Euripides (c. 480 BCE – c. 406 BCE) was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, alongside Sophocles and Aeschylus. Writing during the height of Athenian cultural and political life, Euripides transformed...
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MUSE/IQUE presents “Quincy’s World The New Founding Father of American Music” at the Wallis
MUSE/IQUE honors the late Quincy Jones in performances entitled Quincy’s World The New Founding Father of American Music, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby,March 5-8, 2026 at the Wallis Center for...
MUSE/IQUE’s 2026 SEASON
~~~ MUSE/IQUE announces their 2026 Season: Exploring the American Heart Muse/ique, the Pasadena-based nonprofit performing arts organization known for its immersive, narrative-driven music and storytelling...
The Enduring Power of the Monkey’s Paw myth
The Monkey’s Paw story trope remains one of the most adaptable and enduring narrative devices in literature and film. Its core premise revolves around an object (originally an actual mummified monkey’s paw) that...
The Faustian bargain
An ancient legend first popularized in sixteenth-century Germany, the Faustian bargain warns of trading one’s soul or moral integrity for power, beauty, or success, only to pay a terrible price later. It remains one of...