VOA News: Arts & Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:49:11 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Charles Schulz, 1922-2000: He Drew 'Peanuts' for 50 Years Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:49:11 +0200 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:49:11 -0400 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:49:11 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-24-voa1.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Millions of readers loved Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the other characters in his comics. Many of the situations were based on his own life. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-24-voa1.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" A Scary Story to Get You Into the Halloween Spirit Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:30 +0200 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:30 -0400 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:30 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-26-voa2.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On THIS IS AMERICA: What happens when a girl goes too far with lies about her classmates. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-26-voa2.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" Exploring the Art of Jewelry Across the Ages Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:41 +0200 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:41 -0400 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:41 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-27-voa1.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On EXPLORATIONS: Learn about different methods of jewelry making. And meet Susan Sanders, a jewelry designer in Alexandria, Virginia. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-27-voa1.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" Short Story: 'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:01:33 +0200 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:01:33 -0400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:01:33 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa2.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On AMERICAN STORIES: A man in the deep woods deals with the death of his wife. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa2.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" What Is Your Favorite Song About Autumn? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:36 +0200 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:36 -0400 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:36 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-08-voa1.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On THIS IS AMERICA: Hundreds of songs have been written about the autumn season. We present some of our favorites. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-08-voa1.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" Brian Jungen Makes Art Influenced by His American Indian Ancestry Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:18 +0200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:18 -0400 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:18 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa3.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: President Obama's meeting with leaders of tribal nations. And the Cherokee National Youth Choir. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa3.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" Short Story: 'The Whirligig of Life' by O. Henry Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:23 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:23 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:23 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa2.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On AMERICAN STORIES: A man and his wife have second thoughts about ending their marriage. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa2.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" 'Family of Man' Gets a 21st Century Update Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:59:42 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:59:42 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:59:42 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa2.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A question from China about the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant. And the new album from Weezer. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa2.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment" Hank Williams,1923-1953: He Wrote Songs About Love and Heartbreak Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:21:32 +0200 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:21:32 -0400 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:21:32 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-21-voa2.cfm?rss=arts and entertainment On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: His country and western songs of the 1950s have been recorded by many artists and are still popular today. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-21-voa2.cfm?RSS=Arts and Entertainment"