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The article discusses the development of new concepts in the choreography of ballet as a dance form in the U.S. It highlights the performance of the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago at the City Center in Manhattan, New York City which was choreographed by Robert Joffrey. According to Benjamin Harkarvy, co-director of the Netherlands Ballet, American dance is the most advanced in choreographic development.

The article features several entertainment events, books and motion pictures. The television program "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau" focuses on the study of the Indian Ocean, which will be aired on ABC from 7:30-8:30 pm on March 6, 1968. The play "The Price" stars Pat Hingle and Arthur Kennedy. The film "Poor Cow" stars Carol White as a woman who lives in a slum flat with a thief. It also mentions Arthur Koestler's book "The Ghost in the Machine."

The article focuses on the uprising fashion world in the U.S. for 1960s. It mentions that the creation of miniskirt was considered as the most visual, persistent and audacious element of the fashion wherein it has surged onto the campuses, into offices and out on the avenue anywhere. It also presents the spring's fashion collection in Manhattan, New York City which was previewed by designers as more wildly in the trend of the clothes wherein it features the shortest and the most revealing.

The article reviews television programs, theatrical productions, films and books released as of June 1967. Television programs include the "U.S. Open Golf Tournament," "Lamp Unto My Feet," and "Meet the Press" while theatrical productions include "Black Comedy," "The Homecoming," and "America Hurrah." Films include "Barefoot in the Park," "The Honeypot," and "Made in Italy," while books include "The Horrors of Love," "Battles in the Moonsoon," and "Clown on Fire."

The article offers world news brief. The film "A Man for All Seasons," is a tragic story of the conflict between Sir Thomas More and Henry VIII. The book "Death on the Installment Plan," by Louis-Ferdinand Celine, published in 1936 has became the schoolbook of black humorists from Genet to Bruce Jay Friedman. The best selling books include "The Secret of Santa Vittoria," by Robert Crichton, "Capable of Honor," by Allen Drury and "The Mask of Apollo," by Mary Renault.

The article presents mixed media reviews including the television program "Batman," with guest Vincent Price, the theatrical production "The Killing of Sister George," by Frank Marcus, starring Beryl Reid, Eileen Atkins and Lally Bowers, and the film "The Shameless Old Lady," starring Sylvie.

The article focuses on the success of the Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center in New York City. It says that the opening of the new 45.7 million house of the Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center which was headed by general manager Rudolf Franz Josef Bing who scheduled the theatrical production of "Antony and Cleopatra." It adds that Bing believes that the opera can be successful on the classical foundation wherein it is supported by the strong evidence in the Lincoln Center.

The article highlights several television programs, motion pictures, theater and books released in the U.S. NBC Television Network featured a satirical and musical television program "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House" and "Saturday Night at the Movies." The film " The Gospel According to St. Matthew," directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini focused on the of Jesus Christ on Earth. Best selling books for 1966 include "Valley of the Dolls," Valley of the Dolls" and "The Embezzler."

The article offers updates related to television shows, theater and lists of the best selling books in the U.S. It mentions the television programs "The Kentucky Derby," "CBS Thursday Night Movie" from CBS, and "Open Mind" from WNBC and the theatrical productions "Mark Twain Tonight," "Philadelphia, Here I Come" and "Sweet Charity." It also mentions the best selling books which includes "The Doctor is Sick," "Papa Hemingway" and "A Generous Man."

The article offers information about television programs, theatrical productions, and best-selling books in the U.S. in April 1966. It states that the television program "Wide World of Sports," produced by ABC Television Network, features auto races and the musical presentation of "Sweet Charity," directed by Bob Fosse, features the electric performance of Dancer Gwen Verdon. Also noted is the book "The Last Battle," by Cornelius Ryan, which recounts the fall of Hitler's capital.

The article discusses the works and career of renowned Broadway director and producer David Merrick in the U.S. It indicates that Merrick is considered a genius of publicity and a wizard of organization in the theater industry. Moreover, it mentions that Merrick has ruled the industry from 1965 to 1966 due to his absolute supremacy in directing and producing new shows on Broadway including "Marat/Sade," "Inadmissible Evidence," and "Cactus Flower."

The article reviews several television (TV) programs, theatrical productions, music releases, motion pictures and books. The TV shows include "Operation Sea War: Viet Nam" and "The Dean Martin Show," while theatrical productions include "Sweet Charity" and "Inadmissible Evidence." The music releases include "Berloiz: Highlights From the Trojans" and "Rossini: MOSÈ," while the films include "King and Country" and "Othello." The books include "Austerlitz" and "The Nowhere City. "

The article offers information related to contemporary art. It explores modern artistic works, highlighting their uniqueness. It discusses unusual methods of creating art, from combinations of painting, sculptures, and collage. Furthermore, it presents details regarding the works of several artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers, and George Segal.

