity that the federal government denied American Indians — fittingly, her stage name means “bearer of the morning.” Review: ‘Te Ata’ Shares a Heroic Story of a Chickasaw Ambassador 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Special Awards Each year, the Drama Desk votes special awards to recognize excellence and significant contributions to the theater. ArtsBeat: 'Book of Mormon' Leads Drama Desk Nominations With 12 2011-04-29T16:57:56Z The first requirement was “excellence,” Wallinger said, followed by a need “to be robust enough to exist outdoors for a couple of years, but beyond that we judged it blind.” Along London’s ‘other river,’ an art walk brightens the scenery 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z The raw materials of excellence are all in place: winning melodies, dancefloor nous and the undeniable appeal of a half-Japanese, half-Swedish-American singer who sings like a fallen angel and dresses like a fashion leader. Little Dragon: Ritual Union ? review 2011-07-16T23:05:27Z At the same time, a longstanding aesthetic argument about the relative weight of popularity versus musical excellence also seems to be deepening. Hall of Fame Decides Who Rocks, Officially 2014-04-09T21:44:44Z That the Television Academy split its cinematography honors between one-hour and half-hour series last year also signaled that the Emmys governing body had taken note of the profusion of aesthetic excellence on TV. Aesthetic excellence: how cinematography transformed TV 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z There are, though, pockets of excellence out there, including the all-singing-all-dancing team who make up Showstopper! This week's new live comedy 2012-12-08T00:05:44Z “To retain, refresh and restore its excellence was certainly intimidating.” Manhattan’s New Green Space Was J.P. Morgan’s Side Yard 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z When a company touts excellence as a value, for instance, it communicates to its employees that no compromises will be allowed in the pursuit of excellence. Can’t a capitalist be moral? 2012-06-17T22:00:00Z In a moment when popular culture confuses fame and excellence, works like these also imply an inability to appreciate female merit absent of sex and glamour. Catherine Was Great. But Was She a Girl Boss? 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Even the old Gray Lady, The New York Times, described it as a book of "rare excellence". Choose a DH Lawrence novel for the reading group 2013-05-28T10:44:26Z Haynes provides an exhibition in excellence with Mule’s original, “Time To Confess,” playing a wild and unpredictable four minute guitar solo. The spontaneous magic of Gov't Mule in concert: "We feel more comfortable on stage than anywhere" 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z In general, the show is trying to show that there's a warmth that exists in Black love and in Black excellence and when it comes to Black women, especially her storyline, Black female visual artists. Will Smith's new "Bel-Air" Aunt Viv on reboot fears: "I really didn't want to let the culture down" 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z As Tuchman wrote, wooden-headedness was best captured in a remark about Philip II of Spain: “No experience of the failure of his policy could shake his belief in its essential excellence.” Barbara W. Tuchman, Folly and the Stream of History 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z It's the best way to appreciate the breadth of this series' excellence without spoiling key plot twists for the uninitiated. "Mildred Pierce" is a quiet, heartbreaking masterpiece 2011-03-24T14:43:00Z But as excellence gets higher, innovation goes down. Ophelia Re-envisioned in ‘Imagining O’ 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z But her film doesn’t meet the mark for excellence, either. ‘More Than Robots’ Review: An International Battle 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Nestled in the hills above the Pacific Ocean, with a clock tower and low-slung concrete buildings painted to look like terra-cotta, Sage Hill quickly gained a reputation for academic excellence. The Unseen Student Victims of the “Varsity Blues” College-Admissions Scandal 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z “Black Journal” won an Emmy in 1970 for excellence in public affairs. William Greaves, Emmy-winning producer and co-host of ‘Black Journal,’ dies at 87 We took our duties seriously, for in serving our duties to the Memorial church we might achieve excellence, which many of us valued above the other virtues. Sarah Manguso: the disease that stole my youth 2011-01-23T00:05:41Z "She began directing independent films while running her own successful marketing firm before expanding into distribution and now she is helming a groundbreaking studio picture. Her passion, fearlessness, and excellence are extraordinary." SXSW 2015: Ava DuVernay and RZA to deliver film keynotes 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z The award, which recognizes excellence in electronic media, was established in 1940 and is administered by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. TV personality Larry King to host Peabody Awards 2011-03-07T14:29:12Z “This technology will provide significant benefits to both staff and patrons, helping us meet our goal for service excellence.” San Francisco libraries want to microchip their books 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z “The ingénue symbolizes the mutable character par excellence, the blank slate in search of an identity,” the French scholar Julia V. Douthwaite wrote about the role of the ingénue in Ancien Régime French fiction. Riff: Thelma, Louise and All the Pretty Women 2011-04-24T01:43:01Z This is an era of particular excellence for futurist novels. Review: ‘Normal’ Looks Into the Abyss and Finds the Future 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z His work is an education in choreography, which is surely one of the most difficult of the arts — a reason why there is so little of it, and even less approaching Morris’s level of excellence. Mark Morris Dance Group’s many surprises flow naturally at GMU 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z But it was in the finale, Hailstork’s Symphony No. 1, that Wilkins inspired excellence in them and conjured a heady mix of timbres like thrashing beams of light and glistening surges of sound. Mostly Mozart’s Repertoire Broadens With Its Audience 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z I'm a musical omnivore open to excellence in any style. Kinks' Ray Davies is turning 70. Why it matters. 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z William Deresiewicz, who writes for The Nation and The New Republic among others, will receive an honorary award for "excellence in reviewing." Caro, Katherine Boo nominated for critics prizes 2013-01-14T17:16:04Z “Peak blackness is a rare metaphysical anomaly that can only occur when an amalgam of black excellence comes together at the same societal intersection,” he said. Late-night hosts on Moonlight's Oscar win: America reaches 'peak blackness' 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z The plan lists the Kennedy Center’s values as respect, excellence, creativity, inclusiveness, transparency, artistic integrity, learning and service — which just happen to spell RECITALS. Kennedy Center president lures high-priced stars yet sparks an exodus among senior staff 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z People watching Boseman's Levee may be tempted to view its excellence as something driven by a recognition of his looming mortality, but I don't think that's right. "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom": Chadwick Boseman's finale performance is stunning 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z He said the difficult schedule and Shandling’s demand for excellence made him better when he made his first show, the cult classic Freaks and Geeks. Garry Shandling: the standup who changed the sitcom forever 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z “It stands up by every measure of journalism excellence we apply.” Milwaukee newspaper investigation wins APME awards 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z There are a few reasons for this, the most important being that the excellence of music radio is dependent on the excellence of the tunes played. Rewind radio: The Beatdown with Scroobius Pip; Phil Williams; Afternoon Drama: Kokomo – review 2013-06-08T17:00:01Z Late last year, amid a marsh fire of publicity that continues to roar, he opened a large and lavishly appointed new one, Husk, devoted to the excellence and promise of Southern ingredients. Critic?s Notebook: A Southern Chef Doesn?t Stray Far 2011-02-08T23:14:12Z “We represent human excellence — what the human being can achieve as a creative being. The world needs that.” American Ballet Theater Plans a Return to Met Opera Stage 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The acoustical excellence of this hall is just the right place to hear all the nuances of the chamber duo. Look Ahead: The hottest Seattle events for January 2020 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z It won special jury recognition for visual excellence. SXSW 2015: Films That Were the Talk of the Festival 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z “Our vision statement is ‘CRT will be a haven for artistic excellence, belonging and intrinsic joy,’” he said. In a Small Mountain Town, a Beloved Theater Company Prevails 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z He chose neurosurgery in part because it required “moral, emotional, mental and physical excellence,” and he could exercise his fantastic intellect in his practice. ‘The Good Death,’ ‘When Breath Becomes Air’ and More 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z The idea, Mr. Wachner said in opening remarks, came from Trinity’s “striving for excellence.” Music Review: Twelve in 12, Trinity Wall Street’s Concerts at One 2012-09-10T04:15:05Z Homecoming at a historically Black college or university is tradition of Black excellence. Welcome to Homecoming! 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z Lil Nas' social media tirade began last week, when the artist addressed BET in a deleted post saying, "Thank you bet awards. An outstanding zero nominations again," alongside the brief comment, "Black excellence!" Lil Nas X calls out "the bigger problem of homophobia in the Black community" following BET snub 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Tarantino knew the capacity for excellence was lying dormant in Travolta, and put him right back in his wheelhouse by getting him out on the dancefloor. How to stage a Hollywood comeback 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z They want to promote literary excellence, of course, but they also want to promote themselves. Dear Britain, please take your Booker Prize back home. 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z “We have contaminated things par excellence, and only by accepting mixture do we become ourselves and our own. There’s not a single sci-fi concept we haven’t taken and adapted to our context, turned mestizo.” Science Fiction From Latin America, With Zombie Dissidents and Aliens in the Amazon 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Yes, the Academy often recognizes mediocrity and overlooks excellence. Manohla Dargis and A. O. Scott on the Oscars 2012-02-18T02:03:03Z CS: The policy of the artistic directors is to host a contest for excellence in film-making.. Does it matter that there are no women up for the Palme d'Or? 2010-05-15T23:07:00Z The cost of Abreu's emphasis on excellence may put a premium on dedication over creativity as an early-childhood group activity, but that too is an education in citizenship. El Sistema founder, Gustavo Dudamel are targets of scathing new book 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z But, while the show convincingly presents post-graffiti as a considerable cultural phenomenon, it struggles to make the case that it is an overlooked arena of artistic excellence. Review | From Basquiat to ‘Black Panther’: How graffiti went mainstream 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z This show grasps a higher truth that continues to elude so many actual artists: that surveying the full breadth of a medium necessitates harshness and negativity, if only to keep bona fide excellence in perspective. From Birdman to Buzzsaw: how Hollywood captures critics on screen 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z There are many pits here, from moral to infernal, but the orchestra climbed out of theirs to reach a celestial peak of excellence. Robert le diable; Basca awards; Queen's Medal for Music – review 2012-12-09T00:07:19Z Family Legacy Every place setting included a note from the couple that explained their intentional choice of vendors and acknowledged the bride’s family’s commitment to showcasing Black excellence. In Napa Valley, a Commitment to One Another, and to Showcasing Diversity 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Yet it’s always been a mark of excellence in the sport, right? Hitting the water without a splash gets big cheers, but has Olympic diving gotten too dry? 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z I also know it helps us pursue our vision of excellence, to take risks and extend our audience reach. Music matters: 10 years at Wigmore Hall 2011-01-06T22:59:01Z For all the Finnish National Ballet’s present-day excellence, these elements were mostly missing from its gala evening. The Finnish National Ballet at 100 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z “At the Brooklyn Museum, we are striving to be more intentional and inclusive of artistic excellence in all of New York City’s major populations. The playing field is becoming fairer.” Museums Change Their Approach to Showing White Male Artists 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z "This is not about popularity or about sales or even about notoriety, it's about excellence in music," he said. Grammy leader to meet with awards critic 2011-03-04T13:16:04Z But really, its excellence is inspired less by Dogme and more by the ambition it fostered. How the Dogme manifesto reinvented Denmark 2012-11-25T19:00:01Z But for all the excellence of the ensemble, this is a play that demands a commanding central performance. Cyrano de Bergerac – review 2013-07-23T17:11:00Z I’d heard rumors of the audacity and excellence of Ms. Truscott’s “Asking for It” in the midst of the performance festivals that crowd New York each January. Review: ‘Asking for It’ Uses Wit to Tackle Cultural Norms About Rape 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Though all three of these whodunits showcase Christie’s excellence, only the last approaches the ingenuity of her supreme masterpieces, “And Then There Were None,” “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” and “Murder on the Orient Express.” How many of the top 100 crimes novels of the early 20th century have you read? 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z The record-industry electorate is voting for the music it hopes will endure, so instead of rewarding excellence, a Grammy becomes a token of optimism. No charts, no Grammys, no Hall of Fame: Why pop greatness requires talk and time 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z The Webby Awards, administered by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, recognizes excellence in Internet culture, including videos, writing and social media. Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel among 19th Webby Awards nominees 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Jilla hesitates for a moment, but then takes a bite and immediately rhapsodizes about its excellence. “Who Is America?”: What Sacha Baron Cohen’s non-famous subjects say about who we are now 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z The top-split roll with a Parker House flavor is a major contributor to the all-around excellence of the oversize hot dog that runs with juices like an Italian sausage when you break its seared skin. The Best Comes in a Bun at Salvation Burger and Spotted Pig 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Thirty-nine nominees from 15 countries were contending in 10 categories for International Emmys, honoring excellence in TV programming outside the U.S. Britain wins 5 International Emmys 2010-11-23T10:16:00Z Over the course of six decades, Bob Dylan steadily brought together popular music and poetic excellence. How Bob Dylan used the ancient practice of "imitatio" to craft some of the most original songs 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Director of music, Stephen Cleobury, recognises that no centre of excellence can afford to be complacent and is excited at the prospect of recording more adventurous repertoire while taking a fresh look at established masterpieces. Choir of King's College; Exaudi; Tallis Scholars – review 2012-10-27T23:17:28Z This weeklong festival, which is now in its fourth and — because of a shortage of funding — final year, is a joyous celebration of orchestral excellence and adventurous programming. Music Review: A Celebration of Orchestral Excellence at Spring for Music 2014-05-06T09:39:39Z Once a dirty doldrums of industrial-supply outlets, the area between Place Garibaldi and Nice’s port has emerged as the arty-cool district par excellence. 36 Hours in Nice, France 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z But most of the opera goes well beyond that mere excellence to audio quality that is simply jaw-dropping in its clarity, depth, range and sheer sense of presence. CD reviews: Two ways of looking at ‘Die Walküre’ 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z I came here to eat at those restaurants, and in particular to eat their enchiladas, plate after plate of fat-dipped tortillas wrapped around their filling, topped with cheese and broiled into molten excellence. Enchiladas Are the Saucy, Cheesy Addition to Your Dinner Table 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Yet, even if you're sure that all this esteem isn't at least a little excessive, since when was mere excellence enough to bring in the crowds? What's The King's Speech's secret weapon of mass adulation? 2011-02-22T16:45:41Z The empty storefronts and abandoned buildings that once lined the streets of the Greenwood district in Tulsa, Okla., are becoming canvases for a suppressed history of black excellence. ‘Through Art, I Hope That We Can Make One Tulsa’ 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z "I believe strongly in the mission of ArtsFund, which is to strengthen arts in the region by raising and responsibly allocating funds to promote artistic and organizational excellence and by advocating for all the arts." Mari Horita named new ArtsFund leader 2011-11-18T00:48:04Z Scotland's only centre for excellence in traditional music may be saved from closure despite the apparently final decision by Highland council to axe its £300,000 annual funding. Scotland's traditional music centre 'could be saved' 2011-02-11T12:09:15Z Neither the theatre nor the cinema nor poetry nor narrative fiction pays allegiance to its ideal of excellence in the tyrannical way that music does. Virgil Thomson’s Enduring Critique of Classical Music in America 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z Founded in 1913 at Howard University, the Delta Sigma Theta aims to “promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need,” according to their mission statement, with an emphasis on the African-American community. Sorority cancels national convention, donates 17,000 meals to Hurricane Barry victims 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Her letter was not of the most encouraging sort, in the sense that I did not feel I was dealing with a sophisticated genius whom I could count on for excellence in responsive public service. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: I somehow owed D.C. $24,000. But not so fast! 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z Black Americans would only forge a new and authentic sense of themselves, he argued, by pursuing artistic excellence and insisting on physical mobility. The Philosopher Who Believed That Art Was Key to Black Liberation 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z With a preexisting reputation for excellence from the fair, the restaurant was an instant success. The Rise and Fall of French cuisine 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z “It is a way to achieve excellence in the profession and to prove our know-how by creating such rare models.” Minute Repeater Watches Again Gain Favor 2012-03-09T11:58:37Z Here’s another mystery I’ve been grappling with for a few years: what did we, the human race, do to deserve the excellence of Beyoncé? Why I love… Beyoncé 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z Mackenzie said they wanted to create an "extraordinary, once in a lifetime" series of 1,000 events that had excellence at their core. Cultural Olympiad's London 2012 festival lines up arts world A-list 2010-12-07T21:08:00Z It continues her track record of dark, creepy excellence. Lori Roy's skills impress in 'Let Me Die in His Footsteps' 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z “In a year or two we aim for this prize to be synonymous with excellence, intellectual rigor, and artfulness... in short—the very best,” he wrote. My Strange Literary Fellowship 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z Make braver decisions in defence of excellence, innovation and the richest possible mix of talent and taste. Forgan promises transparency in 'tough and anxious' time 2011-02-10T14:26:03Z A. This is Yankee pride and excellence at its highest and best. Hey, Mr. Critic: Dining at Per Se, Chez Napol?on, ?21? Club and Katz?s Deli ? Hey, Mr. Critic 2011-09-08T21:40:17Z Raylan is the Leonard hero par excellence -- quieter, hipper and more manly than most of his contemporaries, but not obnoxiously so. "Justified": How FX's struggling TV western redeemed itself 2011-02-23T16:13:00Z The awards, which recognize “excellence in published romance novels and novellas,” are typically given during the trade organization’s annual conference in the summer. Romance Writers of America Cancels Awards Program 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z But more important was the overall impression of inventiveness and excellence. Spring for Music Festival at Carnegie Hall 2012-02-24T20:03:40Z "It's a platform. Early on, we try to encourage parents and say, 'Start early. Start in first grade.' Then slowly move up the ladder - the ladder of excellence," said Chitturi. How do you spell 'winner' at the National Spelling Bee? 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Its ethos is to "achieve excellence" in "an industrious, orderly and respectful environment". Amazing Grace 2010-10-16T23:06:00Z BET also wasn't alone in celebrating black excellence in entertainment, given the NAACP's Image Awards and the Soul Train Music Awards. Why black entertainers still need the BET Awards 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z There inside were all the books he had edited or written and a heavy brass and wooden plaque that named him for excellence in teaching at the University of Connecticut in 1983. Alzheimer’s, a love story 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z One of the core objectives of the Alliance of Independent Authors is to foster excellence in the self-publishing sector. Self-published authors react with anger to 'laziness' charge 2012-08-29T11:53:55Z But the freshness and excellence of the cooking will exceed your memories of the past — and this is worth experiencing, so as to keep the brain healthy. Hey, Mr. Critic: Romance With No Recipe 2011-07-14T20:25:48Z We will return to the business of how to use that skillet, for — as Symon hastened to add — the surface on which you cook is only one component of hamburger excellence. How to make the perfect hamburger 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z “His relentless quest for excellence on and off the rink made everyone around him better.” Former Michigan State hockey coach Ron Mason dies at 76 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Everyone was passionate about achieving a certain level of excellence. | Q&A: Aaron Moser on Furnishing the George W. Bush Presidential Center 2013-04-24T22:22:13Z There were reams of merchandise, a straight-to-video movie featuring Ray Charles, a Macy’s balloon — as well as a Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting. ‘Blue’s Clues’ Returns, and Silence Is Still the Star 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z "We like to say that we obsess over the details of our cheddar," Jill Allen, director of product excellence at Tillamook, said in a press release. Tillamook offering 40-pound blocks of cheddar just before Valentine’s Day 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z So it can be good to not have a writing job, but to write for the purpose of encountering the true self and developing excellence in craft. I froze up in the writers’ room 2013-03-21T00:00:00Z The Academy Awards, of course, are meant to be an occasion to celebrate cinematic excellence, not take celebrities down a notch. Oscars 2015: And the winner is ... social media, for better and for worse 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z He is "a firm believer in the exponential curve that connects the power and excellence of a show with its number of drummers" and "claims his music is capable of causing uncontrollable bouts of hysteria". New band of the day: Kiran Leonard (No 1,520) 2013-05-28T16:55:00Z The former Weavers member and a founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, called Elliott a “folk guitarist par excellence” and a “very good raconteur.” At 91, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott Still Wants to Tell You a Story 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z They may cooperate, and should cooperate more, but they live or die depending on their particular excellence, individual leadership and mostly local appeal. Behind the scenes at an exhibition 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Trump’s Inaugural Address, Gessen implausibly asserts, was not just meanspirited or poorly written; it “rejected the idea that excellence is desirable” in a conscious effort to diminish the presidency. Is Donald Trump a Danger to Democracy? 