Legendary Poet Will Share Life Lessons

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: May 12, 2006 12:00 am

WATERBURY â World renowned poet, playwright and literary legend Maya Angelou will share her inspiring words of wisdom during a very special evening at the Palace Theater on Wednesday, May 31, at 7:30 pm.

Hailed as one of the greatest speakers of our time, Maya Angelouâs words have been a source of inspiration, comfort, encouragement and strength for millions of people around the world. A poet, playwright, producer, director, conductor, actor, best-selling author, social activist, and three-time Grammy winner, she claims no single profession and excels at all she undertakes. Her seminars have mesmerized audiences across the nation, filling them with the fire and vigor of her spoken word.

Ms Angelou appears courtesy of Unique Lives & Experiences, North Americaâs foremost womenâs lecture series, developed in response to womenâs requests for intellectual entertainment and a forum for meaningful dialogue and stimulating interaction. Unique Lives & Experiences lectures are designed to motivate, challenge and enlighten anyone with a strong desire to learn from the personal experiences of distinguished speakers.

Tickets for Maya Angelou at The Palace are priced at $65, $55 and $45, and are on sale now at the Palace Theater box office, located at 100 East Main Street.

Tickets can be charged by phone at 203-755-4700 or online at PalaceTheaterCT.org.

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Yikes, talk about not doing a basic level of research. As my kids would say, "bruh, aren't you embarrassed?" James Buchanan (its not spelled Bucannan, Steve), the guy who put a black family back into slavery was -- wait for it -- A DEMOCRAT. Abraham Lincoln, the fella that ended slavery, was A REPUBLICAN. Herbert Hoover, a Republican, did not unilaterally cause the Great Depression. The stock market crashed within the FIRST year of his presidency. The imposition of his tariffs sought to help American industry, when there was little work to be had. Yes, FDR, a Democrat, led us out of the Great Depression, but with a heavy assist from the war-based economy in the run-up and through World War 2. And yes, Herbert Hoover did meet with Adolph Hitler in 1938 - A FULL 5 YEARS AFTER HE WAS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. It was done as a diplomatic courtesy on the 20th anniversary of the end of World War I. Steve, if I were you, I'd ask the Bee to pull this Letter to the Editor.

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Jeff, thank you for setting the record straight and for focusing on facts over speculation. It’s clear you’re working collaboratively, in the open, and always with Newtown’s best interests at heart. As a First Selectman, you’ve shown that leadership is about results, not partisanship, political slogans, or bashing the other guy. That’s the kind of honorable, steady, experienced, and community-focused leadership this town needs — progress that actually works for everyone, not just a political agenda.

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Looks like someone is getting the politics 101 course and is leaning heavily on the “status quo” and “stagnation” talking points, the reality is that our current First Selectman is only completing his first term in office. Hardly the entrenched, decades-long politician Bruce suggests. In fact, in just this one term, the current selectman has delivered meaningful progress — addressing core infrastructure, keeping budgets responsible, and ensuring that Newtown remains a strong and vibrant community. That’s not “stagnation.” That’s steady, thoughtful leadership in action. If Bruce were truly ready for a challenge, he would have answered my July questions on how to would handle large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole? Our current First Selectman put forward an option for positive change, and was met with shouting from the mob. What would Bruce do differently? And just how responsive and open to real change will he be when facing that same kind of pressure, or would it not matter when clearly Bruce wants to play the partisan line?

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