Cats have been curling up in the laps of great literary minds for centuries. They have offered companionship during long writing sessions and have inspired memorable characters or even entire books.

Today in Music History for Sept. 2: In 1651, Martin Boutet was appointed director of the children's choir in the parish church at Quebec City. He was the first choirmaster in the new colony.

It’s hard to imagine why Ragtime, a universally adored classic musical, hasn’t been adapted into a movie yet. Perhaps the upcoming revival, starring Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz and Caissie Levy, ...