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...Harvard” and George Lopez—comedian, humanitarian and this year’s Cultural Rhythms Artist of the Year—strolled through the doorway. Applause and cheer rang through the room for this year’s honoree as he smiled, then performed an impromptu dance to the delight of the audience...

Author: By Yan Zhao, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Diversity on Display | 3/5/2004 | See Source »

...year as part of a protest movement called Freedom to Marry. Newsom timed his directive so that this year they would not be turned away. During the long Presidents' Day weekend, Newsom even officiated at some weddings, including those of his chief of staff and his policy director. Meanwhile, impromptu parties convened on the city hall steps. Each couple that emerged waving a certificate was saluted by a mariachi band and a tap-dance troupe. Cookies, cake and roses were passed around. "This is our generation's Selma," said a straight white male attendee...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: I Do ... No, You Don't! | 3/1/2004 | See Source »

...battles draw on the head spins and jerky moves associated with break dancing. According to Tom Sisk, owner of Centro-Fly, a nightclub in New York City, on any given night in his club someone might engage in an impromptu dance battle. Says Sisk: "It's a lot more interesting to see 700 or 800 people stop to watch two kids challenge each other through dance than to stare at the DJ all night long...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ready, Set, Dance! | 2/9/2004 | See Source »

...Naturally, Claska has been packed out with models, media types, artists and musicians since its recent opening?on good days, a celebrity DJ or two will even come down from their rooms for an impromptu set in the lounge. Just as well?without a gym on-site, a quick boogie is all the exercise you're going...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: "Call housekeeping for more vinyl" | 1/19/2004 | See Source »

...galleries and a bookstore. There's also a bar that buzzes until 4 a.m. and a café serving fusion cuisine. Inevitably, Claska has become a haven for models, artists and musicians. On good days, a celebrity DJ or two will even come down from their rooms for an impromptu set in the lounge. Just as well - without a gym on-site, a quick boogie is all the exercise you're going...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Style Capital Gets The Hotel It Deserves | 1/18/2004 | See Source »

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