
‘Only Small Things Are Good’: An Interview with Author Micah Harris
What makes an endeavor meaningful? How can we make a difference in this world—or in the lives of those around…
What makes an endeavor meaningful? How can we make a difference in this world—or in the lives of those around…
It’s very rare that the end of a good book is the end of its story. One cold January day…
Too many stories about saving the world can cause us to lose sight of the individual people and communities that…
Renowned composer Ola Gjeilo expounds on his creativity, from his inspiring improvisation to his carefully selected lyrics. Ola Gjeilo is…
We need to realize that creativity isn’t just a material “product,” but a mindset.
Can music heal cultural wounds?
For Californian folk artist James Spaite, a cello, a guitar, and a pair of voices are all it takes to craft a record that is breathtakingly beautiful and immensely satisfying.
In his essay “The Poet,” Ralph Waldo Emerson argues that the poet expresses and even finds what we cannot
As their Germanic moniker (“new lore”) implies, Neulore aims to tell stories as grand as the beginning of human history and as familiar as grappling with family issues
Tuning is one of my favorite parts of a night at the orchestra. Here’s why
This Norfolk-based folk artist is southern Virginia’s best-kept secret
Has the e-book really replaced the bookshelf? Emily WeitzEmily Weitz is a graduate of Patrick Henry College and the editor of…
We are meant to cultivate community as much as we are designed to create.
In art, to skip the journey is to skip the creation.
In the 1970s, philosopher Attali predicted that the sheer proliferation of music would destroy its value.
Are we taking pictures to remember or to showcase?
Sometimes being creative means driving 500 aimless miles.
Good friendship is indeed art, and I am convinced that it might be the most dangerous, satisfying form of artwork.
Museums remove art from life, and the result is more devastating than you might think.
Why coffee isn’t just about waking up. Emily WeitzEmily Weitz is a graduate of Patrick Henry College and the editor…