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z But the players say that it is precisely because Detroit is hurting so badly that the excellence of the orchestra must be preserved. Top players fall silent as Detroit Symphony Orchestra fights for survival 2010-11-19T18:12:00Z “The primary criterion is excellence,” the letter states. How Winfrey Got Kennedy Honor: Informally 2010-10-11T17:12:00Z One of the glories of “Downton,” of course, was the excellence of its performers, many of whom were not well known in the United States beforehand. ‘The Gilded Age’ Review: Dime-Store ‘Downton’ 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z "I hope to help CalArts carry on the tradition of excellence, and to foster the spirit of experimentation and innovation that have made CalArts one of the country's truly great educational institutions." Disney descendant replaces Beutner as CalArts chairman 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z He is known as respectful but also laser-focused on efficiency and excellence. Tobias Kratzer Is Leading Opera’s Next Generation of Directors 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z La MaMa was considered a rough-house, with no "standards of excellence" compared with other, more high-profile venues. Ellen Stewart obituary 2011-01-26T18:02:52Z It sometimes seems that way, given how he’s made a level of excellence rarely seen on the television quiz show appear almost mundane. Man or cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ passes $1 million mark 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z The Western is the philosophical and political genre par excellence, because it considers a pre-bureaucratic state in which societal functions are realized onscreen in direct, physical action. Martin Scorsese Tests His Limits in “Silence” 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z The prize, which was set up to "celebrate excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing from around the world", is given annually to the best book by a woman written in English. Orange to withdraw sponsorship of women's prize for fiction 2012-05-22T09:06:53Z She clothed me in a cape of possibility that slipped through the women's hands before me, and surrounded me with examples of Black excellence. Taking the leap to be my own boss — even more unapologetically Black and free 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z "We are very grateful to Omar filling in with his musical excellence." Journey drummer Deen Castronovo, facing rape charge, is held without bail 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z It’s mumblecore par excellence but laced with a satire of white Australia and its historical amnesia. New Directors/New Films Turns 50 With a Bracingly Eclectic Lineup 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Even ones who’d read the book repeatedly, whose attachment to the novel’s excellence was similar to my own, seemed to feel so. How to avoid writing an awful screenplay 2013-04-22T22:05:00Z Other ensembles arguably match these players in technical excellence and interpretive insight. A Quartet Sets a New Standard for Beethoven Marathons 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z Eggnog is the American Christmas drink par excellence – even if the commercially available versions these days are a pale shadow of the drink’s former glory. Low-grog eggnog: Christmas cocktails that won't knock you out 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z The six shortlisted buildings vary in size and purpose, but all will be judged by the same criteria: Their design excellence and their significance to the evolution of architecture and the built environment. Concrete estate up for design award 2013-07-18T01:41:59Z “Deep and vibrant, the Armani shade par excellence pervades everything, defining a timeless, velvety elegance that is perfectly balanced,” show notes read. Giorgio Armani presents a 'Rhapsody in Blue' at Milan fashion show 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z The word “excellence” pops up in conversation a lot. Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra’s new music director, Juan Felipe Molano, is already making his mark 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Scrambled eggs with a story, one that explains a lot about the visionary chef whose consuming passion for the land is surpassed only by the painstaking excellence of both his Blue Hill restaurants. One simple dish changed the course of this visionary chef’s life: Scrambled eggs 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z But nothing that I’ve ever thought …” He tails off – he can’t seem to bring himself to articulate what real excellence might be like. Matthew McConaughey: ‘I’ve never done a film that’s lived up to what I imagined’ 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z This snobbish definition of excellence is opposed to the classical concept of a Republic of Letters. Virgil Thomson’s Enduring Critique of Classical Music in America 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z SKI magazine readers haven’t simultaneously ranked any other resort No. 1 for both extreme terrain and overall excellence. Jackson Hole’s first Nordic ski resort has 25 kilometers of cross-country ski trails 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Ms. LaLonde, who at Harvard was awarded the Radcliffe Doris Cohen Levi Prize for excellence in musical theater by the university’s Office of the Arts, was continuing to work as an actress. At a Surprise Party, a Surprising Romantic Overture 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Named in honor of brothers Ira and George Gershwin, the award is given to a composer or performer whose lifetime work exemplifies the standard of excellence associated with the Gershwins. Paul McCartney, pals serenade Obamas at White House 2010-07-28T01:08:00Z A certain amount of smirking greeted December's announcement that the Rock Hall would be inducting Starr individually by presenting him with the organization’s “award for musical excellence.” Meet the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z A magic elixir for the whole process came in the form of Bob Gottlieb, editor par excellence and friend forever after. Katharine Graham at 100: Inside the making of one of the greatest Washington memoirs ever 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Chesterton: “Dullness in government is a good sign, and not a bad one. . . . In particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success.” Review | In these fractious times, a yearning for Walter Bagehot’s ‘age of discussion’ 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z The awards, given by Bafta, recognise excellence in children's film, television, games and online media. Bafta for Danger Mouse creator 2012-11-26T13:47:57Z Notwithstanding passionate endorsements by multiple people whose taste I admire, I remain unconvinced of the alleged importance and excellence of “The Education of Henry Adams.” Kathryn Schulz Doesn’t Count Any Reading Pleasures as Guilty 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z "My goal for this menu was just to do simple, good, elegant food with precision and excellence, taking simple things like chicken liver moose, bone marrow or a piece of fish and executing them well." Kristen Kish wins 'Top Chef: Seattle' 2013-02-28T04:35:09Z Film critics were even more disgusted, with one arguing that the Oscars are about “staying alive to excellence”. At last, an Oscar for popular film. Because who needs another The Shape Of Water? | Hadley Freeman 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z The critic is a digresser par excellence: His task is to wander away from a text in order to devise a richer route of return. Celebrating Strange Faces, Gorgeous Sentences and Circular Prose 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z This photo captures “black girl magic” incarnate: There is so much beauty, so much power, so much excellence and activism and joy. Toni Morrison Dancing: Photos of the Author at Work and Play 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Many of those students went on to perform at last year’s Tony Awards, surprising the audience with “Seasons of Love” from “Rent,” where Herzfeld won the award for excellence in theater education. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Song of Parkland’ and ‘Papillon’ 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Carl C. Icahn, an activist investor par excellence, is a veteran of what the practice actually entails: buying a stake in a company and pushing for changes in management or strategy. ‘Icahn: The Restless Billionaire’ Review: Right on the Money 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z All of us have deeply held beliefs about excellence in fiction, and can defend them stoutly. The damnable task of being a Man Booker International prize judge 2011-03-30T14:46:06Z Go back to classical Athens, and the highest ideals of excellence in literature and art we uphold today were born in a democratic city, not a totalitarian one. The best art is born from democracy 2010-04-07T11:48:00Z The new rules, these members said, implied that “all of us are racists,” were “capitulating to political correctness,” and “lessened” the academy’s value as “a measuring stick for excellence,” among other objections. The Hashtag That Changed the Oscars: An Oral History 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z As a big lover girl, it helped that the whole book literally bled romance and Black joy and excellence. Readers Share Their Favorite Books of 2022 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z He’s currently promoting a film about the ruthless efficiency with which white industries dilute, reproduce, and commodify black excellence. Boots Riley: how the outspoken musician is taking on Hollywood 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z “This is a peer-based award, not like American Idol,” Mr. Sanabria said, arguing that the Academy’s action was pushing the Grammy Awards away from its stated mission to reward musical excellence, and not popularity. ArtsBeat: Latin Musicians Threaten to Sue the Grammys 2011-06-30T19:15:54Z In high school, she obsessively chased two urgent goals: popularity and academic excellence. She brought kids joy with her ‘magical’ toys. And hid her own misery until it became unbearable. 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z While creating a stunning micro-culture of sporting excellence, these athletic outliers are paying a steep price for their commitment to the game. Football’s Polynesian moment: Samoa’s athletic outliers are paying a steep price for their commitment to the game 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Yet the excellence of the writing and acting meant that viewers couldn’t dismiss them entirely. ‘Succession’ Is Over. Why Did We Care? 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z My first concern," he emphasizes, "is to focus on artistic excellence. Ludovic Morlot issues wide-open invitation to concertgoers 2011-08-31T20:53:04Z In modern, high-end TV – even with film directors flooding the market – to have a series overseen by someone with Arnold’s history of Cannes prizes and art-cinema excellence was a status symbol. Does Andrea Arnold's experience on Big Little Lies suggest that auteurs are doomed? 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z “The high level of craftsmanship shines through in the restoration. She was a creative producer who set the standard of excellence.” 'Little Annie Rooney': Mary Pickford's return to childhood, newly restored 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z While still being proudly brown and representing Nuyorican excellence in all its glory, Maria never became a caricature, never boxed herself into the facile images of Latinos that American television sometimes still offers up. Sesame Street's Maria showed Latino and all kids who we were 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z It reminded me of another work of scary excellence that pretty much was a career black hole for all connected with it, Bob Fosse’s “Star 80.” The kids are all wrong 2012-05-29T15:20:00Z Long before Harold Bloom advanced his theory about the “anxiety of influence,” Vasari recognized that the struggle for artistic excellence pits living artists against the most formidable precursors. How Giorgio Vasari Invented Art History as We Know It 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z The recipient must be a local resident, and as Jolene reminds her fellow board members, “must demonstrate both artistic excellence and financial need, and should preferably be an underrepresented American voice.” Theater Review: Haggling Over Grant Money in ‘The Most Deserving’ 2014-04-09T02:00:01Z “The Apollo is thrilled to partner with BET to host the ‘Soul Train Awards,’ bringing together three iconic brands that represent Black culture and excellence under one roof,” said Kamilah Forbes, Apollo executive producer. Soul Train Awards headed to Apollo for the first time 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z However, in terms of sheer excellence, The Irishman wasn’t actually its best shot. A female director Oscar? Three ways to fix film awards season 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z The dozen-odd categories recognized excellence in voice dubbing, but also sound mixing, and story and dialogue adaptations. Famous Voices Take Center Stage at Italy’s ‘Dubbing Oscars’ 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z In June 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed eliminating the entrance exam altogether, describing it as "a roadblock to justice, progress and academic excellence." The entrenched segregation of New York City's public high schools 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z Naeem had a central role in shaping and implementing the Baltimore Museum’s strategic plan, adopted in 2018, that placed social equity alongside artistic excellence as a core principle guiding the museum’s mission. Baltimore Museum of Art Taps Its Chief Curator as Its Next Director 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z “Scarecrow” co-directors Brandon Oldenburg and Limbert Fabian accepted the awards for Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program and Outstanding New Approaches - Original Daytime Program, the latter of which recognizes excellence in interactive media productions. Shreveport’s Moonbot Studios wins 2 Daytime Emmys 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z The show differentiates itself from what's come before by representing that philosophy through visions of Black excellence as uniqueness. "Insecure" no more: The HBO comedy departs with satisfying confidence 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Nowhere in that statement is the word excellence. Perspective | John F. Kennedy became a hero to American art lovers — but he wasn’t one himself 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z James said the corporation did still offer peaks of excellence, above mediocre troughs, and that no one would "wish to lose the most distinguished broadcaster in the world". PD James attacks ITV 'cultural vandalism' at dinner for Melvyn Bragg 2010-06-04T12:11:00Z In his letter, Hunt wrote: "I am keen to ensure that through sustained support from both public and private sectors we enable artistic and cultural excellence to flourish." The arts need a really big give that never stops giving 2010-07-08T19:00:00Z Ever-present throughout “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America” is the blues ethos of stating and confronting the brutal facts of life and of placing a high premium on style, improvisation and excellence. Kiese Laymon Revisits Some Early Essays, and Reclaims His Voice 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Katherine A. Powers, whose criticism has appeared in the Washington Post among other publications, was given an honorary award for "excellence in reviewing." Nigerian author Adichie wins fiction prize 2014-03-14T15:26:54Z They were indoctrinated to believe that “insecurity” was a goad for “excellence.” How the ‘Temp’ Economy Became the New Normal 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z The Wolf Foundation is a state-owned entity that issues the award to promote excellence in science and the arts. Stevie Wonder awarded Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z “It’s the excellence of everything else that make you go back over the years.” The Culinary Couple Who Built a British Empire 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z The museum says this vision statement, developed through meetings with employees, symbolizes a renewed commitment to diversity, inclusion and excellence. National Gallery of Art Reopens With a New Vision: ‘For All the People’ 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Ted's paradigm envisions excellence through self-examination and collaboration, believing in one's self while being curious enough to affirm the best of what we see in others. The "Ted Lasso" way is comforting – and a counter to the hollow nationalism Americans have embraced 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z By the time he brought down the curtain I had come to understand what a vibrant force he has been for wringing excellence out of people, including himself. ‘The Blue Touch Paper: A Memoir,’ by David Hare 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z With its august tradition of theatrical excellence, Britain has long been exporting its top-tier thespians to our shores, and this talent has cultivated a taste for language tautly delivered and wit served extra dry. Tony Awards 2015: Yet another British invasion of America 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z The proletarian garment par excellence — identified particularly with the young, rebellious American male — the T-shirt also serves as a surface on which its wearer may advertise his affinities and attitudes. Art Review: Richard Prince at Gagosian and Salon 94 Bowery 2010-05-27T21:22:00Z In time, values like proficiency, self-discipline, resourcefulness, creativity, leadership, resistance, self-empowerment, integrity, resilience, compassion, confidence and the pursuit of excellence revealed themselves in black cooks’ stories. How the Women of the Jemima Code Freed Me 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z But this is a fundamentally — and I would say marvelously — old-fashioned entertainment, a sports drama that is also an appealing, socially alert story of perseverance and the up-by-the-bootstraps pursuit of excellence. ‘King Richard’ Review: Father Holds Court 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z She wears a Phi Beta Kappa key on a necklace, an exclusive signifier of excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Food Scholar, Folk Singer, Blunt Speaker: The Many Lives of Leni Sorensen 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The bright intellectual sheen of “A Disappearing Number” is softened, and the play’s dramatic thrust is enhanced, by the excellence of the acting ensemble. | 'A Disappearing Number': Simon McBurney?s Play at Lincoln Center Festival 2010-07-16T22:29:00Z So his poems shift between notions of survival and excellence in performance — and again, it’s not always clear which is which. In a (Prose) Tribute to Fathers and Father Figures, a Fast-Paced Poet Slows Down 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z However, the actor, who won the Charlie Chaplin award for excellence in comedy, managed to pull a prank involving knocking an old lady out of a wheelchair and off the stage. Clooney, Cumberbatch honored at BAFTA Britannia awards 2013-11-10T10:51:26Z The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Monday announced 39 nominees in 10 categories for the Emmys honoring excellence in TV production outside the U.S. Britain garners 9 International Emmy nominations 2010-10-04T14:49:00Z But there have been a number of people who have rightly brought up, "What about a celebration of Black excellence and Black joy?" Reckonings, pain and joy: ABC's ambitious "Soul of a Nation" explores all of it for all Americans 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Wohl, wearing a sharp suit, swaggered into the president’s lobby like he belonged among the wounded wealthy, the “vaccine injured,” and the s--- talkers par excellence. After a bumpy ride, Donald Trump Jr.’s book tour arrives at a safe space 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Callahan, 44, one of our best lyricists and now — finally — a singer approaching excellence, uses his voice carefully, in a no-vibrato baritone, going down to Merle Haggard’s range. Music: He Can Sing It, if Not Speak It 2011-04-10T02:00:17Z "We do plan on ensuring that when people step into this space that immediately they recognize Black excellence. Immediately they seem themselves woven into the DNA of our brand," Ashburn said. Changing the face of craft beer: Crowns & Hops is funding racial equity for Black-owned breweries 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Word of their excellence is spread largely by private recommendation. Summer readings: Mikl?s B?nffy 2011-08-05T09:00:35Z On June 12, it will receive an honor at the Tony Awards for excellence in the theater. Broadway’s Beloved Basement Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Turns 10 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z "Content of this calibre shows the potential for this visionary project to strengthen the global reputation of Scotland - and Dundee in particular - as a centre of excellence for the creative industries." Dundee V&A secures £3m backing 2012-10-08T00:06:01Z In the annals of French art history, the superfan par excellence is Edgar Degas: the most Parisian of all the Impressionists, and an obsessive of the first magnitude over the opera and ballet. Degas: A Superfan at the Opera, Where Art Tips Into Obsession 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z Unlike previous years when Britain dominated the awards honoring excellence in television production outside the U.S., the winners in the nine categories this year spanned six countries. Alda, Lear honored at 40th International Emmys 2012-11-20T03:18:08Z In his early days at CBS, Wallace recalled getting a chilly reception from a staff that had set the standard for journalistic excellence and integrity. How Mike Wallace created ‘a revolution’ in journalism — while battling depression 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z “To be an artist in an uncertain future, you must be brave, you must be bold, and you must strive for excellence.” Fired MOCA curator will give UCLA commencement address 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z The 5th Avenue Theatre presented its 12th annual awards for high school musical excellence on Monday night. Edmonds K-12 wins big in 5th Avenue Awards 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z He’s a paragon of excellence, the night-after-night dependability that made him a sensation on Broadway, where a person needs an entertainer’s soul and an athlete’s hustle to get by. Bad Education: is this Hugh Jackman's greatest performance to date? 