When Israel temporarily postponed its planned incursion into the northern Gaza strip yesterday, to allow negotiations to continue over the fate of a kidnapped soldier, it was in response to an appeal from Egypt to let diplomacy run its course. According to Egypt’s ambassador to the United States, diplomacy is one of the many roles Egypt plays in the Middle East. WPLN’s Rebecca Bain reports.
Buena Vista Elementary “Save Our History” Grant
It’s lights, cameras and action this morning for the fourth graders at Buena Vista Elementary School. Since January, they’ve been researching the two hundred year history of their North Nashville neighborhood; today, the History Channel’s in town to film what they’ve learned. WPLN’s Rebecca Bain reports.
Tuning the Laura Turner Concert Hall
Tuning a concert hall is a lot like playing a violin well – it’s not enough to hit the right notes. The sound must have clarity and resonance and warmth. Which is why the acousticians who designed the new concert hall at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center have been dashing from seat to seat since last week, making sure the hall’s sound is as perfect as promised. WPLN’s Rebecca Bain reports.
Egypt Exhibit at the Frist
The ancient Egyptians created huge pyramids, countless statues and priceless pieces of art to ensure they would not be forgotten. Today, King Tut, Amenhotep, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra are familiar names thousands of years after they walked the earth. But a less familiar, though equally important pharaoh has center stage at the new Egpytian exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. WPLN’s Rebecca Bain reports.
Where The Locals Eat
In the past fifteen years, there’s been a tremendous influx of people from different countries to Music City. And while immigrants often stay largely within their own ethnic communities, there’s one place people of all races and religions can be seen commingling – in Nashville’s restaurants. WPLN’s Rebecca Bain reports.
American Haunting
One of middle Tennessee’s most famous legends goes nationwide today as the movie, “American Haunting” opens in theaters around the country. It’s based on the legend of the Bell Witch, a ghostly spirit which began tormenting John Bell and his family in the early part of the 19th century. However the apparition’s fame […]
O’Keeffe Foundation challenges Fisk sale
The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation is challenging Fisk University’s decision to sell the two most valuable paintings from its famous Steiglitz Collection – O’Keeffe’s “Radiator Building” and Marsden Hartley’s “Painting Number Three.”
Schools Want Parent Input on New Calendar
Metro Nashville School officials want input from parents on whether or not to adopt a balanced calendar for the 2007-2008 school year; and they’re providing an online survey form to get it.
Food Allergy Legislation
Eleven million Americans with food allergies, thousands of whom live in Tennessee, will soon have an easier time determining which processed foods contain substances they can’t eat.
Sober Rides from Sheriff’s Dept.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office will again offer free rides home to people who’ve had too much to drink on New Year’s Eve.