Jamie Wax

New York, United States

Hello. I'll be brief. Husband, dad, playwright, creative type, dork, and contributing correspondent for @cbsnews covering mostly arts and culture.

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Ohio library helps fight food crisis with donation-based restaurant

Jan 15, 2025 | msn.com | Jamie Wax

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Donation-based restaurant inside Ohio library helps combat food insecurity: "It's about dignity, not just the food"

Jan 15, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Wax |Analisa Novak

Eighteen million American households struggled with food insecurity in 2023, according to from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Ohio, help is coming from an unexpected place: the Toledo Public Library. At the library, Brad Reubendale, former CEO of SAME Café, has transformed traditional library space into a hub for fighting hunger. Reubendale founded SAME Café — an acronym for the words "So All May Eat" — which operates out of a local library and serves lunch to those in need.
How technology helped a nonspeaking autistic woman find her voice

May 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Jamie Wax

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How technology helped a nonspeaking autistic woman find her voice

May 8, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Wax |Analisa Novak

Technology has allowed activist Jordyn Zimmerman, a nonspeaking autistic woman, to find her voice. Zimmerman's early life was spent communicating through body language and pictures. She bounced between numerous school systems in Ohio. It wasn't until the age of 18 — when she began using Proloquo, an augmentative and alternative communication app — that her true self was finally revealed.
Kermit Ruffins on the hometown gun violence that rocked his family: "I could have been doing 2 funerals"

Apr 17, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Wax |Kelsie Hoffman

Kermit Ruffins turns tragedy into advocacy Kermit Ruffins has performed on some of the world's biggest stages. With his trumpet in hand, the 59-year-old has taken jazz to the next note ever since his childhood days.
Virginia music teacher Annie Ray wins 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award

Feb 1, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Wax |Analisa Novak

Annie Ray, a music teacher and orchestra leader from Annandale, Virginia, has been named the winner of the 2024 Music Educator Award. The prestigious honor, presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, recognizes Ray's contribution to music education. Ray, who teaches at Annandale High School, said she encourages her students to strive for excellence and go beyond what they think they can do.
After 50 years, "The Price is Right" leaves iconic Television City studio

Jun 21, 2023 | msn.com | Jamie Wax

Los Angeles — At Hollywood's legendary Television City, change is in the air. Since "The Price is Right" relaunched in 1972 with former host Bob Barker, the show has taped more than 9,500 episodes on the Television City lot in Los Angeles. However, now it's headed to a new home. "I'll miss, like, the sense of history," current host and comedian Drew Carey told CBS News about the move.
After 50 years, "The Price is Right" leaves iconic Television City studio

Jun 21, 2023 | msn.com | Jamie Wax
After 50 years, "The Price is Right" leaves iconic Television City studio

Jun 21, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Jamie Wax
Bringing Broadway's "Life of Pi" tiger to life

May 2, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Wax

Behind the scenes look at Broadway's "Life of Pi" How the tiger is brought to life on Broadway for "The Life of Pi" 01:33 From bestselling novel to Oscar-winning movie to Tony-nominated hit play, "Life of Pi" has captivated audiences with a tale of literal captivity. The story centers around a young boy, Pi Patel, and a Bengal tiger as they struggle to stay alive while adrift on a small boat. Hiran Abeysekera has portrayed the title character onstage since the show's debut.