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z “I feel strongly these are institutions of rare excellence,” Mr. Kronman said. The Meritocrat Who Wants to Unwind the Meritocracy 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z I found feeling myself deeply grateful for those mushrooms, which were the reason for the soup’s surprising excellence. Inspired by Stone Soup, but More Delicious 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The volume addresses teachers, police, youth, church leaders, war veterans, workers and captains of industry, calling them to excellence in serving the Afrikaner. Antjie Krog: Should Should power listen to poetry?| World Writers Conference 2012-09-26T09:47:23Z A tactile treat of textures and a zigzag puzzle of tailoring made Bottega Veneta’s show on Sunday a beacon of excellence. Special Report: Bottega's Fashion Fusion 2010-06-20T16:23:00Z “Happy Juneteenth. Being Black is your activism. Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right,” the message said. Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z His reporting on the story brought him the Merriman Smith Memorial Award for excellence in presidential news coverage, making him the first broadcast journalist to receive that honor. Longtime NBC News Correspondent John Palmer Dies 2013-08-04T02:34:29Z Her first film My Country, My Country was nominated for an Academy Award, while 2010’s The Oath won the “excellence in cinematography award” at Sundance. Laura Poitras to premiere Edward Snowden film Citizenfour in October 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z In remarks to each group, Feldman emphasized the honor and privilege of leading the museum, and she spotlighted the staff, leading applause for them and their “standard of excellence.” Inside Kaywin Feldman’s first week as the National Gallery’s new director 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z “Her scope and imagination and creativity go far beyond that. That’s the excellence of her work.” The World Catches Up With Dindga McCannon 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Neither should matter at all if the awards are truly about excellence. A case for an Emmy (or more) for 'Foyle's War' 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z The excellence of the Matt-Foggy scenes kind of reduced everything else to noise, though I did enjoy seeing Fisk appear vulnerable for once. 'Daredevil' Episode 10 review: 'Nelson v. Murdock' a revealing showdown 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z On Nov. 22, Madhvani will know whether the first season of the crime thriller wins an International Emmy, the award created to honor excellence in television programming outside the U.S. Indian creator of Int’l Emmy-nominated show hopeful of win 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Like a potted fern held aloft by a forest of well-positioned stakes, Dakota Johnson claims the center of “The High Note” on the strength and general excellence of the actors around her. ‘The High Note’ Review: A Little Pitchy 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Unpretentious excellence is at the heart of his aesthetic, and it’s also the spirit of his Brooklyn school, which he runs like a neighborhood dance studio. Lincoln Center Opens Its Vaults for Dance Week 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z We will return to the business of how to use that skillet, for — as Mr. Symon hastened to add — the surface on which you cook is only one component of hamburger excellence. Deconstructing the Perfect Burger 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z That doesn’t quite count as news, but it was noteworthy in a performance of predictable excellence. Dance Review: American Ballet Theater in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 2013-06-11T20:59:24Z As Anton grows up with the Colemans in the 1990s, he becomes accustomed to privilege, and is encouraged to strive for an excellence he achieves. A boy caught between love and race 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Black Panther is a film that celebrates black excellence. Nigerian cinema fans celebrate 'Black Panther' release 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z But the trio, which will be on tour in Europe this summer, might do better to let each player stretch from his established baseline of superhuman excellence. Review: John Scofield, Brad Mehldau and Mark Guiliana Debut as an All-Star Trio 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z To honor all nominees, she fought successfully for the presenters to say, “The Grammy goes to…,” and not, “The winner is…,” arguing that the former phrase better captured excellence among equals. Christine Farnon, ‘Guiding Light’ of the Grammys, Dies at 97 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z I knew one day I would touch excellence. Raymond Blanc: ‘A head chef threw a copper pan in my face and broke my jaw’ 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z We touch on Black excellence and your place in the community. "Canceling is relative": Michael Che on his comedy boundaries & why he's not leaving "SNL" just yet 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z “I constantly monitor the contemporary dance scene for excellence and innovation,” she wrote. Diana Vishneva to Leave American Ballet Theater in June 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z So if “Media vita” was written near the end of Sheppard’s life — as it may well have been — this profound meditation in the face of death might be the pandemic piece par excellence. From a 1550s Pandemic, a Choral Work Still Casts Its Spell 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z Mr. Serra remains, after all these years, the Process artist par excellence. Richard Serra Scales Down With ‘Ramble Drawings’ 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Ayn Rand was a philosophical extrovert par excellence. Jamaican, gay and Ayn Rand made it OK: My amazing “Atlas Shrugged” love story 2014-04-25T23:00:00Z The actor Miranda Richardson, who chaired the judging panel, said the book went beyond the prize's criteria of originality, accessibility and excellence. AM Homes wins women's prize for fiction 2013-06-05T18:31:01Z The Jerome Robbins Award, an annual acknowledgement of excellence in the arts, will go this year to the Paris Opera Ballet, the Jerome Robbins Foundation announced on Tuesday. ArtsBeat: Paris Opera Ballet Wins Jerome Robbins Award 2014-03-18T12:26:43Z Deaf West Theater Co. will receive the Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence, one of six special awards to be handed out. L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards: LGBT Center's 'Hit the Wall' leads nominations 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z From the rubble of World War II to the third biggest sporting event on the planet, the Games have forever impacted the global understanding of human potential, disability, and excellence. From Jamie Foxx's "Power Play" to "Teenage Bounty Hunters," here's what's new on Netflix in August 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z The fact that the answer is, truly, “both” is a testament to the Philharmonic’s excellence on more fronts than almost any other ensemble. Review: Dudamel and Los Angeles Bring the Noise to New York 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z I also use it as a touchstone for excellence in research and writing and integrity. Education experts share the best books they’ve read about teaching 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z It offers a rare combination of tradition and excellence.” In Transit: Where to Watch Oxford vs. Cambridge 2011-03-24T10:00:12Z The BFO's excellence is founded upon its large body of wonderfully disciplined strings, so the fugue at the heart of the last movement was launched on a marvellously sinewy violin line. Budapest Festival O/Fischer – review 2013-04-28T13:17:18Z The dancing was good enough, but excellence on every level was never the point. What the Washington Ballet needs in a new director 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z And that’s even with the growing array of non-meat alternatives such as tofu chicken and soy burger, as well as vegetarian restaurants that are growing in number and excellence. Fake burgers will save us all! 2013-12-08T22:00:00Z The team was valued at $305 million — a dramatic explosion of value since 1981 — but not because of any particular excellence, particularly on the part of Sterling. Donald Sterling’s disgusting 1 percent ramblings: Let’s pity the racist billionaire 2014-04-28T12:05:00Z You can’t expect Opera House excellence with a civic center budget. Critic’s Notebook: A bittersweet triumph for Suzanne Farrell and her company 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z That’s one of the major benefits of winning this icon of excellence. How the Academy fumbled the push for Best Popular Film 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z I reviewed one of his books a few years ago and enjoyed it, but that didn’t prepare me for the excellence of this one, a tough-minded tale of love, violence and duplicity. Crime fiction: ‘The Big Finish,’ by James W. Hall "Our judging meeting fizzed for many hours with conversations about the originality, excellence and readability of the books in front of us," she said. Ex-Sesame Street writer makes Orange prize shortlist with first novel 2011-04-12T17:10:42Z And this suite of solos, vividly delivered by all, is the best demonstration of Mr. McIntyre’s excellence as a dance maker. Dance Review: Trey McIntyre Project?s Ballets at Jacob?s Pillow 2010-08-06T20:54:00Z "Buster's passion for hospitality, his demand for excellence, and the deep care he had for his team members were unparalleled." James "Buster" Corley, the remaining co-founder of Dave & Buster's, has died 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z That excellence is entwined with melancholy at the repeated abandonment of the old self. Video Games: Deadpool, Company Heroes 2, Game & Wario, Color Zen and the Swapper 2013-07-09T20:36:52Z I've written before about the excellence of The Interrupters, a movie of profound patience and intensity that builds into a three-way character study of its fearless protagonists. The Interrupters and Elite Force 2 ? city violence spreads to the big screen 2011-08-12T10:18:41Z In matters of breakfast excellence, you are most often on your own. Hey, Mr. Critic: Egg and Cheese on a Bagel: The Quest for the Best 2011-01-27T17:38:26Z Or you could just surrender to excellence and eat at Peking Duck House, on 53rd Street between Second and Third Avenues. Diner's Journal: Hey, Mr. Critic: Eat Your Way Down the L Line 2011-04-07T14:42:09Z It's obvious that our collective hunger for viewing culinary excellence through a competitive lens is an enduring mainstay, from ancient Baghdad to modern cable TV, with no sign of being satiated anytime soon. When cooking became cut-throat: A brief history of the culinary competition 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The financial success of a movie isn’t the same as its general excellence. Movies Survived 2020. The Oscars Diversified. There’s More to Do. 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z He described Radio 3 as "one of our most important cultural institutions and a beacon of excellence". New BBC Radio 3 controller named 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z None of these is necessarily a bad thing; well-managed, these traits drive art, innovation, excellence. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Look before you leap and then look again afterward 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Because the fight occurred during Black History Month, Wilder’s entrance was intended as a tribute to black excellence. Deontay Wilder’s Costume Was Heavyweight Camp 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z He hasn’t been able to go full-on totalitarian dictator, but as far as somebody who is completely ruining America’s reputation and distorting young people’s view of what excellence is, I mean, he’s shockingly awful. Van Jones: “There was only one white guy in Hillary Clinton’s ad — and it was Donald Trump” 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z The folks who vote in the Grammys are part of a trade organization meant to honor not only artistic excellence, but also craftsmanship — and, yes, success. Analysis: Macklemore apology for win over fellow rapper raises race issue 2014-01-29T05:32:49Z "The guide will also inspire local restaurants to improve their quality and raise the bar in terms of gastronomic excellence," said Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Thailand reaches for the stars with new Michelin Guide 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z Yet despite considerable musical excellence, this lavish “West Side Story,” which held so much promise, has proved an outright theatrical turkey, indiscriminately gobbling up opera and Broadway. Gustavo Dudamel, Cecilia Bartoli and a grim, bizarre 'West Side Story' in Salzburg 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z The anxiety of an artist pursuing excellence is at the heart of Theresa Rebeck’s play “Seared,” which is now in previews and opens Oct. For Sondheim, Raúl Esparza Protects His Voice. For ‘Seared,’ His Fingers. 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Both of these are means of questioning Harris' legitimacy, her excellence, her Americanness. "Fargo" season 4 has spun a complex, compelling American fable of race and crime 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z So you may indulge in the restaurant’s playfulness and excellence while asking for the simplest possible preparation for your husband’s meal. Hey, Mr. Critic: Romance With No Recipe 2011-07-14T20:25:48Z Does the film's technical excellence excuse its racist leanings? The Birth of a Nation: a gripping masterpiece … and a stain on history 2013-07-29T14:31:08Z Our goal is to create excellence in everything that we do. The dean of the USC art school with only one MFA student responds to her critics 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z After all, masters of the land as they are, these bleating creatures even preside in the kitchen, where the delicious curry goat stands out as the local delicacy par excellence. Goats Rule on the Island of Anguilla 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z It reminds me of another work of scary excellence that was pretty much a career black-hole for all connected with it, Bob Fosse’s “Star 80.” When geniuses bomb 2012-06-12T14:00:00Z The local government has shortlisted the business for its excellence award, and Blanco is determined to win it. Javier Bardem on "The Good Boss" humor: Humans love "seeing people suffer when we see they are safe" 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z But there's no doubting the strength and excellence of the film-making on display. Film review: Robin Hood 2010-05-11T19:26:00Z They range from “What a bunch of hooey” to “landmark of cinematic excellence.” Who’s Your Wingman Now? Pushing the Envelope With ‘Top Gun’ 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z But people got very cross about this, and said the category was an insult to the Oscars, which are – and I quote one film commentator – “a celebration of excellence”. Why Black Panther should win the 2019 best picture Oscar 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z “I felt a bit strange about it,” she says. Seems like Jobs could, his high standards as a technologist aside, have striven a little harder for excellence as a boyfriend. Steve Jobs and Joan Didion: The Untold Story 2011-10-28T18:03:30Z “Chemistry” never quite lives up to her reputation for excellence, though, and it fails to find a sound that fits the rawness of much of its subject matter. Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Chemistry’ Draws on Familiar Formulas 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z One good way to determine a cioppino’s excellence: If you have leftovers, let’s say a little pool of sauce at the bottom of the bowl, what do you do with it? Cioppino This Good Can’t Be a Cliché 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Twenty-one of them will be in the confines of New York's Beacon Theatre on Sunday night when Lookingglass becomes the fifth Chicago company to win the Tony Award for excellence in regional theater. 'Book of Mormon' seeing Tony gold 2011-06-13T01:56:27Z Maybe this particular job, or this particular performance, fails to meet some people's standards for historical accuracy or gastronomic excellence. Medieval Times Goes Modern, Replacing Its Kings With Queens 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z He was working to turn this ad hoc group of dancers of varying skill into a first-class company that could project Ukrainian excellence to the world. A Leading Choreographer Joins the War Effort, With Classical Ballet 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Judas Priest was on the ballot, but will instead be inducted in the non-performer category for musical excellence, alongside the songwriting and production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Dolly Parton Voted Into Rock Hall Alongside Eminem and Lionel Richie 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z “I am extremely grateful to the medical team for their excellence in looking after me so well.” Elton John Cancels Concerts After ‘Potentially Deadly’ Infection 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z The National Black Theater was recognized for sustained excellence in production and advocacy on behalf of Black artists, while the Asian American Performers Action Coalition drew notice for advocacy on equity and inclusion. Obies Honor ‘A Strange Loop’ and ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z I was very interested in Atul Gawande’s “Better,” from which I have learned a great deal about the practice of medicine in the U.S.A. — its excellence, and how expensive it is. Claire Tomalin’s Favorite Fictional Heroine? It ‘Must Be Natasha’ in ‘War and Peace’ 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Some German academics say fees are the way towards the excellence they see elsewhere. Hey British moaners: Germans want to be more like us 2013-05-19T18:15:12Z It’s hard to compete with Napa Valley — home to nearly 500 wineries — for excellence and variety. Attention, Budget-Watchers: 4 Canadian Alternatives to U.S. Hot Spots 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z The International Bridge Press Association gives annual awards for excellence both at the table and away from it. Bridge: Bridge Press Association Notes Winning Decision 2011-12-25T22:07:43Z We still believe that the Poetry Society has the potential to take a lead in the sector, as a champion of excellence helping more people to participate in the art form. Poetry Society funding withheld 2011-07-27T08:32:20Z “This is like Black excellence to the nth power,” said Chrissy Rutherford, a fashion and social media consultant who wore a dark purple midi dress with puffed shoulders by Laquan Smith. Iman and Stacey Abrams Honored at 15 Percent Pledge Gala 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z BBC3 also has moments of excellence, such as the recent documentary Our War, and is also appreciated by its audience. Hands off BBC4 2011-08-26T08:00:00Z We hate that sort of 'Brits music school of excellence' mentality. Suede: 'They're ordinary, that makes them glam' – a classic interview 2013-02-20T13:28:56Z But it’s hard for star chefs to grow without losing their excellence, edge or attention to detail. David Chang Bets Big, Using Silicon Valley Money 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z They wanted to reinscribe the struggles and feats of those early years at Dance Theater of Harlem into a cultural narrative that seems so often to cast Black excellence aside. Five Pioneering Black Ballerinas: ‘We Have to Have a Voice’ 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z This is the Romantic experience par excellence, a fervent desire to erase all boundaries. Fleet Foxes enchant an ecstatic Moore Theatre crowd 2011-05-03T18:38:06Z There are the directors who obsessively maintain their standard of excellence, who would rather die than stop making movies, and push themselves to the verge just to do so. David Cronenberg: 'Movies were made for sex' 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z He looks at painters and other artists in their middle ages as examples and says that with age comes experience and maturity that ideally leads to excellence. Being a "Tudors" king changed Jonathan Rhys Meyers 2010-04-10T00:43:00Z True artists, for Smith, are remote, solitary figures of excellence, wholly dedicated to their art. The Theology of Patti Smith 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z It is still thrilling to watch the world’s best athletes push each other toward excellence; it is still heartbreaking to watch a lifetime’s dream slip away. Ryan Seacrest, you’ve been replaced 2012-08-01T15:55:00Z The Michael Keaton movie won the prize for excellence in contemporary film, while Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel won the period film category. Birdman wins costume design prize 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z So it's a charitable organisation, and its remit, which we've firmly established now, is to support and award excellence. Arts head: Neville Brody, president, D&AD 2013-05-14T10:52:00Z The resulting sense of discovery, of mutually reinforcing energies and of excellence brought to the fore is unmistakably a phenomenon. Perspective | The bright light shining on America’s best Black artists has a fascinating backstory 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z It examines whether there's a cost associated with the pursuit of excellence, and what "the best" means in a world of smart drugs, designer babies and genetic modifications. This week's new theatre and dance 2012-05-18T23:05:00Z He is now setting about making the region a centre of excellence for classical Spanish art. Spanish art gems head for UK town 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Link to video: Boris Johnson accused: 'you're a nasty piece of work' The BBC likes to talk about journalistic excellence and a tradition of creativity, but really it is an academy for stars. Eddie Mair: a rising BBC star 2013-03-25T19:07:00Z I do hope, however, that the new government will recognise that artistic excellence isn't achieved overnight. Arts and the new coalition government 2010-05-21T23:07:00Z “This is a premier organization, and one where excellence from top to bottom is just what we do here,” she said. Behind Lincoln Center’s White Travertine Facade: Infighting and Indecision 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z “Like all crafts, the excellence in the craft is largely representative of the ambitions of the medium. Television, in particular, has had such a resurgence in the last few years.” And the Emmy goes to . . . music supervisor 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z “The purpose of the awards is to recognize literary excellence without limitations or restrictions,” the foundation announced Monday. Akhtar, Ehrenreich among winners of American Book Awards 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z “He wanted acrobatic excellence but also real emotions and characters.” Women are the stars in Cirque’s new ‘Amaluna’ 2013-01-28T20:35:45Z In Knockaround Guys, an albatross film par excellence, Diesel was merely one of a quartet of inept young mobsters trying to start out on their own, with predictably dismal results. What makes a film an albatross for an actor? 