In Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life, author Robert Pranzatelli shares previously untold details about the dance theatre company's history and the creation of its most significant works. Below is an interview Robert Pranzatelli conducted with Renée Jaworski, Pilobolus's executive/co-artistic director, and Matt Kent, the company's artistic director. Jaworski and Kent are not only … Continue reading In Conversation: Robert Pranzatelli and Pilobolus Artistic Directors Renée Jaworski and Matt Kent
Q&A with Dalia Colón, author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook
In The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, Dalia Colón—an Emmy Award–winning multimedia journalist—details more than 100 recipes that celebrate Florida's fruits, veggies, herbs, and grains. We asked Dalia Colón some questions about her new book, which we're sharing below. Want to hear more from Dalia Colón? Listen to an interview with Dalia on NPR's 1A. When did … Continue reading Q&A with Dalia Colón, author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook
Writing Black Women’s History: University Press Week 2023
We are celebrating University Press Week November 13‒17 along with other members of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), an organization of 160 international nonprofit scholarly publishers. Today's post is part of the UP Week blog tour, and for this post we invited authors of recent books on Black women's history to share their experiences researching, writing, … Continue reading Writing Black Women’s History: University Press Week 2023
Q&A with Katya Wesolowski, author of Capoeira Connections
In Capoeira Connections: A Memoir in Motion, Katya Wesolowski—a capoeirista and Duke University lecturing fellow of cultural anthropology and dance—explores her personal journey from novice to instructor as well as her decades of research as an anthropologist in Brazil, Angola, Europe, and the United States. We asked Katya Wesolowski some questions about her new book, which we're … Continue reading Q&A with Katya Wesolowski, author of Capoeira Connections
Q&A with the editors of It’s Our Movement Now
In It's Our Movement Now: Black Women’s Politics and the 1977 National Women’s Conference, editors Laura L. Lovett, Rachel Jessica Daniel, and Kelly N. Giles present a panoramic view of Black feminist politics through the stories of Black women who attended the 1977 National Women’s Conference, placing the diversity of Black women’s experiences and their … Continue reading Q&A with the editors of It’s Our Movement Now
Q&A with Clay Henderson, author of Forces of Nature
In Forces of Nature: A History of Land Conservation, Clay Henderson—an environmental lawyer and educator—details how many of Florida’s activists, artists, philanthropists, and politicians have worked to designate threatened land for use as parks, preserves, and other conservation areas. We asked Clay Henderson some questions about his new book, which we're sharing below. When did … Continue reading Q&A with Clay Henderson, author of Forces of Nature
Q&A with Bill Maxwell, author of Maximum Vantage
In Maximum Vantage: New Selected Columns, journalist Bill Maxwell addresses issues faced by Florida and broader American society, offering opinions on a wide variety of questions with a focus on race, agricultural labor, education, and the environment. We asked Bill Maxwell some questions about his new book, which we're sharing below. What do you want readers … Continue reading Q&A with Bill Maxwell, author of Maximum Vantage
Q&A with Bob Beatty, author of Play All Night!
In Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East, historian and dedicated Allman Brothers Band fan Bob Beatty explores how At Fillmore East cemented Duane Allman’s legacy as a strong-willed, self-taught visionary, giving fans of Southern rock and all readers interested in the role of rock music in American popular culture a new appreciation for … Continue reading Q&A with Bob Beatty, author of Play All Night!
Q&A with Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck, authors of The Cuban Sandwich
In The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers, three devoted fans—Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck—sort through improbable vintage recipes, sift gossip from Florida old-timers, and wade into the fearsome Tampa vs. Miami sandwich debate (is adding salami necessary or heresy?) to reveal the social history behind how this delicacy became a … Continue reading Q&A with Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck, authors of The Cuban Sandwich
Q&A with Gavin Larsen, author of Being a Ballerina
In Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life, Gavin Larsen—a former professional ballet dancer—describes the forces that drive a person to study dance; the daily balance that dancers navigate between hardship and joy; and the dancer’s continual quest to discover who they are as a person and as an artist. Get … Continue reading Q&A with Gavin Larsen, author of Being a Ballerina
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