Say it Plain - A Century of Great African American Speeches

During this Black History month listen to the great African American Orators.

TED - Technology, Education, Design

I am listening and watching a performance at TED by the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra. Wondering how long it took to get these young musicians to get to this point. What were their lives before? How has this experience and skill impacted them and their families? Yes, ART and CULTURE is the CORE of education - and is too often the first to face budget cuts. Let's wake up and develop the inner talents and interests of our youth.

The Tenement Museum

The Tenement Museum located on New York's Lower Eastside has made a substantial improvement to reach out to viewers and get them to interact. This part of the site is so appropriate to middle aged school children.

I recently asked some 8 graders if they knew what countries their families came from before living in the United States. Many did not know, they did not realize their names indicated where their families emigrated from. Take a tour of what life was like coming from various corners of the world and settling on New York's Lower Eastside.

Jazz at Lincoln Center - Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame

This part of the web site for Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York possesses an excellent database of famous jazz musicians from the 1890's. The site gives a history timeline and a jukebox. Try it, enjoy the music, try the Trivia Quiz!

New York Antiques Show

I have always loved this show, it's in a great location the Armory on Park Avenue and 67th Street near Hunter College. The entry fee is $20 which includes the catalogue and is good buy these days. Proceeds go to a good cause, East Side Settlement House in the Bronx http://www.eastsidehouse.org/.

Bibliotheque Nationale de France

This site may be viewed in French or English. The contents of the site spans photography, calligraphy, Rembrandt, Medieval Bestiary and other subjects. The visuals on this site may be used with various ages and subjects. Some of the areas of study that may benefit from this site include Writing, Social Sciences, History, and Art.

Take a Break - Robins Williams in London

One of favorite comedians, the Brits get a great laugh as we Americans.