2011-07-07T21:30:01Z “This is about broadening the definition of excellence. This is about inclusion,” Franklin said. Oscars diversity criteria ‘not about exclusion’ say leaders 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z A: Yes, but there is an annual award given for regional theater, as well as a set of noncompetitive awards each year, including a lifetime achievement award and an excellence in theater award. What to know about the 2021 Tony Awards 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z But there were other, better shows that ended this year, too, and this is an attempt at ranking them in order of excellence. Best TV Shows of 2019 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z The general excellence of the orchestra extended as well to individual soloists, especially the woodwind players in both works. Resigned Director of Minnesota Orchestra Takes Spin at Old Job 2014-03-28T06:27:13Z Demson said that those making the push for minimum wage compensation were by and large "not in the first tier of excellence" and didn't understand that "the art is the reward." L.A.'s theater community resumes discussion of wages and fiscal health 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z This funky goop, called gloios and thought to contain the essence of arete — valor, excellence — was often funneled into small vials and sold at gyms for medicinal purposes. An Olympic Odyssey: Where the Games Began 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z There are also ways to acknowledge the excellence of “30 Rock” with glittering prizes other than the one for best comedy. The TV Watch: It?s Time to End Emmy ?Reruns? 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z Actually, excellence is the only criterion spelled out in the letter, though it clarifies that the excellence should be in artistic achievement in the fields of dance, music, theater, opera, motion pictures or television. How Winfrey Got Kennedy Honor: Informally 2010-10-11T17:12:00Z There are other measures of excellence of course — emotional subtlety, psychological acuity, wit — but this kind of unwavering, fanatical commitment is surely a sign of greatness. Film: Midwinter Ritual: When Good Actor Meets Bad Movie 2011-02-19T03:43:01Z With its endearing characters, suspenseful twists, and heartfelt moments, this book is pure excellence. Best children’s books of 2020 reveal a growing diversity 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z That excellence, after all, is what drew Baker to Venezuela in the first place. El Sistema founder, Gustavo Dudamel are targets of scathing new book 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z The primary criterion for their selection is artistic excellence. James Taylor, Al Pacino, Mavis Staples selected for Kennedy Center Honors 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z She is the tragic spinster par excellence, a pain-seeking missile who couldn't be more open to repeated nuptial disappointment if she wore a large sign on her back saying: "Jilt Me". Rewind TV: Downton Abbey; Restless; Loving Miss Hatto; The Girl; David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul – review 2012-12-30T00:06:04Z Student actors are readying their showstopper numbers for the 5th Avenue Theatre's eighth annual awards ceremony honoring excellence in high-school musical theater. 5th Avenue ceremony honors high-school theater excellence 2010-05-27T20:19:00Z The excellence in her acting — even as a corpse — is a key in the lock of my humanity. I Love Gwyneth Paltrow. There. I Said It. 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z By the early 70s, Tranströmer's refusal to be a member of any political party enabled him to travel behind the iron curtain, making semi-official cultural contacts which displayed a sure eye for literary excellence. Airmail: The Letters of Robert Bly and Tomas Tranströmer – review 2013-07-12T17:00:00Z But for all the excellence of “The Agitators,” there is monumental work yet to be done about the “She-Moses,” the hundreds she wrested from Pharaoh’s grip and their thousands of descendants. An Unlikely Alliance in Upstate N.Y. and the Fight for Black and Women’s Rights 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Set up to "celebrate excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing from around the world", the award is given annually to the best book by a woman written in English. Orange prize saved by private donors after organisers fail to find sponsor 2012-10-08T17:52:26Z The critics have been bowled over by the variety and excellence of the nominees this year, from old favourites on top form, such as Mike Leigh, to stupendous debuts such as Clio Barnard's The Arbor. Another Year and The King's Speech vie for London Critics' Circle awards 2010-12-21T12:41:01Z It’s almost as if getting nominated but losing is a better indicator of excellence than getting nominated and winning. Emmy Nominations 2018: ‘Game of Thrones’ and Netflix Lead the Way 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Cohl described the changes to come as part of a quest for excellence, not a rescue. A Broadway Superlative for All the Wrong Reasons 2011-03-13T23:28:26Z "I think they don't see it as creative excellence because it's not a literary adaptation or a period film." The lighter side of youth crime: urban film spoofs 2011-03-10T22:29:00Z Yet City Ballet — still the world’s most valuable company for the excellence of its classical-modernist repertory — is in remarkably good shape. New York City Ballet Is in Limbo, but in Bloom 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z But against the scale of the subject these are quibbles, and do not detract from the excellence of Blume’s work. The Reporter Who Told the World About the Bomb 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z I fully intended to say that I was indifferent to the charade of the Nobel; that it’s madness to believe that literary excellence can be conferred by committee. The Nobel Prize in Literature Takes This Year Off. Our Critics Don’t. 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z The nomination of these collectives underlines the quandary for the Turner Prize today: Is its role to capture the zeitgeist, or to reward excellence? Still Fighting Over the Turner Prize 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The excellence of “Amazing Grace” is no secret. ‘Amazing Grace’: How Aretha Franklin Took Us All to Church 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z With her Screen Actors Guild victory, she showed her typical acceptance-speech excellence, hitting every mark — including sincerity — and wrapping up with thanks to her seated husband Jesse James. Sandra Bullock Wins Best Actress: From Razzie to Oscar 2010-03-08T18:15:00Z “For centuries, western cultural institutions have had a very narrow vision of what constitutes artistic excellence — namely, art made by white men,” Anne Pasternak, the director of the Brooklyn Museum, said by email. Museums Change Their Approach to Showing White Male Artists 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The vehicle is Frederick Ashton’s ballet “The Dream,” which returned to repertory on Tuesday in a performance of all-around excellence. Dance Review: American Ballet Theater?s Ashton Program at the Met 2010-06-09T22:16:00Z Contrast that with the rampant excellence of Mr. Biss’s Schoenberg and Berg. Jonathan Biss Plays Beethoven at the 92nd Street Y 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z “She fought for justice onstage, even with her very presence, breaking barriers with her blackness, and defying exclusion with her excellence.” Jessye Norman Honored With a Starry Met Opera Memorial 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Regardless, the queen's name came to be associated through time with Black excellence and richness. The easy, chocolate-packed cake everyone is baking after watching HBO's new Julia Child series 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z “There is a willingness to explore local designers who are a signature of excellence.” The Promise of Africa: Hands Across the Water 2012-11-14T10:30:18Z But was it all down to nostalgia for a bygone era, or a promotional campaign par excellence? How The Artist turned silence into gold 2012-02-27T11:29:35Z Pixar has built its vast following through the simple but surprisingly rare tactic of pursuing excellence. Living dolls 2010-06-30T19:00:00Z Through "Small Axe" and works like it, they are steadily evolving our stories from ones eternally linked to suffering or overcoming to those defined by excellence and audacious joy in the face of struggle. "Education" culminates Amazon's "Small Axe" film series, finding beauty in the necessary struggle 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Taylor has written about the idea that a masculine aesthetic, developed over centuries, continues to define excellence in literature. Has Virago changed the publishing world's attitudes towards women? 2013-03-14T08:00:02Z This revolutionary achievement was recognized at the 1900 Paris Exposition, winning an award for product excellence. ‘Good soup is one of the prime ingredients of good living’: a (condensed) history of soup 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Black excellence as a status and strategy is double-edged. Jesse Owens, a Film Hero Once Again 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z And today I always say a tuxedo makes me feel I’m at my greatest level of excellence. Damson Idris Was Raised on ‘Def Comedy Jam’ and Bagel King 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z “We were looking for excellence and promise and, in a few cases, lifetime achievement or a formidable body of work.” American Academy of Arts and Letters announces 2015 art awards 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z And this is because, once enough money is in play, a host of new adversaries to excellence arise. Noises off: Can you spend too much on a show? 2011-07-27T14:02:42Z Back in 1989, this conquering pop queen was rallying for confidence, freedom and excellence with such ease: “Don’t go for second best, baby!” Be still, the unseemly beating of Madonna’s “Rebel Heart” 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z "We celebrate these films and television programs as more than just milestones in a year of excellence," said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO in a statement Monday afternoon. 'American Sniper,' 'Boyhood,' 'Birdman' among winners of AFI Awards 2014 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z Besides academic excellence, elite schools offer access for their graduates to a network of people in power. U.S. college bribery scandal grates on those who missed the cut 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z “We aim to translate the same excellence and design that are used in indoor solutions to the external ones.” New Outdoor Furniture Looks to a Famous Hotel for Inspiration 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z I’ve always known and understood that excellence is the best deterrent to racism, period. For the ‘Soldier’s Play’ Star Blair Underwood, the Uniform Fits 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Hiaasen’s latest is Bad Monkey, a beach book par excellence, in which satire meets police blotter. Books of The Times: Beach Reads From Stephen King, Kevin Kwan, Carl Hiaasen and More 2013-06-06T21:14:31Z It includes the trophies for excellence in wool quality that usually sit on a polished table at Casa Zegna in the factory town, where the original study and the baroque reception rooms remain intact. Special Report: Zegna at 100: From the Alps to the World 2010-06-21T16:30:00Z Jackson never denies the excellence of Wordsworth’s poems, or the brilliance of the novels of Jane Austen, whom she also writes about. The Bizarre, Complicated Formula for Literary Fame 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Italy’s culture minister, Dario Franceschini, said at the inauguration of the museum that it would “show the world the excellence of our work” in all these fields. In Rome, a New Museum for Recovered Treasures Before They Return Home 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z I'm from Baltimore, and they didn't call it this, but I went to what felt like a Black excellence house party. "Canceling is relative": Michael Che on his comedy boundaries & why he's not leaving "SNL" just yet 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z The brain injury she sustained caused her I.Q. to drop by two standard deviations, and though she worked her way back to academic excellence at graduate school at Princeton, she suffered acutely from impostor syndrome. Amy Cuddy Takes a Stand 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Help me teach them that excellence is work’s real reward, and not the glory it brings. Marguerite Kelly’s final Family Almanac Watts, a Lisztian par excellence, concluded with a riveting account of the composer's extroverted Transcendental Etude No. 10. Pianist André Watts is playing like a teenage phenom at age 69 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z The women of "Mad Men," including January Jones, Jessica Pare and Elisabeth Moss, received the Lucy Award for excellence in television. Women in Film turns 40, honors Lucas, Linney 2013-06-13T13:07:10Z In full, the Antoinette Perry awards for excellence in theatre, recognising achievement in live Broadway theatre. Tony awards: everything you wanted to know about the Broadway bash 2012-06-08T13:28:46Z It’s the flip side of his earlier complaint about excellence. ‘Queen & Slim’ Review: Love on the Run 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z The moviegoing public should be thankful the Academy sends out a signal, via the Oscar, that a particular performance or film achieves a level of excellence and stand worthy of your movie viewing dollar. Oscars Show Growing Gap Between Moviegoers and Academy 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Many father memoirs are remarkable for their inventive excellence, but few are as original and as powerful as Swing Low. Andre Gerard's top 10 father memoirs 2013-06-12T15:11:54Z The excellence and interest of Britten lies not in those huge public pieces, usually safe adaptations of literary works, but in the beautiful and jewel-like fantasies for small orchestra or chamber forces. Benjamin Britten: A Life in the Twentieth Century by Paul Kildea – review 2013-02-07T08:00:01Z “Reporters on social media represent The Washington Post, and our policy states ‘we must be ever mindful of preserving the reputation of The Washington Post for journalistic excellence, fairness and independence.’ Washington Post clears reporter who tweeted link to Kobe Bryant rape allegations 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z But enough with comparisons: “Under the Harrow” is such a superbly crafted psychological thriller, it deserves to be celebrated for its own singular excellence. Thriller review: ‘Under the Harrow,’ by Flynn Berry 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z He won comparable awards from the Directors Guild, whose president, Paris Barclay, said in a statement that Mr. Sargent “embodied directorial excellence on the small screen.” Joseph Sargent, Emmy-winning director of TV and film productions, dies at 89 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z After her son David, who had diabetes, died in a boating accident at age 23 in 1973, Ms. Merrill created a yearly award for scientific excellence in his name for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Dina Merrill, Actress and Philanthropist, Dies at 93 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z This year's theme was "power" and Delahaye was praised by the chair of the judges, David King, for "the sheer artistic excellence, dramatic intensity and narrative power" of his images. Luc Delahaye wins the 2012 Prix Pictet award 2012-10-09T18:00:02Z The excellence of “Ready Mix” exemplifies the singularity and importance of Dia and its sometimes narrow faith in artistic progress, just as the all-but-new building reflects its high standards of design. Dia Chelsea, Keeper of the Avant-Garde Flame 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The winged statuette recognizing excellence in the TV business used to pale in comparison to the movie industry’s Oscars. Emmy Awards Gain Luster as Competition Stiffens 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z So much of the national dialogue about race deals with either terrible trauma or black excellence. Damon Young on the ‘Absurdity’ of Being Black 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z This past year, my younger child’s middle school gave out hundreds – literally hundreds – of awards for “academic excellence.” Is The Atlantic making us stupid? 2012-09-10T16:26:00Z It is possible, if not provable, that by showing up on the same stage repeatedly, improvising artists grow deeper and more complex, or at least remember their own standards of excellence. Why Would You Go to a Phish Concert, Let Alone 13? I Found Out 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z That would be the first picture sent back to Earth, an image of excellence and nationalism. "A world beyond fear": Netflix's "Away" questions the pull of Earthbound politics in space 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z The judges said the museum "demonstrates excellence, innovation and imagination in the presentation of a truly unique artefact". Village museum goes up against Tate 2014-04-24T21:51:02Z No other resort had ever held the No. 1 ranking for both overall excellence and difficulty. Jackson Hole, Wyoming: The summit of scary has one luxurious landing Can real work ever motivate excellence when rewards are so skewed to gambling & skimming ? ‘Billions’ Recap, Season 1 Premiere: Money and Sin 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z She said the events amplified the creative excellence of the borough and have welcomed about 1.5 million visitors over the past 25 years. Brooklyn Museum Celebrates 25 Years of First Saturdays 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z “His commitment to excellence and exploration and innovation will help continue CalArts’ rich legacy and unbounded future.” CalArts names Ravi Rajan president, the first Asian American to be named to the post 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z James Brown — the self-proclaimed “hardest working man in show business” – built his reputation as an entertainer par excellence with brilliant dance moves, meticulous staging and a cape routine. The soundtrack of the Sixties demanded respect, justice and equality 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z “I love seeing the kids out. My whole existence is all about representing New York to the fullest. It’s a moment to celebrate right now, especially for Black excellence and Black people and creativity.” Where Did the Cool Kids Party During Fashion Week? 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Mitchell founded DTH in 1969 after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. as a space for Black excellence and artistry. Perspective | Black women are finally shattering the glass ceiling in dance 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The West historically has often shown initial resistance when it comes to acknowledging Asian excellence. The West can't keep up with the East in telling mainstream queer love stories in TV and movies 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z I love to watch excellence for excellence’s sake, just for the sake of being good at something. Samantha Bee Stays Grounded With ‘The Great British Bake Off’ 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z Campion lauded Cannes' ability to celebrate the glamour of the film industry with its stars and parties while "rigorously maintaining the festival's seriousness about the art and excellence of new world cinema". Director Campion to head Cannes film jury 2014-01-07T14:29:32Z This cooking establishes a baseline of excellence that would be difficult for any cook to top, even Mr. Brock. Critic?s Notebook: A Southern Chef Doesn?t Stray Far 2011-02-08T23:14:12Z I've zeroed in on what you would call action and excellence ... LeRoy Neiman dies aged 91 2012-06-21T03:09:03Z “Christian Dior’s values were those of excellence in all that he undertook, of elegance and craftsmanship reflecting his unique talent,” he said. On the Runway: For Dior, the Show Goes On 2011-03-04T15:58:30Z What the fair brings is excellence and collectors. Art Basel Miami Beach opens its doors to VIPs 2010-12-01T20:29:00Z She was presented the award "to acknowledge the uncommon excellence of a still-unfolding body of work." Joni Mitchell hospitalized: Singer fainted but is 'doing fine' 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Calling it a "difficult decision," the cable network said Friday the show failed to attract a big enough audience despite its excellence. TNT cancels `Men of a Certain Age,' cites ratings 2011-07-15T23:24:08Z If you wrote down a list of what constitutes excellence, said Bill Maher, it would be epitomized by Mr. Baron Cohen. Sacha Baron Cohen: This Time He’s Serious 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z In Korea, "Whiplash" is being promoted with the slogan "The frenetic, explosive drive for genius" and is resonating with moviegoers as a tale of an ambitious young person being pushed toward excellence. 'Whiplash' strikes a chord for South Koreans at the box office Gregory Awards nominations are open This from Theatre Puget Sound, the organization that sponsors the Gregory Awards, which recognize excellence in local theater. Gregory Awards nominations are open 2012-08-31T21:56:12Z And, throughout a lot of his career, an advocate for Black excellence. Kamau Bell: Bill Cosby Is Key to Understanding America 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Yet even while bemoaning this perennial imbalance, it was hard to remain too frustrated on Wednesday, when the company radiated its customary excellence in works by Mr. Peck, Mr. Preljocaj and Mr. Wheeldon. Dance Review: New York City Ballet Features Festival of Choreographers 2014-05-02T17:16:27Z And yet, for all the obvious excellence of its design and voice, I never picked up “The Night Stages” with more than a feeling of dutiful respect. Review: Jane Urquhart’s ‘The Night Stages,’ a Novel of Melancholy and Missed Chances 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z “Everyone across the world has long looked to the United Kingdom as a center of artistic excellence,” the letter said. An Opera Company’s Precarious Future Has Some Worried About a Ripple Effect 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z So on this occasion he was interested only in "rewarding excellence." Smith novel makes Folio shortlist 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z The awards are for excellence in the blues by Northwest musicians. Washington Blues Society names 2011 'Best of the Blues' winners 2011-04-18T21:56:04Z How can we expect to perpetuate excellence if we do not cultivate the roots of these practices in children at school? From Hare to Hytner: leading cultural figures oppose the EBacc 2012-12-14T22:50:00Z An excellence in theater education award is given annually by the Tonys and the university to a K-12 theater teacher. Parkland Drama Teacher Will Receive Tonys’ Education Award 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Yet musical excellence is recognized as essential if students are to be inspired to participate fully. Nurturing Musicians of Depth 2010-03-30T12:30:00Z She was a New Yorker par excellence, a compulsive fixer and interferer. Nora Ephron had a reputation for sharpness, but she was absurdly kind 2012-06-27T06:06:50Z Thank you for your continued excellence, Book Review. Using the Bible in an Apocalypse and Other Letters to the Editor 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z “The Poet X,” written by Elizabeth Acevedo, took the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults. Meg Medina Wins Newbery Medal and Sophie Blackall Is Awarded Her Second Caldecott 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z A dozen seasons into its run, "The Great British Baking Show" rose with the leavening of overall excellence. "Great British Baking Show" was a showstopper, redeemed this season by fantastic contestants 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z The following passage is worth quoting at length, for it speaks not only to her attraction to the religion but to the consistent excellence of Wray’s spare yet supple prose: In ‘Godsend,’ an Idealistic Young Woman Gets Tangled Up in Trouble in Afghanistan 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z This small museum was a beacon of curatorial excellence before straitened circumstances forced it to sell its building on West 53rd Street in Manhattan and downsize to its branch near Lincoln Center. Review: A Strange and Wonderful View of Outsider Art 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z The Orange Prize, which marks its 15th anniversary this year, recognises "excellence, originality and accessibility" in women's writing from the previous year. Mantel leading Orange shortlist 2010-04-20T09:54:00Z In true “Silicon Valley” form, however, the excellence of the box becomes a problem. ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 3, Episode 4: Irrepressible Genius 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z The PEN/Malamud Award is given for excellence in short fiction. George Saunders wins PEN/Malamud short-story prize 2013-04-04T01:45:15Z Here in this heavenly realm of impeccable beauty and undisturbed peace, the men and women are people of excellence, and their children are profoundly mature. Review | Banned in China, Sheng Keyi’s ‘Death Fugue’ is a pungent political satire 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Starr was selected in the music excellence category. Ringo Starr, Lou Reed among 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Winterbottom's adaptation of the novel is spellbinding cinema, with all the atmosphere, technical excellence and expert pacing the British director is known for. "The Killer Inside Me": Much ado about misogyny 2010-06-17T14:01:00Z He made me realize that there was a level of excellence to try and attain, and I still think I’m working at that till this day.” Eddie Murphy awarded America's top prize for comedy 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z Gove is a passionate advocate for excellence in music and literature, but this is silly. Should children read 50 books a year? 2011-03-22T16:47:17Z Howard A. Rosenblum, CEO of the National Association of the Deaf, said the Oscars show that “excellence lies in taking on a different persona to convincingly and powerfully convey a story rather than acting disabled.” Oscar wins for ‘CODA’ bring tears, elation to Deaf community 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Ringo Starr will receive the award for musical excellence — formerly known as the sideman award — and will be inducted by his former bandmate Paul McCartney. Beck, Dave Grohl and John Legend to Perform at Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z “Being Elmo” is a likable documentary that tells the story of Mr. Clash’s single-minded pursuit of puppet excellence, which began when he was a teenager in Maryland. | 'Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey': ?Being Elmo,? About the Puppeteer Kevin Clash ? Review 2011-10-21T01:45:47Z Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band will earn the award for musical excellence. Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel Headed to Rock Hall 2013-12-17T05:49:24Z "Treme" is easily among the best drama series on the air, and takes a backseat to no show for the breadth and excellence of its cast. 'Treme,' a winning show, suffers Emmy neglect 2011-07-15T09:31:04Z In other words, this one's truly the platonic ideal of cookie excellence. Cream cheese makes these crunchy cranberry cookies irresistible 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z The point of prizes is to reward excellence, but different judgments and criteria mean there is rarely too much consensus, no single "book of the year". Don't give Hilary Mantel the Costa prize 2013-01-28T09:00:11Z An artwork's excellence would be undeniable regardless of whether its creator happened to be a card-carrying member of the League of Disappointing Not-Gentlemen. "The Nevers" is nothing more than a recycled Victorian version of every Joss Whedon show you've seen 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z But Feig’s work, arising from his years of experience in television, the sociological medium par excellence, is all Zeitgeist. “Ghostbusters”: Bland, Mechanical, and Completely Worth Seeing 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z The actor Sidney Poitier, who died earlier this year at 94, set a standard of excellence that placed him among the all-time greats. The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to HBO, Hulu, Apple TV+ and More in September 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Rudin, a man known for putting excellence before niceties, decided that Off Broadway was a mistake. Arts & Leisure: The Twisty Road to Uganda and Broadway 2011-05-13T12:35:30Z The flashbacks are well-written and add off-the-court dramatic interest, but it’s the basketball action that is the movie’s claim to excellence. ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Review: Style Points 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z “Charles James” returns the popular Costume Institute to the level of excellence most recently achieved by its Alexander McQueen exhibition in 2011. Art Review: ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion,’ a Retrospective at the Met 2014-05-08T13:04:04Z Anderson’s way of confronting racism had been to offer herself as a model of Black excellence, rather than speaking out explicitly about politics. Marian Anderson: A Voice of Authenticity and Justice 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z I yield to no one in my admiration for Mr. Bird’s animated Pixar features — “The Incredibles” and especially “Ratatouille,” for my money one of the finest movies ever made about the pursuit of artistic excellence. Review: ‘Tomorrowland,’ Brad Bird’s Lesson in Optimism 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z The Vienna Philharmonic, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and other ensembles also appear, their very names suggesting a generally high level of performance, if not uniform excellence. An Austrian Maestro’s Career, Seen Through His Recordings 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z True cantaloupes “are sweet dessert melons par excellence,” Goldman writes. Perspective | The melon still wraps its tendrils around seed guru Amy Goldman 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z With the Coens' films, the subject matter is almost always secondary to the technical excellence, the eccentric performances and the creative verve. "A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop": "Blood Simple," Hunan-style 2010-09-03T19:31:00Z Phil’s legacy of artistic excellence in live performance must be upheld. Disney veteran Jay Rasulo to lead L.A. Philharmonic board 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z “This play is not the play that was produced,” he wrote in the foreword, and until the end of his life, he was convinced of the piece’s excellence. William Inge’s Revised ‘A Loss of Roses’ at St. Clement’s 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z They speak of excellence and innovation, and what they really mean is money and notoriety. Books of The Times: Mark Edmundson’s Essays Ask, ‘Why Teach?’ 2013-08-20T20:56:24Z The prizes were established in 1998 to honor “excellence in nonfiction that exemplifies … literary grace and commitment to serious research and social concern.” Finalists announced for J. Anthony Lukas book prizes 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z I finally accepted that men’s tennis was an ageless place of changeless excellence. Seven Turning Points from the Year in Sports 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z If judged by vocal excellence alone, some of the singers were not exceptional. Music Review: Chalky Chorus of Specters Who Dance and Crush 2011-08-05T22:45:16Z Right there, you don't even have to be a racist, or even as a Black person, you might not know that our stuff is actually – we're the birthplace of excellence when it comes to food. Chef Marcus Samuelsson: "Look out for the Black-owned restaurants … because we need you right now" 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z This excellence is also widespread at the soloist level. Dance Review: Under an Enchantment and Catching Z?s for a Century, but With Both Eyes Open 2011-07-06T22:11:45Z The world worships excellence and runs on mediocrity. In ‘Whiplash,’ a Young Jazz Drummer vs. His Teacher 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z A prize for excellence in poster design went to Yen Tan’s work for “Manson Family Vacation.” SXSW: 'Krisha' and 'Peace Officer' win top jury prizes 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z “We feel we more than delivered a finished film that is in keeping with the qualities of excellence, integrity and veracity that we hold dear.” Pressured by Simmons Over Exposé, Oprah Winfrey Faced a Big Decision 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z I believe in my heart that this nomination belongs to all of them because there’s no way you can play a character like Olivia Pope for 22 episodes without just reflecting the excellence around you. All eyes on Kerry Washington, return of ‘Scandal’ 2013-08-07T20:15:54Z In this full-throated book of essays — the rare example of a collection that coheres into a manifesto — Giraldi argues passionately for literary excellence, comparing modern examples unfavorably with great works of the past. 7 New Books We Recommend This Week 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Sometimes excellence in execution, sometimes scope of ambition. Tony Awards 2014: A few rays of sunshine in a mostly cloudy Broadway season 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z While keen to acknowledge the excellence of some young actors, Stubbs senses that others are terrified of being caught sounding "like an old-fashioned actor". Imogen Stubbs hits out at mumbling actors 2013-06-22T11:26:42Z That high bar for excellence made Austin a shoo-in for the top 3 of America’s best music scenes, according to Travel+Leisure readers. These Are America's Best Music Scenes 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z “My goal for this menu was just to do simple, good, elegant food with precision and excellence, taking simple things like chicken liver mousse, bone marrow or a piece of fish and executing them well.” Behind the Scenes at the Top Chef: Seattle Finale 2013-02-28T16:54:25Z Second, there is the constant drive to close down hospital services and transfer them either into the community or else into more specialised centres of excellence. We love the NHS too much to make it better 2013-03-09T06:31:01Z Meals at this level of excellence, using ingredients of this quality, in a space so beautifully designed, are often structured in a traditionally French way, course by course, with each person getting her own plate. At Nari, a Thai Chef Revitalizes Fine Dining 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The dramatic finish, for both the soloist and the orchestra, was the final stamp of excellence on a very satisfying musical evening. Seattle Symphony opens Masterworks series with impressive program 2010-09-24T21:29:00Z It’s been a year of high quality television overall, with a surfeit of excellence in comedy, limited series and yes, drama. 2019 Emmys: One last great battle for "Game of Thrones" 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z After all, The Wiz, coming as it did at the end of a year tinged by racially-tinged violence, made a case for itself with black performers exulting in and celebrating one another’s excellence. NBC's 'Hairspray' Hit All the Expected Notes, to Diminished Effect 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z I’ve zeroed in on what you would call action and excellence. LeRoy Neiman, Artist of Sports World, Dies in NY 2012-06-21T01:47:30Z The trophies are attractive too; and they do unarguably connote recognition, which is not necessarily the same thing as excellence, but nothing to sneeze at. Critic's Notebook: The Emmys and I (a Golden Oldie) 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z Fourth, the most successful cultural institutions reject a simple distinction between artistic excellence and commercial content. Nicholas Hytner's National Theatre offers a template for British business 2013-04-06T23:06:26Z “We look forward to working together to build our base of support and continue our tradition of excellence.” 2010-01-20T07:41:00Z But then Michael Bloomberg’s successor, Bill de Blasio, made clear he had little or no interest in design excellence, leaving the city only with its morass. Three Sunny New Libraries Are Neighborhood Lifelines 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z “Our new members do continue to reflect the diversity of American excellence, as you can see. I’m delighted,” says author and scholar Kwame Anthony Appiah, the academy’s new president. Joni Mitchell, Amy Tan, N. Scott Momaday join arts academy 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z In the end, what these games convey is their creators’ unmistakable culture of excellence: a clear, rational, stubborn refusal to be anything less than the best at what they do. Rockstar, Blizzard and Quantic Dream Lead the Pack 2010-08-06T16:00:00Z Proceeds finance scholarships and awards that recognize journalism excellence. O'Brien to headline correspondents' dinner 2013-02-20T17:00:11Z The Maltese Falcon is a MacGuffin, as are the letters of transit in “Casablanca,” and a MacGuffin par excellence is all the more potent, dramatically, because its exact significance and innate value go unexplained. | To Have and To Hold 2014-03-06T14:00:39Z Curated by Giandomenico Romanelli, the exhibition consists of nearly 40 paintings, autograph drawings and documents from almost 20 collections and churches, including pieces that reveal an undiminished compositional and technical excellence. Puncturing the Myth of Carpaccio’s Waning Powers 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z I was writing in a hyperbolic reverie while closing myself off from at least half of his excellence. Perspective | I was wrong about Young Thug 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Drouyn was one of those Neptune-like watermen who raised the bar of surfing and set new standards of excellence for generations to come. Jamie Brisick describes Peter Drouyn's journey to 'Becoming Westerly' 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Hip-hop has a history of protest; that is part of its excellence. How the NFL tried and failed to censor its hip-hop halftime performance 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z She is one of only 50 recipients in the nation to win a United States Artists Fellowship grant for artistic excellence. Seattle's Dayna Hanson wins $50,000 United States Artists Fellowship 2010-12-07T23:49:00Z Reprising the voice by phone, DiMaggio said with a laugh: “I suppose there’s a little bit of ‘nyah-hah, that champagne is celebrated for its excellence’ in there.” Getting the Joker’s Laugh Just Right 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Serving as director, co- editor and narrator, Brown turns the obsession of top-ranking surfers into a universally appealing celebration of excellence on the treacherous North Shore of Oahu. 'Highwater': Breathtaking celebration of surfing excellence 2010-09-02T20:09:00Z I chair the Sandford St Martin Trust, a charity that promotes excellence in religious broadcasting and awards the most prestigious prizes in this field. We need more religious broadcasting, not less 2013-05-15T12:42:13Z “Carnegie Hall is perfectly placed to champion not only artistic excellence, but also access and exposure to the best music in the world,” Mr. Smith said in a statement. Trustees Elect Carnegie Hall’s First African-American Chairman 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Sidney Falco, a name that replaced Sammy Glick as the slick nogoodnik par excellence, is a pretty boy on the make — all hustle, no morals, and with a line of patter like petty larceny. Remembering Tony Curtis: The Best of Everything 2010-09-30T22:15:00Z On the eastern edge of Bedford-Stuyvesant — a Brooklyn neighborhood synonymous with hip-hop excellence — a tiny wellness center is tucked between a Pentecostal church and a real estate office. The Fierce, Flourishing World of Battle Rap 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z A New York story par excellence, Ben Ryder Howe’s “My Korean Deli” is a hilarious account of clashing cultures and backbreaking, soul-squeezing vocational juggling. | 'My Korean Deli' 2011-03-15T19:34:55Z I only worry that pieces of more traditional excellence, like Mr. Harbison’s strings quartets, will someday be heard as seldom as works by the neglected mid-20th-century Americans that Mr. Sachs championed in the Focus! festival. 2010-02-12T17:26:00Z Her hometown’s civic pride is tightly linked to its reputation for culinary excellence; Ms. Brennan helped create that reputation, and has made maintaining it a personal responsibility for more than 60 years. At 91, Ella Brennan Still Feeds (and Leads) New Orleans 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z Maybe this is a fair deal in times of economic crisis and certainly ACE appeared to consider artistic excellence a key litmus test while allocating its national portfolio. In the big society, not all art is equal 2011-07-14T13:29:22Z "I can't think of a better way to celebrate 80 years of excellence than creating new music," said composer and conductor Eric Whitacre, one of four judges who will select the winning entrants. Abbey Road launches search for modern anthems 2011-03-09T12:08:22Z Sort of like “pretty” shrimp, “good” cornbread is a mark of excellence. The secret to the most buttery, decadent cornbread is in my family's easy recipe 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z But even for a crusty critic, excellence doesn’t seem to be the only important metric right now. In a Chaotic Tonys Season, It Was an Honor Just to Open 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z His mid-period excellence is crystallized in “Indestructible,” which rode unparalleled waves of frenetic dance energy. 15 Essentials From Johnny Pacheco and Fania Records, the ‘Motown of Salsa’ 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z That their merchandising kickbacks, groin injuries, multilingual inarticulacy and parodies of human excellence make me wish it would rain until the last syllable of recorded Wimbledon? The Secret Life of the Sun; The White Queen; The Man Behind the Racquet; Venus and Serena – TV review 2013-06-24T06:00:26Z It’s unusual to see such excellence in costumes, sets and cinematography lavished on this degree of narrative muddle. Review: In ‘Planetarium,’ Natalie Portman as a Medium in 1930s Paris 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z How did the firm achieve its present leadership and acknowledged excellence? Books Of The Times: Diving in Search Of the ?Great Vampire Squid? 2011-04-11T20:59:16Z This wasn’t just technical excellence coming through: it was nerves and doubt and bragging and a little perversity. Music Review | Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck: Yes, Two Guitar Idols Are Better Than One 2010-02-19T23:33:00Z The awards, in their 21st year, honour excellence in broadcasting, interactive and film in Wales. Gilbert's Bafta Cymru nomination 2012-09-07T14:17:44Z Missing, though, is of course “The Leftovers,” somehow congenitally unable to garner award nominations despite its forthright excellence. The TV Surprises and Snubs of the 2018 Golden Globes 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Indeed, the pictures are of such supernal excellence that Sendak’s publisher released the title on both its children’s and adult lists. What did Maurice Sendak know about the wild things that no one else did? 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z It’s worth noting, however, the continued excellence of Jennifer Carpenter as Dexter’s abrasive but loyal detective sister, the hugely difficult role that makes the show work. Year in Culture: Cartoons, Quarterbacks and Comedians 2010-12-17T14:43:11Z The tattoo I didn’t get was going to be the ancient Greek word “arete,” which means, among other things, excellence. Want Lasting Love? First, Take This Test 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Although some of these films were quite good, the model generally favors mediocrity over excellence and the status quo over innovation. “UnReal” and the broadening of prestige TV: Will the Emmys reward excellence if it doesn’t look like “House of Cards” or “Mad Men?” 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z Greenwich Village, where the author lives, is her model par excellence. Review: ‘The Death and Life of Great American Cities,’ by Jane Jacobs 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The ambition was to achieve unimpeachable, unparalleled excellence in his chosen career. In ‘The Last Dance,’ Michael Jordan and the Bulls Still Dominate 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Finnish students far outperformed students from the U.S, U.K, and Russia in all academic areas, and they’ve consistently hovered near the top of academic excellence, according to PISA, the international standardized test. Here's What Happens When You Put More Women in Government 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z “All of their names allow them to understand the level of excellence that is expected of them,” he says. He’s a 6-foot-6 corrections-officer-turned-singer. And D.C.’s toddlers love him. 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z The idea of excellence is a wire, sometimes barbed, often electrified, strung through nearly every page of Kiese Laymon’s memoir, “Heavy.” When Excellence Is a Survival Strategy 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Poe enrolled at U.Va. in February 1826, not long after Thomas Jefferson founded the school, and professors quickly recognized his academic excellence. Edgar Allan Poe's UVa room to undergo renovation 2011-04-28T14:28:09Z Anyway, after all that excellence, talking about silhouettes seems a bit mundane. Fashion Review: Calvin Klein, L?Wren Scott, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Rucci, Reed Krakoff - Review 2012-02-17T01:13:22Z The journal received National Magazine Awards for general excellence and for fiction in 2006. Esteemed Journal Scales Back After Suicide 2010-08-31T00:16:00Z The particulars vary, but with each case the scandal, and perhaps the thrill, is that such a paragon of excellence can be brought so low. New Book Returns to an Irresistible Theme: the Harvard Murder 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z He said that he has produced every play Mr. Fugard has written since the late 1960s and that he hopes the Fugard will be “a crucible for excellence.” Athol Fugard?s Next Act: Driving Out Apartheid?s Ghost 2010-03-13T00:01:00Z Laymon’s profound memoir reflects on his childhood in Jackson, Miss., and shows how his pursuit of excellence was a means to survive. New in Paperback: ‘Heavy,’ ‘Do This for Me’ 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z The lifetime achievement awards for artistic excellence will be presented Sunday night in a gala at the Kennedy Center’s main opera house after the coronavirus pandemic forced delays and major changes to last year’s plans. Kennedy Center Honors and its traditions are back once more 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z One of the things that stands out to me about her pianistic excellence is the subtle yet virtuosic quality in the development of her solos. 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Mary Lou Williams 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The authorship of that excellence is taken away from Africa. Chef Marcus Samuelsson gives thanks: On Harlem, the black diaspora and his own journey 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z A hero at this Queens landmark delivers a doctoral thesis in Italian-American pride and excellence. Hey, Mr. Critic: U.S. Open Dining: Game, Set, Munch - Hey, Mr. Critic 2011-08-25T22:30:36Z A few years back, when Brian McMaster was undertaking his inquiry into arts funding and excellence, I attended a meeting at the Arts Council, full of leaders in the arts world. Why major theatre institutions should be left to die 2012-08-30T16:56:47Z Now, that same medium is in the throes of a 21st-century reconstruction, from the narratives and characters being foregrounded to fundamental notions of aesthetic excellence, beauty and pleasure. Perspective | With ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ Barry Jenkins is redefining cinematic beauty 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z He is a real meritocrat in that he is trying to make the educational system see that excellence is the greatest liberator of talent, not a suppressor of the poor. Is good grammar still important? 