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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
'As Panamanian as you can get.' How dim sum became a national treasure. -- Chinese food is a national tradition in Panama, adorning earrings and helping to fill eateries. Diners talk with a reporter about why, amid recent debate about who controls the popular canal, dim sum is part of their culture.
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Gear up for a costumed joyride through Tuscany – handlebar mustache optional -- When I learned about L'Eroica, an annual cycling event in Tuscany, I knew where I could find people who would understand me.2 days ago
Focus - 250 years of Revolution: What has 'the shot heard round the world' wrought? On April 19, Massachusetts will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. We asked reenactors, historians, and museum directors what lessons Americans can take from the founders.3 days ago
Lessons from the suburbs: Good garden shears make good neighbors - I loved the privacy of my green fortress. Until we hacked the hedge and opened up our world.3 days ago
Mario Vargas Llosa 'put Peru on the world's literary map' -- Mario Vargas Llosa, who died April 13, helped ignite intellectual fervor in Peru, while his writings stoked the imagination of the world.5 days ago
Despite victories in court, faith groups struggle to help refugees -- Many religions center "welcoming the stranger" as a mandate. What will come next for faith-based refugee groups as their ability to practice a good Samaritan approach is tested by Trump administration orders halting refugees?9 days ago
Richard Blanco turned from civil engineer to poet. Now he builds with words. -- For National Poetry Month, we talk with Richard Blanco, whose "One Today" poem was read at Barack Obama's second inauguration.9 days ago
Valerie June's new music embraces joy and the healing power of soulful music -- With the arrival of Valerie June's latest album comes a chance for the singer to reflect on her artistic journey – and how music fuels her, and the world.10 days ago
Matera was once 'the shame of Italy.' Now, nothing holds a candle to its caves. -- Have you slept in a cave? Recommended. A rare enchantment.10 days ago
My mother's jam, glistening like jewels, is gone. But I've preserved sweet memories. -- As he longingly remembers his mother's homemade fig preserves, a Cajun-country transplant in New York preserves sweet memories from his childhood.11 days ago
This Colorado sanctuary gives animals a second chance – and a callback to the wild -- The Wild Animal Sanctuary spans over 1,200 acres and rehabilitates exotic and endangered animals.16 days ago
'The Friend' gives Naomi Watts a terrific co-star. Yes, he's a Great Dane. -- "The Friend" is about animals, and humans, and grief, and understanding. The Monitor's critic says the film, based on an award-winning book, is "for dog lovers, and for people who love intelligent movies about dog lovers."17 days ago
After 2 decades of parenting, I've learned the days – and years – are short -- As he cycles through the joys, heartaches, and phases of parenting, a dad of three girls learns to savor all of the seasons of fatherhood.18 days ago
You punctuation party animal, you! How I learned to love the exclamation mark. -- I've long avoided exclamation points. Until dark times arrived and the lively punctuation became a signal flare in a cold, gray sea.18 days ago