Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, began this past Sunday on Dec. 2nd. Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew word for dedication, and is celebrated to remember the Maccabees victory and rededication and of the Temple over the Syrian Greek army. There is a well known miracle of Hanukkah, which is why it is commonly referred to…
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Jimi Hendrix: Remembering a Legend
“Music doesn’t lie. If there’s something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.” -Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) had a deep reverence for music which was evident throughout his career. He began as a self taught guitarist, after he had been honorably discharged…
Thanksgiving Dinner Made Easy
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…
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…