2013-05-11T23:06:18Z Key to its excellence is production company Talkback’s wisely cherry-picked cast, a welcome break from the familiar faces on every other panel and live show today. Bonkers, biting, brilliant: the late-night sketch show by Britain's best young standups 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Or a page from Marcel Proust’s seven-volume opus, “In Search of Lost Time,” whose words — scratched out and written over — bear witness to his hesitations, uncertainty and pursuit of excellence? A Vault Holding Long-Hidden French Treasures Swings Open Its Doors 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The Death Instinct: separation, individuality, Avant-Garde par excellence; to follow one’s own path—do your own thing; dynamic change. The case for doing nothing: It's an intentional strategy, not a luxury or a cop-out 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z There was nothing incompatible between social justice and artistic excellence. Gordon Davidson didn't just change L.A. theater, he changed L.A.'s image of itself 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z In 2003, President George W. Bush presented her with the nation’s highest award for artistic excellence, the National Medal of Arts. Florence Knoll Bassett, 101, Designer of the Modern American Office, Dies 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z We let the excellence of our football team, and our collection, speak for itself.” ArtsBeat: Wagering Art Loans on the Superbowl 2011-01-27T22:20:03Z Weeks before his death, he was named a student Lincoln laureate, an annual award given to a student at each of the state's four-year universities who shows excellence in school and extracurricular activities. Man convicted in DePaul student's murder 2011-09-16T19:28:00Z Standards for judging artistic excellence apply equally to the self-taught and the academically trained. Inspiration Made Concrete in ‘Self-Taught Genius’ Exhibition 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z But the movement itself is limited and unrewarding, and it’s not redeemed by any stylistic excellence from its performers. Dance Review: David Wampach’s ‘Sacre,’ at the Invisible Dog Art Center 2013-01-11T23:38:14Z In other words, the phrases “musical excellence” and “Journey” aren’t exactly bedfellows for many. Angry that Journey’s in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Don’t be 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z The Alpine Symphony was a superb example not only of the orchestra's unshowy technical excellence, but also of Bychkov's combination of restraint, refinement and discrimination. WDR SO/Bychkov 2010-07-21T21:00:00Z And treating people with respect and not putting that much pressure on ourselves to have to uphold some standard of excellence. "Canceling is relative": Michael Che on his comedy boundaries & why he's not leaving "SNL" just yet 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z Why theatricalize a work that achieves its excellence through the short story virtues of modesty, compression and understatement? Tragic 'Twenty-Seventh Man' brings power of the pen to bear 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z At that moment, Arthur Mitchell was the only black principal dancer in the company — he was there not because of his race but because of his excellence. My Surprising Duet With Arthur Mitchell in Cold War Moscow 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z The Recording Academy calls the annual Grammy awards the industry's "most prestigious" honors, saluting "excellence in the recording arts and science." A Grammy for James Franco? Weird tales from the spoken word category 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Campbell said the museum recently completed a five-year strategic plan focusing on its collection, scholarship, audience development and “institutional excellence.” Metropolitan Museum of Art Names New President: Daniel Weiss 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z “These organizations represent the very highest ideals of artistic excellence and are truly America’s cultural treasures,” Mr. Walker said in a statement. New Initiative Will Grant $156 Million to Arts Groups Run by People of Color 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z The days after VE Day were perfect for a tragic English opera with an English setting, and its musical excellences were supplemented by a sense of its national significance. Benjamin Britten: A Life in the Twentieth Century by Paul Kildea – review 2013-02-07T08:00:01Z “Years ago, I heard Minister Louis Farrakhan say, ‘The way to combat racism is through excellence.’ ” she says. What happened when D.C. chose a white artist to create the official Marion Barry statue 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z But his pictures captured a general excellence—that today would be extraordinary—in the design of rather ordinary buildings. Ezra Stoller Turned Buildings Into Monuments 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z Montaigne was, as Sarah Bakewell observes in her book How to Live, the philosopher par excellence of modesty, particularly the self-restraint that helps people to engage with others. All together now: Montaigne and the art of co-operation 2012-02-10T22:55:14Z Although those revelations shadowed her for years, her talent for reinvention and insistence on maintaining the excellence she reached the height of her solo career eventually won out. Simply the best: Tina Turner has died but leaves a legacy of endurance and resurgence 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z More satisfying was Boshnack, whose compositional excellence is familiar to local fans. Earshot Jazz Festival 2018 brings both the traditional and the eccentric 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Add another young quartet to the cornucopia of excellence we are treated to at the moment, with these winners of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award. Classical Music in NYC This Week 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z Maybe you count among those who believe tavern-style pizza is capable of the same excellence as a Chicago-style hot dog; maybe you don't. A love letter to Chicago’s tavern pizza, interrupted 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z “Only after they give 150 percent will white Americans recognize black excellence for what it is.” Jesse Owens, a Film Hero Once Again 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Taking a glance back at scores of productions at several dozen theaters, it is not difficult to pick out highlights and trends for our annual Seattle Times Footlight Awards honoring theatrical excellence. And now: The 2013 Seattle Times Footlight Awards 2013-12-31T22:33:19Z Lee, a black actress who has appeared in films such as "Seven Pounds" and "Hotel for Dogs," said in an interview that Streep embodies excellence and deserved to win. For blacks, mix of 'Help' emotions on Oscar night 2012-02-27T22:18:08Z "Our judging meeting fizzed for many hours with conversations about the originality, excellence and readability of the books in front of us." Orange prize shortlist shows women's writing in 'rude health' 2011-04-12T09:05:08Z In total, this year’s VMAs were not honoring mischief, or excellence, or the intersection of the two — just fame. At the VMAs, ‘this is fame, bruh!’ And not much else. 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, below are my top 10 local and national/international albums of 2011, in order of excellence. Best pop music 2011: Seattle and beyond 2011-12-24T14:01:08Z Defining excellence in a title credits sequence should be easy in the streaming era. Salon's picks for the best TV title sequences of 2022 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z But the excellence shines right through the White Couple, the Red Girls and the Brown Couples. Dance Review: Ballet Across America at Kennedy Center 2013-06-09T21:01:30Z “A poet of formal breadth and consistent excellence, Smith has long questioned American individualism,” Emilia Phillips writes, reviewing the book alongside three other recent volumes of poetry. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z As a recognition of the long-neglected excellence of these stunning works, they deserve nothing less. A lifetime love affair with Golden Age movie posters 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z A “backstage” musical set at a Broadway theater devoid of divas, “A Chorus Line” speaks to workers everywhere who ply their trades in pursuit of anonymous excellence. Still a singular sensation: 'A Chorus Line' at the Hollywood Bowl 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z Rick Golden, manager of doughnut excellence at Dunkin’, said the doughnut bouquets “took about a week to develop” with the help of a team of “about five or six.” Dunkin' lovers tie the knot in Las Vegas with doughnut bouquets 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z After all, appearing at Carnegie — even if that means renting the hall — is a mark of excellence and validation, an exclamation point on a tour or a special occasion. Turning 100, the New Jersey Symphony Sticks to Home 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Or excellence, aspiration, power, grace and activism — all the adjectives that attach to athletes. Sports and Fashion Won Big Together This Year 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z I think it’s actually an indicator of strength and of commitment to excellence. 'Fresh Off the Boat Star': I Don't Need to Represent Every Asian Mom Ever 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z Among the many prizes she won were six Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in writing on music from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Joan Peyser, Bernstein and Gershwin Biographer, Dies at 80 2011-04-25T14:54:51Z Gervais joked that his award – the Charlie Chaplin Britannia award for excellence in comedy – showed the industry recognised him as a greater talent than Hollywood’s most famous silent comedian. Jennifer Lawrence hails 'my vote for president' Jodie Foster 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z People often say that an orchestra is a metaphor for excellence. Review | It’s my last review as The Post’s classical music critic. Here are my parting thoughts on the NSO. 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z I suspect that that background contributes its mite to the great excellence of “Brothers of the Quill: Oliver Goldsmith in Grub Street.” ‘Brothers of the Quill’: How an 18th-century hack found his literary footing 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z I stopped at a town restaurant, Suva's Restaurant, known far and wide for its culinary excellence. The celebrity war hero of 1919: The search for Sergeant York and his famous WWI diary 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z Elsewhere during the evening, Beasts of No Nation won for excellence in contemporary film, The Danish Girl for excellence in period film and Mad Max: Fury Road for excellence in fantasy film. Quentin Tarantino complains the Oscars never recognise his film's costumes 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z His other awards included a 2006 National Medal of Arts, the country’s highest honor for artistic excellence. Ralph Stanley, bluegrass master, dies at 89 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z A new level of technical excellence is expected of emerging pianists. Virtuosos Becoming a Dime a Dozen 2011-08-12T13:09:23Z Heartbreaker is escapism par excellence; a smart jolly that doesn't warrant too much examination. Romain Duris: Hero or antihero? 2010-06-24T21:40:00Z Last June, 54 Below received an honor at the Tony Awards for excellence in the theater. Cabaret Mainstay 54 Below Enters a New Era: As a Nonprofit 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z But what made the event so deeply satisfying was mainly the consistent excellence of all its parts in a performance that was rock solid from beginning to — almost — end. Music Review: Bach’s ‘St. Matthew Passion,’ Presented by Juilliard 2014-03-19T19:36:07Z It is for all those who care about the arts, irrespective of their own organisation's status, to speak out against the scale and impact of the cuts on both access and excellence. Regional theatre cuts attacked by cast of British stars 2011-03-13T00:05:57Z But when Kennedy went beyond the rhetoric of American excellence and struggled with what artists actually do, he understood art in a way often lost on Johnson-minded arts leaders. Perspective | John F. Kennedy became a hero to American art lovers — but he wasn’t one himself 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z This, the academy said in a statement last month, will allow for "more inclusiveness in the recognition of excellence." “Watchmen” starts on top with 26 Emmy Award nominations, "Mrs. Maisel" leads all comedy series 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z When Gehry's selection was approved, David Eisenhower praised the "integrity and excellence" of the selection process. New images show Ike's DC memorial amid criticism 2012-02-28T20:34:09Z This city has long been known for its excellence in design, so it’s no surprise that many of its Olympic-related structures stand out for their appearance. With the Olympics Over, Six Former Host Cities Worth Visiting 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z It is also to show excellence, which includes the high standards of haute couture, and to enlarge its public. Special Report: Fashion: Gone Global: Fashion as Art? 2011-07-04T18:13:03Z “Are we curating quality, are we curating excellence?” he continued. HBO and Netflix, Reluctant Rivals, Party Down After Winning 23 Emmys Apiece 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z A Northwest music legend of international renown, Bela Siki died Thursday, at 97, after a lifetime of excellence on the concert stage and in the classroom. Bela Siki, internationally renowned UW emeritus faculty pianist, dies at 97 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z In his quest for excellence, Mr. Opperman became an expert in the mechanics of the instrument and often fabricated tuning barrels and mouthpieces, but only for his students. Kalmen Opperman, Master Clarinetist and Teacher, Dies at 90 2010-06-22T23:28:00Z Cyrano — we are told by his gossipy friends and admirers — is a mythic hero, a “rare being” who’s a poet, duelist, soldier and gourmet par excellence. Theater Review: ‘Cyrano de Bergerac,’ With Douglas Hodge 2012-10-12T02:00:00Z “I consider myself a s--t-talker par excellence,” he writes on page 9. After a bumpy ride, Donald Trump Jr.’s book tour arrives at a safe space 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z We want to encourage excellence wherever we can find it, oppressed or not. Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan - extract 2012-08-10T21:55:10Z Lillian Hellman, self-promoter par excellence, would have been a terror on Twitter. Lillian Hellman is once again a presence in Washington 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Giving the prize to the other powerful candidate, the Ashmolean, would recognise excellence, but also confirm that excellence belongs in the elite citadels of southern English university towns. Belfast's Ulster Museum and the trouble with the Troubles 2010-05-19T15:35:00Z “For us, our culture is to go for beauty, excellence and sensitivity of artisan handwork,” Ms. Sander said after a show that was warmly received as a powerful part of the summer 2013 Milan season. Minimalist Matters 2012-09-23T17:51:45Z She congratulated the singer for “commanding the imagination of the world through the pursuit of excellence with her creativity, her discipline and above all else, her extraordinary commitment to the land of her birth.” It’s official: Rihanna’s ‘right excellent’ in Barbados 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z He told BBC News: "One's fear, which may be groundless, is that eventually we and our equivalent theatres will stop doing plays and they'll all be streamed live from these centres of excellence." Screenings 'do not harm theatres' 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z To judge from the mash of bodies at the Stone — which, granted, has a capacity of around 75 — word of the Momenta Quartet’s diligence, curiosity and excellence is definitely out. Music Review: Momenta Quartet at the Stone 2013-01-09T22:51:07Z Butterfield answered the question, “Can a white man play the blues?” not just with his own excellence but with his dedication to racial equality as a bandleader. Review: Paul Butterfield’s Story Is Told in ‘Horn From the Heart’ 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z No, this would be a lunch that would be worried over, caressed and coaxed into excellence. Jon Favreau Serves Up a Smaller Film, ‘Chef’ 2014-04-25T16:51:47Z Theatre World was also the sponsor of annual awards for excellence by performers making their Broadway or Off Broadway stage debuts. John Willis, Ubiquitous Editor of Theatre World, Dies at 93 2010-06-29T05:16:00Z The Orange prize, created to celebrate "excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing throughout the world", is now in its 16th year. Orange prize longlist tackles difficult subjects ? and alligators 2011-03-16T00:05:01Z Despite uniform praise for the excellence Rodzinski enforced, his position was never secure. The Conductor Who Whipped American Orchestras Into Shape 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z As Oscar fans know, the executive is commemorated by the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for excellence in production. Who’s Who in ‘Mank’: A Guide to the Real-Life Players 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z The temperatures across Europe dropped last week from Indian summer to shivering winter, just as Max Mara, coat-maker par excellence, celebrated its 60 years in style. The Overcoat as Object of Design 2011-10-24T12:00:56Z As in many other major cities, the schools within the Chicago system run the gamut from utterly broken institutions to revitalized neighborhood schools to selective-admissions schools with reputations for academic excellence. My private school guilt 2012-10-09T00:00:00Z "She broke barriers, defied convention, made history and set the standard for journalistic excellence for more than 50 years. It's hard to imagine television without her," he added. TV journalist Barbara Walters announces retirement date 2014-04-07T16:35:42Z But this description doesn't quite capture the sneaky excellence of "The Good Wife," which pays closer attention to the minute details of human interaction than almost any network drama you can name. The subtle, dynamic brilliance of "The Good Wife" 2011-02-15T15:01:00Z But it was Black ingenuity that transformed them into enduring shrines of excellence and achievement. Welcome to Homecoming! 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z The Gershwin Prize was established in 2007 to honor living musical artists whose contributions to popular music “exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin.” Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z “Obviously we need to create more opportunities; it’s not an even playing field,” said Kidman, who picked up the Crystal award for excellence in film at the ceremony. Nicole Kidman: Hollywood is 'not an even playing field' for women 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z This is the excellence of the marathon runner, moving steadily forward. Digital Business Not a Spare Time Activity 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Acosta’s hope, he said, is that these choreographers will expose not just his dancers but the whole Cuban dance scene to global trends, ideas and standards of excellence. To Be a Star Carlos Acosta Had to Leave Cuba. Maybe His Dancers Won’t Have To. 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z And, crucially, the group is performing at a level of excellence that reflects his taste for color and nuance. Louis Langrée Wraps Up a Quietly Transformative Era of Conducting 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z For variety of dishes and excellence of cooking, the only areas that compete are the Japanese clusters in the East Village and the East 40s or the city’s three Chinatowns. Critic’s Notebook: Pete Wells Explores Korean Restaurants in Queens 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z The star power of Mr. McConaughey and Mr. Harrelson initially lured viewers to the miniseries, but the show’s overall excellence in writing, production and acting generated buzz and kept viewers returning. ‘True Detective’ second season rumor mill grinds on 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z In this “post-deferential” world we live in, Mr. Bruce writes, “We still have a fascination for, and seek out, the illusive excellence of living; a style that was emblematic of the period.” Books of Style: Holiday Reading, Some Homework Required 2012-12-12T23:23:53Z Admittedly Tyrion gets many of the show’s best lines, but the actor delivers them with unwavering excellence and displays beneath the bravado an aura of deep melancholy. Peter Dinklage: ‘Tyrion has a sense of humour'’ 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z Such shows can be a haven for experimentation and offbeat excellence and ought to be perfect for our low-attention-span age, where new streaming services seem to arrive each week. Lame, lazy, lifeless: have TV anthologies lost their way? 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z US group the E Street Band, known for their collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, are also being inducted into the Hall of Fame through a musical excellence award. Nirvana to enter rock Hall of Fame 2013-12-17T11:10:13Z And it was dominated by the excellence of its music making. Dance Review: ?Tango y Vida? at Chase Latino Cultural Festival 2010-08-02T22:00:00Z “We need to ask ourselves if artistic excellence is the ultimate goal. Other things may be more important.” Desperately seeking relevance, orchestras grapple with existential questions 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Ms. Rankine added, “But of course, once recognized, black excellence is then supposed to perform with good manners and forgiveness in the face of any racist slights or attacks.” Jesse Owens, a Film Hero Once Again 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z "Marc Anthony is synonymous with excellence and commitment to perfection," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., president and CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, in the press release. APNewsBreak: Marc Anthony is Latin Grammy Person of the Year 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z Clearly, if someone demands daily visual evidence of your conformity to standards of nude excellence, they probably have a very narrow definition of the desirable. Should you ever send nude pictures taken for an old lover to a new partner? 