Voices
Michelle Smith is an advancement associate at America Media and an amateur ballet dancer. She earned her B.A. in history and classical studies from Villanova University and her M.A. in world history from New York University.
Arts & CultureTheater
“The Church could welcome more artists by creating more events to showcase the talents within their parishes and to foster artist/patron relationships.”
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time, by Michelle Smith
Arts & CultureFilm
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ explores the pitfalls of materialism through characters who long for the elegance and glamor of designers like Christian Dior.
Arts & CultureIdeas
The new film “Elvis” isn’t long enough to include all of Elvis’s gospel hits, but here are some highlights from his career.
Arts & CultureArt
“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel” is touring North America, with stops planned in Portland, Indianapolis and Albuquerque, among other cities.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Bloomsday is an ideal time to find the humor that springs forth in ‘Ulysses.’
Arts & CultureIdeas
George Balanchine's jarring choreography breathes new life into a parable that itself upends expectations.