DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Cello con affetto 6: Sibling Duo – Emil & Dariel Liakhovetski (USA)

On day six of Cello con affetto, I bring you Emil & Dariel Liakhovetski. Many of you may have seen this phenomenal sibling duo on America’s Got Talent. The boys learned cello from … Continue reading

September 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Cello con affetto 4: Cellists at Camp (USA)

Ever wonder where music students go when school is out or when summer break has begun?  Do they stop training? Do they go on holiday somewhere? The answer varies of course. … Continue reading

September 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Cello con affetto 2: Cellists in Love- Tomo and Nao Toyoda (Japan)

Today  I bring you the  story of Tomo and Nao Toyoda – two cellists who met at a cello festival and fell in love. DDoA: When did you start playing cello? Tomo: … Continue reading

September 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Cello con affetto 1: Cellist Conductors – Karen & Gevorg Sargsyan (Armenia)

“Cello con affetto” or cello with affection is the title of this week’s special series on DDoA. I bring you some very talented cellists from Armenia to America- with their passions, … Continue reading

September 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 5: Co-op Radio

Yesterday I featured how Vancouverites are letting their voices be heard through a green light campaign in the False Creek neighbourhood. Today, I bring you yet another commendable practice of … Continue reading

July 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 3: BINevolence

On a recent trip to Vancouver, I saw how  a community can choose to not just trash but bin conscientiously.  BIN-ning is definitely something Vancouverites take to the next level.  I have … Continue reading

July 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 2: Community Gardens

For most city dwellers around the world- access to land for growing their own food is usually minimal to nil. However, in the city of Vancouver the government and the community refuse to … Continue reading

July 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Nick Vujicic on Standing Strong 4: On Building Each Other Up

I got Nick Vujicic’s children’s book entitled “Give Me A Hug” since I want to share his story with my young son. I was so moved by what he shares in Chapter … Continue reading

June 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Nick Vujicic on Standing Strong 2: Happiness in Who You Are

In our world today where there is widespread misery brought about by identity confusion – where people think ‘what they do’ and  ‘what they have’ define them, Nick Vujicic comes with a message that brings true joy and … Continue reading

June 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Life Lessons from Maya Angelou 5: On Doing RIGHT

As I continued my search for interviews, speeches and performances of Maya Angelou, I found this video of Oprah presents Master Class “Just Doing Right with Dr. Maya Angelou”. Inspiring … Continue reading

June 2, 2014 · 1 Comment