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z “All this brilliance and excellence... It’s extremely important. Especially for our young people,” she said. Bold, black and beautiful, 'Black Panther' hopes for cultural shift 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z The Academy Awards serves the purpose of honoring artists who reach a level of performance that sets them apart, chosen by professionals who best know what constitutes excellence in film. Oscars Show Growing Gap Between Moviegoers and Academy 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z There were moments in Das Rheingold where I found all that exposition a bit wearing, but the performance at last night's Proms was of such earth-shattering excellence that it hardly mattered. The Ring cycle - one down, three to go 2013-07-23T11:57:45Z In brief remarks, Mr. Vidra said that the digital age would usher in a “new golden era” in which journalistic excellence would remain the magazine’s “guiding light.” The New Republic's Party Includes Bill Clinton, Toasts and Whispers of Unease 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Although “excellence” is the flag Kronman has chosen to hoist over his argument, he is in no way a standard conservative defender of the idea of the university as impartial and colorblind. Two Views of the Tumult on American Campuses 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z An arbiter of excellence, this exclusive list recognizes establishment icons and enterprising trailblazers whose work is as inspiring as it is influential. Find Inspiration In Our AD100 Designer Profiles 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z She was one of this year’s “Next in Class” — a group BET highlights as representing the next generation of “black excellence.” BET Honors Pay Tribute to Patti LaBelle, Lee Daniels, Eric Holder and Others 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z Despite the overall excellence of this edition, there are occasional blemishes. ‘The Complete Works of Auden’ showcases writings beyond the poetry 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z The Academy Awards are meant to maintain a standard of excellence that is often at odds with box-office returns. Why the Oscars still matter 2013-01-09T19:03:24Z The two men’s subject matter could hardly be more different but since the 1960s both have combined literary excellence with tireless productivity. Review | At 85, John le Carré emerges with a sequel to ‘The Spy Who Came in from the Cold’ 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z Edward Norton Weekend has ended at the Seattle International Film Festival, which showed four of his films and presented the prolific actor with a Golden Space Needle award for career excellence. Edward Norton visits Seattle for Seattle International Film Festival tribute 2010-06-07T05:23:00Z He also admired excellence in government — and the leader who fostered it: Review | Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ is looking pretty good in the Trump era 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z You’ll find that the residents’ pride in the excellence of their coffee is entirely warranted, and that the pastry has a Viennese accent — try the strudel if you’re feeling peckish. In a Quiet Corner of Italy... Trieste 2011-04-29T19:35:37Z No wonder Candace Owens faced backlash for supporting the show's "undeniable hip-hop and R&B excellence." How the NFL tried and failed to censor its hip-hop halftime performance 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z But this season, which includes the Roundabout Theatre Company’s roundly panned revival of “The Cherry Orchard” with Diane Lane, makes clear that even serious thespians are no guarantee of excellence. Broadway's fall revivals: Why big stars can't make up for a lack of artistic vision 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Wheeldon is the choreographic craftsman par excellence, and makes his dancers look fabulous. Electric Counterpoint, Asphodel Meadows, Carmen; Dystopian Wonders; Breakin' Convention 2010-05-08T23:07:00Z Jordan Peele politicized the body horror tradition with his crossover hit Get Out, refashioning it as a parable about white contempt and envy for black physical excellence. Invade and conquer: film's grisly return to body horror 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z This is especially evident in the scenes he shares with Taylor Kitsch, whose excellence at conveying a shaggy weariness draws attention to the effort Pratt makes to match it whether in quiet scenes or loud. Is Chris Pratt really The Worst Chris? 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z There is excellence, of course, among the less well-known talent here, too. At Edinburgh’s Festivals, Big Names and Live Issues 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z She wrote a letter stating, “I would argue that the Tonys are indeed about excellence — excellence as of this moment and this year.” Tony Award-winning producer Elizabeth Ireland McCann dies 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The animals are bred for excellence and get blue ribbon care. Animal Welfare at Risk in Experiments for Meat Industry 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Luther wasn't any old maverick; he was the maverick's maverick par excellence. Luther; The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II – TV review 2013-07-03T05:00:05Z Cuno said the award for Ma was made in recognition of the cellist's artistic excellence as well as his commitment through the Silkroad organization to the conservation of cultural heritage. J. Paul Getty Trust to posthumously honor Ellsworth Kelly, along with Yo-Yo Ma 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z “We are aligned and I am confident that the Met will present the collection in a manner that is consistent with the excellence for which it is known.” Putting Doubts to Rest About Leonard Lauder’s Gift to the Met 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z “Obviously, it’s wonderful for a Southern woman to be recognized, an African American woman to be recognized. It’s a lifetime of work and dedication to pursuing quality and excellence.” How a self-taught pastry chef in Alabama became one of the best in the nation 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z It is one of a small number of musical centres of excellence for teenagers at Scottish secondary schools. Scotland's traditional music centre 'could be saved' 2011-02-11T12:09:15Z In one, the monster is a faded celebrity twisted by a father’s expectations of excellence and society’s definition of refinement and acceptability. 10 best TV shows of 2018: The continuing crippling horror of the year-end TV list 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z The fact there are people who still strive for excellence ... is inspiring. Anxiety awaits in sixth season of 'Mad Men' 2013-04-04T16:42:20Z “Ben Is Back” is really Holly’s story, and notwithstanding the all-around excellence of the cast, it’s very much Roberts’s movie. ‘Ben Is Back’ Review: A Mother and Son Face the Horrors of Addiction 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z According to its website, its mission is to foster community, mentorship and excellence. Trumpeter Thomas Marriott helps start Seattle Jazz Fellowship where jazz veterans can mentor younger musicians 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Pearl Jam lives up to the requirement that Rock Hall inductees demonstrate the nebulous “musical excellence.” Angry that Journey’s in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Don’t be 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Her parents shielded her from Birmingham's pervasive racism, she writes, "by imposing high expectations and a determined insistence on excellence." 'Extraordinary, Ordinary People': Condoleezza Rice's incomplete tale 2010-10-13T00:01:00Z So perhaps that is why Mr. Tisci moved on – or rather, back — to couture excellence. Fashion Review: Stella McCartney 2011-10-03T18:27:47Z Absent consensus about standards for measuring excellence in art, it becomes an empty term of endearment and a marketing label. Art Review: Before the Rebellion, Playful Pop Art Novelty 2010-10-14T21:54:00Z In these new episodes, the actor lights the stage to give viewers a clearer view of his castmates' glow – and they're delivering true excellence in these episodes. "Succession" returns after two years, and the Roy family hasn't changed a bit 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z We are content to be very good instead without Eric's recommendation, but are very accepting of his notes on how to achieve high acclaim by applying flawless winemaking techniques and excellence sourcing. Let’s Be Clear: Bad Wines Are Bad Wines, Period 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z “His sense of excellence is uncompromising, he’s got extraordinary relationships with writers, and the soul of this place is consonant with Tim’s soul.” After 35 Years at Playwrights Horizons, He’s Ready to Seek New Ones 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Wagner, the self-styled musical redeemer par excellence, made drastic changes to this tale in order to affect his hero's salvation. Wagner's Tannh?user 2010-12-11T00:06:00Z Also impossible to argue with is the excellence of the show’s large, mostly South Korean and Japanese cast. ‘Pachinko’ Review: K-Drama, American-Style 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z “Her presence in the upper tiers of excellence in this business makes her not just a hero but one of our founding mothers,” Washington said. Essence event affirms the power of black women in Hollywood 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z She wrote back this long letter telling her father he needed to make a work of architecture of the same quality and excellence that he wanted his liquor to be. The Hidden Feats That Built New York’s Towering Skyscrapers 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z He looked for excellence rather than diversity, he said, and he lamented the difficulty of recruiting and retaining staff members of color. My Strange Literary Fellowship 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z But in its budget and international influence, the Met is the largest performing-arts institution in the United States and should set the standard for excellence and innovation in opera. Peter Gelb?s Tenure at Metropolitan Opera 2011-11-25T15:13:27Z The book critic Michelle Dean, whose work appears in The New Republic, The Guardian, and elsewhere, received a citation for excellence in reviewing. Louise Erdrich, Matthew Desmond Among Winners of National Book Critics Circle Awards 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z In ordinary seasons it’s hard enough to fill these categories if exceptional excellence is the criterion; in this season it was often impossible. How Weird Were the Tony Nods? Well, How Weird Was the Season? 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Quality drama with genuine heart and integrity reminding us by its excellence how others in the same ambit – for all their popularity and likeability – fall short. Time of Our Lives, the Years That Made Us - TV review 2013-06-23T22:18:00Z This effort to learn and absorb generally doesn't flow in the other direction unless an artist, through the excellence of his creation, makes that exchange absolutely central to a moment in time. With "Da 5 Bloods" Spike Lee triumphantly reflects with Black experience of the Vietnam War 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z "Please keep commissioning composers, keep supporting musicians, keep talking about music and keep championing excellence," he said. Royal Philharmonic Society announces bicentenary celebrations in UK and US 2012-11-07T18:22:46Z We aim to promote, reward and enable creative excellence, with a view to generating sufficient funds to provide support to creative people around the world. Arts head: Neville Brody, president, D&AD 2013-05-14T10:52:00Z And luxury is the quintessential word at Gucci, where the designer seemed to depth charge each product with excellence, making even a houndstooth-check bag look luscious rather than loud. Special Report: Fashion: Gucci at 90: Heritage With an Edge 2011-01-17T19:00:11Z He is mentioned in the top five of Rolling Stone “100 Greatest Artists of All-Time” and is the recipient of the first ever PEN Award for literary excellence in lyric writing. 90-Year-Old Chuck Berry Announces First Album in 38 Years 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z Sunday evening, despite the excellence of its first two ballets, amounted to less. Dance Review: Nature Paints Backdrop for City Ballet?s Stars 2011-08-03T22:21:36Z Pit Stop, originally titled The Winner, might just be Hill’s best work, a blistering study of the ruthless, soul-shredding pursuit of excellence in the dark art of vehicular carnage. My streaming gem: why you should watch Pit Stop 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z Certainly these three works gain from the dancers’ excellence: three-dimensional, richly textured, constantly alive with dynamic contrasts. Review: At BalletX, a New Work Alive With Suspense and Surrealism 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z To say nothing of how often “excellence” and “respectability” are tragically mistaken for each other. When Excellence Is a Survival Strategy 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z The six shortlisted buildings vary in size and purpose, but all will be judged by the same criteria - their design excellence and their significance to the evolution of architecture and the built environment. Shard makes the Stirling shortlist 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Its farmers and chefs are always striving for excellence by continuously expanding their food horizons. How to eat like a Vermont farmer — starting with this luscious burrata salad 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z "Kentucky Route Zero," an episodic video game about 8 years in the making, is a Gesamtkunstwerk par excellence. "Kentucky Route Zero," a magical realism masterpiece, is proof art can thrive in trying times 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z Clout is definitely on display here, contributing to that heady combination of overt excellence and subtle vulgarity that may be something of a Gagosian specialty. Review: The Artist’s Studio, From Refuge to Gallery, in Shows at the Gagosian 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Amid America’s wrenching self-examination of racial attitudes and inequities, BET is touting its annual BET Awards as a much-needed celebration of black excellence in music, film, TV, sports and philanthropy. New this week: ‘Clemency,’ BET Awards, HAIM, ‘Doctor Sleep’ 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Last year, Oxford American won a National Magazine Award for general excellence, and the momentum is clearly continuing. Oxford American celebrates its hard-won 25th anniversary 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z It’s about performing “Othello” but also, in a way, about being Othello: a black man trying to find a path to excellence in a society anxious to keep him in his place. Review: In ‘American Moor,’ an Insider’s Guide to ‘Othello’ 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z The academy says it doesn’t measure excellence in album sales, but why does that seem to apply only to the rappers? Perspective | You’ll never guess who leads this year’s Grammy noms! (Just kidding, it’s Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.) 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z EastEnders, of course, are planning their own stunt, and with the show in an improbable period of excellence, it looks like they know what they're doing. Corrie disaster 2010-07-08T13:32:00Z And in "Cheer," Wooten shows up incredibly, time and again: sticking her landing, soaring in stunts, pushing through and modeling excellence, both on and off the mat. On "Cheer," Jada Wooten is a role model, despite the narrative of "too much"-ness spun around her 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z By rights, “Mudbound” should earn multiple Oscar nods — for best picture, director, cinematography, writing and acting, to name a few — purely on the basis of its excellence and craft. Perspective | ‘Mudbound’ is the Oscar movie we need right now. It would be a shame if Hollywood ignores it. 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z Established by Quakers in 1864 and co-ed from the start, the college includes an arboretum celebrated for its horticultural excellence and display. If any place can get young minds to unplug, it’s a college sitting on an arboretum 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z What he landed on was totally different from the casual excellence for which he’d been known. The Pandemic Could End the Age of Midpriced Dining 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z "As pretentious as some may find that distinction, there are prizes for excellence in every other discipline." Julian Barnes leads Booker Prize finalists 2011-10-18T11:01:07Z Once he gave us each a plastic grape for excellence. From Hare to Hytner: leading cultural figures oppose the EBacc 2012-12-14T22:50:00Z TV still yielded enough excellence to make it very difficult to narrow a year-end list of Best TV Shows down to 10. The best TV shows of 2020 that made staying at home bearable 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z It is a wrenching choice because Owens’s very identity is synonymous with athletic excellence. Review: ‘Race’ Chronicles Jesse Owens’s Rise to Olympic Glory 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z When it comes to that rare personal combination of musical excellence and undeniable charisma, we have yet to see Dizzy’s like since. Dizzy Gillespie: Remembering a Jazz Legend 2013-10-21T17:01:15Z Though he’s wary of shouldering the burden of politics, Samson’s commitment to excellence lends his work a powerful charge. An Artist Who Doesn’t Want to Feed Western Fantasies About Africa 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z Sure, it’s a purported celebration of artistic excellence. 2015 Grammys: One dark night of the soul 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z Sandison became the librarian because he was a book aficionado par excellence. A Q&A with author Ivan Doig, whose latest novel is 'Work Song' 2010-07-16T23:02:00Z Nathan built his business with a single-minded passion for excellence, tasting the uncooked frankfurters himself, Mr. Handwerker said, and wearing a disguise while standing in line at 3 a.m. to hear the customers’ reactions. Chat & Chow: Making ‘Famous Nathan,’ a Film at the Tribeca Festival 2014-04-24T14:00:02Z The excellence of the show dealt a direct rebuke to the still fresh news of major cuts in government subsidies for arts institutions across London, in which the Hampstead lost its entire grant. London’s Theater Cuts Matter, on Broadway and Beyond 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z In his career Hayden designed an astonishing 30 world premieres, and saw Devine's ideas leave their centre of excellence at the Court and flourish mightily in other places. Hayden Griffin obituary 2013-04-01T15:43:35Z He is on the board of the Society of Columbia Graduates, an alumni group that annually rewards excellence in teaching at the university. Aileen Silbert, Shai Vichness 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z Where other racing franchises aim for technical brilliance or perfection in real-life simulation, "Apocalypse" achieves excellence by delivering splendid chaos. Game On: 'Apocalypse' chaotic brilliance 2011-05-04T17:29:04Z But Pialat’s hostility to the New Wave deals a paradoxical twist to filmmakers inspired by him: he was the anti-cinephile par excellence, openly hostile to the New Wave’s studious devotions. The Misunderstood Maurice Pialat 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Parks, who now lives in New York City, first gained notice in 1989 with “Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom,” which won an Obie Award for off-Broadway excellence. Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks wins $300,000 Gish Prize 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z “The Tonys back then were historically a posh and highbrow salute to theatrical excellence,” Harris said recently, lingering plummily over those last two words. ‘Not Just for Gays’: The Year the Tonys Dared to Go There 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z The awards, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor excellence in television programming outside the U.S. Britain’s Bean, Brazil’s Montenegro Win Emmys 2013-11-26T12:38:12Z It absolutely undoes the excellence of the performance to know that any part of it is false. André De Shields Isn’t Done With ‘King Lear’ (or ‘Hadestown’) 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z The awards, given for excellence in black American literature, are named for an 18th-century writer who was the first black woman — and first slave — to have a book of poems published. Spare Times for July 19-25 2013-07-18T22:37:17Z Beauty Strange, the other track on the double A-side single, is a further amalgam of sultry mannerisms, designed for people who believe that technical excellence is 9/10ths of the pop law. New band of the day ? No 1,069: Louise and the Pins 2011-07-25T16:26:02Z Populism is the dominant force here, and for decades it went hand in hand with excellence. Back to the Apollo, Uptown?s Showbiz Incubator 2011-02-07T15:09:18Z Beautiful schools, devoted teachers and pedagogical excellence should be available to children everywhere. Motherlode Blog: It’s Not a ‘Problem.’ It’s Called Being a Child. 2013-08-25T12:43:08Z The awards recognize excellence in television and radio broadcasting, as well as by webcasters, producing organizations and individuals. TV comedies "Girls," "Louie" headline Peabody Awards 2013-03-27T17:56:25Z In doing so, he compels us to consider the costs of an insistence on excellence as a means to an end and the only conceivable option for a black kid in America. When Excellence Is a Survival Strategy 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z She established a standard for artistic vocal excellence, and it will outlast us all. Aretha Franklin Had Power. Did We Truly Respect It? 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z The Webby Awards, which honor excellence and achievement, take place on Tuesday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at an invitation-only event at Cipriani, 55 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan. Spare Times for May 17-23 2013-05-16T22:28:02Z Of course, for all the excellence of those Strads on display, they didn’t play themselves. Review | Old is new again in Stradivari Anniversary Concert at Library of Congress 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z It's obvious that our collective hunger for viewing culinary excellence through a competitive lens is an enduring mainstay, from ancient Baghdad to modern cable TV, with no sign of being satiated anytime soon. When cooking became cut-throat: A brief history of the culinary competition 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Captain America is a fan favorite because he equates excellence not with status or intelligence but simple goodness. "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" explodes with action and hints at probing America's identity 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Kennedy conceived of the arts as an arena of excellence, and he was unembarrassed by terms like greatness, civilization and the human spirit. Perspective | At 50, Kennedy Center can no longer be a cultural island 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Yeah, but also, if you have Black excellence, do you want your daughter to be the one who blows up on Instagram? Will Smith's new "Bel-Air" Aunt Viv on reboot fears: "I really didn't want to let the culture down" 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Perhaps perversely, he blames the overwhelming success and technical excellence of the big spectacles that have become Hollywood’s bread and butter. Does Hollywood hate adults? 2012-07-07T22:00:00Z Roth for his bawdy, rowdy humor, excellence and longevity. Bruce Springsteen: By the Book 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z The longtime host of “American Bandstand” created the AMAs as a counterpart to the Grammy Awards, which aim to recognize artistic excellence. Taylor Swift to get AMA's new Dick Clark Award for Excellence 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Is it right that they reward the film's excellence, while decrying the alleged actions of its director? You review: The Ghost 2010-04-19T13:02:00Z The third and final season of “Shrill” can’t quite live up to the shimmering excellence of the first, but it’s insightful and tricky in all kinds of interesting ways. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z “I prefer to teach the value of excellence,” which she defines as “addressing mistakes with grace and generosity, and moving forward with greater understanding.” A Call to Diversify Those Calling the Cues 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z Writer Norman Lear and veteran actor Alan Alda received special honours at the event, which celebrates excellence in TV production outside the US. Brits win at International Emmys 2012-11-20T12:32:28Z I liked the idea of people who were no longer in their prime, who were once at their peak of excellence. A Minute With: Dustin Hoffman on his directing debut 2013-01-23T10:04:28Z Or else — and in addition — find new ways of designating excellence. The Oscars Are a Mess. Let’s Make Them Messier. 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z “My excellence wasn’t there, and neither was my beauty, scholarship or ingenuity.” Perspective | Stuck at home? Now’s the time to have these important talks with your kids. 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z There were already places to find images of Black grief — newspapers filled with photos of police shooting and murder victims — or Black excellence — Beyoncé's Instagram. The radical power of ordinary Black life 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z She told Sarah Mower of Vogue that she wants her company’s motto to be “excellence in manufacturing.” Fashion Review: Milan Collections Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Jil Sander, Marni, Missoni: Fashion Review 2012-09-24T21:56:12Z This Montclair program includes an American premiere of rare beauty and excellence, perfectly addressing this time of year and marvelously chosen for an American performance by a British choreographer: “A Ceremony of Carols.” Dance Review: Richard Alston Dance at Peak Performances in Montclair 2012-12-15T00:49:25Z My husband seems to want to push, push, push for excellence. