Autumn leaves are falling and a frost is setting in. It’s that time of year again to reflect. It is so important to take the time out of our busy schedules to be thankful for everything we have. We hope that you take time this holiday season to spend with family, friends and loved ones. Show your gratitude this…
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! This weeks blog is all about tricks & treats. See below for Halloween inspired recipes, last minute costume ideas, and two awesome playlists to get you in the spirit of Halloween. Spiced Pumpkin Cookies Brain Cupcakes Halloween Crunch Bars Nutty Mummies Melted Witch Cookies Spooky Halloween Sangria Spooky Skull Tortilla Chips Halloween Ghost…
Issue VII: Don’t Believe in Ghosts
Issue VII features the up and coming band Don’t Believe in Ghosts. The main article is written by our own, Ulises Amaya! See below for a peek into Issue VII: “Don’t Believe In Ghosts is an alt-rock band from NYC with infectious synth-pop sensibilities. At times their music seems so familiar that you may feel…
National Bullying Prevention Month
This month is National Bullying Prevention Month and that is definitely a cause that we can get behind! In this day and age, there are so many people getting bullied. Bullying isn’t happening just at school anymore, it’s also happening over the internet. This means that bullying is now occurring 24/7, which often leads to harsh and…
Breast Cancer Awareness
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Check-in to Facebook and #breastcancerawareness every time you’re at Center Stage. For every three check-in’s, a woman is provided access to a breast and ovarian cancer screening. Many people don’t like to discuss the subject but the sad truth is that nobody is exempt from Cancer. It can hit anybody…
The Best Way to Learn is to Teach!
“While we teach, we learn” was said by Seneca, a Roman philosopher. For very many years this has been an accepted and understood concept- the best way to understand something is to explain it to someone else. There has been research done that found that students who are enlisted to tutor others, apply it more…
Alzheimer’s Awareness
Did you know September is Alzheimer Awareness month? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.” And according to the Mayo Clinic, “Research suggests that listening to…
13 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes to Celebrate Fall
The Autumn Equinox is Sunday Sept. 23rd, which means that pumpkin is officially in season! If you’re looking for some great fall activities, check out our Fall Bucket List blog we posted a few weeks ago. Below are some delicious pumpkin inspired recipes that are sure to get you into the Fall spirit. Pumpkin Pancakes Pumpkin Scones…
In Honor of Those We Lost
On September 11th, 2001, American history, and the world, was forever changed. September 11th became a sad day for all of us. I can say that I remember this day vividly. I could tell you exactly where I was, how I found out, the sadness and tears that ensued after the towers fell. The sad…
National Piano Month!
This month is National Piano Month and we are so excited to share the benefits of piano with you! Piano is one of the best instruments, in our opinions. Learning to play the piano can be so beneficial for a musician. The piano assists in dexterity and aids those who are not-so ambidextrous. When playing…