Mark O'Donnell

Jazz in church, paintings after prison, an electronic soundscape in an old synagogue... we've got all kinds of art happening in all kinds of places. Plus, how to change a man who's committed crimes against humanity — by giving him books. And once again, we hand over the controls for ...

The Next Big Thing is poetry that should be seen and you'll hear why. We could say the same about Kenny Muhammad, a one-man orchestra who gives new meaning to the beat generation. And have you seen any good celebrities lately? Mark O'Donnell has. He's back with "Diary of a ...

The Next Big Thing is news that's not exactly news. It's a fall from the sky. It's the music and stories coming from Keba Cissoko's kora. It's an old-fashioned movie pianist named Abe. And, for pete's sake, let's not forget Mama.

What's the next big thing?

The Next Big Thing is a huge, gigantic blizzard. Run for you lives!!!! Just kidding. This week, the Forrest Gump of radio shows ("You never know what you're gonna get") is a look behind the curtain of a sort-of secret society. It's dishing the Oscars. It's the only thing better ...

The Next Big Thing is a story by Brit-lit "it" girl, Zadie Smith. It's a visit behind the front cover of Family Circle magazine, where tomorrow's recipes are tested today. It's a visit with the woman who thought it was a good idea to play chamber music on a barge ...

The Nobel Prizes that were NOT awarded ... a walk through Green-Wood Cemetery with a Thanatologist ... and front row at the Amato Opera, which is not that far away from the back row.

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