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Stigmatizing illness is its own public health crisis 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z I see it as the establishment of an alliance in excellence; like horse and carriage, a perfect team.” Apple Watch Hermès Debuts Just in Time for New York Fashion Week 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z This wayward album doesn’t mean that Minaj is any less capable of future excellence. What we talk about when we talk about Nicki Minaj, ‘The Pinkprint’ and pop music as conversation fuel 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z To Gollancz, the combination of Gross's literary excellence and a Jewish background seemed irresistible. John Gross obituary 2011-01-11T18:09:15Z The most extreme contrast to Finkel's narrative self-effacement is the style of Dexter Filkins, whose The Forever War operates at a comparable level of literary excellence. The human heart of the matter 2010-06-11T23:05:00Z These were films that struck us as having energy, attack, context – but which stood outside the usual registers of excellence, either as achieved works of art or as smartly delivered industrial product. Iain Sinclair: 70x70 – an autobiographical journey in film 2013-07-16T15:23:41Z By embracing, and at times reviving, time-honored techniques, they are dedicated to the standards of excellence for which the country is known. In Italy, Standards of Excellence 2012-11-15T06:07:03Z It's fashionable to point at Twitter as the forum par excellence for this carnival of hate, but it's a symptom as much as it's a problem in itself. Royal pranksters have gone from hunter to hunted 2012-12-09T20:30:06Z Advertisement Advertisement “Mr. Blavatnik is proud of his relationship with Carnegie Hall and its international standard for excellence in performance,” Mr. Beattie said. Ronald Perelman’s Bitter Departure Shocks Carnegie Hall Trustees 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Franklin wasn’t simply the soul singer par excellence. “Amazing Grace” Gives Us Aretha Franklin at the Spellbinding Height of Her Powers 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z In 2009 Triple Canopy was a finalist for a National Magazine Award in general excellence online, competing against more established publications like MotherJones.com and Parenting.com. Arts Journal in Cyberspace Finds a Home on the Ground 2011-08-17T22:18:37Z It matters more to us than sales figures or our reputation for artistic excellence. My waking dream of Amy Winehouse 2011-07-27T02:08:00Z “I’m amazed at the excellence of the book reviews he’s been doing for me,” he admitted. When Vladimir Nabokov and Edmund Wilson went from friends to enemies: 'The Feud' 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z That award, given in recognition of “the written excellence, profession and art of songwriting,” is one of a handful of tweaks to the Grammy rules for the 65th annual ceremony. The Grammys Have a New Award: Songwriter of the Year 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The Musical” won an excellence award at the 2010 Fringe Festival. ArtsBeat: A Second Spider-Man Musical Is Coming 2011-02-22T16:39:09Z Youth Music, unlike El Sistema, encourages excellence in all forms of music, not just classical. Strings attached 2010-10-02T23:03:00Z The pieces were produced in Paris and represent the excellence of artistry at that time, the museum said. The Getty Museum acquires a collection of 18th century French decorative arts 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z The stated intent of "Waxtaan" is to "parody presidents, ministers, politicians, and other people of power" and to "petition for excellence, generosity, solidarity." Suits and ties take over from African robes in Compagnie Jant-Bi's 'Waxtaan' 2010-10-08T19:44:00Z An architect on the excellence roster recently described to me a project on which the low bid was from a contractor with a long record of failure. Why Can’t New York City Build More Gems Like This Queens Library? 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z That’s certainly one metric of excellence that would qualify “Parasite” as both an ornate textbook example and a work of modern art. The Mystery of the Oscars: How Do You Really Vote for a Script? 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z As he expounded on the five “Ps” of dancerly excellence — “principle, precision, possibility, passion, presence” — the studied tone and delivery became hard to bear. Review: ‘David Hallberg Presents: Legacy’ at the Koch Theater 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z Despite such news, 2015 saw jazz reassert itself as the ambitious and protean American music par excellence, its greatest practitioners reaching stunning new heights. In 2015, jazz reasserted itself 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z One of these is "stimulating creativity and cultural excellence", which the BBC Trust defines as offering "the best examples of creative work that engage and delight and break new ground". What's TV's problem with theatre? 2013-03-20T18:31:19Z It’s not so much about rewarding excellence as about packing the hall with bold face names. Golden Globe Nominations: Rite of Too Many Stars 2012-12-13T19:29:14Z "Swan" was honored for excellence in contemporary film, "Speech" won the period film prize and "Alice" was recognized as the best fantasy film. 'Black Swan,' 'King's Speech' win costume awards 2011-02-23T14:50:10Z Certainly that was the case with the company's most famous production, "Big River," which made it to Broadway in 2003 and was honored with a Tony for theatrical excellence. Deaf West revisits 'Spring Awakening' with fresh vigor at the Wallis 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z Literary agent Andrew Kidd, spokesman for the new Literature Prize, said the goal was to create an award "where the single criterion is excellence rather than other factors." Julian Barnes leads Booker Prize finalists 2011-10-18T11:01:07Z Friday’s opening program, “Saint-Saëns and the Cultivation of Taste,” set the stage for much of what followed throughout the weekend, both in its variety of styles and in the thoroughgoing excellence of its performances. Critic’s Notebook: A Bard Music Festival Weekend of Saint-Saëns 2012-08-13T21:46:15Z The award for musical excellence is insanely cool. Nile Rodgers on Chic’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Woes: ‘It’s Just Perplexing’ 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Getting away from “excellence” may mean, in part, just getting away from the straitjacket of tradition. Desperately seeking relevance, orchestras grapple with existential questions 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Watts, a Lisztian par excellence, concluded with a riveting account of the composer's extroverted Transcendental Etude No. 10. Pianist André Watts is playing like a teenage phenom at age 69 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z “He was deeply committed to the movie industry’s power to heal the world and shine a spotlight on injustice,” said the group that awards the annual Golden Globes for excellence in TV and movies. Lorenzo Soria, president of Golden Globes group, dies at 68 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z That’s how Dance Theatre of Harlem got its start in 1969, first as a school and eventually as a premier ballet company and global ambassador for excellence and diversity. Review | In Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America, a women’s movement 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Three years later, Arena Stage became the first troupe outside New York to receive a Tony Award for general excellence. Zelda Fichandler, Arena Stage co-founder and matriarch of regional-theater movement, dies at 91 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z They all connect, they are all important, they are all about the integrity and excellence of the art form involved. Arts council funding questions: the Q&A digested 2011-03-31T17:09:17Z The awards, determined by a jury of critics and book review editors, honor excellence in six categories – autobiography, biography, criticism, fiction, nonfiction and poetry. National Book Critics Circle Announces Award Nominees 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Musically, anytime I hear Art Tatum or Oscar Peterson play the piano, it makes me want to quit everything else I'm doing and pursue that sort of excellence single-mindedly. Blogging "City Island": My movie's a hit! Why am I up all night? 2010-04-19T16:30:00Z Together in 1965 they founded Trigram Press, a publishing house dedicated to excellence of typography and printing as well as the poetry they published, now collectors' items. Pip Benveniste obituary 2010-09-16T18:15:00Z The unequal scrutiny given to Black women athletes means that Biles has had to become the face of excellence while simultaneously enduring criticism for it. Our endless demands on Simone Biles 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z FX vaulted from fourth to second among networks, largely on the recognition of the sustained excellence of “The Americans,” while Netflix received 54 nominations despite the poor showing from “Orange Is the New Black.” Emmys shake up late-night: No nods for Trevor Noah’s “Daily Show” or “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Ringo Starr will also receive a special award for musical excellence at the ceremony, making him the last Beatle to be inducted as a solo artist. Bill Withers added to Hall of Fame 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z She received numerous national recognitions and awards for excellence, not only as a teacher but also as a principal and later a supervising principal. Pimento cheese is a classic for a reason: sandwich spread, party dip, all-around cheesy delight 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z “He brought a lot of passion, energy, excellence and fun to the table.” Ron Glass, Who Played a Dapper Detective on ‘Barney Miller,’ Dies at 71 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z But the lasting test of Longborough is whether it can build on this remarkable cycle and become a focus of Wagnerian excellence for a generation to come. Der Ring des Nibelungen - review 2013-06-24T10:32:45Z Pragmatism, common sense and an inexhaustible interest in other people are what guided his quest for excellence, which he saw as synonymous with simplicity. Eli Wallach had the power to illuminate a character on stage and screen 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Black excellence, the definition for Viv is, go get a degree and go work your way up through a system, working your way up through social media doesn't sound as elegant. Will Smith's new "Bel-Air" Aunt Viv on reboot fears: "I really didn't want to let the culture down" 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Bruni leaps to beatify Christakis in his ascent to his pantheon of academic excellence, because a martyr must become a saint. The truth about the "campus free speech" crusade and its myths that won't die 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z But beyond the individual excellence in the performances, the ensemble acting impresses. ArtsWest stages NW premiere of ‘33 Variations’ 2013-05-06T19:15:26Z Athletes conquer their opponents, factory workers strive proudly for excellence, and soldiers stride off to war, confident of victory. Not Just Propaganda: A New View of Soviet Artists 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z In Act 2, everyone wore black or gray, and here Abraham largely obliterated individual excellence with nonstop unisons, sometimes splintered by dancers who periodically collapsed and eventually rejoined the group. 'Watershed' misses its moment to commemorate civil rights 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z He is still an ambassador for excellence in music and entertainment, but possibly more importantly as an influencer of change. Freddie Mercury 30 years on – remembering the theatrical, eccentric genius 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Though the Holocaust books that have won Sydney Taylor awards are mostly excellent, the truth is that excellence in Holocaust books is rare. Why Are There So Many Holocaust Books for Kids? 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The moment was both uncomfortably sincere and charged with larger tensions, namely the Grammys’ dire history of overlooking Black excellence in the major categories. Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The institution has been forced to confront its overwhelmingly white and male past, if it hopes to stay relevant as a benchmark of musical excellence moving forward. Can the Grammys bounce back from disaster? 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z “People loved to see a different side of Harlem and felt an energy that celebrates the excellence that takes place there,” Brockington said. ‘I wanted to keep the morale up’: five pandemic dance videos that won the internet 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z In the minority, and providing respite, is the third type of presentation: sparse arrangements that bespeak a certain excellence all on their own. Art Review: New York Arts of Pacific Asia Show in a New Space 2010-03-25T21:27:00Z It’s worth concentrating on the performers; what excellence the show has comes from them. Dance Review: Random Dance Company Presents ‘Atomos,’ a Premiere 2014-03-19T21:47:05Z Like the Academy Awards or the Grammys, the National Book Awards ceremony is an industry's showcase for itself, a balance between rewarding excellence and increasing sales that ideally achieves both. AP NewsBreak: Rewrite for National Book Awards 2013-01-15T14:49:12Z Black Panther is a film that celebrates black excellence. Nigerian cinema fans celebrate 'Black Panther' release 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z But behind an aggressive front, and a strong awareness of his own musical excellence, was fear. Gerry Rafferty obituary 2011-01-04T19:01:16Z "I only expect the black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in with a neutral mind," Cosby said. Cosby breaks silence on abuse claims 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z “A dominant figure in hip hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations,” the family statement said. Hip hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay dies of COVID-19 at age 55 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z In the narrative competition, special jury recognition for visual excellence went to “Creative Control” directed by Benjamin Dickinson. SXSW: 'Krisha' and 'Peace Officer' win top jury prizes 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z Ballet professionals associated youth dance competitions with vulgarity and amateurism, not excellence. Ballet’s Biggest Matchmakers (Student, Meet Scholarship) 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z According to the troupe’s website, the pronunciation of “U” echoes the Chinese word for excellence, and in clarity and uniformity, they undeniably excel. Review: In ‘Beyond Time,’ U-Theater Dances and Drums With Precision 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z Many New Yorkers saw the British ballet style as the divinely moderate yardstick by which they judged the different excellences of American and Russian styles. Royal Ballet Seeks Next Link 2011-04-24T00:48:54Z From him, I learned to strive for excellence, and that if you don't ask, the answer is always no. "True Grit" is a Christmas movie for me 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z BBC Television suddenly seemed to be more interested in audience figures than excellence, in buying popular shows from the US than making its own programmes. Alasdair Milne obituary 2013-01-09T19:13:47Z “In their view, excellence was a weapon against bigotry,” said Mr. Jones, who worked on a student newspaper at the University of Tennessee at Martin before going to Yale Law School. How Van Jones Became a Star of the 2016 Campaign 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z “We applaud Sandra Perkins for displaying tremendous ethics and excellence in her work,” a spokesperson for the airport said in a statement shared with Fox News. Traveler loses $4K at Dallas airport, gets it back after custodian finds it on bench hours later 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z There were a number of outstanding orchestral solos, contributing excellence to a performance that frequently, if not quite consistently, scaled the heights of one of the great musical monuments of the Baroque. St John Passion – review 2013-03-31T17:31:01Z However competent they are at television, they do a mediocre job of presenting the excitement of live theater — and especially its excellence. Unscripted or Not, the Tonys Were Mostly Predictable 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The inaugural awards recognise canine excellence in Hollywood on both the big and small screens. Uggie is Golden Collar top dog 2012-02-14T12:07:34Z The company is up for an award in business excellence, he says, so they should be on their best behavior when the judges stroll through. ‘The Good Boss’ Review: Company Man 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z But given museum’s current infatuation with performance art, this show provides a valuable standard of curatorial excellence. The Week Ahead: Aug. 29 ? Sept. 4 2010-08-26T15:25:00Z Zahler’s a troll par excellence, literally elevating the act to an art form. Trolled across concrete: why Mel Gibson's new film is a curious provocation 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z “What standards of excellence did they have?” he asked himself. ‘I Cheated,’ Says Woodworker Who Fooled the Antiques Experts 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z An exuberant painter, Alsop presents himself as the artist/architect par excellence. Constructive criticism: the week in architecture 2011-08-12T14:57:47Z The prize rewards excellence and innovation for a project completed or undertaken in the previous year. Art Fund Prize longlist revealed 2012-02-07T20:44:22Z That’s great, but historically admittance to the Academy has always been based primarily on merit and the rules have been pretty strict about only recognising those who practice excellence. Barack Obama on Oscars diversity: are we giving everyone a fair shot? 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Even if your only true interest is increased excellence. Why don't playwrights write theatre reviews? | David Cote 2010-03-30T11:38:00Z I was awestruck, amazed at all the power and Black excellence I saw. Seattle-area community members pay tribute to some of the cultural figures we lost in 2020 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z At the heart of this connection is the enduring excellence and appeal of the BBC’s programmes and services that simply couldn’t happen without you. New BBC Chairman Rona Fairhead Emails All BBC Staff: Full Text 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z “Research shows that when you start to change your thinking from ‘should’ to ‘it would be nice, but it’s not the end of the world’, it becomes more about excellence rather than perfectionism.” Great expectations: 'The quest for perfection has cannibalised my identity' 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z “The original meaning of ‘genius’ is a level of excellence and invention that makes people think of whatever it is you are doing in a way that never previously existed. Steve Earle’s outlaw heart 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z “I only expect the black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that, you have to go in with a neutral mind,” Cosby said, according to Brown. In a rare but short phone interview with Bill Cosby, he says his wife remains loyal to him 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Scott declared the film “a sports drama that is also an appealing, socially alert story of perseverance and the up-by-the-bootstraps pursuit of excellence,” in his review for The Times. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Tom Jones’ and ‘Couples Therapy’ 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Carnegie Hall raised $2 million at its medal of excellence gala on June 20 at the Plaza hotel. Parks for Everyone 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z One, that there is a flourishing Northern scene, thanks to great venues and centres of music teaching excellence in Manchester, Leeds and elsewhere. London jazz festival 2012: from Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding to John Paul Jones – what to see 2012-11-07T12:56:00Z With his singular combination of talent and tenacity, he always found himself at the center of wherever theatrical daring and excellence were recruited. ‘The Blue Touch Paper: A Memoir,’ by David Hare 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Jackson said: "Channel 4's approach to the arts has, for me, been the purest expression of the innovation, excellence, audacity and difference that has always set the channel apart." Channel 4 to double arts spending 2010-03-31T14:14:00Z Her parents shielded her from Birmingham’s pervasive racism, she writes, “by imposing high expectations and a determined insistence on excellence.” Books of The Times: A Controversial Figure; Hold the Controversy 2010-10-12T17:03:00Z The transition from uselessness to excellence came as much as a surprise to them as it did to anyone else. The Secret Olympian by Anon – review 2012-05-25T08:00:02Z “The primary reason I wanted to work with them was their excellence,” Mr. Santiago-Hudson said of the team, adding that his female associate director, Awoye Timpo, is equally deserving of praise. This ‘Othello’ Is Powered by Women 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Its excellence apparently means only one thing to the authority putting it up for sale: money. Britain is selling out 2013-01-24T16:14:28Z But if your parents can manage the latter, you can manage the former, and there could be exhilaration: a lunch of serious, only-in-New-York amazement and excellence. Diner's Journal: Hey, Mr. Critic: Eat Your Way Down the L Line 2011-04-07T14:42:09Z These are long, meditative and largely plotless works that test the endurance and excellence of soloists and chorus singers, as well as the conductor and orchestra. Body Wax and Karate Chops: How to Stage a Philip Glass Opera 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Walker isn’t afraid to use such words as excellence and mediocrity. Perspective | A voice for the arts, and social justice, joins the National Gallery of Art board 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z After intermission on Tuesday, with the stage reset, the program gave the orchestra chances to demonstrate its full symphonic excellence. Music Review: San Francisco Symphony?s American Mavericks Series 2012-03-29T21:34:57Z For one thing, it raises expectations of excellence. Review: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra’s Evolution Raises Issues of Mission 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Yes, it cost more – demanding that the passionate cinephile shell out to upgrade his or her collection – but it also offered more: hitherto unimaginable levels of visual and audio excellence. The devil is in Blu-ray's detail 2010-08-31T08:15:00Z Rather, it's about encouraging themselves and others to produce and seek excellence in art — whether in "high" or "pop" culture — outside of church, in the wider culture, as an expression, and exploration, of their faith. Northwest Christians explore faith, art and culture 2011-04-22T23:34:36Z “This is taking classical stories and refashioning them. I felt there was a promise of excellence.” Britney Spears and . . . Shakespeare Theatre? Built on an unlikely coupling, a musical with her songs might be bound for Broadway. 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z What “The Expectations” does accomplish is the wholesale abandonment of the pretense that fancy, name-brand education has anything to do with academic or personal excellence. How a Novel Can Unmake the Myth of Meritocracy 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z But our job — a job that we perform with fewer constraints and compromises than the academy — is also to affirm beauty and excellence. Let’s Talk About the Oscars: An Evening of Squirming 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z You can honor his memory by committing your life to excellence and joy. Remembering Jerry Leiber, the 'Hound Dog' Poet of Rock 'n' Roll 2011-08-24T06:10:00Z |
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