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5 Questions

The History of the Civil War Through Music

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Speakers Bureau presenter Hank Cramer shares the history, stories and music of the Civil War, through the eyes of his great-grandfather. [Read]

Published 11.10.14 | Category: 5 Questions, Speakers Bureau | Tags: 2015-2016 Speakers Burea, Army, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Civil War, Folk Songs, folk-singer, History, Julia Ward Howe, Music, Quincy, Soldiers, Speakers Bureau, tradition, Union Army, Veterans
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Speakers Bureau

Exploring the Inspiration and Creative Process of Musicians & Composers

Through live piano performance, musical analysis, film clips and storytelling, Speakers Bureau presenter Amy Rubin creates vibrant portraits of musicians and composers throughout history. [Read]

Published 10.31.14 | Category: Speakers Bureau | Tags: Amy Rubin, Astor Piazolla, Benaroya Hall, Brazil, Cornish College of the Arts, creative, creative process, Egberto Gismonti, Ghana, inpiration, interactive, Olympia, piano, Speakers Bureau, symphonies
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40 Years of Washington Stories

Humanities Washington Began Supporting Family Reading 19 Years Ago

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Since 1995, Humanities Washington’s reading program has expanded to distribute more than 118,000 books into the hands of parents and kids across Washington State. [Read]

Published 10.27.14 | Category: 40 Years of Washington Stories | Tags: Family Reading, Motheread, Prime Time Family Reading, Statewide
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40 Years of Washington Stories

Governor’s Writing Awards Celebrated Literary Leadership

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The Governor’s Writing Awards recognized literary leaders throughout Washington state. [Read]

Published 10.16.14 | Category: 40 Years of Washington Stories | Tags: King County, Literature, Olympia, Seattle, Thurston County
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5 Questions

Bigfoot, Myths and Bedtime Stories

Spokane-based author Sharma Shields reflects on magic, myths and the inspiration of Pacific Northwest landscape for her writing. [Read]

Published 10.10.14 | Category: 5 Questions | Tags: Bigfoot, Cyclops, History, monsters, myth, reality, Spokane, The West, zoologists
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News & Notes

First 2015-2016 Speakers Bureau Booking Deadline is 10/31

Humanities Washington is proud to announce our new roster of Speakers Bureau presenters and updated host organization guidelines for 2015-2016. The first 2015 deadline for host organizations to book speakers is October 31, 2014. [Read]

Published 10.09.14 | Category: News & Notes, Uncategorized | Tags: 2015-2016, host guidelines, libraries, Speakers Bureau
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