Copenhagen Calculus: Should Obama Attend the Climate Summit? Nov 11, 2009
So will the President make his way to the city of Hans Christian Andersen and Soren Kierkegaard. So far the White House has played coy, saying there have been no concrete plans one way or another. (Time.com)
Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids Nov 10, 2009
Called the Hans Christian Andersen of America by Newsweek and a modern equivalent of Aesop by The New York Times, Jane Yolen is well known as the author of many popular children s novels including Briar Rose and The Devil s Arithmetic. Yet where some writers are content to write for a niche audience, Yolen constantly explores new genres and audiences. (Suite101.com)
Extracurricular activities: Should kids be forced into them? Oct 28, 2009
Max Lucado is the Hans Christian Andersen of American pastors, a masterful storyteller. He has sold 65 million books over the past 25 years and is the only author to have won three Christian Book of the Year awards - for "Just Like Jesus," "In the Grip of Grace" and "When God Whispers Your Name.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Denmark can win next years Thomas Cup, says Persson Oct 23, 2009
The Denmark Open is played here in the home of fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen but there is another Dane, Joachim Persson, who is not into fictional stories as far as badminton is concerned. The singles shuttler is confident that Denmark will have a real heart-warming story to tell on a long-waited triumph in the Thomas Cup Finals in Kuala Lumpur next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Taking his show on a long road Oct 6, 2009
He taught others voice techniques and the art of paper cutting, which he uses when telling stories as the Danish poet Hans Christian Andersen. During his trip he wasn't too busy to discover some interesting fruits and plants and write about them on his blog at. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Man Who Made Oz Sep 22, 2009
A dreamy, sickly child, Baum devoured the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. He told his sisters he would write "a great novel that should bring me fame.". (Slate)
Viking horde descends on Solvang during Danish Days Sep 21, 2009
Opening night on Friday included the Torchlight Parade, a concert in the park, and opening ceremonies that included the introduction of the Danish Maid and a performance by the Solvang Street Dancers, followed by the telling of a short story by Randel McGee as Hans Christian Andersen. Sunday s big event will be the Children s Parade at. (Lompoc Record, CA)
When in Copenhagen, use pedal power to see sights Sep 17, 2009
The Danish capital has no museum for fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen, who was born in central Denmark. But there two statues of him in Copenhagen where he lived and died. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Curtains rise as local theaters debut their seasons Sep 5, 2009
The Mod Musical" March 19-April 4The music, the fashion and the freedom of the 1960s with tongue planted firmly in cheek is recreated on stage. "Guys and Dolls" May 14-30Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this classic musical comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces the audience to a cast of vivid characters. "The Sound of Music" July 9-25The "hills are alive" in this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about a postulant named Maria who proves too high-spirited for... (Honolulu Advertiser)
A perfect pairing Aug 29, 2009
HTY's season opener, "Nightingale," is a fable written by Hans Christian Andersen. "It's a simple fable with music, movement and message, told in a unique way," Johnson said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mermaid artist to surface in town Aug 27, 2009
It all began as Bagnard was growing up devouring fairy tales from many cultures and absorbing the influences of Hans Christian Andersen and the flights of fancy of her sea-captain grandfather, Thorveld Petersen. As a girl, she enjoyed drawing the characters she imagined, particularly sea goddesses. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
* Why smaller steps in Copenhagen make more sense Aug 23, 2009
Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen, a popular song from the 1952 film musical Hans Christian Andersen, will probably be played many times this fall, as world leaders will be gathering in the Danish capital in December (and in New York in September) to confront the challenge of climate change. But unless international thinking gets considerably more realistic in a hurry, what happens in Copenhagen will be anything but wonderful. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hans Christian Andersen Brief Bio Aug 22, 2009
