The Language of Symbols, How to Talk About Making a Will, Shakespeare in the Park, Wham! Documentary
An exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt explores the histories behind symbols that are ubiquitous to our daily lives. Give Me A Sign: The Language of Symbols demonstrates how symbol design is a collaborative effort that has evolved and transformed over time. Emily Orr, associate curator of the museum, gives an overview of the exhibition, which is on view until September 2, 2024.
Writing a will can be hard. There are difficult legal and financial decisions, as well as the experience of facing our own mortality. Many of us may have friends or elderly family members who don't have a Will, and are stubborn about making one. How do we have that tough conversation? Charlotte Cowles, financial advice columnist for The Cut, recently wrote about this topic in her article, "My Elderly Parents Refuse to Make a Will," and she joins us alongside Katrina Robinson, lawyer and CEO of Teton Trust Company, to give advice. Plus, we take your calls.
This year, Shakespeare in the Park is running "Hamlet" directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon through August 6th. And starring in this production, which is set in 2021 Atlanta, is Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood. He joins us to discuss his interpretation of one of the most famous roles in theater history.
Two scrappy teens and BFFs from suburban London took the pop music world by storm in the 1980's as a duo called Wham!. That group's success would also introduce the world to a singular talent named George Michael. A new documentary tracks their rise and ultimate end with never before heard interviews from both members, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael. Director Chris Smith joins to talk "Wham!"
