Melina: A Steampunk Musical Tragedy Melina is a steampunk musical tragedy. A story of love, loss and the fact that as much as we would like to, we can't change the past. Set in a fictional steampunk setting, Melina is Shakespeare meets Greek Tragedy sprinkled with a fun dose of Jules Verne! Help take this production to the next level by funding the demo album that will be sent to festivals and competitions and make this musical a staple of the community theatre, university theatre and high school theatre scene! SUPPORT NOW THROUGH KICKSTARTER Synopsis: In the fictional steampunk town of New Comen, Jacob is the highly esteemed heir to the "throne" who is in love with a lower-class girl named Mara. Mara, is an aspiring vocalist that has gained the favor of the town despite her status. Their love is one of fairy tales until Melina enters the scene. Melina sweetly wins Jacob's attention and he ends up falling for her and leaving Mara. Mara is heartbroken o...

Why is it that so many people think they can’t draw? Where did we learn to believe that? Graham Shaw will shatter this illusion – quite literally - in a very practical way. He’ll demonstrate how the simple act of drawing has the power to make a positive difference in the world. Graham specialises in the art of communication and has helped thousands of people to make important presentations. He is perhaps best known for his use of fast cartoon drawings to communicate ideas and is the author of ‘The Art of Business Communication’. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at  http://ted.com/tedx Related articles Hundreds expected at this weekend's TEDX Lehigh River A Radical Idea for Reducing Student Loan Debt TEDx Speaker: Charles Ashley III joins KRQE This Morning UX Principles to Increase Your Website’s Social Presence Speaking - Dean Brian Baker UMaine Art Department acc...

Musical journey through the inner city streets of Tampa .  Much of my college life I was immersed in the inner city, living there, trying to make some small change in a world that was torn apart by poverty and crime yet still had amazing potential, so much life, in the children, in the untapped creativity and hope of the families making it day to day. I hope that this work helps you see the beauty in the cracked sidewalks and forgotten alleyways of the city, that hidden beauty in this brief Portrait of Urban Life. Shown at Art Miami and other arts venues. From award-winning composer Sabrina Pena Young, director of Libertaria: The Virtual Opera  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB5SItVSliw Related articles Prince's sister says musician had no known will President Obama releases statement on Prince's death, calls singer a 'creative icon' Entertainment › Musician Prince dies at his Minnesota home at 57 Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues Ann...