Oct 23rd, 2008 · Gershwin placed his song "Summertime" at the beginning of his opera Porgy and Bess, and for good reason. Pianist and composer Rob Kapilow demonstrates how, in just a few measures, Gershwin transports the listener into the languid world of Catfish Row.
Sep 1st, 2008 · A French summertime tradition — especially for young children — is a visit to a marionette theatre to watch the antics of a character named Guignol. Guignol always manages to outwit the thief with the help of children in the audience.
Aug 14th, 2008 · The Wrights are husband and wife team Adam and Shannon Wright of Nashville. The duo plays a brand of classic country that sticks to the genre's bluesy Americana roots, with minimal production, traditional instrumentation, and soulful vocals. The couple's latest release, In the Summertime, is a collection of folky country covers of songs by roots artists both classic (Lead Belly) and contemporary (Tim Carroll).
Aug 13th, 2008 · Corn may vary in color by region, but it's all equally sweet — especially during peak season. The summertime staple shines on its own — seasoned and grilled to perfection — or in side dishes from homey to fancy.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Summertime means ceiling fans and lemonade, trips to Disneyland and a parade of recreational vehicles on the highways. But RV parks fill up fast, and travelers who can't find a spot for the night often head over to the local Wal-Mart parking lot. Call it a new version of camping in America.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Summertime is here. But what if you're bored with the beach and all screamed out at the amusement park?
Jun 20th, 2008 · It's summer—time to get out of the city and head for the open road. This list of five great driving songs from WNYC's John Schaefer provides the right energy to help ease the transition from urban to bucolic, and keep nostalgia for the city at bay. And if the crushing cost of gas holds you hostage at home, this music may just give you enough refreshment that you don't need to drive anywhere, at all.
Jun 5th, 2008 · When driving long distances, the crushing exhaustion and faceless landscapes can fade from memory in a nanosecond when accompanied by the perfect piece of adrenaline-infused music. These five tracks serve that purpose beautifully, so be sure to put them on for those moments when the landmarks are starting to whiz by in a joyously indistinct blur.