Brief biography and works of Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen, famous for children loved fairy tale stories including The Ugly Duckling. Hans Christian Andersen is a 19th-century Danish writer famous worldwide for his fairy tales, which are among the most widely read works in literature ... Hans Christian Andersen or H.C. Andersen was born on April 2, 1805 in Odense, Denmark. (Suite101.com)
8/21-9/20: 'Ugly Duckling' Aug 21, 2009
The play is Gerry Cullity's adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Cullity, one of Desert Stages' founders, passed away in 2005, so taking on the directing role had even more meaning for Mitchell. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Capsule reviews: `District 9,' other films Aug 14, 2009
It might have been easier to immerse ourselves in Miyazaki's story, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," if it featured unknown actors rather than Tina Fey, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett. Exceedingly capable as they are, they also remind you of their stardom with every word. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
‘E.T.’ available on MAX on Comcast Aug 12, 2009
Steven Spielberg established himself as the Hans Christian Andersen of the movies with this fantasy tale about a boy befriending an extraterrestrial. (PG; runs through Aug. 13). (Boston Globe)
Musical comedy opens tonight at Rock Solid Aug 6, 2009
A cast of 22 performs in the musical comedy based on Hans Christian Andersen s The Princess and the Pea. In the story, an evil queen orders that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rethinking Brownian Motion With The 'Emperor's New Clothes' Jul 29, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 28, 2009) In the classic fairy tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes," Hans Christian Andersen uses the eyes of a child to challenge conventional wisdom and help others to see more clearly. In similar fashion, researchers at the University of Illinois have now revealed the naked truth about a classic bell-shaped curve used to describe the motion of a liquid as it diffuses through another material. (Science Daily)
Ballet Costumes From a Queen Jul 16, 2009
Queen Margrethe unveiled the colorful costumes Wednesday for "The Swineherd," a ballet based on a story by Danish fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. She used stark colors _ acid green, pink and purple _ or large polka dots to give the costumes of the royal characters a cartoonesque touch. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
‘Honk!’ if you’re different: Rushford Days play encourages acceptance Jul 14, 2009
The musical comedy, based on Hans Christian Andersen s The Ugly Duckling, is being performed Wednesday through Sunday at Rushford-Peterson High School Theater as part of Rushford Days. Chris Hallum, left, and Freddy Scaife perform a scene from "Honk" during a rehearsal Sunday night at Rushford-Peterson High School in Rushford, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Solvang councilman Skytt fined $4,000 Jul 14, 2009
The count stems from an April 12, 2004, vote to move a proposed skate park from Hans Christian Andersen Park on Atterdag Road to Sunny Fields Park on Alamo Pintado Road. The boundary of Hans Christian Andersen park is within 500 feet of a vacant residential lot that Skytt owned at the time of the vote ... The skate park ended up being built near the entrance to Hans Christian Andersen Park. (Santa Maria Times)
Central Parks stolen eagles return to roost Jul 12, 2009
The memorial's designer, George John Lober, also created Central Park's famous Hans Christian Andersen statue. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Central Park's stolen bronze eagles finally home Jul 11, 2009
The memorial's designer, George John Lober, also created Central Park's famous Hans Christian Andersen statue. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Teens command summer's stage Jul 10, 2009
Written by Dean Fuller, Jay Thompson and Marshall Barer, with lyrics by Barer and music by Mary Rodgers, this 1959 musical is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." The original production starred Carol Burnett. The 1996 revival starred Sarah Jessica Parker. (Florida Today)
Bang on a Can to perform and teach in North Adams Jul 10, 2009
The Little Match Girl Passion follows Hans Christian Andersen s story of a little girl whose abusive father sends her out during winter to sell matches. When she fails to sell any, she dies on a street in the cold. (Boston Globe)
Storyteller remembers Michael Jackson Jul 3, 2009
After moving to Vandenberg Village in 1986, Johnson has performed for Solvang s Danish Days, Hans Christian Andersen Festival, the Flying Leap Storytelling Festival, and Lompoc s Olde Town Market. Johnson said she believes a friend in the Solvang area first passed her name along to a member of Jackson s staff. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Need to inculcate reading habits in children - Ofosu-Ampofo Jun 29, 2009
