The Beat

Dear Readers,On March 30, 2020, we published the first edition of The Beat. We wanted to stay in touch with you while offering a fun distraction from the…

Have you ever experienced schadenfreude?This German term means finding joy in someone else's misfortune or mistakes. It's a very human emotion, yet you hope…

NPR's Tiny DeskWe love NPR's Tiny Desk concerts! Originally they were all filmed in the NPR Offices in DC (you can take the tour, it's fascinating.) When…

Ahh, the English.Here are a few things we have learned over the course of the last year; English game shows, talk shows, and comedians are the absolute…

Fridays at 7 PM, we've got plans for you!We've announced two new free concert series this week, all scheduled on Friday nights at 7 PM. Check them out…

PizzaSuch a simple food that inspires all kinds of art! Over the last year, we can confidently say we've all consumed more of this amazing dish, and we are…

“Hygge” (pronounced “hoo-guh") is a Danish term defined as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or…

CommunicationCommunicating is more than just conversation. Poetry, song, dance, and art all convey meaning and help create a context for our emotions.…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - 1/18/21"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right,…

Today is the day to eat yummy holiday leftovers and relax. Next up, New Year's Eve! We know, it's all different this year. Let's focus our small, socially…

"This world is full of conflicts and full of things that cannot be reconciled. But there are moments when we can... reconcile and embrace the whole mess, and…

The Black and White Edition“The most colorful thing in the world is black and white, it contains all colors and at the same time excludes all.”― Vikrmn, 10…