In his New York Times blog for January 4, Stanley Fish (Lawrence class of 2004 honorary Doctor of Humane Letters) proposed his list of the 10 Best American Movies.
The Mudd has almost all of them:
What do you think? Are these the best American movies?
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The Chrysander edition of George Frideric Handel’s complete works is available online from the Münchener Digitalisierungszentrum (the Munich Digitisation Centre) of the Digital Library Department of the Bavarian State Library. The Library has a nice English language interface, but searching is a little odd. And it helps to know some German. The digital collection “comprises manuscripts, early prints, modern books, maps and photographic collections as well as journals and newspapers.” The access is free, but the images are not downloadable or printable. Still, it’s one-stop-viewing if you’re looking for a picture of Jimi Hendrix AND images of every book published in German-speaking areas in the 16th century.
Today Ringo Starr is 68. Yes, 68. Those of you mature enough to know his real name will be feeling extremely ancient and those who have never heard of him will be asking, “Whose grandpappy is that?”
In a dastardly bit of birthday irony, it was reported yesterday that his birthplace is certain to be demolished after English Heritage decided not to list it on its register. But Pete Best’s home will be preserved only because it was the location of the original Cavern Club, and…, oh, just read the article.
Do what Richard requests today: “…everyone, everywhere, wherever they are, at noon on July 7 make the peace sign and say ‘Peace & Love.'” And listen to some tunes.
If ever the Apocalypse was in sight, it’s now. That most scholarly of encyclopedias, The Encyclopedia Britannica, is going wiki. But the editors have taken a lot of the fun and adventure out of the wiki experience by only allowing readers to suggest revisions, not make them themselves. So you merry pranksters may not change Winston Churchill’s middle name to Bassingbourne or make Inigo Jones the love-child of Elizabeth I and the Sir Walter Raleigh.
If you’re in the Mudd you can search the Encyclopedia Britannica and even suggest changes.
Listen to the report on NPR.
Once again it’s Sir Paul McCartney’s birthday. He’s been in this music business for over 50 years, and he’s still touring. His latest stop was in Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine where he gave a concert sponsored by Victor Pinchuk, Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist. Pinchuk said, “One could not imagine this 30 years ago. Nobody could even dare to hope for this 20 years ago. One could only dream about it 10 years ago. 5 years ago we could only envy our neighbors for whom this became a reality. And finally the day has come. For the first time we have the opportunity to hear the songs that changed the world and created a new culture.” We couldn’t agree more.
Sure, we have the Beatles recordings and even one McCartney solo disc. But the library’s McCartney collection includes Lennon-McCartney tunes interpreted by vocalists Kiri Te Kanawa, Cathy Berberian and Cristina Zavalloni, double bassists, and a brass quintet. Very versatile.
It’s Reunion Weekend and the Library invites alumni to visit the Mudd. We’re open Friday the 20th, 8am to 4pm and Saturday the 21st, noon to 4pm.
While you’re here (and even while you’re not), you can search the library catalog for books by alumni authors or visit the Lawrence Archives Digital Collections to view photos and documents that document Lawrence’s past.
Stop by and say hello. We look forward to seeing you again.
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We’re heavy on the vocal music today with our latest CD pile. Once again we’ve dipped into the storeroom of gifts and have emerged with arias, vocalises, songs and voice with instrumental ensemble.
June IS busting out all over. You may think June is noteworthy only because it is the month of Paul McCartney’s birthday (June 18,) but it’s also Lane Courtesy Month. Will you be compelled to purchase large women’s clothing? Be polite to Superman’s girlfriend? Continuously sing “Mule Train?” No, no, it’s the month to yield the left lane to faster drivers. This applies to motorists only. And for those for whom “courtesy” is an alien concept, this site also has links to Fight Your Ticket and Find an Attorney.
Get yourself lane-ready with the Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook and Study Guide.