It is a project of the International Board in Books for Young People celebrated annually to commemorate the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, a prolific writer of children's books. Activities for the celebration which began on June 23, included quiz, essay writing, spelling B, poetry recitals and drama competitions. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mich. mermaid sculpture targeted as illegal copy Jun 21, 2009
Copenhagen's 5-foot Little Mermaid was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Thumbelina set crafted by local artists (4) Jun 5, 2009
Thumbelina is a fairy tale written by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen in 1836. Thumbelina is a tiny girl that emerges from a flower. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Traditional Danish dishes being celebrated again Jun 3, 2009
Turesen is in the ground floor of a small residential building, several doors away from the main drag, on Turesensgade, a side street a block from Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard. The Buddha in the window is a tip-off to the eclectic interior, which includes Danish country folk art, old paintings, and fresh flowers. (Boston Globe)
KAYE MUSICAL'S NOT OK May 27, 2009
Best remembered today for his starring roles in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "Hans Christian Andersen" and "The Court Jester," Kaye was a loose-limbed, vibrant performer whose joyful charisma fills the screen. If you sit back far enough and squint, the man who plays him -- Brian Childers, who's been associated with this project for years -- bears a certain resemblance. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
State halts swine flu tests in mild cases May 14, 2009
The 13 flu cases are in addition to single confirmed cases of swine flu in students at Golfview Elementary and at nearby Hans Christian Andersen Elementary, also in Rockledge. Christine Davis, director of communications for Brevard Public Schools, said nurses will remain at Golfview to monitor the situation and check for potential new cases, in particular checking for students with fevers of more than 100 degrees and other symptoms. (Florida Today)
Picture books, stepping stone for children May 14, 2009
Intending to bring creative fairy stories to more children and parents, the event is trying to prove that anyone can be Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author most famous for his fairy tales - as long as they try to explore life with their hearts. Most of the speakers come from Taiwan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Our views: Day of caution May 13, 2009
Meanwhile, a 7-year-old girl who attends Hans Christian Andersen Elementary in Rockledge was the countys second confirmed swine flu victim, but that school remains open. The decision to close Golfview wasnt overreaction, but a judicious step taken in conjunction with the county health department. (Florida Today)
Golfview open after swine flu closing May 12, 2009
Brevard's second confirmed swine flu case was a 7-year-old Hans Christian Andersen Elementary girl ... Students head to class Monday at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary in Rockledge. (Florida Today)
Swine flu threat closes Golfview on Monday May 10, 2009
Tests Saturday also confirmed swine flu in a 7-year-old girl, who attends the nearby Hans Christian Andersen Elementary. Both children with confirmed cases have recovered, officials said, and may return to school. (Florida Today)
* World News Quick Take May 7, 2009
The statue, inspired by a character created by Hans Christian Andersen in an 1837 fairytale, is to be absent from Copenhagen from April to November next year. The decision is contentious in Denmark, where Edvard Eriksens 1913 sculpture, measuring 125cm and weighing 175kg, is considered a national treasure. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Summer 2009 movie preview: Ho-hum? Apr 30, 2009
The plot: The animated film is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Prediction: Never bet against Miyazaki. (Winona Daily News, MN)
LETTER: Using Bible to denounce homosexuality is wrong Apr 29, 2009
The Question wrote on Apr 28, 2009 4:59 PM:" If you were to retroactively withdraw the accomplishments of gay people from history, you'd find yourself somewhere back in the Dark Ages, at least.Subtract the achievements of these: Alexander the Great, Socrates, Hadrian, Richard the Lionhearted, Edward II, Saladin, Francis Bacon, Frederick the Great, Byron, Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde, Willa Cather, E.M. Forster, Tchaikovsky, Marcel Proust, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Julius Caesar, Pope Julius... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Auditions for musical Honk!’ set in Rushford Apr 17, 2009
