DIANE'S CORNER .. Celebrate Int's Jazz Day
International Jazz Day is a beautiful time to celebrate the gift of music and to come together as a community. It’s a chance to listen to a variety of musicians and hear their talents live all around the world.
Learning more about the day will help any musical enthusiast to appreciate all the benefits of listening to jazz. Music lovers from around the world will gather to attend jazz festivals, parties, and events to help celebrate the day and this specific type of music. Now is the perfect opportunity to take up a musical instrument such as the trumpet, saxophone, piano or clarinet and start to make music so one can understand what all the hype is about.
International Jazz Day highlights the ability for jazz to unite people from all walks of life and draw together folks from around the globe. No one is left out, as this day brings together artists, schools, communities, historians, academics, and jazz aficionados to raise awareness around this type of music and educate the public about the roots, impact, and future of jazz. There’s a deep-rooted message attached to this day of celebration, such as reinforcing international cooperation and communication.
It brings to light the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding through one of the best ways possible, music. The power of the music will be apparent when participants view people of all backgrounds, forgetting about their differences and joining together to celebrate jazz. Any adverse circumstances from the past or present are suddenly forgotten or pushed aside, and people begin to focus on friendship, freedom, hope, and dignity instead.
The day itself is intended to promote peace, diversity, respect among different cultures, and highlight the need for human rights and dignity. The music itself addresses the desire for eliminating discrimination and promoting the freedom of expression. Youth are also encouraged to participate by enacting change and helping to foster gender equality. One will have the chance to experience how much life and love emerges when the day kicks off, and musicians from all over begin to jam and play their music.
History of International Jazz Day
It all began in 2011 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization declared International Jazz Day as an opportunity to give recognition to jazz music and state its role to unite people all around the globe. It’s been going strong ever since and people look forward to this day each year when music lovers from around the world can share in the experience of listening to and making jazz music.
The idea itself emerged from jazz pianist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock. Together, the UNESCO Director-General and Hancock chair the event and ensure people from all over come out to participate in the celebration each year. Cities such as Paris, New Orleans, and New York were some of the first to begin to educate the public on the event and draw excitement to Jazz Day.
The Host City goes as far as to organize an All-Star Global Concert which brings together over two-dozen jazz musicians from all parts of the world in or around a historical landmark. It’s interesting to know that the popularity of the day has grown immensely over the years. Now, nearly 200 countries participate in International Jazz Day.
You can visit just about any location and hear and experience jazz music at its finest. You’ll witness artists and onlookers expressing themselves in their own unique andIt all began in 2011 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization declared International Jazz Day as an opportunity to give recognition to jazz music and state its role to unite people all around the globe. It’s been going strong ever since and people look forward to this day each year when music lovers from around the world can share in the experience of listening to and making jazz music.
thanks for the 'Wititudes,' Elaine
Joke of the Day
YOU CAN TELL 'EM IN CHURCH......
Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers.
The first boy says, 'My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.'
The second boy says, 'That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100.'
The third boy says, 'I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!'
Word of the Day
hightail
MEANING:verb intr.: To move quickly, especially in retreat or in fleeing.
ETYMOLOGY:From reference to animals such as cows, rabbits, and deer that raise their tails when fleeing. Earliest documented use: 1908.
USAGE:“Isaac kills one of the vagrants to save his friend. Unaware that Poe will end up taking the rap for the murder, Isaac hightails it by rail. Meanwhile, Poe samples another of America’s decrepit institutions: its prison system.”
Nailing It; The Economist (London, UK); Apr 25, 2009.
Nailing It; The Economist (London, UK); Apr 25, 2009.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'At the drop of a hat' mean?
If you would do something at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, April 30
You possess much in the way of common sense as well as a very practical nature. You have a straightforward manner, but you are also capable of great imagination. You can be quite determined, independent, and some might call you stubborn. Thoughtful and considerate, you enjoy making others happy in small but important ways. Famous people born today:
(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opened in New York City. The opening ceremony, which featured speeches by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and New York Governor Herbert Lehman, ushered in the first day of television broadcasting in New York.
Spanning 1,200 acres at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, the
fairground was marked by two imposing structures–the “Perisphere” and the “Trylon”–and exhibited such new technology as FM radio, robotics, fluorescent lighting, and a crude fax machine. Norman Bel Geddes designed a Futurama ride for General Motors, and users were transported through an idealized city of the future. Sixty-three nations participated in the fair, which enjoyed large crowds before the outbreak of World War II interrupted many of its scheduled events.
1st May – Batman Day.
Celebrate National Truffle Day! - Desserts come in many flavors and shapes. Some are made with chocolate, sugar or heavy cream, and some are even named after natural elements in nature and have a specific day honoring them. This is the case with the delicious-tasting chocolate truffle, which looks like the truffle mushroom.
