Tom Vitale

2 months ago | kpbs.org | Tom Vitale

Tom Robbins dazzled millions of readers with the whimsy and imagination in his bestselling novels, such as 1984's Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All, from 1990, and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, a 1976 book adapted by director Gus Van Sant into a 1993 film. Robbins died at his home in La Conner, Washington, according to a statement from friend Craig Popelars. He was 92.

2 months ago | ideastream.org | Tom Vitale |John Nichols

Tom Robbins dazzled millions of readers with the whimsy and imagination in his bestselling novels, such as 1984's Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All, from 1990, and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, a 1976 book adapted by director Gus Van Sant into a 1993 film. Robbins died at his home in La Conner, Washington, according to a statement from friend Craig Popelars. He was 92.

Oct 28, 2024 | northernpublicradio.org | Tom Vitale

Renowned classical music producer Adam Abeshouse has died. Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars. He won three Grammy awards, including Classical Producer of the Year in 1999. Abeshouse died Thursday at his home in Westchester, N.Y. He was 63. His death was confirmed to NPR by his studio engineer. Early in 2024, he had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer, and the disease swiftly metastasized.

Oct 25, 2024 | wfdd.org | A Martínez |Tom Vitale

Arts Religion National 0:00/6:45 There was an error loading the media player. If fiction depicts reality, then the election of a pope can be cutthroat. At least that’s how it’s portrayed in the new movie Conclave. In the opening scene, the pope is dead. His room is sealed. Cardinals from all over the world descend on The Vatican to sequester themselves until they’ve chosen the next one. Ralph Fiennes plays Thomas Lawrence, dean of the college of cardinals.

Oct 24, 2024 | npr.org | Tom Vitale

Over the course of seven decades, Morgenstern helmed major jazz magazines, wrote two books, produced concerts, won multiple Grammys, taught college and oversaw one of the largest jazz archives. Gosh, I'm sorry to see this news. The jazz critic and historian Dan Morgenstern has died. Over seven decades, Morgenstern edited major jazz magazines, wrote books, produced concerts, won Grammys. He oversaw one of the largest jazz archives in the world.