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March 2012 - Treasures Of Wonderment - Issue Number 21

annick — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:23:09 +0000

Welcome to the March 2012 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

PLAYING FOR UNITY IN DIVERSITY
Music Festival

We are pleased to share with you some great news. Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor of the City of Tucson, Arizona proclaimed March 17th, 2012 to be "Unity In Diversity Day." I am extending an invitation for you to join us at this happy event. Playing For Unity In Diversity is more than a vision. Its mission is to promote peace. Our intent is to create a rich and dynamic day-long cultural experience for Tucson and Arizona to celebrate and embrace diversity and provide an opportunity for adults and children to spend a wonderful day together. What better way to celebrate unity and peace than through the Arts!

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TW Newsletter Number 20 - October 2010

annick — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:18:05 +0000

Welcome to the October 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

A VOICE FROM THE EAST IN THE WEST
Admired by more than 100 million people, he has recorded over 270 songs, has released 30 Albums and performed in 23 countries. From LanExss Arena in Germany to Royal Albert Hall in England, MGM in Vegas, Kodak Theater and Cabaret Tehran in California. He is the favorite of The Persian Royal Family and Persian's most idolized vocalist artist of our contemporary time. His name is Hassan Sattar, known as SATTAR. Read more...

SOULS WITHOUT BORDERS
They came by plane and automobile from New York, Paris, Oran, Mumbai, Beijing and Ondo to film "Citizens of the World", on top of the Capitol Records Building, a 13 stories tall round landmark tower of Los Angeles. Read our exclusive interview with Cheng Lin. Read more...

TW Newsletter Number 19 - September 2010

annick — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:04:44 +0000

Welcome to the September 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
The children of Afghanistan continue to be the victims of wars. Since the Soviet invasion in 1979, the people of Afghanistan have endured lives filled with deprivation, brutality and anguish. Over 1.5 million children have lost one or both parents, and over 700,000 orphans are living in sub-poverty conditions. Sadiq Tawfiq opened two schools for orphans in Herat in 2004. Sadiq's new goal is the construction of a new medical clinic in Herat. Exclusive interview with Sadiq Tawfiq. Read more...

POURING EMOTION INTO ART AND MUSIC

TW Newsletter Number 18 - August 2010

annick — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:50:59 +0000

Welcome to the August 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

GIVE US A HAND, PLEASE!
Tunisia - Rached Trimèche, a Tunisian decides to go on a crusade against 50 million bottles of plastic! "A project for the environment: five million bottles to recycle" is the name of this environmental project that saw light in January 2010 at Ben Arous and has expanded throughout the entire country of Tunisia. Read more... [French version available]

WE WANT TO CONNECT
5 questions asked to Hedgebrook alumna Ruth Forman, Poet, Novelist and Screenwriter. How do you describe yourself as a writer? How did you discover poetry? What is the special power of poetry? What are you working on now? Are there themes that you keep coming back to as a writer? Read more...

GROW FOR ADVERSITY

TW Newsletter Number 17 - July 2010

annick — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:43:26 +0000

Welcome to the July 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. [Some interviews and stories are presented in two languages: French & English)

In this issue:

SEVEN MARTYRS OF TEHRAN by Ivan Lloyd
19 signed limited edition prints of this painting "The Seven Martyrs of Tehran" measuring 18"X24" exclusively for Treasures of Wonderment. This is a first come first served offer and historically the lower the number the more valuable the print. Be the first to own this magnificent work of art by ordering your print today. Read more...

UNDER ONE SUN

TW Newsletter Number 16 - June 2010

annick — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:47:55 +0000

Welcome to the June 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

NEWS FOLLOW UP
New York, 14 June 2010 – The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran seems to have come to a conclusion after three days of successive court hearings. "It seems from what we have heard that the trial itself has now concluded. But we have no further information at this time," said Bani Dugal, the principal representative of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations. Read more...

THE RED CARPET WELCOME

TW Newsletter Number 15 - May 2010

annick — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:29:09 +0000

Welcome to the May 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

HER LOVE FOR JAZZ
In a world of overnight sensations, jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton’s success has come from the road less traveled. A decision in the mid ’90s to move to Southern California from her New England home resulted in a decade-long collaboration with her current band mates. A Wisconsin-born choir girl, unexposed to jazz until college, Tierney eventually found the best of the best--collaborators with their own impressive jazz pedigrees, from Natalie Cole to Diana Krall, from Ray Charles to Randy Brecker--pianist Christian Jacob, bassists Trey Henry and Kevin Axt, and drummer Ray Brinker. [Watch a video interview below] Read more...

IMAGINE SLEEPING ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR

TW Newsletter Number 14 - April 2010

annick — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:15:45 +0000

Welcome to the April 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

Update on the Baha'i Trial in Tehran: Getting no news does not always mean getting good news. We have no date for their 4th trial session but what we do know is that these innocent people are entering into their 3rd year in Evin prison and have been inhumanely treated.

In this issue:

THIS TRUTH IMPRISONS THEM

TW Newsletter Number 13 - March 2010

annick — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:37:01 +0000

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TW Newsletter Number 13 - March 2010

annick — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:02:25 +0000

Welcome to the March 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

Treasures of Wonderment is moving! Bear with us while we transition from Arizona to Costa Rica.

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