The article offers information on the routine life of painter Marc Chagall above the French Riviera, France. Everyday before starting his work, he runs from the garden of his white-walled studio house Les Collines to Avenue Henri Matisse cutting off to rocky, flower-lined paths unknown to tourists. Moreover, he imitate nature in his abstract paintings and majority of his patrons prefer his paintings than the graphic works of Picasso.

The article discusses the predominating sound of rock and roll in the 1960s. It states that teenagers and adults are drawn to its beat and enjoy a cult following in discotheques for it also encourages dancing. It highlights the rock group the Beatles and singer Elvis Presley's invasion on the music scene and how they influenced teenagers taste. Also included are comments from psychiatrists and sociologists regarding the implications of rock and roll for individuals and the society as a whole.

The article focuses on the career of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. It explores how he began his dancing career in which he partnered with Western world ballerina Margot Fonteyn. It further describes Nureyev's style, presence, and characterization on stage and defines his artistic relationship with Fonteyn.

The article profiles the movie star Jeanne Moreau whose simple presence on the screen is said to stir up a variety of moods among viewers. It says that there is no actress in Hollywood or Europe who can equal the intensity and extent of her art. It adds that despite her success as an actress, Moreau can still go unnoticed in a crowd. Moreau prefers to become involved with her films without dwelling much on their importance. According to Moreau, one should never search for meaning in a script.

The article reviews several films including "The Student Prince," starring Edmund Purdom and Ann Blyth, "Johnny Guitar," starring Joan Crawford and Sterling Hayden, and "The Saracen Blade," starring Ricardo Montalban and Carolyn Jones.

A review is offered for several establishments in Las Vegas, Nevada, including The Golden Nugget gambling house, The Desert Inn and the gambling house Paradise (A or B).

The article reviews several films including "Kiss Me Kate," starring Howard Keel, Kathryn Grayson and Ann Miller, "The Living Desert," featuring camera work by N. Paul Kenworthy Jr. and Robert H. Crandall, and "The Joe Louis Story," produced by Walter P. Chrysler Jr., starring Coley Wallace.

The article profiles 24-year-old singer and actress Rosemary Clooney. It discusses Clooney's personal background, the quality and distinctiveness of her voice, and her career as a ballad singer under Columbia Records. Her first solo is "I'm Sorry I Didn't Say I'm Sorry When I Made You Cry Last Night" and the Armenian-American calypso "Come On-a My House" which made her a popular balladeer. Her films with Paramount include "The Stars Are Singing" and "Here Come the Girls" with Bob Hope.

The article features the emerging first-rank star of motion pictures in the U.S., Jackie Gleason. It mentions that he was a good comedian, golfer and bull slinger before he became a serious actor. It reveals the efforts of Gleason to compete with the other Method actors and they include his endeavor to memorize all of his lines. Moreover, the article mentions the movies that Gleason started and they include "The Hustler" and "Gigot".

The article describes the city of Hong Kong, China which was leased to Great Britain in 1842. It highlights the foundation of Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. in 1864 which facilitated the development of the city. It states the recovery from the damages of World War II with the help from Great Britain which became of the most famous free ports across the globe.

The article focuses on Jack Paar who is considered as a television performer recognized for the special type of entertainment he introduced. It mentions that Paar is the host of "The Tonight Show" of the National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) which appeals to the television audience and was a hit to the entertainment industry. It states that the show obtained different awards from the industry and achieved a higher rating that the show of Steve Allen.

The article focuses on the struggles of Moslem women in Morocco for freedom. It says that Princess Lalla Aisha of Morocco, eldest daughter of Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Youssef, has been the symbol and leader of the Moslem women's drive toward emancipation. It mentions several notable women who make the same effort as Princess Aisha including Begum Liaquat Ali Khan of Pakistan, head of Pan-Arab Women's Federation Ibtihage Kaddourah of Lebanon, and Queen Soraya of Iran.

The article features Prince Philip, the husband of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, who will accompany the queen in a royal diplomatic mission to restore the country's warm relation with the U.S. It states that Philip, who is a son of Prince Andrew of Greece, grows in Paris, France and becomes a naval lieutenant in Melbourne, Australia. It says that he studies as a commoner at Gordonstoun in his preparatory and has also entered in Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England.

The article focuses on Nikita Khrushchev, who obtained the leadership for the Soviet Union's Communist Party after the death of Joseph Stalin. It mentions that the reversals of the Soviet army during the World War II were attributed to the autocracy of Stalin, according to Khrushchev. It says that Khrushchev had a personal equipment which is powerful enough which enable him to be launched for the leadership in the Communist party, after two weeks of Stalin's death.