“Golf… is the infallible test. Of civilisation, of the spirit,
of their presence or absence in a man.”
— P.G. Wodehouse (Divots, 1927)
Newman University | Sedgwick County Kansas
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- 1414.December.Sunday
"Savannah River Holiday" R. Nelson | Texas Medical Center Orchestra
“Savannah River Holiday” is a vibrant orchestral overture composed by Ron Nelson in 1952 (revised 1957), evoking the majestic Savannah River’s dual nature. Lasting about nine minutes, it alternates between an energetic Allegro Vivace theme, bursting with rhythmic vitality and flourish, and a serene Adagio, offering somber, reflective lyricism. Originally titled “Savannah River Payday” after Erskine Caldwell’s story, Nelson retitled it to sidestep copyright issues. This work exemplifies his “holiday” series, including Rocky Point Holiday and Aspen Jubilee, demanding technical prowess for advanced ensembles. Its bright colors and expansive melodies capture nature’s power and tranquility.
The Texas Medical Center Orchestra (TMCO) is an independent, award-winning community orchestra founded in 2000 by conductor Libi Lebel, primarily composed of healthcare professionals like physicians, nurses, and medical students from Houston’s Texas Medical Center. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and performs in venues such as Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
While its founder initially approached the dean of the University of Texas Medical School for support (such as free space and promotion) to launch the group, and it has occasional collaborations—like hosting events at Rice University or featuring soloists from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice—TMCO remains a standalone entity focused on the medical community.
- 1515.December.Monday
- 1616.December.Tuesday
Data Centers
“Composition in red, yellow, blue and black” (1921) / Piet Mondrian
Status check on open source consensus products — and practical applications — evolving around distributed ledger technologies for financing, planning, design, operation & maintenance of the #WiseCampus.
- 1717.December.Wednesday
Du Froid
Sixteen Dogs Cozying Up Next to the Fireplace
Status check on the catalog of best practice titles covering the management of education community snow and ice management during the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere.
https://standardsmichigan.com/snow-ice/
- 1818.December.Thursday
Prometheus 300
“Prometheus creating Man in the presence of Athena” (1802) / Jean-Simon Berthélemy
Monthly review of all consensus, consortia and open source codes, standards and regulations the set the standard of care for fire safety in educational settlements. We group them with fire protection standards because most of the compliance and enforcement expertise originates with fire safety expertise. Send bella@standardsmichigan.com an email for an advance agenda.
Choir of King’s College | Cambridge
@KingsCollegeChoirhttps://t.co/PLWdl2bWXh pic.twitter.com/jmKPiElqiq— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) December 14, 2023
In Greek mythology Prometheus is the Titan god of fire & credited w/ creation of humanity w/help from goddess Athena & defying other gods by giving fire to hasten civilized Manhttps://t.co/SKtP0DHqgN@EmoryUniversityhttps://t.co/W9CeH5MeaN pic.twitter.com/DiAOzfiTy7
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) April 14, 2021
- 1919.December.Friday
- 2020.December.SaturdayNo events
We’re “organized” but not too organized; like the bookseller who knows where every book can be found.
at a conference where you don’t have to present
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