The History of Chocolate TrufflesCreating a new, memorable dessert often is a process of trial and error. Certainly this is the case with the chocolate truffle -- a delicacy enjoyed by people throughout the world. It's believedto have been first created in 1895 by Louis Dufour in Chambray, France. The chocolate truffle was first created by combining a bowl of chocolate chunks with hot cream. This mixture, which is also known as a ganache, was allowed to harden and then turned into a lopsided ball. Fortunately, Dufour didn't stop there. Rolling his creation in powdered added a final touch to the desert and made it even more eye-appealing and delicious. Spreading the Flavor WorldwideRecipes are often passed on from one generation to the next. One of Louis Dufour's relatives, Antoine Dufour, did this with the French pastry cook's recipe by bringing it to England when he immigrated. Carrying on the family tradition of making delicious desserts, Antoine Dufour opened, allowing patrons to enjoy chocolate truffles and other mouthwatering desserts. Truffles Come in a Variety of FlavorsThroughout the years, the initial concept of the chocolate truffle has taken many forms. For example, several different types of fillings can be used to make this dessert even more tantalizing and versatile. Thanks to the efforts of a Belgian chocolatier, Jean Neuhaus, who perfected the hard chocolate shell, his contribution made it easier to add other ingredients to the inside of the chocolate truffle. Filling them with nuts, fruit, caramel, liquor, or nougat provides a new palette of flavor variations.
4. Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
I like to make my own fines herbes blends, and there are many to choose from. This is my own, which is really tasty:
1/2 part basil
1 part chervil
1 part chives
1 part lavender blossoms - this one is optional!
1 part parsley
1 part rosemary
1 part tarragon
1/2 part thyme
I use it more than any other spice mix. Mostly on chicken or fish, which I saute in a blend of cultured butter and extra-virgin olive oil. I sprinkle the top of the victim (salmon, chicken breast, or pork) with fines herbs and a bit of garlic, and brown quickly on both sides. Then I add two 'glugs' of white wine, cover, and lower heat to simmer just until done. I thicken the juices with a knob of butter and maybe a small swirl of cream to make it special.
- Desserts come in many flavors and shapes. Some are made with chocolate, sugar or heavy cream, and some are even named after natural elements in nature and have a specific day honoring them. This is the case with the delicious-tasting chocolate truffle, which looks like the truffle mushroom.
- The History of Chocolate TrufflesCreating a new, memorable dessert often is a process of trial and error. Certainly this is the case with the chocolate truffle -- a delicacy enjoyed by people throughout the world. It's believedto have been first created in 1895 by Louis Dufour in Chambray, France. The chocolate truffle was first created by combining a bowl of chocolate chunks with hot cream. This mixture, which is also known as a ganache, was allowed to harden and then turned into a lopsided ball. Fortunately, Dufour didn't stop there. Rolling his creation in powdered added a final touch to the desert and made it even more eye-appealing and delicious.Spreading the Flavor WorldwideRecipes are often passed on from one generation to the next. One of Louis Dufour's relatives, Antoine Dufour, did this with the French pastry cook's recipe by bringing it to England when heimmigrated. Carrying on the family tradition of making delicious desserts, Antoine Dufour opened, allowing patrons to enjoy chocolate truffles and other mouthwatering desserts.Truffles Come in a Variety of FlavorsThroughout the years, the initial concept of the chocolate truffle has taken many forms. For example, several different types of fillings can be used to make this dessert even more tantalizing and versatile. Thanks to the efforts of a Belgian chocolatier, Jean Neuhaus, who perfected the hard chocolate shell, his contribution made it easier to add other ingredients to the inside of the chocolate truffle. Filling them with nuts, fruit, caramel, liquor, or nougat provides a new palette of flavor variations.
1/2 part basil
1 part chervil
1 part chives
1 part lavender blossoms - this one is optional!
1 part parsley
1 part rosemary
1 part tarragon
1/2 part thyme
I use it more than any other spice mix. Mostly on chicken or fish, which I saute in a blend of cultured butter and extra-virgin olive oil. I sprinkle the top of the victim (salmon, chicken breast, or pork) with fines herbs and a bit of garlic, and brown quickly on both sides. Then I add two 'glugs' of white wine, cover, and lower heat to simmer just until done. I thicken the juices with a knob of butter and maybe a small swirl of cream to make it special.
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAYCOFFEEthanks, Ella
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the Day
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crochet
thanks, Laura
crochet
thanks, Alexa
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
COPYCAT RECIPE
RETRO
SWEETS
PUZZLE
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SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
If You Could Ask God One Question, What Would You Ask?
QUOTE
CLEVER
EYE OPENER
OPTICAL ILLUSION
FACE FOUND IN RANDOM PLACES
