News - Powered by Yahoo NewsBeam: Happy Birthday, Battle Hymn
One hundred and fifty years ago this month, a Beacon Hill blueblood who dabbled in poetry gave the country a precious gift: the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Martial anthem, funeral dirge, Elvis selection, Grammy award winner and controversial sectarian hymn, Julia Ward Howe's famous creation is "the most tremendous war song I can recall,'' according to Arthur Conan Doyle.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:20:41 -0800 -
Hymn to the birds and tree
Why send English leaves to China?
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:23:11 -0800 -
'Hymn Song Fest' tomorrow in Baysid
BAYSIDE -- Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., the Bayside Community Presbyterian Church, 2023 Old Arcata Road, is hosting a ?Hymn Song Fest? with Bill Frazee and Anne Fuller performing duets and solos accompanied by Karen Parr on the piano.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:52:19 -0800 -
Lenten Hymn Festival Planned For March 1
The local chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Directors, is sponsoring a Lenten Hymn Festival for the entire Chattanooga community.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:52:12 -0800 -
Battle hymn of the International Brigad
It was the Comintern that organised the raising of volunteer International Brigades to defend democracy in Spain but those volunteering to fight included socialists, Wobblies, Labour Party & ILP members, anarchists, Trotskyists and ordinary trade unionists as well as communists.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:50:55 -0800 -
Three performances planned for Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sin
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing Tuesday, Feb. 7, at The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Second Street and Lee Street.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:19:06 -0800 -
Hymn Sing slated for area seniors Monday mornin
Area seniors are invited to participate in a Hymn Sing slated for 11:30 a.m. Monday at Cowhorn Creek Estates, 5415 Cowhorn Creek Road. The event, presented by Hospice of Texarkana, is led by the Rev. Donald Brazile and pianist Anna Campanovo and features several beloved hymns and special mu...
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:13:36 -0800 -
?Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother? Author Amy Chua Visits St. Louis County Librar
Bestselling author Amy Chua will read from and discuss her book ?Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother? on Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public.St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 The St. Louis County Library Foundation and Left Bank Books are pleased to present New York Times bestselling author Amy Chua for a ...
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:21:36 -0800 -
Spirituality, arts strike a chord at Hymn Fes
More than 200 people kicked off the 46th annual Religious Arts Festival on Sunday at Music of the Faiths Hymn Fest.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:15:12 -0800 -
Funeral hymn for victor
Romania is starting to go back to normal after the parties marking the first days of the new year.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:04:37 -0800 -