Arts
Not My Job: Ron Perlman, Who Played The Beast, Gets Quizzed On Beauty
Actor Ron Perlman, the Beast in the TV show Beauty and the Beast, has also appeared in several other movie roles where we couldn't really see his face. So why not quiz him on fashion models?
Design Plans Unveiled For New $10-Million LeBauer Park in Greensboro
Greensboro is getting a new $10-million park that will connect the cultural district downtown. The design for the Carolyn & Maurice LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro was shown to the public for the first time on Tuesday.
Norman Lear Looks Back On His Long Life In 'Even This I Get To Experience'
Lear, who co-created All In The Family, has written a new memoir at the age of 92. He tells Fresh Air about getting involved in politics and how his storylines addressed subjects like racism.
'MasterChef Junior': The Secret Ingredients Are Moppets And Empathy
The cooking-kids show MasterChef Junior somehow combines high energy, endearing kids with really skilled cooking. The result is a very different kind of competition show.
As Espresso Rises, Will 'Greek Coffee' Be Left To The Turks?
"Greek coffee" may be a matter of national pride in the Mediterranean nation. But increasingly, Greeks are embracing espresso, an imported brew. Chalk it up to globalization.
A 'Garden' Full Of Dazzling, Whimsical Tales
Young Woman in a Garden brings together 24 previously published short stories by the fantasy fabulist Delia Sherman. Reviewer Jason Heller says it's full of dazzle and heart, with a dark edge.
Take It In: 'Vape' Is The Oxford Dictionaries Word Of The Year
The growing popularity of e-cigarettes sparked the notice of the Oxford Dictionaries, which chose "vape" as the word of the year for 2014. It beat out contenders such as "bae" and "normcore."
Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands Release "The Absolute Elsewhere"
The music of Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands is not easily pigeon-holed.
What's With All Of The 'Hairy Arms' In Graphic Design?
The term "hairy arms" is used in the world of graphic design and illustration. But what does that mean? Melissa Block talks to graphic designer Jessica Frease about the industry lingo.