Counterfeit capitalism and the neomelodica scene in Naples

Street scene near Galleria Umberto, a public shopping gallery in Naples, southern Italy. Here, author Jason Pine discusses the city’s neomelodica music scene that makes celebrities out of young singers—and the politics of gaining such fame. BY JASON PINEAssistant professor of anthropology and media, society, and the arts at Purchase College, State University of New … More Counterfeit capitalism and the neomelodica scene in Naples

Holiday recipe spectacular: Goodies by Beatrice Ojakangas

Our 6th (and final!) day of holiday recipes from our authors is upon us. Thanks so much for following. We hope you’ve enjoyed these recipes, and perhaps have been inspired to try a new dish or two. Day 5: Cranberry tart from Brenda Langton.Day 4: Hearty, healthful entrees from Jenny Breen.Day 3: Corn chowder from … More Holiday recipe spectacular: Goodies by Beatrice Ojakangas

Holiday recipe spectacular: Cranberry tart and apple sesame kanten by Brenda Langton

It’s Day 5 of our holiday recipe spectacular, and we’ve got some delicious dessert recipes from Brenda Langton, author of The Spoonriver Cookbook (where the following recipes come from) and The Cafe Brenda Cookbook. Enjoy! This week, we’ve also featured:Day 4: Hearty, vegan-friendly entrees with Jenny Breen.Day 3: Corn chowder with Atina Diffley.Day 2: Swedish … More Holiday recipe spectacular: Cranberry tart and apple sesame kanten by Brenda Langton

Holiday recipe spectacular: Hearty, healthful entrees from Jenny Breen

Day 4 of our six-day holiday recipe blowout continues with heartier, vegan-friendly recipes from professional chef Jenny Breen, co-author of Cooking Up the Good Life: Creative Recipes for the Family Table. Day 3: Corn Chowder by Atina Diffley.Day 2: Swedish Pancakes and Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranates by Helene Henderson.Day 1: Sweet Potato and Walnut Salad … More Holiday recipe spectacular: Hearty, healthful entrees from Jenny Breen

Holiday recipe spectacular: Atina Diffley’s Corn Chowder

Day 3 of our holiday recipe phase features a nice winter corn chowder from Atina Diffley, author of Turn Here Sweet Corn. Day 2: Helene Henderson’s Swedish Pancakes with Cranberries and Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranates.Day 1: Beth Dooley’s Sweet Potato and Walnut Salad and Cranberry Snack Cake.  Four generations of the Diffley family come together … More Holiday recipe spectacular: Atina Diffley’s Corn Chowder

Holiday recipe spectacular: Swedish Pancakes a la Helene Henderson

This week we’re enlisting in some of our finest Minnesota authors to give us their favorite holiday recipes. We kicked off this holiday recipe spectacular on Friday with a few goodies from Beth Dooley. Today, we feature Helene Henderson, author of The Swedish Table. ——- Holiday recipes from Helene Henderson SWEDISH PANCAKES WITH SIMPLE SYRUP … More Holiday recipe spectacular: Swedish Pancakes a la Helene Henderson

Holiday recipe spectacular: Utilize holiday leftovers with Beth Dooley’s Sweet Potato and Walnut Salad

We’re in a festive spirit this month at UMP and looking for some great recipes to match. We’ve enlisted in our finest Minnesota authors and cooks to divulge their favorite holiday foods.Today we’re launching a Holiday Recipe Spectacular in which we’ll feature one Minnesota author per work day. We’ll resume Monday, and by next Friday … More Holiday recipe spectacular: Utilize holiday leftovers with Beth Dooley’s Sweet Potato and Walnut Salad

World-Making and World-Devastation in Adrian Piper’s Self-Portrait 2000

Adrian Piper’s Self-Portrait 2000 (2000; Scroll-Down Website Artwork) is featured in the introduction to The Reorder of Things by Roderick A. Ferguson. Here, Ferguson explains the significance of this piece to his book. Collection and copyright Adrian Piper Research Archive Foundation Berlin. BY RODERICK A. FERGUSONProfessor of race and critical theory at the University of … More World-Making and World-Devastation in Adrian Piper’s Self-Portrait 2000

Calling Hollywood’s bluff: Summing up the wild "Love in Vain" saga (Part 3 of 3)

After more than thirty years, the intriguing story behind the battle to bring Love in Vain: A Vision of Robert Johnson to the big screen still marches on. What follows is a final summation of the decades-long struggle to create a film out of “Love in Vain: A Vision of Robert Johnson,” a screenplay by … More Calling Hollywood’s bluff: Summing up the wild "Love in Vain" saga (Part 3 of 3)