DALLAS ― Rachel Nash is a licensed professional counselor. She works with a diverse group of clients, including children, adults and the elderly. She talks with them. She builds relationships with them. She guides them through discerning their own complex emotions.In these ways, she is similar to other counselors.What separates Nash from her colleagues are the art supplies that accompany her in every therapy session. Nash is an art therapist.Art therapy is a well-established but sometimes overlo

Nov. 19, 2014

“Trans-border Migrant Tool” by Electronic Disturbance Theater 2.0 helps Mexican immigrants to find the location of water using the GPS-installed mobile device when they cross the border through the harsh desert.Hundreds of Mexican immigrants die in their deadly crossing across the Mexican and the U.S. border every year. Non-governmental organizations estimate that more than 10,000 people have died so far before they make it to the border. Some of them die without water in the blazing desert that

Nov. 17, 2014

Solange Knowles. (AP-Yonhap)NEW YORK (AP) ― Solange Knowles is known for her fashion as much as her music, and her weekend wedding didn’t disappoint. Her publicist confirmed Sunday that the 28-year-old singer (and sister of Beyonce) wed 51-year-old video director Alan Ferguson over the weekend. The bride and groom both wore ivory, a color also worn by key attendees, including the bride’s mother, Tina; brother-in-law Jay Z and niece Blue Ivy. This is the second marriage for Knowles, who has a 10-

Nov. 17, 2014

TAURANGA, New Zealand (AP) ― AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was the toast of this quiet New Zealand coastal community when he celebrated the launch of his surprise solo album at his marina restaurant, Phil’s Place. Even the mayor was there.Less than three months later, posters promoting the album plaster the windows of his waterfront home, protecting his privacy, after police raided it earlier this month and filed serious charges against him. The fans who came to support him after the raid, singing AC/

Nov. 17, 2014

To think of Bauhaus-style interior design, a modern apartment studio with sleek and monotone interior comes to mind. It’s one of the contributions of the legendary German design school in the field of design.For more than 30 years the German academic design institution operated in pursuit of shaping new design principles. Although the school closed 81 years ago, its influence on modern design has been significant. Now, the word Bauhaus signifies the cool, streamlined interior, furniture design o

Nov. 16, 2014

Pianist Lang Lang tackles MozartLang Lang“The Mozart Album”(Sony Masterworks)This double-CD set is the first all-Mozart recording from the Chinese-born piano virtuoso Lang Lang, who at age 32 has achieved something approaching matinee idol popularity for his performances of classical music.He’s also enjoyed unusual crossover success: This year alone he popped up at the World Cup concert in Rio de Janeiro, where he appeared with tenor Placido Domingo, and at the Grammy Awards, where he performed

Nov. 14, 2014

LOS ANGELES (UPI) ― Demi Lovato would like society to show more compassion for those with eating disorders.The 22-year-old singer addressed the topic at length in a series of posts Wednesday on Twitter. Lovato asserted anorexics and bulimics don’t choose to have the disease, and asked for people to show understanding to those who struggle with mental illness. “Having an eating disorder doesn’t show ‘strength,’” she declared, possibly in response to Megan Trainor saying she wasn‘t “strong” enough

Nov. 14, 2014

Exploring movement synchronized with multimedia effects, the Korea National Contemporary Dance company is preparing to present its latest modern dance production, “Movements Ignite.”The upcoming production consists of two pieces, “Hurt” and “KAYA-Unspeakable,” both of which delve into the meaning of life and the extent to which humans use the body as a tool rather than a means of expression. “Hurt” and “KAYA-Unspeakable” were choreographed by guest choreographers Noh Jung-sik and Kim Sung-yong,

Nov. 12, 2014

The former Seoul Station building will turn into a big live theater where artists, dancers and musicians will present a variety of arts performances that pay tribute to the history of the place. Each room of the historic building will be dedicated to live performances and interactive exhibitions from Nov. 14 to 30 as part of the seasonal program of Culture Station Seoul 284, the current name of the space. Seoul Station was built by a Japanese architect in 1925 during the Japanese colonial period

Nov. 12, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) ― A radiant painting by Mark Rothko and one of Jasper Johns’ iconic flag paintings were among the stars at the second day of New York’s dazzling post-war and contemporary art auctions. “No. 21 (Red, Brown, Black and Orange),” which was purchased by art benefactors Pierre and Sao Schlumberger directly from Rothko’s estate, brought in $45 million at Sotheby’s on Tuesday evening. Its pre-sale high estimate was $50 million. The abstract 1951 work comes up for bid a day after the auctio

Nov. 12, 2014

Autumn may come as a relief for those who detest the summer heat, but for high school seniors, November brings the dreaded college entrance exam, or Suneung. Teenage K-pop idols are among the students prepping for the exam.But of the slew of idols entitled to take this year’s Suneung, only a few decided to take it.Girl group Apink’s Oh Ha-young, B.A.P member Zelo and GOT7 member Youngjae will take the exam.  GOT7’s Youngjae (JYP Entertainment) Apink’s Oh Ha-young (ACUBE Entertainment)But not all

Nov. 12, 2014

The poster for TVXQ’s Seoul concerts next month . (SM Entertainment)The teaser poster for TVXQ’s Seoul tour was revealed Wednesday. The upcoming concerts will be held in a Seoul gymnasium on Dec. 6 and 7.The concert poster, which was uploaded on SM Entertainment’s official website, shows TVXQ performing on stage.The boy group’s concerts have added significance as they mark the group’s 10th anniversary. Tickets sold out shortly after sales opened on Oct. 28, proving TVXQ’s soaring popularity. SM’

Nov. 12, 2014

For some classical music lovers, the news earlier this year that Mariss Jansons would be leaving the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam was saddening. Many took it as a sign that the beloved Latvian conductor, who has had health problems for years, may finally be slowing down. Considered by many to be the greatest living conductor, he has been with the prominent Dutch orchestra, which frequently tops orchestra rankings worldwide, since 2004. To fans who might be worried about his health,

Nov. 11, 2014

Jason Aldean. (Jason Aldean Facebook)NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Country music’s top digital sales leader Jason Aldean pulled his latest album off Spotify on Monday, although his previous albums are still available through the digital music streaming service. Aldean’s sixth album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” had been available to subscribers of the service when it was initially released Oct. 7, but a Spotify spokesman confirmed the album was removed. A representative for Aldean’s label, Broken Bow Re

Nov. 11, 2014