The musical is based on Hans Christian Andersen s The Ugly Duckling and will be performed July 15-19 as part of Rushford Days. Rehearsals will start in early June, with limited rehearsals for children. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Literacy a main priority at Andersen Elementary Apr 14, 2009
Andersen Elementary was named after famous fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen and because of the school's namesake, Andersen's leaders have made literacy one of their highest priorities. Andersen, a Danish author and poet, wrote famous tales such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid." His stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. (Florida Today)
RAMONA QUIMBY, The World's Most Lovable Third-Grader, Comes to Children's Theatre Company Apr 10, 2009
Beverly Clearys books, including Ramona the Brave and Henry and Beezus, have won nearly every prestigious childrens literature award, including the Newbery Medal, Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and Hans Christian Andersen Award. CTCs Ramona Quimby opens Fri. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Of Epic Proportions Mar 22, 2009
It's also bigger in other ways, in the tradition of large-scale ACT originals such as the English language premiere of Robert Wilson, Tom Waits and William S. Burroughs' "The Black Rider," Martha Clarke's ill-fated "Frank Loesser's Hans Christian Andersen" and Artistic Director Carey Perloff and choreographer Val Caniparolli's "The Tosca Project" (scheduled to premiere next season). "War Music," Groag explains, "is pretty much a choreographed and music piece all the way through. What we're... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A History of ACT commissions Mar 22, 2009
Frank Loesser's Hans Christian Andersen adapted by Sebastian Barry and directed and choreographed by Martha Clarke, world premiere, 2000. The House of Mirth adapted from Edith Wharton by Giles Havergal, ACT commission, 2000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
China to make 'Little Mermaid' stand-in: official Mar 20, 2009
A recent poll indicated 60 percent of Danes opposed allowing the statue, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairytale, to leave the city ... Hans Christian Andersen. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Boston Lyric Opera presents a full staging of Dvork's 'Rusalka' Mar 20, 2009
He in turn borrowed elements from the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid." The libretto incorporates many references to local Czech and Moravian folklore, reflecting the strong nationalistic streak in Czech culture around 1900. The plot is simple. (Boston Globe)
Fun, Easy April Lesson Plan Ideas a... Mar 18, 2009
Hans Christian Andersen (April 2). Select several books with stories and fairy tales by Andersen. (Suite101.com)
ERROL CASTENS:And now, a word from our sponsor ... Mar 14, 2009
(Hans Christian Andersen). Maybe we should ask Confucius, then, why we remember Andersens stories and not his musical scores. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Solvang prepares for centennial celebration Mar 9, 2009
Committee members include Esther Jacobsen Bates, Elverhoj Museum of History Curt Cragg; Tracy Farhad, Solvang Conference ors Bureau; Dr. Kenneth Harwood; Linda Jackson, Solvang Chamber of Commerce and city council member; Linda Johansen, King Frederik Inn; Lisa Grosshart Lonell, Solvang School; Kathy Mullins, Hans Christian Andersen Museum; Steve Nelson; Erik Pedersen, Rebild Society /Danish Brotherhood; Aaron Petersen; David Rasmussen; Ed Skytt, council member; Rev. Jarmo Tarkki, Bethania... (Santa Maria Times)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 24, 2009
n "A Grimm Night for Hans Christian AndersEn": will be performed at 11 a.m. March 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the Garrison Players Arts Center, Route 4 in Rollinsford. Tickets are $8 per person and are available only at the door (cash or checks only). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pet Shop Boys to compose ballet Feb 21, 2009
The singer told Radio 2 presenter Stuart Maconie that the piece, based on a Hans Christian Andersen story, could open at the London theatre in 2011 ... "It's quite a big project. There's a lot of music to write but we've written half an hour of it and we've done a bit of a workshop with them. "It's got a story, it's like a Tchaikovsky ballet in that it's based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen but we've got the choreographer sorted out now. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mermaid statue to be shown in China Feb 19, 2009
A tribute to Danish fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen, who wrote "The Little Mermaid," the statue has been on the edge of Copenhagen's harbor since 1913, and draws at least 1 million visitors a year. The work will be on display in Shanghai between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2010. (Boston Globe)
