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Word: beholding (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...variety are not always welcome changes from the conventional. The entrance of the "Three little maids from school" is almost embarrassing in its overplayed flightiness; Ko-Ko's entry onstage reading a Japanese newspaper, on the other hand, comes off well enough. The use of twirling Japanese umbrellas for "Behold the Lord High Executioner" was only a pale reminder of the brilliant, all-stops-out use of big plastic umbrellas two years ago in Patience. The best new approach in the production, though, works extraordinarily well--it consists of an easel with a series of mathematical equations whimsically demonstrating...

Author: By Paul K. Rowe, | Title: Trouble in Titipu | 12/11/1974 | See Source »

...costumes the ladies wore during their second act, however, were truly marvels to behold. The spotlight found Nona on stage left with a black floor-length cape covering an enticingly sheer body-stocking with silver boots and silver plates, discreetly covering a minimal portion of her body. A huge white plume crowned her head. She and Sarah lifted their eyes upward as Patti Labelle appeared atop a 20-foot stairway in center stage, wearing a cape and train profusely ornamented with orange and black feathers, reiterating the program's theme and title of the group's latest LP recording with...

Author: By Bruce Cole, | Title: Rock-Bottom Funk | 12/10/1974 | See Source »

...that Harvard's alumni will refuse to support an effort to provide equal access for men and women--even if it requires a reduction in men--are hurting, unwittingly, the university they love so dearly. Conant was fond of showing guests to his office the plaque on his desk. "Behold the Turtle. He Maketh Progress Only When His Head Sticketh Out," the plaque read. Harvard's alumni appear to understand better than many administrators that if Harvard is to continue its progressive path, it must discard the myths that have persuaded it to withhold equal access from women. Contributions...

Author: By H. JEFFREY Leonard, | Title: Admissions and the Alumni Donation Myth | 9/16/1974 | See Source »

...their cars. But the Southern California Association of Governments, which represents the 126 cities and counties stewing in the bowl of ambient filth known as the Los Angeles air basin, hoped to find another alternative. It turned to the Rand Corp. for an analysis of the problem. Lo and behold, the respected think tank recently produced what seemed at first glance to be model advice...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: End of a Life-Style? | 9/9/1974 | See Source »

...Welch Auditorium every Friday and Saturday evening at 8. The first part of the production, entitled "Beyond Words," is made up of nine traditional mime routines. Martin, the grand master of the art form, is the featured performer during this first act and he's a joy to behold...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STAGE | 8/2/1974 | See Source »

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