EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Barry Manilow Brings Music Back To Joplin Students, Joplin, MO, United States, 10/27/11

The speaker discusses the Manilow Project for Health and Hope, created in response to the nationwide cuts in music and arts classes. They express concern over the situation and admiration for the community's resilience and support, likening it to a family.

What prompted the creation of the Manilow Project for Health and Hope?

• A desire to promote health and wellness

• The need to support local businesses

• Cuts in music and arts classes in schools

• A request from the government

How does the speaker describe their feelings about the situation?

• They were indifferent

• They found it horrible to watch

• They thought it was manageable

• They found it inspiring

What does the speaker wonder about the people affected by the situation?

• How they manage to stay positive

• Why they are moving away

• Why they are not protesting

• How they find new jobs

What is the speaker's impression of the community?

• They are struggling and unhappy

• They are a great and supportive community

• They are planning to relocate

• They are indifferent to the situation

How does the speaker feel about their connection to the community?

• They feel disconnected

• They feel indifferent

• They feel like an outsider

• They feel a strong sense of familiarity