World-class dancing, world-class philanthropy

The blogging has slowed in response to requests for articles. You remember “articles”: short pieces written for publication, containing reportage, research and interviews, as contrasted with the even shorter, subjective blasts called blog posts. The fine new magazine AZ Lifestyle asked me for two articles, one on Ballet Arizona’s 25th anniversary, and another on Rosie’s House.

Ballet Arizona you know about.  It’s an Arizona treasure that’s earned the admiration of the classical-dance world and praise from The New York Times. Rosie’s House you should know about.  It’s the only place in the United States where underprivileged children can take music lessons completely free of charge, including both teacher fees and instrument rental.

You can read these at the magazine’s website, or ask for AZ Lifestyle magazine at your nearby bookstore. If you go to the website, click on “view our current issue.” My stories are near the end of the book.

– Ken LaFave